EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 1H 3M
Is this the End of the Second City e.t.c?
from The Backline - An Improv Podcast · host The Sonar Network
This week, Rob and Adam unpack a major shake-up at The Second City. Starting January 22, 2026, the historic e.t.c. Stage shifts from scripted sketch to Improv Supernova, a fully improvised show—the first change in its 43-year history. They explore why the move makes sense now and what it means for the future of Second City, improv, and sketch comedy.
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