BY THE SECOND CITY | Jan 30, 2026
The Second City is shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely passing of the great Catherine O’Hara, a comedienne and actress beloved by her fans, colleagues and anyone who got the privilege to glimpse her genius. Getting her start on The Second City stage in Toronto, Catherine was an original cast member of the seminal …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jan 29, 2026
Where: Eataly Chicago When: Friday, Feb 27 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm CST GET TICKETS Let’s cook and connect! Make pizza with our La Scuola Chef and bring the laughs with a Second City instructor! Looking for a date night or shared experience that’s truly unforgettable? Join Eataly and The Second City for an …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jul 24, 2025
For Immediate Release: LEGENDARY COMEDY INSTITUTION THE SECOND CITY ANNOUNCES LIMITED PODCAST SERIES THIS MIGHT GET AWKWARD, TAPPING INTO THE IMPROV CONCEPT OF “YES, AND” TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH DIFFERENCE INITIAL GUESTS INCLUDE ANDREW YANG, LORETTA ROSS, NORMAN FINKELSTEIN AND CAROLINE FLECK HOSTED BY COMEDIAN ALLISON REESE AND SOCIAL SCIENTIST SCOTT BARRY KAUFMAN New York, NY …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Feb 26, 2025
Saturday Night Live just hit its 50th anniversary, and The Second City (currently celebrating its 65th year in Chicago, 52nd year in Toronto, and 2nd year in New York) has been a major part of that story since day one. The legendary Chicago (and Toronto!) comedy institution has been the pipeline to Studio 8H, launching …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jan 29, 2025
January isn’t winning any awards. It’s cold, grey, and the post-holiday slump is real. Your Instagram feed is filled with people crushing Dry January or influencers vacationing in places that make you want to Google “February travel deals.” Oh, and did we mention the cold? Yay. Sure, January can feel like a test of endurance. But here’s …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jan 29, 2025
2025 – The Second City is excited to announce the recipients of its tenth annual Bob Curry Fellowship, a transformative program designed to empower actors of color through a 15-week, tuition-free master’s course in comedy. For the second year, the fellowship is generously sponsored by Wintrust Financial Corporation, furthering its mission to uplift exceptional talent …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Oct 11, 2024
Legendary institution The Second City is proud to announce Ed Wells as its chief executive officer, signaling a new chapter of growth for the 63-year-old organization. Wells joins The Second City from Sesame Workshop, where he served as executive vice president and global head of media and education.
BY THE SECOND CITY | Aug 13, 2024
When: By invitation on Friday, September 9 and Friday, September 20 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm in 30-minute slots Location: 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago Optional Virtual Q&A: Friday, August 23 – 12pm CT Registration HERE The Second City Training Center is proud to announce the return of The Bob Curry Fellowship! The Second City …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jun 28, 2024
Bob Curry 2024/2025 Fellowship Audition Notice The Second City is proud to announce the return of the Bob Curry Fellowship, a tuition-free, 15-week professional development master program starting in October 2024. We are seeking up to 10 exceptional fellows from diverse cultural backgrounds, who will have the opportunity to train and study under the guidance …