The cast. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
CINCINNATI Nov. 1, 2024) – THE SECOND CITY returns to celebrate 65 years of legendary laughs through Dec. 22 in the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre. The show includes some all-time favorite songs, sketches and characters hand-picked from their iconic comedy archive performed by the next generation of comedy superstars.
The cast of The Second City 65th Anniversary Show at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
The Second City sells out its shows at the Playhouse every time they perform, and this year they arrived just in time to provide the perfect antidote for the busy holiday season.
This special 65th anniversary show includes songs, sketches and characters written by some of The Second City’s most recognizable alumni, including Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Joan Rivers and Eugene Levy. The cast features up-and-coming comedians who perform sketches and improvisation in the raucous style of Saturday Night Live.
Boasting a slew of well-loved and famous comedy alumni, The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy for 65 years and counting. The Second City performs for more than one million audience members a year at esteemed venues around the world.
THE SECOND CITY 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW is directed by Anthony LeBlanc. The show features ensemble members Acquah Dansoh, Jessica Joy, Adam Peacock, Allison Price, Dominic Rescigno and Brittani Yawn, along with Music Director Matthew Pollack.
TICKETS
Tickets begin at $35.00. Prices vary based on seating location and performance day. Regular performances will take place on Tuesday-Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. A weekday matinee will be offered Nov. 20 at 1 p.m.
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 (toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana at 800-582-3208) or visit www.cincyplay.com. Patrons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled: dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services.
ADVISORY
The Second City’s 65th Anniversary Show is recommended for adults and older teenage audiences. The comedy of The Second City contains strong adult language, covers a variety of mature topics, and includes some elements of audience participation. However, we can’t predict what might happen during the improvisation sections – other than that it will be hilarious.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: CONSTRUCTION ON EDEN PARK DRIVE
The City of Cincinnati has begun a months-long project to stabilize the slope and repair the sidewalk on Art Museum Drive leading up from Eden Park Drive. With this work, there are currently some road closures on the approach to the Playhouse from Eden Park Drive that will last into December. Please refer to this online map for information on the closures and alternate routes and add extra time for your arrival to the Playhouse. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Please call the Box Office at (513) 421-3888 with any questions.
SPONSORS
Production Sponsors are Dick and Sandy Manteuffel. Honorary Producer Charles and Joann Mead. Design Sponsor is Geiler. Artist sponsors are David and Elaine Billmire and Diane and Carl Iseman. Season Sponsor is The Vontz Family.
The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of almost 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.
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