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Chicago’s acclaimed comedy troupe The Second City brings their trademark brand of American satire to the Franke Center’s intimate stage for an unforgettable night of fun on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Described as “Legendary” by the New York Times, The Second City inspired the original TV show “Saturday Night Live”. Doors open at 7 PM, with the show starting at 8 PM. Tickets for the show are $40 in advance, and $45 at the door. Tickets for the show only will be available Monday, July 16^th at 10:00 a.m.

Chicago’s best known sketch and improv comedy group will bring their touring show “The Best of The Second City” to The Franke Center, featuring the best sketches and songs from The Second City’s history made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more--as well as their trademark improvisation. Fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny​,​ The Second City is celebrating nearly sixty years of producing cutting-edge satirical revues and launching the careers of generation after generation of comedy’s best and brightest.

As a special fundraiser for The Franke Center, a gala pre-show reception and dinner will be held at the Cronin House beginning at 5:30 PM on the day of the show. VIP patrons will enjoy a private walk-through tour of the first floor of the Cronin House, and a reception on the lawn followed by a Chicago themed dinner catered by Grand River Brewery. One of Marshall’s most stately residences, the Cronin House was featured in John Bellairs book and upcoming movie as “The House With a Clock in Its Walls”. VIP tickets are $75 and include the pre-show reception, dinner, and a reserved seat ticket for the show. A limited number of spaces are available for this VIP experience. Purchase your VIP tickets today, as they are selling quickly.