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Second City Co-Founder Bernie Sahlins Dies At 90
CHICAGO (CBS) – The co-founder of Chicago’s renowned Second City comedy troupe has died. WBBM Newsradio’s Regine Schlesinger reports Bernard “Bernie” Sahlins died at his Chicago home on Sunday at the...
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Harold Ramis Dead At Age 69
Updated 02/24/14 – 2:35 p.m. CHICAGO (CBS) – Legendary Chicago comedian, screenwriter and director Harold Ramis — who gave us such iconic films as “Animal House,” “Caddyshack,” and “Groundhog Day,” and...
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Senn High School To Name Theater After Harold Ramis
Ramis Alma Mater Pays Tribute To Late Comedian WBBM 780/105.9FMplaypause CHICAGO (CBS) – The theater at Harold Ramis’ alma mater will be named in the late Chicago comedian and director’s honor later...
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Director, Second City Alum Mike Nichols Dead At 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Nichols, the director of matchless versatility who brought fierce wit, caustic social commentary and wicked absurdity to such film, TV and stage hits as “The Graduate,” ”Angels in...
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Second City Cancels Shows Through Sunday After Fire
Updated 08/27/15 – 3:45 p.m. CHICAGO (CBS) — The Second City comedy troupe has canceled all of its performances through Sunday, while crews continue assessing and cleaning up damage from an extra-alarm...
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The Second City Cancels All Shows This Week After Fire
CHICAGO (CBS) — As crews continue cleaning up and repairing damage from an extra-alarm fire in Piper’s Alley last week, The Second City has cancelled all its shows this week, but hopes to resume a...
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More Second City Shows Canceled As Repairs From Fire Continue
CHICAGO (CBS) — With cleanup and repairs from last week’s fire proving more difficult than first expected, The Second City has moved or cancelled all its shows through September 20. A fire at the...
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Fleet Feet Store A Total Loss After Last Week’s Fire In Old Town
CHICAGO (CBS) — A popular running store in Old Town has been having a tough time returning to normal, after it was damaged in the same fire that has shut down The Second City for at least two more...
View ArticleJim O’Heir-My Chicago Story
When actor Jim O’Heir took comedy classes at The Second City, it changed his life. The Chicago native still remembers the first laugh he got on stage and will never forget all of the lessons he learned...
View Article‘The Dream Of The Character Actor Is To Do As Many Characters As You Can’:...
(CBS Local)– Chicago native Suzy Nakamura has created a lane for herself as one of the best character actors in Hollywood. Nakamura grew up in Chicago, went to Columbia College, and was the first...
View ArticleCurtain May Be Down In Old Town, But The Second City Launches Performances...
CHICAGO (CBS) — The COVID-19 crisis has brought the curtain down on all theatre performances, but The Second City is bringing entertainment to your living room. On Thursday night, the famous performing...
View ArticleThe Second City Reopening Main Stage With New Show ‘Happy To Be Here’
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Second City, the famed sketch comedy club in Old Town, is reopening its main stage Friday night, with its first in-person performances in more than a year. The pandemic brought the...
View ArticleStephen Colbert Joins The Second City’s New Board Of Directors
CHICAGO (CBS) — Stephen Colbert is returning to his Chicago comedy roots, joining the new board of directors for The Second City. The Late Show host also will co-chair The Second City’s Artistic...
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