The Second City reaches tentative deal with teachers, averting strike

Catch up fast: Teachers, who haven't secured a contract since unionizing in 2021, had rejected The Second City management's last contract offer in December. They were set to picket the live comedy shows this week.

What they're saying: The Association of International Comedy Educators (AICE), which represents around 200 Second City workers, said in a statement on social media that they appreciate "leadership returning to the bargaining table, and seeing this through with us."

What's next: AICE members will vote on ratifying the contract.

• Meanwhile, The Second City is working on opening its new theater in Brooklyn, which is closer to home for ZMC, the New York City-based private equity firm that bought the company in 2020.