The Second City: Comedian Rhapsody
Friday, June 21
7:30pm
Capitol Theater
$30 - $50
Runtime
90 minutes plus a 20-minute intermission
Age Recommendation
May not be appropriate for young audiences due to content, length or atmosphere.
Come see why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over 60 years! From the place that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes the next generation of comedy superstars.
The Second City’s “Comedian Rhapsody” is a brand-new revue featuring the best sketch comedy and songs from our history, our newest classics and, of course, our trademark improvisation performed by The Second City Touring Company’s best and brightest… and funniest!
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Meet the Artists
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George Elrod
George Elord is a member of Second City's National Touring Company (GreenCo). He wrote and performed in Second City's first original LGBTQ sketch revue, “Salute to Pride: Not Safe for Werk.” TV credit includes HBO's “Somebody Somewhere.” Other Chicago comedy credits include, Bob Curry Fellowship (NBCUniversal/Second City), “Deck the Hallmark” (Second City), “Let's Make it Perfectly Queer” (Second City) and “Comet” (iO Chicago). Elord is from Little Rock, Ark. and is an alumnus of DePaul University. They are represented by Grossman & Jack Talent.
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Chas Lilly
Chas Lily is a Chicago-based actor, writer and improviser from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He's been a regular performer at various Chicago improv theaters for years, but these days he's usually found playing with his friends at Logan Square Improv. In his free time, he loves teaching classes and producing music for the bevy of talented local artists who come through Ersatz Records. For business inquiries, contact chaslilly89@gmail.com.
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Phylicia McLeod
Phylicia McLeod is an improviser, writer, voice over actress and teacher based in Chicago, Ill. She began her comedy career at Second City Chicago and completed the conservatory and Bob Curry Fellowship programs. You can hear her as she co-hosts the podcast “Unlearning” or in her head learning how to read Tarot Cards.
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Cat Savage
Cat Savage is delighted to perform with The Second City! A Massachusetts native, she moved to Chicago after graduating from Brown University with a BA in history and gender studies. She is a proud graduate of The Second City Training Center’s Conservatory and Severn Darden Graduate Program as well as iO’s training program. She has performed with her team in Artemis and in the Armando Diaz Experience at iO. Thank you to her dog nephew, Chance, for always believing in her. She is represented by BMG Talent.
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Annie Sullivan
Annie Sullivan is a writer, performer and all-around sweetheart originally from Kansas City and an alum of Columbia College Chicago. She is a cast member of The Second City's National Touring Company, as well as a performer on the improv team “Devil's Daughter” and a member of The Annoyance's weekly sketch show, “HOLY F***.” Follow them on Instagram @whitemystery95 or on the streets of Chicago.
Ensemble, he/him
Max Thomas
Max Thomas is allergic to dairy, tree nuts and Christianity. He grew up on Jimi Hendrix, Bernie Mac and soy milk. Thomas is a lightning rod of a comedian that will have you laughing from start to finish and leave you excited for more. Thomas has been featured on Comedy Central Featuring, Live From Austin, Tex., seen at The Comedy Store West Hollywood, The NBC Break Out Comedy Festival at The Second City Chicago 2017-2019, Zanies Chicago & Rosemont, Jokes and Notes, Tiny Cupboard Brooklyn, The Second City Chicago & Hollywood, Laugh Factory Chicago, Steppenwolf Theater, Black & Funny Festival, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Detroit Improv Festival, Boston Improv Festival, Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Austin, Keenan Thompson: The Ultimate Comedy Experience and Lollapalooza Music Festival. He is Chicago Reader Best Stage Actor 2022.
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