SNL Party at iO Theater

By Jacy Wojcik in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 30, 2009 6:20PM

Celebrity appearances at iO theater are not uncommon: Tim Meadows in Uncle’s Brother, Stephanie Weir and Bob Dassie in WeirDass to name a few - but there hasn’t been anything of the magnitude of last night's drop-in appearance since iO's 25th Anniversary show a few years back. This one had a twist: they were there to watch, not perform. Eighteen Saturday Night Live cast members and writers including Will Forte, Jason Sudeikis, Casey Wilson, Abby Elliott, John Lutz, and Kristin Wiig popped in to watch teams like 3033, Carl and The Passions, and Bullet Lounge last night in iO's Cabaret Theater. John Lutz (everyone’s favorite, schlubby TGS writer) coordinated the trip. "A lot of ['SNL'] people haven't come to Chicago at all, let alone the Second City or iO. It's part of 'SNL' history as well," explained Lutz.

The group arrived Monday and also saw “America All Better” at The Second City Mainstage, had pizza at Giordano's, ribs at Twin Anchors, and drinks at the Signature Lounge in the Hancock. It was also rumored that they met with Mayor Daley to discuss the benefits of the olympics in space, instead of Chicago. [S-T]