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Monday, May 25, 2015

'Amazing teacher, gifted writer' at Second City by Mike Thomas

Fun and funny. Smart and dedicated. Talented and luminous. Those are just some of the words friends and admirers used to describe Chicago comedy writer, teacher and actor Mary Scruggs, who d…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:58PM

Second City's Joyce Sloane remembered as troupe's mother - and Godfather by MIKE THOMAS

Stephen Colbert, Jeff Garlin and Tim Meadows were among the hundreds of mourners who paid their last respects Tuesday to Second City matron Joyce Sloane.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:58PM

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Newly released video features ‘Better Call Saul’ star Bob Odenkirk singing at Second City by Mike Thomas

A newly posted old video shows "Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk singing on the Second City mainstage in 1990. The post Newly released video features ‘Better Call Saul’ star B…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:08PM

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

‘Daily Show’ comic Trevor Noah: sensitive, not soft by Mike Thomas

South African-born comedian and new "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" contributor Trevor Noah brings his standup act to UP Comedy Club in Old Town Jan. 16-18. The post ‘Daily Show̵…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:30PM

Comic and ‘Rush Hour’ star Chris Tucker: Stand-up comedy is ‘the realest thing you can do’ by Mike Thomas

Comedian and "Rush Hour" star Chris Tucker is back on the standup circuit. He lands at the Chicago Theatre Saturday, Jan. 24. The post Comic and ‘Rush Hour’ star Chris Tucker: St…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:00AM

Thursday, January 15, 2015

For duo Feminine Gentlemen, comedy is a labor of love by Mike Thomas

Jill Valentine and Liz McArthur, who comprise the improv comedy duo Feminine Gentlemen ("Fem Gents," for short), have worked together for nearly a decade in various capacities and partnershi…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:59PM

Monday, January 12, 2015

io Chicago to hold Jason Chin memorial Monday night by Mike Thomas

In accordance with his mother's wishes, iO Theater on N. Kingsbury is devoting tonight's 8 p.m. "The Armando Diaz Experience" show to its late teacher and longtime performer Jason Chin. Chin…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:38PM

‘Mr. Burns: a Post-Electric Play’ uses ‘The Simpsons’ to explore power of storytelling by Mike Thomas

After more than a year of trying, Theater Wit artistic director Jeremy Wechsler finally succeeded in obtaining a copy of the full script for Anne Washburn’s dramedy. Upon reading its wholl…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:00PM

Monday, November 24, 2014

Tribute scheduled for late theater legend Sheldon Patinkin by Mike Thomas

Guest speakers have yet to be announced for a January tribute to Sheldon Patinkin, but they'll almost certainly reflect on his tenures at Second City and Steppenwolf Theatre. The post Tribut…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:58PM

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Celeb-filled Second City benefit shows to support local families by Mike Thomas

December 16 is a significant date in showbiz history. Yes, it's the birthday of some guy named Ludwig van Beethoven. Equally important, it's when Second City officially opened for business o…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:51PM

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Josephine Forsberg, 90, taught stars improv by Mike Thomas

From her start as an improv instructor at Second City in the mid-1960s, Josephine Forsberg became a go-to oracle for thousands of actors in Chicago and beyond. She eventually established her…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:34AM

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