Chicago Live!, the fast-paced 60-minute program building a bridge between the newsroom and the audience--has been renewed for a second season. The live stage show is a culmination of who and what is making news in Chicago, with a feature on topical comedy sketches by members from Second City, interviews with front-page newsmakers and athletes, and rare, up-close performances by talent typically headlining theater and music club stages. The show has been confirmed for four six-week seasons at the Chicago Theatre Downstairs. It will begin its renewed run on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm beginning February 10 and running through November 17. Following each show will be a “meet and mingle” reception with the cast.
Hosted by Chicago reporter Rick Kogan, live shows are taped for broadcast (and podcast) on WGN Radio (720AM) Saturdays at 11 pm, with show recaps and behind-the-scenes footage available afterwards at <span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:
none;text-underline:none">www.chicagolive.com.
Tickets are $20 and include the reception. Purchase tickets at the Chicago Theatre box office or online. Podcasts of all Chicago Live! Programs are available at chicagolive.com
