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'The Second City' Comedy Troupe Headed to North Fulton

The famed group, which helped launched the career of Tina Fey and Bill Murray, will come to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, May 24. Tickets are on sale now.

Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy theatre, "The Best of The Second City," will soon head south to perform in North Fulton soon.

The show is set for May 24 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and is expected to feature some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from The Second City’s fifty-two year history.

The famed comedy troupe - a virtual farm team for NBC's Saturday Night Live - launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, as well as other celebrities. And now, the next generation of the comedy world’s best and brightest will light up the Roswell stage doling out Second City’s trademark improvisation.

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With over 50 years of cutting edge satiric revues, The Second City continues to deliver the leading voices in comedy and have been called "A Comedy Empire," by the New York Times. Both scripted and improvisational elements allow audiences to enjoy being part of the show.

Whether it’s ripped from the morning headlines or a classic gem from their 50 year archives, The Second City is always a laugh out loud hit, according to a press release.

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"The Best of The Second City" will take place, Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at www.roswellpresents.com or by phone 770-594-6232. For more information call the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street in Roswell, at 770-594-6232 or e-mail bbryant@roswellgov.com.

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