BY THE SECOND CITY | Feb 27, 2026
Bob Curry 2026 Fellowship Audition Notice The Second City is proud to announce the return of the Bob Curry Fellowship, a tuition-free, 20-week professional development master program starting in June 2026. We are seeking up to 10 exceptional fellows from diverse cultural backgrounds, who will have the opportunity to train and study under the guidance …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Feb 23, 2026
Legendary Sketch Show SCTV Makes Canadian Comeback on Prime Video The entire six season catalog of the beloved Canadian comedy arrives exclusively on Prime Video March 3rd TORONTO, ON – February 2026 – Today, Prime Video and The Second City announced that the complete catalog of SCTV (Second City Television) will be available exclusively on …
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 …