Taking a moment out of my incredibly swamped couple of days to mention this announcement from The Chicago Tribune (emphasis added):
Second City taps celebrity alums for 50th anniversary bash
Originally posted: August 4, 2009As part of its upcoming fiftieth anniversary, Chicago’s Second City comedy theater will host a one-night-only Chicago reunion of the cast of the iconic SCTV comedy series, featuring personal appearances by Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O’Hara, Harold Ramis, Martin Short and Dave Thomas, Second City is to announce later today.
There will also be special guests at both live SCTV shows, which are slated for Friday Dec. 11 on Second City’s mainstage at 1616 N. Wells St.
Also expected to perform on stage and/or sit on panels during the anniversary weekend: Jim Belushi, Jeff Garlin, Alan Arkin, Dan Castellaneta, Tim Meadows, Jack McBrayer, Tim Kazurinsky, Richard Kind, Fred Willard, Dick Schaal, Scott Adsit, David Rasche, David Steinberg, Robert Klein and many others. Invitations have also been sent to other powerful Second City alumni, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Rachel Dratch, Steve Carell, Mike Myers, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.
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I thought I’d highlight “the two Steves” but, truly, that’s an impressive comedic lineup. Chi-town residents, this looks like quite the opportunity!
I’m so there…
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If Stephen decides to show up, then I would so want to go! It’s about a 6-8 hour drive for me. But, I’m guessing it would be hard to get tickets and they said something about the price being “hefty” lol.
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*GASP!!!* Something not in New England!! *sends to family*
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I’m sure we’ll hear more about this if he does accept the invitation. For the sake of the fans in the Midwest, I hope he does.
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Oh my God. I live near Chicago. Ah!
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I live near Chicago too! I hope this will be my Christmas present! Excuse me, I mean Barackmas present! haha.
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That’s so exciting! If Stephen comes to town, I’ll be there.
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I’m waiting for more info but the madre says we may be able to go for a night or two. Whether Stephen’s there or not I’m really wanting to go.
And anyone from here who ends up going, I’d love to try to meet up if I end up attending, as well! =D
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Wow, this is like a comedy dream come true! I hope some Zoners and It-Getters are able to attend so we can hear all about it!
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i am going! i will write up a report if i see him there.
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