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WORLD-FAMOUS SECOND CITY TRAVELS TO CINCINNATI IN JANUARY

(CINCINNATI)—The world’s number one name in comedy returns to Cincinnati with a brand-new show. THE SECOND CITY — IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME runs for only three weeks in the Shelterhouse Theatre from Jan. 20 through 27, 2019.

The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades. In the world-famous comedy company’s latest laughter-inducing undertaking, THE SECOND CITY—IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships. Your friends, your parents, even your blind date will find something achingly familiar to laugh at, thanks to comedy’s newest generation of writers and performers…who all fit squarely into the “it’s complicated” category!

“We’re delighted to bring The Second City back to the Queen City,” says Blake Robison, artistic director of the Playhouse. “Their hilarious, razor-sharp style brings sell-out crowds every time they visit. This new production will offer bright comedy to shine on January’s dreary days.”

ABOUT THE SECOND CITY
Since opening its doors 1959, The Second City has grown to become the world’s premier comedy club, theater and school of improvisation, entertaining 1 million theatergoers a year around the globe. Alumni of The Second City’s resident stages, touring companies, and theatrical divisions across Chicago and Toronto include some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more.

TICKETS
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. Call 513-345-2248 for Telecommunications Device for the Deaf accessibility.

Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Individual tickets start at $50. Student tickets are just $15 on the day of the show.

EVENTS

IMPROV WITH THE SECOND CITY 
Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Playhouse
Adult Workshop | Cost: $50

Learn the basics of improvisation from members of Chicago’s acclaimed comedy troupe while they’re here for THE SECOND CITY— IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME. The Second City’s Improv for Beginners class focuses on teaching the building blocks of improvisation to adults with little to no experience as they have a great time learning and playing with the troupe’s touring company members. The Second City’s educational programs are based on the idea that improvisation in all forms can improve your life by encouraging teamwork and collaboration, building confidence, tying success to a model of listening and support of others, and creating a safe space to take risks and encourage creativity.

YP PARTY — THE SECOND CITY
Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Playhouse

Join us for a YP night full of Cincinnati eats, drinks and laughs! Tickets range from $65 to $100 and include pre-show food and drinks from Eli’s Barbecue and Bakersfield, an 8 p.m. performance of THE SECOND CITY— IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME and a post-show party! More details to come.

SPONSORS
Production Sponsor The Seven Hills Group at Morgan Stanley. Artist sponsor is Geiler. Season Sponsor is Heidelberg Distributing Company and Season Design Sponsors are Allan Berliant and Jennie Rosenthal Family Fund. Season Sponsor of New Work is the Rosenthal Family Foundation.

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.

ACCESS
The Playhouse is fully accessible. Audio enhancement receivers, large print programs, and complete wheelchair access are available.

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