Chicago’s Second City Comes to Dahlonega
8/14/2012 1:39:24 PM
(Aug. 13, 2012) – Chicago’s popular sketch-comedy theatre show, The Second City: Laughing Matters will appear at North Georgia College & State
University on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m. The revue features some of the top sketches,
songs, and improvisations from The Second City’s 52-year history.
The Second
City: Laughing Matters is a revue that examines society and brings out the humor of
everyday life. Anything that graces the screen of a television, the cover of a
magazine or the speakers of a radio is fair game to the cast members, who bring
lightheartedness to often difficult subjects.
Founded by Paul Sills, Howard Alk and Bernie Sahlins, The Second
City opened in Chicago in December 1959. Well-known for its cutting-edge
satire, The Second City has also been the starting ground for many
up-and-coming comedians. Some of its most famous alumni include Joan Rivers,
Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Martin Short, John Candy, and Bill Murray. It currently
maintains resident stages in Chicago and Toronto, and touring ensembles
entertain more than one million guests each year.
The show will be in the Shott Auditorium of North Georgia College
& State University in Dahlonega. Tickets for The Second City: Laughing Matters are $20 ($10 with valid North
Georgia ID) and can be purchased at NgcsuPerformingArts.org or 706-864-1423.