The Second City presents its 108th Mainstage Revue, DO YOU BELIEVE IN MADNESS? I do believe in madness. And I know we’ve been living in it for the last few years. A daily sh#tshow is originating from the White House. The constant ferocity is hitting Americans like a never-ending, category 6 hurricane. I preface the political ...
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Review “Algorithm Nation or Static Quo” (The Second City): Aggressive, Dark Comedy
The Second City presents its 107th Mainstage Revue, ALGORITHM NATION Or STATIC QUO. The new mainstage show goes aggressive and dark. The opening bit has Jeffrey Murdoch in a hostage situation. He’s in his underwear with his nipples taped. He’s being threatened and tortured. The vibe isn’t playful. It’s tense. Then, the entire troupe is onstage ...
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Review “Dream Freaks Fall From Space” (The Second City): Freaking Hilarious!
© Todd Rosenberg 2017 The Second City presents its 106th Mainstage revue, DREAM FREAKS FALL FROM SPACE. Although the clunky title may not roll off the tongue like a signature Second City pun, these dream freaks fall nicely together in this space. This is one solid ensemble. Under the skillful direction of Ryan Bernier, Kelsey Kinney, Ryan ...
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Fantastic Great Super Nation Numero Uno (Second City E.T.C.): Killing ‘Em With Acceptance
© Todd Rosenberg Photography 2017 Reviewed by Tom Lawler Who should this see this: Anyone who wants to tap into the zeitgeist in a particularly uneasy time as interpreted by one our city’s preeminent cultural institutions. Anyone curious to check in again on Second City E.T.C. after its previous revue, A Red Line Runs Through It, ...
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Review “The Winner…of our Discontent” (The Second City): It’s all in the name!
The Second City presents the 105th Mainstage Revue THE WINNER... OF OUR DISCONTENT. The name of this show made me LOL... a few times. Shantira Jackson, Paul Jurewicz, Kelsey Kinney, Martin Morrow, Rashawn Nadine Scott, Jamison Webb (writers and performers) kick off their Trump tribute with a Chicago reflection. They contrast the emotional roller coaster of ...
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Review “Longer! Louder! Wagner!” (Lyric Opera and The Second City): A Genius Roast for a Genius
© Todd Rosenberg Photography 2016 The Lyric Opera and The Second City present LONGER! LOUDER! WAGNER!. I love these mash-ups between The Second City and a Chicago theatre icon. This time, it's a comedy-opera duet. This show follows-up the very successful “The Second City’s Guide to the Opera”. The roasting tribute to Richard Wagner is a hoot. ...
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A Red Line Runs Through It (Second City e.t.c. Theatre): Getting Real Up In Here
Reviewed Tom Lawler Set the scene: While technically, the Second City e.t.c is the little brother to the Second City Maintstage ensemble that often benefits from spillover from the perennially sold-out shows shows upstairs, both ensembles (constantly churning with up-and-comers) consistently produce some of the finest sketch comedy you’ll find on a Chicago stage. In fact, ...