Andrew Alexander Continues to Positively Impact the Comedy World
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11 May 2021, 03:33 GMT+10
It s funny, but it s true. One of the most notable players in the comedy world has rarely appeared on stage. Instead, prolific producer and business mind Andrew Alexander has spent nearly fifty-fifty years shepherding cultivating well-known comedians upward trajectories through this highly competitive industry and helping them achieve stardom and lasting relevance.
This comedy luminary helped to craft the careers of talent like Catherine O Hara, John Candy, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Keegan-Michael Key, and many other illustrious performers. While enjoying enduring success as a stage and screen producer, Andrew Alexander has also sought out to create opportunities to enhance the lives of others in the entertainment industry with philanthropic efforts of all shapes and sizes.
Second City fires its night staff and looks to outsource, causing a painful rift And it loses its president
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It’s no joke: Chicago’s Second City has been sold for only the second time in its 62-year history.
ZMC, a New York firm run by private equity investor Strauss Zelnick, said Thursday it has acquired the iconic comedy club and school, which has expanded into programs for corporations. Terms were not disclosed. The Financial Times has cited sources saying the deal could be worth $50 million.
“We are very excited to partner with management and the incredible talent at The Second City to grow the brand and build a diverse organization that elevates all voices,” said Jordan Turkewitz, co-chief investment officer and managing partner at ZMC. “Over its sixty-year history, The Second City has been home to some of the most beloved names in comedy, and we plan on building the next generation of comedy talent by investing in people and creativity.”
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Chicago’s Second City comedy business could get a buyer from the Big Apple.
New York private equity investor Strauss Zelnick is in advanced talks to buy Second City, the Financial Times reported. Citing two sources, the paper said a deal for about $50 million could close this week.
It would be only the second sale in the legendary troupe’s 62-year history. Famous as a springboard to fame for many comics, Second City has had to shut its live shows because of the coronavirus pandemic. It has turned to online events, including its classes in improvisation, while developing customized programs for corporations.