CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Second City announced Monday a new slate of programming in UP Comedy Club this year.
One of Second City’s three resident stages in the historic Piper’s Alley Building in Old Town, UP is said to offer an upscale setting to enjoy a night or afternoon of laughter performed by Chicago’s funniest players.
According to The Second City, programming at UP includes two brand-new shows for 2022, in addition to the return of some of the theater’s most popular experiences.
Sing Out, Second City: Brand-new show! The Second City is proud to present its pitch-perfect revue that celebrates all things musical. Featuring the company's finest and funniest melodies throughout the decades, song-centric sketch comedy, original new works, and musical improv. The Second City said "you’ll be blown away by the chops of our fine-tuned performers who are ready to sing their lungs out to make you laugh!"
Sing Out, Second City beings Feb. 17 and runs Thursdays–Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The Second City’s Late Night Date Night: Brand-new show! Come get it on at The Second City! Bring your partner, lover, significant other, spouse, friend with benefits, platonic BFF, or even just your hot self to The Second City's Late Night Date Night, the brand-new experience you've been aching for. "Is it spicy? Yes. Is it raunchy? Also yes. Will there be lots of saucy innuendo? Hell, yes. Spend a sexy hour of fun and games with our ultra-hot cast as they flaunt their comedy stamina on stage and (consensually) annihilate everything that turns us on—and off—about love," the show is described.
The Second City’s Late Night Date Night begins March 19 and runs Saturdays at 11 p.m.
The Second City’s Improv Brunch: Bottoms up in UP Comedy Club! Join The Second City for some hair of the dog comedy during this totally improvised daytime experience from the city's finest. They will be serving up all-you-can-stomach laughter! Food and mimosas are available ala carte.
The Second City’s Improv Brunch returns Feb. 13 and takes place Sundays at noon.
The Second City’s Improv All-Stars: Entirely improvised comedy from the masters of the form, The Second City's Improv All-Stars will astound you with their talent, skill and wit—without scripts, sets, or a safety net!
The Second City’s Improv All-Stars begins March 18 and runs Fridays at 11 p.m.
The Best of The Second City: Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over 60 years! "Featuring some of the best sketch comedy and songs from our comedy vaults updated for the modern era, as well as some of our newest classics and trademark improvisation performed by the next generation of comedy superstars," The Second City said in a statement.
The Best of The Second City runs Mondays–Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m.
Tickets for all shows start at $29 and are available by phone at 312-337-3992 or online at www.secondcity.com. UP Comedy Club is located on the third floor of Piper’s Alley, located at 230 W. North Ave.
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