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 | Jan 06, 2026
New Initiatives Strengthen the Company’s Established Fellowship Programs for Underrepresented Voices in Comedy CHICAGO, IL — The Second City is proud to announce its expanded 2026 Fellowship Programming slate, a yearlong commitment to developing, celebrating, and amplifying diverse comedic talent. Building on more than a decade of fellowship innovation, this revitalized programming plan focuses on …
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 20, 2025
THE SECOND CITY TRAINING CENTER TERM 2 ENROLLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN Learn How to ‘Yes, And’ with the Heavyweight Champions of Comedy CHICAGO – The award-winning Second City Training Center is now accepting enrolment for its next term of classes, which begins March 3, 2025. Named both the “Best Theater Training Program” and “Best Venue …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Feb 04, 2025
THE SECOND CITY CELEBRATES 65 YEARS OF LAUGHTER with $19.59 Tickets For Select Shows Across All Three Cities CHICAGO | TORONTO | NEW YORK – In December 1959, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night, igniting a comedic revolution that continues to transform improv and live sketch comedy today. For 65 …
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 | Jan 07, 2025
TORONTO – The world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City is thrilled to announce the cast and crew of The Second City Toronto’s 90th Mainstage Revue. Celebrated TV writer and Second City Alum Brandon Hackett directs returning ensemble members Tiyawnda, Conor Bradbury, Coko Galore, Devon Henderson, Christian Smith, and Scott Yamamura. Matt …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Nov 07, 2024
When: By invitation in late November/early December Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm in 30-minute slots Location: 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago The Second City Training Center is proud to announce the return of The Victor Wong Fellowship! The Second City will be holding auditions for AAPI pianists to join the fellowship as Music Director Fellows. This …