Hair we go again...
The Second City is just as befuddled as you are by the headlines that self-described “political prisoner” and “Trumpocrat” Rod Blagojevich has been released from prison and is back home in Chicago. To commemorate the former governor’s commuted sentence, The Second City will resurrect the show no one thought would see the light of day again. Following the rise and spectacularly bizarre fall of the disgraced former Illinois governor, the ripped-from-the-headlines rock opera will return for one night only as a special concert performance fundraiser for both The Second City Alumni Fund and Gilda’s Club Chicago.
Rod Blagojevich Superstar! was written by Second City Mainstage alum Ed Furman (book) and T.J. Shanoff (music and lyrics), who will be adding updates to the original material based on the new twists and turns to Blago’s story. The 2008/2009 cast included Joey Bland as “Rod Blagojevich” and Lori McClain as “Patti Blagojevich,” both of whom will reprise their roles in April. Additional casting--much like Blago himself--will be released sooner than later.
This unforgettable evening will be hosted by Andy Borowitz, New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker contributor. Creator of the online satirical humor column The Borowitz Report, the celebrated humorist has appeared on National Public Radio, VH1, and Comedy Central. Borowitz has been called a “Swiftian satirist” (Wall Street Journal), “America’s satire king” (The Daily Beast), and “one of the funniest people in America” (CBS Sunday Morning).
APPROX. 2 HOUR RUN TIME | NO INTERMISSION | SEATING 45 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
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230 W. North Ave
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April 2 @ 7PM
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This show is not playing on or after this date.
The Second City provides accessible parking and seating at every performance. Parking is available at 230 W. North Ave. in Piper’s Alley Self Park. Each theater is equipped with wheelchair accessible and/or companion seats.
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