The Second City's Rod Blagojevich Superstar! August 9, 2009

Politics and parody take center stage Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare with the Second City's rollicking musical parody of the rise and fall of ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich. Following a sold out run at Second City e.t.c., the limited engagement will feature new music and frequent updates--incorporating Blagojevich's brother, his $100,000 book deal and Roland Burris's son--as the Illinois political saga continues to unfold. After each performance, the cast will improvise a 20-minute political comedy set based on audience suggestions. Presented by Second City Theatricals; book by Ed Furman; music and lyrics by T.J. Shanoff; directed by Matt Hovde.