Oct. 15: Politics will take center stage at The Second City's CLC show
Need a laugh during election season? The Second City, Chicago's legendary sketch and improv comedy theater, returns Oct. 15 to the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County with "Free Speech! (While Supplies Last)," an irreverent look at America's electoral insanity.
This topical new show features political satire made famous by Second City stars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Keegan-Michael Key. It includes brand new scenes, songs and improv straight from their sold out shows in Chicago and Toronto.
Politics and politicians are a funny lot, and The Second City's pro-comedy platform stands firm on the foibles, gaffes, virtues (or lack thereof), of both sides of the aisle.
"This must-see evening of comedy features some of Chicago's best and brightest in a very special return engagement," said Gwethalyn J. Bronner, executive director of the James Lumber Center. "The Second City is celebrating nearly six decades of producing cutting-edge satirical revues and continues to launch the careers of comedy superstars."
Ticket Information: Adult tickets are Regular: $36/$33; Senior/Staff/Alumni: $35/$32; CLC Student/Teen: $15. Prices do not include a $2 per ticket JLC facility fee. Please note that show may contain adult or mature content, and is recommended for ages 17 and over. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at (847) 543-2300 (option 5) or visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one hour before performances.
The remainder of the JLC 20th Anniversary Season includes the following professional events:
• FAME - The Musical: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 and 7 p.m.
• Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas: Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.
• Masters of Soul: Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.
• In The Mood: Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m.
• "You've Got a Friend" / The Music of Carole King and James Taylor: Sunday, March 26, at 4 p.m.
• The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE!: Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m.
• "The Long and Winding Road" Starring Jim Witter: Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office in the James Lumber Center, Room P112 on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St., or by phone. Learn more about the 2016-2017 season at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.