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The Second City, a renowned sketch comedy group from Chicago, will perform in Syracuse for the last time today. The performance is part of “The Second City 65th Anniversary Show,” which celebrates 65 years of comedy. The matinee begins at 2 PM, and tickets are priced starting at $30. They can be purchased online or at the venue.

For further details, visit the Syracuse Stage website at www.syracusestage.org/secondcity.

The show features performers Cat McDonnell, Zoe McKee, Bill Letz, Preston Parker, Tina Arfaee, and Cassidy Russell. The performance will be photographed by Brenna Merritt.

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