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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.  
Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/group-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us for Group Events</a>

This Too Shall Slap

Spotlight at the Second City is a new series from Taylor Hreljac &amp; Gabe Meacher that celebrates sketch comedy&#8217;s best troupes. Each month, The Second City will open its doors to the next generation of sketch by putting the spotlight on two of our favourite sketch troupes. Audiences will get to enjoy a double-header sketch show: two acts, one amazing night of fresh comedy.
Hosted by Taylor Hreljac &amp; Gabe Meacher

Live at the Second City: Spotlight at The Second City

To celebrate New York City’s 400th anniversary (1625-2025), we’re hosting a live comedy battle of the boroughs in the spirit of Def Comedy Jam &#8211; live at Second City in Williamsburg on Wednesday, November 19th.
Five boroughs. Five comedians. One champion.
From Staten Island to the Bronx, the boroughs collide as punchlines fly in this head-to-head comedy battle— and only one comedian walks away with the crown. Step into the ring. Survive the laughs.
Who’ll walk out with New York or Nowhere swag, ultimate bragging rights, and, maybe even a key to the City? Find out at New York’s funniest fight night.
Celebrating 400 years of New York grit, wit, and laughter.

Comedy Throwdown: Battle of the Boroughs

The Half-Written Play is an exciting, highly theatrical improv show for drama geeks everywhere. Five comedians rehearse a classic work of American theatre&#8230; But here&#8217;s the catch: they only have half of the script. Using their wits, props, costumes, and a revolving door of special guests, they will attempt to play out the ending to the best of their ability. Will they get a standing ovation, or the hook?

The Half-Written Play

Unwrap holiday hilarity with Rizz the Season! This slay-ride of unhinged comedy chaos is stuffed with songs, sketches, and improv that slaps harder than your grandma’s spiked eggnog. Featuring an all-star cast of Canada’s funniest performers, it’s a festively funny night out that sparkles brighter than tinsel, no cap. Gather your friends, family, and that co-worker who says “vibe check” too often and pull up to The Second City for that Yuletide comedy drip.
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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Rizz the Season

Catch the inaugural Second City New York House Company, made up of NYC’s fiercest, funniest rising stars, making comedy magic on the spot with a fully improvised show every Wednesday in the Blackbox.

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Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your &#8220;funny&#8221; bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs, and a cheek kiss from your date! Why not enjoy life now because hey we&#8217;re only Here 4 A Bit.

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