It has been a tumultuous time at Chicago’s legendary Second City comedy theater.
Four cast members have quit one of the company’s current shows, called “A Red Line Runs Through It.” It is e.t.c.’s 40th revue at The Second City. Several members of management left as well.
The exodus followed what some say is an increase in crude, even racist audience comments during the shows.
Chicago Tribune chief theater critic Chris Jones, who recently wrote about the management changes and cast departure, joins Phil Ponce with the latest.
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