The Second City

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Grinning from Fear to Fear

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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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PM Justin Trudeau and Family Celebrated Mother’s Day Eve at The Second City

Justin Trudeau made a public appearance this weekend not as Prime Minister–but as a proud son.

Congratulations to Helen Hayes Award Winner ‘She the People’

The show took home “Outstanding Visiting Production” for its run at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

Second City Alumni News: May 2019

‘Wine Country,’ ‘I Think You Should Leave,’ ‘mixed-ish’ & more

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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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