Chicago's famed Second City comes to the Fox Valley

Posted May 30, 2011 11:00 pm

Audra Sybert

Chicago's legendary comedy theater The Second City will appear one night only at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4 on the Pheasant Run Mainstage. Presented by Fox Valley Repertory, this special performance, “Best of Second City,” will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City's 50-year history.

Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the premier training ground for the comedy world's best and brightest. Their alumni list reads like a who's who of American comedy, as it includes: Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, George Wendt, Martin Short, John Candy, Bonnie Hunt, Tim Meadows, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Horatio Sanz, Ryan Stiles and countless others.

Not only will an evening with The Second City provide audiences with the chance to see comedy stars in the making, but they will also have the opportunity to see hilarious satire and cutting-edge improvisation – all with a special holiday slant. It's a fast-paced, interactive comedy revue filled with style and wit – where even Rudolph is fair game. Strong adult language and themes. Not recommended for children or young teens.

The “Best of The Second City” performance will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Tickets are priced at $39 with discounted group rates available. Dinner and overnight packages are also available.

Ample free parking and valet services are available at Pheasant Run Resort. The resort and theaters are wheelchair accessible and hearing amplification systems are available. Ask the box office about dinner packages with Pheasant Run Resort's award-winning Harvest Steak & Seafood Restaurant and the newly remodeled Garden Atrium Buffet.

Pheasant Run Resort is located at 4051 E. Main St. in St. Charles. For tickets, call the Pheasant Run Box Office at (630) 584-6342 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Additional performance information can be obtained at www.foxvalleyrep.org.

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