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Toronto: The Second City announces the cast for its 86th mainstage revue

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Legendary Canadian comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the cast and crew of The Second City Toronto’s 86th Mainstage Revue. Second City alumna and two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner Ashley Botting returns to direct a cast that includes PHATT al, Andy Assaf, Andy Hull, Nkasi Ogbonnah, Hannah Spear, and Jillian Welsh. Connor Low is stage manager with David William Macintosh joining the ensemble as music director.

One of the most exciting times in The Second City’s creative timeline, The Second City’s 86th Mainstage Revue – and its official title -– will develop in front of the audience over a multi-week process, meaning the public will have the chance to watch and participate in the creation of comedy history at the temporary home of the world’s premier sketch comedy and improvisation institution. The Second City has been operating at 2800 Danforth Ave. during the ongoing construction of the theatre’s permanent new home.

The producing team includes Carly Heffernan (Creative Director), Elizabeth Howard (VP of Production), Parisa Jalili (Chief Operating Officer), and Susan Waycik (Production Manager). Tickets start at $30 and are available by phone at 416-551-6540 or online at www.secondcity.com. The show schedule is as follows: Tuesdays-Thursdays at 8pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm & 10pm; and Sundays at 7pm.

2800 Danforth is a fully accessible facility. Wearing a mask is recommended but not mandatory.