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This holiday season… a full-length comedy musical is coming to the Second City. Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical takes the exact same Christmas love story you’ve seen in hundreds of Hallmark-style TV movies — and adds 17 hilarious pop songs. With book and lyrics by George Reinblatt (Evil Dead The Musical, The Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber) and music by Suzy Wilde (After The Rain), this all-Canadian musical is staging a limited engagement sneak peek for just TWO WEEKS ONLY.
If you love holiday rom-coms, this is the show for you. So put on your ugliest Christmas sweater, grab an eggnog, and kick off your festive season with this fun (and predictable) new holiday musical.

Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical (Live at the Second City)

Proudly celebrating 52 years in Toronto, The Second City presents their 90th Mainstage revue! Duel Citizens is a fast-paced comedy spectacle stacked with razor-sharp satire, hilarious songs, ridiculous characters and, of course, the signature improv comedy that The Second City is world famous for. Written and performed by a completely Canadian cast and crew, this show joyfully skewers politics, pop culture, and everything in between. From full-blown national tantrums to the absurdities of daily life, come laugh with The Second City as we turn chaos into comedy.
Bring your group of 10 or more for a discount to enjoy the latest of cutting edge sketch comedy combined with songs &amp; improv at the world’s greatest comedy theater: <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/group-events-toronto" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Details Here</a>
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Duel Citizens

The Second City’s 113th Mainstage Revue This Too Shall Slap is a wild sketch comedy show that spins the familiar into the absurd&#8230; and makes the absurd feel oddly familiar. Performed by a hilarious six-person ensemble who specialize in chaos, charm, and comedic whiplash, this show will keep you laughing, guessing, and possibly questioning your entire reality. Join us for a night where nothing is what it seems. Except the laughter. That’s real.  
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This Too Shall Slap

Strap in and spiral out – The Second City’s 49th e.t.c. Revue takes sketch and improv comedy to brilliantly unhinged new heights. The Chaos Theory of Everything blends razor-sharp satire, audience interaction, and clever, character-driven comedy to explore how wildly connected (and deeply chaotic) it all really is. Smart, hilarious, and full of surprises, this is one laughter-filled ride you won’t want to miss.
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The Chaos Theory of Everything

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!) Performers go head to head in a series of hilarious challenges inspired by classic game shows like The Dating Game and The Price is Right, and current hits like Game Changer and Taskmaster. Wheel of Improv will leave your head spinning &#8211; with laughter!
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Wheel of Improv

Well, we all know the world is doomed…or at least it’s not looking great at the moment. Between AI, Climate Change, Failed Superheroes, Polycules, Fitness Fads, overly horny book Clubs, and Ska Music, we all know there&#8217;s only so much we can do to stave off this dystopian tailgate we call life. Will this show fix that? Probably not. Will it make you laugh? Critics say “at least once.”

What to Expect When You’re Expecting the End of the World

It&#8217;s almost Thanksgiving, which means the stench of family is in the air! This improvised family reunion brings together seven eccentric and wacky characters all into one room for the holiday season.
How will they react when they get to see each other? What weird family traditions do they have? Will they be able to settle their differences and all come together for family dinner in the end? Come to Family Shatters this weekend to find out and watch the fireworks!

Family Shatters

Is it a game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience?
Why can’t it be both? HighQ is a high-larious blend of alternative comedy and spirited competition, in which three teams vie for a valuable prize package* by demonstrating both mental and physical acuity before a live studio audience.
Combining elements of sketch; variety; and improv with a classic game show vibe, HighQ is as fun to watch as it is to play, no matter how much – or how little &#8211; you think you may know about cannabis culture.

HighQ The Gameshow

Don’t miss this limited run of Jokesgiving. 
A joyful evening of camaraderie, stories, and spontaneous comedy. You bring the spark, and this close-knit troupe of nine friends spins it into a show of hilarious scenes, playful banter, and the kind of connection that only happens when friends are cracking each other up. It’s part comedy romp, part living-room hangout—and entirely one-of-a-kind.
This isn’t your average improv show—it’s fresh, fearless, and full of surprises. 
Five Sundays only.

Class Clowns: Jokesgiving

Starship Edsel is an improvised farce set aboard Starfleet’s worst vessel, the USS Edsel. Plagued with mechanical problems and design flaws, and filled with Starfleet’s most problematic personnel, the Edsel was assigned to remain in parking orbit above a vacation planet, ordered to give VIP’s tours of an “authentic Federation Starship.” After an incursion by the Romulan Empire, the Edsel was thrust into the center of a galactic crisis. Starship Edsel follows the ship and her crew on their subsequent misadventures around the galaxy.

Starship Edsel: An Improvised Star Trek Satire

¡Acompaña a Chente Ydrach, el renombrado comediante, actor e influencer, en su regreso al escenario después de una pausa de cinco años! Conocido por su estilo único de contar historias y su perspectiva hiper-personal, Chente compartirá sus más recientes aventuras profesionales y personales, brindando risas y entretenimiento como nunca antes. Con una trayectoria de espectáculos agotados en EE. UU. y Puerto Rico, esta gira es imperdible. Prepárate para una noche inolvidable con Chente Ydrach.
Join Chente Ydrach, the acclaimed comedian, actor, and influencer, as he returns to the stage after a five-year hiatus! Known for his unique storytelling style and hyper-personal perspective, Chente will share his latest professional and personal adventures, delivering laughs and entertainment like never before. With a track record of sold-out shows across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, this tour is a must-see. Get ready for an unforgettable night with Chente Ydrach.

Chente Ydrach

Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime, at its core, is a stand-up comedy show.
But, this one is backed by a 7 piece band, made up of talented musicians and skilled improvisers.
As the audience waits in line, a saxophone player entertains them changing the whole mood of the entire block and foreshadowing what is to come.
When the doors open, the crowd enters a dark, dimly lit space reminiscent of a swanky jazz club with cocktail tables draped in black to the floor and the band already playing on stage as they take their seats.
The result is a show the Los Angeles Times called “A masterclass in elevating stand up comedy.”
And now over 25 of today&#8217;s best comedy minds have lent their names to this show, because they would like to invite you to experience “Todd Glass: The Event Of A Lifetime”

Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime

Veteran Chicago improviser and current Second City faculty member, David Montgomery, performs with different improvisers each show. Sometimes it&#8217;s with an existing improv team. Sometimes it&#8217;s with fellow veteran improvisers or former students. Each Sunday night is different so come laugh and see who&#8217;s performing with David! There will also be 2 opening acts performing before David M &amp; Friends.

David M & Friends

Wondering how to stay positive and optimistic amongst the ongoing chaos in the world? Consider this show your self help guide: the cast has you covered from haircuts and interventions to childhood friends and social media. If you&#8217;ve been debating whether this is the time to go to grad school, we have an answer for that as well. Whichever distraction you choose, just know we are all Coping for the Best.

Grad Revue 3 Previews

Back By Popular Demand! Straight off their smash hit first run, OxyMorons returns to The Second City Chicago! Cheap laughs have never been cheaper! So grab an all-you-can-laugh pass to this ridiculous R-rated sketch comedy romp. Join us for crazy characters, psychotic puppets, and special effects so silly they&#8217;re practically perfect! Every week features a new special guest from the best up-and-coming comics in Chicago!
Creator, producer, and head writer: 
Flynn Morrison
Director: 
Alex Dutton
Cast: 
Colin Beatty, Taylor Birdsall, Alex Dutton, Sophia Harney, Andrew Kaiser, Ramsey May, Colton McPherson, Natalie Whalen
Sketch Writers: 
Colin Beatty (Jacob Hating), Alex Dutton (Blackouts, Alexa), Andrew Kaiser (Blackouts, Teen Outreach), Colton McPherson (Blackouts, Alexa), Tessa Rarick (Mario) 
Flynn Morrison (all else)
Openers: 
DJ Rybski (Oct 5th), Josh Ocean Thomas (Oct 19th), Kristen Toomey (Oct 26th)
Crew: 
Ricardo Antunes, Ellie Edwards, Hatcher Shae

OxyMorons: Wickedly Wacky!

Stand-up show where attendees will write on cards guessing which comedians performed one another&#8217;s 3min Stand-up Set for chance to win $20 Second-City gift cards or other small prizes.

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