Comedy Shows in Chicago, Toronto & Hollywood

Algorithm Nation or The Static Quo

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Gaslight District

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She the People – Back by Popular Demand!

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The Second City’s Black History Month Show – This February 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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The Truth About Color, Comedy & The Second City

“You tell your story your way, and others will glean what they need from it.” -Keegan-Michael Key

The Second City is Offering Free Show Tickets, Meals & Improv Classes to Furloughed Federal Workers

We are honored to welcome federal workers affected by the government shutdown.

The Second City e.t.c.’s 43rd Revue Announces Casting

Congratulations to #43!

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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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