The Second City: Brings Holiday Laughs to the MAC Dec. 1

The Second City brings an irreverently funny take on the holidays with two performances of their fast-paced, interactive comedy revue “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater” at the McAninch Arts Center at 3 & 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Festive family gatherings, office parties, classic holiday movies… nothing is off limits. Seasonal songs, sketches and The Second City’s world-famous improv comedy make this the perfect holiday date night or get-together with friends.

The Second City is currently celebrating 65 years delivering innovative, fast-paced satirical comedy with this fresh take on festive fun. The Second City opened its doors in 1959 in a small cabaret theater. Co-founded by Paul Sills, Howard Alk and Bernie Sahlins, The Second City has grown to become one of the most influential and prolific comedy empires in the word, developing an entirely unique way of creating art and fostering generations of comedy personalities. Some of the best-known Second City alumni include Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, Ed Asner, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell and Tina Fey. The Second City has been awarded nearly 50 Jeff Awards, recognizing theater excellence and honoring the company’s artists.

McAninch Arts Center, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage, presents The Second City: “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater, Sunday, Dec. 1 at 3 & 6 p.m. Tickets are $31-$49. Please note: this show may contain adult themes and language.

For tickets or more information visit AtTheMAC.org or call 630.942.4000. The McAninch Box Office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. and two hours prior to performance.

Also note: Nov. 14 - Dec. 21 the MAC Giving Tree located in the MAC lobby will be accepting food donations for COD Fuel Pantry and People's Resource Center. Audience members are encouraged to drop off a food contribution when they come to see their show.