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Displaying all articles tagged:
Second City
comedy
Feb. 18, 2021
Second City Sells to Private-Equity Firm ZMC
The news comes months after the theater’s CEO stepped down.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
book excerpt
Jan. 14, 2021
‘There Are People Who Think,
Black People Just Aren’t Good at This
’
Here’s just how racist improv theaters can be, according to Amber Ruffin.
By
Amber Ruffin
and
Lacey Lamar
snl
Dec. 23, 2020
Just Steven Yeun Gushing About Bowen Yang
Heartthrobs on heartthrobs.
By
Rebecca Alter
improv
June 18, 2020
Improv Communities Demand Theaters Address Systemic Racism
Performers from UCB, Second City, iO, and the Groundlings want to hold their theaters accountable.
By
Megh Wright
improv
June 8, 2020
Black Second City Performers and Alums Demand Change in Open Letter
Amber Ruffin, Ashley Nicole Black, and Chris Redd are among them.
By
Megh Wright
comedy
June 5, 2020
Second City CEO Andrew Alexander Resigns After Claims of Institutional Racism
“I am sorry for my many failures as the steward of an important cultural institution.”
By
Halle Kiefer
last night on late night
Apr. 21, 2020
Bob Odenkirk’s Most Cherished Comedy Memory Involves Chris Farley
And a van down by the river.
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
Oct. 25, 2019
Carell and Colbert Remember Their Days Puking and Punching Each Other
The old friends share a lot of memories.
By
Megh Wright
Aug. 23, 2017
Martin Morrow Talks Getting Started in Comedy, and the Best Ways to […]
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By
Splitsider Sponsors
Apr. 13, 2017
Tim Robinson’s Furniture Commercial Goes Horribly Wrong at The Second City […]
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By
Megh Wright
Apr. 5, 2017
Peter Grosz, Keegan-Michael Key, and More Apologize for Everything at The […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Mar. 22, 2017
Jon Glaser Represents 300 Years of American Tyranny at The Second City in […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Mar. 15, 2017
Prepare for Tax Day with This 2007 Clip from The Second City
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Mar. 8, 2017
The Tea Party Sings About Healthcare and Wiretapping at The Second City in […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Mar. 1, 2017
Amber Ruffin Sings About Why ‘It’s Good to Be Black’ at The Second City in […]
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By
Megh Wright
Feb. 22, 2017
Brian Gallivan and Matt Craig Sing the ‘White Guys’ Song at The Second […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Feb. 15, 2017
Claudia Wallace and Antoine McKay Magically Solve White People’s Problems […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Feb. 8, 2017
Check Out Some Clips of ‘Detroiters’ Stars Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Feb. 1, 2017
The Second City Tackles Immigration Through The Power of Song in 2006
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Jan. 25, 2017
Katie Rich Leads an Improv Scene for the Audience’s Highest Bidder at The […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Jan. 18, 2017
Watch Some Classic Clips of Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, and Paul Dinello […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Jan. 11, 2017
Peter Grosz Plays a Professional Cuddler at The Second City in 2002
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By
Megh Wright
Jan. 4, 2017
Paul Sand and Eugene Troobnick Become Phono Pals at The Second City in 1961
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Dec. 21, 2016
David Pasquesi and Jill Talley Prepare for Their Green Card Marriage at […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Dec. 14, 2016
Watch a Clip from Second City Toronto’s 15th Anniversary Special Featuring […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Dec. 7, 2016
Spend a Day at the Office with Tim Robinson, Sam Richardson, and More in […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Nov. 30, 2016
The Second City Prepares for Another Brutal Chicago Winter Through Song
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Nov. 23, 2016
Let Tim Baltz’s ‘Positive Guy’ Help You Mentally Prepare for Thanksgiving
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Nov. 16, 2016
Amber Ruffin Shows Off Her Rap Skills at The Second City in 2007
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Nov. 3, 2016
When The Second City Got Political with Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Bob […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 26, 2016
Meet Rachel Dratch, The Second City’s 1996 NBA Superstar
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 18, 2016
Chicago’s City Councilman Candidates Square Off in a Debate at The Second […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 13, 2016
Mary Sohn and Tim Baltz Meet for a First Date at The Second City in 2011
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 5, 2016
Spend Some Time with the Bro Golfers of The Second City in 2015
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By
Megh Wright
Sept. 28, 2016
Amber Ruffin Plays a Very Wise Grandmother at The Second City in 2008
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Sept. 21, 2016
Mike Myers and Bonnie Hunt Make Some Important Decisions in Second City’s […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Sept. 14, 2016
Fred Willard Makes the Perfect ‘Teen Bandstand’ Host in This Second City […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Sept. 7, 2016
Go Back to School with This 2007 Sketch from The Second City
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Aug. 31, 2016
Kevin Dorff Plays a Faithful Football Player at The Second City in 1999
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Aug. 24, 2016
Jason Sudeikis Shows the Power of Dance in the 2003 Second City Scene […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Aug. 10, 2016
Take the Most Honest Driving Test Ever with Kevin Dorff and Scott Adsit at […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
Aug. 3, 2016
Aidy Bryant Attends a Father/Daughter Dance at The Second City in 2012
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
July 27, 2016
Tina Fey, Kevin Dorff, Rachel Dratch, and More Have a Diplomatic Meeting […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
July 20, 2016
Stephen Colbert Hosts ‘The Jack Skanooni Show’ at The Second City in 1994
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
July 13, 2016
Embrace Your Anger with Bill Murray and the Second City Symphony of Social […]
There are so many enraging things happening in the world right now, and thanks to this week’s Second City clip, there’s now a safe space where […]
By
Megh Wright
July 6, 2016
Sam Richardson and Allison Bills Adjust to Life in America at The Second […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
June 29, 2016
Stephen Colbert Plays the Worst Therapist Ever at Second City in 1994
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By
Megh Wright
June 15, 2016
Kevin Dorff and T.J. Jagodowski Enjoy Some Father/Son Bonding at The […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
June 8, 2016
Second City Toronto Combines Two Theatrical Favorites in 1997’s ‘Glass […]
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
June 1, 2016
Watch Horatio Sanz Spend His Saturday at a Wake in 1998
Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in […]
By
Megh Wright
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