Improv Comedy Club

The art of improvisation is part of what sets The Second City apart from other comedy clubs. Based on the work of Viola Spolin, improv was brought more into the mainstream with the opening of The Second City in 1959. Nowadays, the talent may have different faces, but if you are looking to enjoy a show at an improv comedy club, your best option is still The Second City!

What Can You Expect From an Improv Show?

The only thing you can expect out of an improv show is hilarity. Though all of our shows have a description and a relative framework, it is not scripted. At an improv comedy club, anything goes. Students at The Second City are encouraged to try anything and everything. The main rule for improv students is that you cannot abandon the scene or what the other actors are doing. We have trained our actors to do whatever comes to mind, creating a unique performance every time you catch a show. Go along for the ride with our actors and see an improv show at The Second City!

Our Improv Shows

One of the best parts of improv is that our shows truly can always rotate. We have multiple stages with many different actors. The shows we offer change much more often than at other theaters, because we have the talent and background to create improv shows. Another reason we can offer a greater rotation of shows is because improv isn’t as rigid as other local comedy clubs. Our actors make up a majority of the script on the spot, requiring fewer memorized lines and allowing for greater flexibility to easily switch between shows. Technically, some of our improv shows are “revues," as they combine sketches with other entertainment, all of it loosely rehearsed.

Why Choose Improv?

When it comes to experiencing a new form of entertainment, if you have not seen an improv show, it is high time! It is upbeat and hilarious, and it truly is a spectacular form of comedy. Seeing a show at an improv comedy club is the perfect way to spend an evening, whether with some friends for a girl’s night or for a spontaneous date night. If you are searching for a new experience, consider visiting The Second City, one of the world’s most famous improv comedy clubs. You won’t find this type of experience anywhere else in the city or throughout the country for that matter. We have worked hard to build a unique experience that not only provides the quality entertainment you’re looking for but can also fit within your budget. There’s no need to spend a lot of money for a night on the town, even in a place like Chicago.

Improv Chicago

On the other hand, if you have seen multiple improv shows, but want to experience more, we have you covered there, too! As mentioned previously, our shows are constantly changing, meaning that your time is enjoying improv never needs to end. Even if you attend a show by the same name, you will get an entirely new experience every time. That’s one of the things that makes us such an attractive comedy club. You don’t have to wait around for the next new show to arrive. Simply take in one you’ve already seen without feeling like it’s recycled material.

Improv Classes

The Second City is a world-famous improv comedy club. Whether you are looking to enjoy a night of laughter, or even want to learn the art of improv yourself, we are the place to go. You won’t find many other local comedy clubs that also offer classes. It doesn’t matter if you’re serious about getting into acting or comedy or you’re just looking for something new and fun to do. Our classes will keep you laughing and teach you some valuable lessons along the way. Scroll through our many shows to buy tickets today!