The Second City

Algorithm Nation or The Static Quo

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The Second City e.t.c.’s 43rd Revue

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She the People – Back by Popular Demand!

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May 9th thru 12th – Limited Engagement Only!

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The World's Premier School of Comedy

We’ve got classes for all age levels. Try one of our classes at the legendary Second City Training Center. Classes begin every few months and fill up quickly, so be sure to book your spot today!

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Comedy Legend Eugene Levy Lit Up Harold Ramis Film School

“Second City was the best school of comedy for me.”

Canadian Icon Margaret Trudeau Will Debut Her Autobiographical Solo Show at The Second City

“My life for so many years was a reality show. Now I will be able to put that on the stage.”

What’s With That Wall of Handprints in Piper’s Alley?

What does Chuck Norris have to do with The Second City?

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So, What’s The Second City?

The Second City has been bringing the funny for over 50 years, but here’s the short version.

We began as a small comedy theater, and have grown to become today’s leading brand in improv-based sketch comedy. With a variety of theaters, training centers and full-time, touring ensembles, you can find us all over the world. We’ve also taken improv off the stage, expanding our business to include collaborations with corporate clients, and television and film productions. And we have more than a handful of successful Second City alum that we aren’t too modest to mention, like Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Bill Murray, and Keegan-Michael Key.

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