Chiney Ogwumike is taking her talents on the road.
Announced earlier this week, the WNBA All-Star and sports analyst is set to be the face of a new live entertainment experience called Second Acts Live, a touring production that will feature intimate conversations with legendary sports icons. The show will give audiences intimate access to legendary sports figures as they share untold stories of how their sports careers evolved into powerful second chapters in entrepreneurial ventures, personal transformation, activism and sports innovation.
Additionally, Second Acts Live will chronicle what it means to find purpose in a second calling, not just for the athletes but for everyone, and is the brainchild of Front Office Sports, the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports, and Folk Productions, the Tony Award-winning studio reimagining live entertainment. Each Second Acts Live 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.
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"I’ve always believed in the power of second acts," said Ogwumike in a statement. "After stepping away from the game, I found purpose in storytelling—amplifying the voices and journeys of fellow athletes both on and off the court. Second Acts Live is an exciting new chapter for me, where I get to learn from and celebrate others who are redefining themselves in powerful ways. We all have second acts, and I’m thrilled to share stories of resilience, reinvention, and how sports prepare us to face whatever comes next."
"We are thrilled to partner with Chiney Ogwumike and Folk to showcase the powerful journey of athletes who are redefining success beyond their sports careers," added Front Office Sports CEO Adam White. "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 opening season lineup includes:
- September in Seattle - WNBA Hall of Famer Sue Bird, who is transforming into one of the architects of the growth of women’s sports.
- October in Philadelphia - Media legend Adrian Wojnarowski explores his transition from breaking news to shaping the landscape of a new era of college athletics.
- December in Atlanta – Four-time Pro Bowler and transcendent quarterback Michael Vick will take the stage to discuss the multiple acts that led him to leadership at one of the country’s preeminent HBCUs.
Plans call for a multi-city tour in 2026 that will include New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, and the show will be co-produced by FOS Studios and Victorious, Ogwumike’s production company.
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