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Now Playing at The Second City Chicago e.t.c. Theatre
On the corner of North & Wells, a crowd gathers to laugh, relax and enjoy a cast of six talented actors take the piss out of what our world has become and how we got here. We've lost many things, but one thing will always stay the same – Chicago. We'll always have crooked politicians, civic pride and that crazy guy at Foster & Broadway.
The Second City e.t.c. is proud to present its 33rd revue "Studs Terkel's Not Working" at The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 North Wells Street, 2nd Floor of Piper's Alley).
Tickets for "Studs Terkel's Not Working" are available by clicking the 'buy tickets' link on this page or by phone at 312-337-3992.
Showtimes and Ticket Prices
Thursday 8 pm $22.00
Friday and Saturday 8 pm & 11 pm $27.00
Sunday 7 pm $22.00
Who is Studs Terkel?
Studs Terkel was a Chicago-based author, historian, actor and broadcaster, and typically referred to as the voice of the American worker. He is best remembered for his oral histories of common Americans, and for hosting a long-running radio show, "The Studs Terkel Program," on 98.7 WFMT Chicago between 1952 and 1997. The program included guests who were politicians, writers, activists, labor organizers, performing artists and architects among others. He was highly praised and recognized in the world of arts and letters. He was the recipient of numerous book awards including the Pulitzer Prize, the Irita Van Doren Book Award and two National Book Award nominations. He was also the first Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the Chicago Historical Society. Late into his life Terkel continued to interview people, work on his books, and make public appearances. His last book, "P.S.: Further Thoughts from a Lifetime of Listening" was released in November 2008. Terkel died on October 31, 2008 at the age of 96. To learn more about Studs Terkel and his work, visit www.studsterkel.org.
"Chicago is not the most corrupt American city. It’s the most theatrically corrupt."
- Studs Terkel
For Groups of 16 or more, contact our Group Sales Director Anna Feneis at afeneis@secondcity.com.
For media inquiries, contact Robin Hammond at rhammond@secondcity.com or 312-664-4032.
Second City seating is Cabaret Style seating so please be prepared share a table, make new friends, and have a lot of laughs!
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“Everything Works Perfectly in Studs Terkel's Not Working. Read Full Review”
William Panek, Broadway World, 7/23/2009 -
“'Studs Terkel's Not Working': Everyday Chicagoans are back in e.t.c. spotlight (3.5 out of 4 stars). ...hilarious new revue...you get a deliciously noir sense of Chicago playing its perennial role as a city of hypocritical heroes, lovable villains and broken noses." Read Full Review”
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7/21/2009
