Front Office Sports and Folk Productions Announce New Live Show ‘Second Acts Live’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Sports stars Sue Bird, Adrian Wojnarowski and Michael Vick are set to appear in “Second Acts Live,” a new live show from Front Office Sports and Folk Productions.

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.”

Scott told Variety, “We’re really making sure to differentiate this from a live podcast or TED Talk.”

Scott explained that when the team was creating the show, they looked at how Cirque du Soleil had borrowed elements from Broadway. “That is a literal example of when we were creating the show, this is our North Star, and how do we borrow from those elements in the way Cirque du Soleil was built, and build a new product?”

In partnering with Ogwumike and Folk, Front Office Sports CEO Adam White said, “At FOS, we’re committed to bringing innovative, meaningful content and experiences to our audience, and ;Second Acts Live’ is an exciting addition to our expanding roster of shows and live events.”

The inaugural show will take place in Seattle this September and feature Bird. Additional shows this
year will include Wojnarowski in Philadelphia this October, exploring his transition from breaking news to shaping the landscape of a new era of college athletics. In December, Vick will take the stage in Atlanta to discuss the multiple acts that led him to leadership. New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are planned for 2026.

Scott described what audiences can expect from this immersive theatrical experience: “You’re going to be taken on a journey, and that journey may not look and feel the same every show, and it’s going to be refined to what each guest’s story is.”

“Second Acts Live” is directed by Miranda Haymon. Scenic and video design is by Lisa Renkel. General
Management is by Sarah Battaglia of Evan Bernardin Productions. Adam Rodner produces for Folk
Productions.