Comedy Club

Reasons to Visit The Second City

Most have at least heard of The Second City, even if they have never been. As one of the most, if not the most, famous comedy club in the United States, it is a must-see when you are living or visiting Chicago. As both a training center and place to see shows, there are many reasons to visit The Second City, from improv classes to date night! 

Take A Class

If you’ve been looking for a new experience, jumping into the world of comedy is an exciting challenge that you will be glad you did. Even if you are not looking to become the next Tina Fey, the classes offered at The Second City Training Center can help with confidence, public speaking, becoming more outgoing, and much more! Taking an acting, improv, or writing class at a comedy club such as The Second City is a great way to try something new, and develop a new skillset. Best of all, students are able to get free and discounted tickets to most of our shows!

Fun Night Out

Whether you live in Chicago or you are visiting, our shows are required viewing! We have a huge variety of shows, from our sketch revues on the Mainstage to our Coached Ensembles on the smaller training center stages. You can make a night of it with dinner in Old Town then head to our comedy club to laugh the night away. Visiting The Second City can turn anyone’s day around!

Shows at The Second City are also great for a group setting. From office outings to bachelorette parties, going to a comedy club is always a fun event that everyone can agree on. Even with large groups, the variety of shows available mean that there is at least one show that will please everyone!

Variety of Shows

 As mentioned previously, one main reason to visit is the variety. Unlike other comedy clubs, we have multiple stages, and shows every single night. In addition, some of these shows are purely improv, so even if it is the same cast and format, it is a different show every night! Not many theatres are able to brag about this level of variety when it comes to their shows, but we definitely can. Our sketch shows cover every topic imaginable, and even our improv shows range from a murder mystery to rock operas.

Chicago wouldn’t be Chicago without comedy. Try something new and sign up for an improv class, or just come and see a show at our comedy club! We promise, you will not be disappointed!