It’s the funniest time of the year! Prepare for a hilarious holiday season as the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, presents The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater, November 21-December 23 at Paramount’s Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
The west suburban return of Second City’s annual holiday revue promises to be an unforgettable show filled with the number one, doctor recommended relief from seasonal stress… laughter!
Skip the same-old holiday reruns. Festive family gatherings, office parties, classic holiday movies… nothing is off limits! What better way to send off 2024 than to roast it like chestnuts on an open fire?
Festive family gatherings, office parties, classic holiday movies…nothing is off limits at The Second City, presenting The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater, November 21-December 23 at Paramount’s Copley Theatre.
Don’t miss this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue stuffed with seasonal songs, sketches, and of course, a generous helping of The Second City’s world-famous improv comedy. Performances are November 21-December 23: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m., concluding with a final performance on Monday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m. Exceptions: Added performance Wednesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. No performance Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day).
Tickets are $43 and on sale now. For tickets and information, visit ParamountAurora.com, call (630) 896-6666, or stop by the Paramount box office, 23 E. Galena Blvd., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Plan ahead, as these shows will sell out.
Paramount’s Copley Theatre is located at 8 E. Galena Blvd. in the North Island Center in downtown Aurora, across the street from Paramount Theatre. This production is for audiences 18 years and older due to adult language and content. Children under 11 are not allowed.
About The Second City
Since opening its doors as a humble comedy cabaret in 1959, The Second City has grown to become the world's premier improv and sketch comedy institution. Boasting stages, Touring Companies, and Training Centers across North America, The Second City has served as the launch pad for some of the world's foremost comedic talents. Its illustrious alumni list includes names such as John Belushi, John Candy, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Eugene Levy, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Suzy Nakamura, Catherine O'Hara, Amy Poehler, Gilda Radner, Sam Richardson, Joan Rivers, Amber Ruffin, Jason Sudeikis, and Steven Yeun, among countless others. The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years!
About Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., is the center for performing arts in Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois. The beautiful, 1,843-seat theater, graced with a strong 1930s Art Deco influence and original Venetian décor, nationally known for its high-quality productions, superb acoustics and historic grandeur, has been downtown Aurora’s anchor attraction since 1931.
Since launching its own Broadway Series in 2011, Paramount has amassed more than 37,000 subscribers, making it the largest subscription house in the U.S.
Paramount Theatre is just one of five live performance venues overseen by the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA). ACCA also programs and manages the 165-seat Copley Theatre, home to Paramount’s BOLD Series, at 8 E. Galena in the North Island Center; Stolp Island Theatre, now open at 5 E Downer Place, Suite G, with a critically acclaimed immersive production of Million Dollar Quartet; RiverEdge Park, downtown Aurora’s outdoor concert venue at 360 N. Broadway; and Paramount School of the Arts, all in downtown Aurora.
Paramount Theatre continues to expand its artistic and institutional boundaries under the guidance of Tim Rater, President and CEO, Aurora Civic Center Authority; Jim Corti, Artistic Director, Paramount Theatre; a dedicated Board of Trustees and a devoted staff of live theater and music professionals.
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