Sports business news site Front Office Sports is launching “Second Acts Live,” a new live show, with Folk Productions.
Jazz Tangcay of Variety reports, “Hosted by WNBA All-Star and sports analyst Chiney Ogwumike, the multi-city series will place the stars in an immersive theatrical environment. “Second Acts Live’ chronicles what it means to find purpose in a second calling, not just for the athletes but for everyone. Each show will feature a retired sports figure with deep ties to the host city from their legendary first act, now taking on brand-new challenges in their second act. The innovative format fuses sports and theater, borrowing from the best of both to create something original.
“‘’Second Acts Live’ brings the craft of theater into the world of sports storytelling, creating an original experience for audiences and superfans across the country,’ said Tre’ Scott, co-founder of Folk Productions, a division of Folk Media Group. “We are not just producing a live show with Front Office Sports, we are launching a brand new platform for sports stories within live entertainment.'”
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