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AEG Presents Appoints Jay Belin Vice President, International Touring

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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AEG Presents, a global leader in concert promotion and artist development, today announced the appointment of Jay Belin as Vice President, International Touring.

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  • AEG Presents, a global leader in concert promotion and artist development, today announced the appointment of Jay Belin as Vice President, International Touring.
  • Directly reporting to Senior Vice Presidents of Global Touring Michael Harrison and Simon Jones, Jay will initially be based in AEG Presents' New York office before moving to AEG Europe's headquarters in London.
  • Jay's roles and responsibilities will focus on European touring operations and projects for Global Touring clients.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227594169/en/
    AEG PRESENTS APPOINTS JAY BELIN VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL TOURING (Photo: Business Wire)
    “AEG Presents is an artist-first organization and that is something you can't fake,” says Belin, who began his career at AEG Presents subsidiary The Bowery Presents.

The Second City Toronto's New Home at One York Street Will Have Its Grand Opening on November 30

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second City is thrilled to announce that its new home at One York Street will officially open November 30, 2022, with the first public performances to begin December 1. The new flagship home will be The Second City's largest, most state-of-the-art venue since the world class comedy company first opened its doors in Canada in 1973. Featuring three theatres, nine Training Centre studios for student classes and partner workshops, and a full service restaurant and bar with food by Canadian hospitality leaders Oliver & Bonacini, the new location is a one stop shop for all things entertainment.

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  • The Second City is thrilled to announce that its new home at One York Street will officially open on November 30, 2022.
  • First announced in 2019, construction of the new, instantly iconic Second City location has been a true labour of love.
  • It is fitting that The Second City Toronto celebrates its upcoming 50th anniversary in 2023 with a brand-new, custom built entertainment and educational complex.
  • For more information on The Second City, visit www.secondcity.com and follow The Second City on TikTok , Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .

The Second City Announces Opening of First New York City Theater and Professional Training Center

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Legendary comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the opening of its new entertainment complex in New York City.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Legendary comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the opening of its new entertainment complex in New York City.
  • This is the first physical location in New York City operated by The Second City in its 63 year history.
  • Next year, The Second City Toronto will celebrate its 50th year, followed by the 65th anniversary of The Second City Chicago in 2024.
  • For more information on The Second City, visit www.secondcity.com and follow The Second City on TikTok , Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .

THE SECOND CITY ANNOUNCES ED WELLS AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary institution The Second City is proud to announce Ed Wells as its chief executive officer, signaling a new chapter of growth for the 63-year-old organization. Wells joins The Second City from Sesame Workshop, where he served as executive vice president and global head of media and education. 

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary institution The Second City is proud to announce Ed Wells as its chief executive officer, signaling a new chapter of growth for the 63-year-old organization.
  • Wells joins The Second City from Sesame Workshop, where he served as executive vice president and global head of media and education.
  • As the world leader in improv-based entertainment and education, The Second City represents both the very best of and the future of improv," said Ed Wells.
  • In addition to his recent leadership at Sesame Workshop, Wells held executive leadership roles at WWE and Paramount (formerly Viacom).

The Second City announces new comedy series, "The Tam and Kevin Show" to premiere June 13 on The Second City YouTube network

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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He is an actor, improviser, writer and director who has performed sketch and improv at Second City.

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  • He is an actor, improviser, writer and director who has performed sketch and improv at Second City.
  • His Black Theatre Alliance awarded playThaddeus and Slocum: A Vaudeville Adventure, andPlantation!,directed by David Schwimmer, made their world premieres at Lookingglass Theatre.
  • In addition to performing sketch and improv at Second City, Tamberla has performed at Sketchfest, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and Words Fest, Second City.
  • The Second City opened its doors in 1959 as a small comedy cabaret and has since grown to become the world's most influential name in improvisation and comedy.

The Second City Announces First-Ever Artistic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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The Artistic Advisory Board will work with The Second City to discuss the direction of the theater and the ways in which they can support its artists, helping inform the artistic direction of The Second City.

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  • The Artistic Advisory Board will work with The Second City to discuss the direction of the theater and the ways in which they can support its artists, helping inform the artistic direction of The Second City.
  • Today, we announce our first ever Artistic Advisory Board, led by none other than Stephen Colbert, filled with familiar names, all proud Second City alumni and community members many of whom started as students in our training center," said Parisa Jalili, COO of The Second City.
  • "We are so incredibly thankful to the alumni who have joined the inaugural Artistic Advisory Board for their generosity and dedication to The Second City and its future.
  • The Second City management team will continue to be responsible for day-to-day operations while the Artistic Advisory Board will help to champion the artistic standards of The Second City and inform the creative direction of the theater.

The Second City Launches Victor Wong Fellowship for AAPI Voices in Comedy

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the creation of The Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor up-and-coming comedians. Named after The Second City's first Asian American performer and funded by Peng Zhao, CEO of Citadel Securities, and his wife, Cherry Chen, the fellowship will focus on developing the next generation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) talent.

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  • CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the creation of The Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor up-and-coming comedians.
  • Following the training, the fellows will present a mix of their original comedy, improvisational games, and classic scenes from The Second City archives in a showcase event on a Second City stage in Chicago.
  • The Victor Wong Fellowship is the first program by a major comedy theater to exclusively endow AAPI talent.
  • Mr. Wong joined The Second City at the encouragement of his close friend and famed theater academic, Viola Spolin.