Shows – What’s Playing

Caught in the one second between life and death, a man must reconcile his life choices while navigating the ridiculous characters in his head including a Shakespearean Baseball Coach, a disgruntled Buca di Beppo server, and an acid-induced gargoyle.

Frankly, My Frank blends characters and storytelling for an evening of humor and heart.

Written and Performed by Second City Alumnus Frank Caeti
(MADtv, Modern Family, Upright Citizens Brigade, Jimmy Kimmel Live)
www.frankcaeti.com

Directed by Second City etc and Mainstage Alumnus Ithamar Enriquez

Press Reviews
“Frank’s characters are as sublime as they are joyfully ridiculous and his unwavering commitment to them truly makes them burn bright”. – The Comedy Bureau LA

“It brought tears to my eyes from being both belly-achingly funny and earth-shatteringly truthful. Frank Caeti plays multiple facets of himself with ease, shifting into fully-fledged characters in the blink of an eye and showcasing their depth and their humor to the audience’s delight. He has crafted one of the most unique one-man shows I’ve seen that will stay with me for a long time. Go see it!” – Dramaworks

Audience Reviews
“Frankly my Frank, I Don’t Give a Frank is a masterclass in solo performance. The show is simultaneously hilarious, heartfelt, insightful, impressive, and inspiring. This is not an easy task, but Frank makes it look effortless.”
Kevin McGeehan – (10-Time Moth Winner, 2019 New York Moth GrandSLAM Champion)

“Frank’s mesmeric performance is sheer proof of the unfortunate narrative that show business does not necessarily reward truly exceptional talent. A breathlessly hystericaland chokingly poignant examination of passionate aspirations and the shifting perspective of priorities. Frankly, you should give a Frank. I truly loved the show.”
– Lance Barber (The Comeback, Young Sheldon)

“Frank Caeti is a powerhouse performer. He captivates the audience from minute one and never takes his foot off the gas. And amidst all the silliness he had me crying like a baby at his honesty and vulnerability.”
– Amanda Blake Davis (Second City, Hey Day)

“A vulnerable, hilarious, wonderfully layered solo show. Frank gives a stellar performance.”
– Stephnie Weir – (Second City and MADtv alum)

“This show is fantastic! I laughed, I cried, I loved every minute of it. Frank expertly weaves deep emotion, serious questions, and joyful silliness into a dazzling tapestry of love and hope.” – Erin Z.

“Frank possesses the uncanny ability to be both hysterical and vulnerable. Structurally, the show is a masterclass in story and character, all taking place in a brief moment in time. But I left the theater really moved, reflecting upon and appreciating the nuances in my own life.” – Bryan K

“A heartwarming, hilarious, memorable show that will move you and keep you giggling all hour long.” – Monette M

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of crime, secrets, and scandals right before your eyes. The performers will keep track of facts, follow leads, and conclude who is the murderer, all while you take in a comedy experience unlike any you’ve seen before. During the show, they’ll employ the tropes, character archetypes, and influences of Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Sherlock Holmes, Nick and Nora Charles, Encyclopedia Brown, and just a dash of Scooby-Doo.

Ever heard of this show “Hamilton”?

Shamilton is just like that, but (ahem) better! Expect the same level of hip hop, incredible songs, moving storytelling, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing… except made up on the spot.

The New York Times called Shamilton “One of the top 5 comedy shows to catch”.

Comedy supergroup Baby Wants Candy presents “Shamilton!”, the Hamilton-inspired hip hop improvised musical created in 2016 in LA and playing to sold out crowds all over the place, including the Kennedy Center in DC, a national touring company and weekly sold out shows in New York and LA.

Join the Shamilton cast as they improvise an epic musical based on a historical figure or celebrity of your choosing…including Genghis Khan, Kim Kardashian, Mr. Rogers, or even basketball playing superdog Air Bud. You decide!

It’s the show Lin-Manuel Miranda calls, “cease and desist!”

Baby Wants Candy is a completely improvised, full band musical! Having performed over 3,000 improvised musicals to thousands of fans from Chicago to New York to Singapore to Scotland, this group not only performs in Chicago, New York, and LA but also tours internationally, including multiple sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

BWC cast & alumni include Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Peter Gwinn (Colbert Report), Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s Silicon Valley), Lauren Conlan Adams (Kimmy Schmidt), Jessica McKenna (Party Over Here), Nicole Parker (Elephaba in Wickedon Broadway) and many more. Hailed as “Critic’s Pick” from the New York Times and “Best Improv Ensemble” from the Chicago Magazine, this is one improv show you don’t want to miss!

Don’t miss Chicago’s rising comedy stars before they hit TV, plus surprise guests from Netflix and Comedy Central! Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of laughter!

Chill AF Presents the best comedians Chicago has to offer, plus special drop-ins from prominent name comedians you’ve seen on SNL, Comedy Central, and Netflix

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!) Performers go head to head in a series of hilarious challenges inspired by classic game shows like The Dating Game and The Price is Right, and current hits like Game Changer and Taskmaster. Wheel of Improv will leave your head spinning – with laughter!

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Ten Dollar Comedy is a weekly comedy showcase featuring some of Chicago’s best improv, stand-up, and sketch – all for only $10.

This show is produced and hosted each week by Top Dollar Comedy, a comedy collective that features a rotating cast who have performed all over the world together. The ensemble includes: Carly Olson, Eric Muller, Eric Pedersen, Erin Goldsmith, Jonny Nelson, Peter Corey, and Deanna Ortiz.

It’s summer time and it’s time to turn UP the heat! And Qué is here to bring it to you with a smokin’ hot line up.

Hosted by ¿Qué? (@quecomedy):

¿Qué? is a Spanish-speaking improv team with one white guy who doesn’t speak any Spanish. It’s comedy anyone can understand!

Fernanda Brigneti (@brigneti)
Wilfredo Díaz (@wilfredojdiaz)
Julian Hernández (@joobliander)
Jared Palmer Kirsch (@jkirsch98)
Gabriela Márquez (@gabrielamrqz)
Edson Montenegro (@edsonmountaineggroll)

Hold onto your hats (and your sanity)! The Magic Guys at Work are clocking in for another unforgettable night of laughs, illusions, and pure magical mayhem.

🎩 Featuring the razor-sharp sleight of hand and killer comedy of Rob “Fish the Magish” Fishbaum, the unpredictable zaniness of special guest Rob Driscoll, and the mind-blowing mentalism of the ever-witty Ian “Magic Ian” Batterbury, this show is your backstage pass to the funniest magic trio this side of the rabbit hole.

It’s called Rob’d of Sanity for a reason — and you’ll love every hilariously baffling second of it.

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and the Montreal Fringe Festival, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto’s longest-running live comedy panel show! Each episode, two teams of Toronto’s finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, challenges, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it…the people’s ovation and fame forever!

Theme for August 12: Y2K FTW!

Welcome to the World of Tomorrow! From SpongeBob to Steve Jobs and MySpace to Will & Grace, we’re looking back on the Dawn of the New Millennium in a special 2000s retrospective! So grab your crop tops and flip phones, download some Fall Out Boy on LimeWire, and settle in to watch our two teams of comics duke it out to see who has more money in the banana stand!

The Mad Men: Nikki Ashworth, Dave Luca, Sebastian D. Chow

The Desperate Housewives: Andrew Lizotte, Lily Langen, Keegan Hawkeswood

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime, at its core, is a stand-up comedy show.

But, this one is backed by a 7 piece band, made up of talented musicians and skilled improvisers.

As the audience waits in line, a saxophone player entertains them changing the whole mood of the entire block and foreshadowing what is to come.

When the doors open, the crowd enters a dark, dimly lit space reminiscent of a swanky jazz club with cocktail tables draped in black to the floor and the band already playing on stage as they take their seats.

The result is a show the Los Angeles Times called “A masterclass in elevating stand up comedy.”

And now over 25 of today’s best comedy minds have lent their names to this show, because they would like to invite you to experience “Todd Glass: The Event Of A Lifetime”

Experience the unique and unmistakable World Premier of Randy Chances “One Night Lonely”,a 30 minute variety show made up of stories, songs, jokes, gags, and unforgettable imagery all inspired by a ‘near’ death experience and a suit made entirely–ahem–of disposable diapers! Navigating dark and light corners of the human psyche, let Randy guide you in a meditation, introduce his cousin Nigel, and take you through ‘straight conversion therapy.’ Absurd, wise, and ultimately filled with joy and laughter, this is a debut not to be missed as it travels to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Thursday, July 24, 8:30 pm

The writers from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert put away their pens and improvise for you. (They do not actually use pens at work but you know what I mean)

HUMPD is a bi-weekly show hosted by Jordan Carlos and Olivia Levine featuring New York City’s best comedians with a healthy dose of sex chit chat! Each show culminates in an interview and Q + A with a guest who works in the sex and intimacy realm, be it a dominatrix, a sex therapist, an intimacy coordinator, a kink expert, a doula…the list goes on! In short, expect anyone in the business of getting us over the aforementioned “HUMP(D)…”

Jordan Carlos is known for his unforgettable appearances on Netflix, Comedy Central, BET, and more. and co-hosting the hit podcast Adulting with Michelle Buteau – he’s no stranger to making audiences laugh while making them think. Olivia Levine is a NY based comedian, actor and writer. She hosts a monthly queer standup show called STRAPPED at the Stonewall Inn, and recently took her hit solo show UNSTUCK to the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

The rats are back again, this time with the hyper-pop-duo-sensation, MEGASQUIRT!!! It’s a pink lemonade rat tail squirt summer, and it’s time we start acting like it. Come to this perfect comedy variety show for standup, music, characters, and the chance to make a new friend. All proceeds going will go to Rosebuds Reading Collective, a book club for incarcerated women at Riker’s Island.

Ify Nwadiwe is in town and he’s brought his friends from the city to put on a dope show for you! Come through and laugh at some of the best comedy the city has to offer and one dude from the internet who is visiting from LA!

Comedian and online sensation Sam Sferrazza (@samislaughing) records his second stand up comedy album as one of Toronto’s most beloved acts. With over 70k followers, comedy specials on CBC Gem and credits like Just For Laughs, Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Departure Fest, Sam is set to deliver his trademark acerbic, energetic rants and raves for this one-night-only event. These two shows will be audio recordings meant for the album, so come be a part of the “studio audience” and hear your laughter immortalized forever. Opening act TBD.

A Pajama-Party themed Variety Show packed with the best of comedy, drag, music, and more! Put on your best PJs and JAM out. Dress Code: Pajamas ENCOURAGED!

Attention passengers of the Royal Princess Cruise ship! Tonight in the Lover’s Lounge we present to you a scandalous hit variety show, “All Aboard! with Benny Venito.” A provocative and powerful bass with a penchant for passiõn, Benny hosts a night of music, comedy, and entertainment that always leans a little more naughty than nice.

With special performances by:
Cory Snearowski
Jaesa Rogers
And more!

“Benny made me feel things I’ve never felt before. I now have acute OCD.” – A real person.

The inaugural show of The Catholic School Kids sketch group, The Catholic School Kids humorously pokes fun at a Catholic education.

Catch the inaugural Second City New York House Company, made up of NYC’s fiercest, funniest rising stars, making comedy magic on the spot with a fully improvised show every Wednesday in the Blackbox.

ESCAPE is a 3-act stand-up comedy show disguised as a late-80s action thriller that never existed. Think Brian De Palma meets Twitch.

Blending stand-up, multimedia, improvisation, and a live, unfiltered IRL stream, the show unfolds like a VHS fever dream—equal parts comedy, meltdown, and escape plan. Beneath the chaos, it’s a deeply honest exploration of losing a father—and becoming one. A show about grief, identity, and finding your way through the noise.

Comedia Criolla es un showcase de stand-up en español que reúne a los comediantes más originales de Nueva York y Estados Unidos. Es un espacio de humor auténtico y cargado de identidad, donde hispanos y latinos encuentran una comunidad de risas, variedad y buen humor.

Comedia Criolla is a Spanish-language stand-up showcase featuring the most original comedians from New York and across the U.S. It’s an authentic, identity-driven comedy space where Hispanic and Latino audiences find a vibrant community full of laughter, variety, and great energy.

Laura is back and older than ever. Join her as she looks back on her 28 years of life through stand-up comedy, music of all genres and self-deprecation.

After performing iterations of this show for the past four years, Laura is thrilled to be bringing her life back to the stage. Laura is a recent winner of Best Comedian (Non-Standup) from the Chicago Reader. She has been seen at The Annoyance, iO, The Second City, Zanies, The Laugh Factory and Lincoln Lodge. Steve Cochran also deemed her a “Comedian To Watch.”

Come see stand up comedy and live music weaved together in a way that will make you wonder, “Was that really necessary?”

The show will also feature the blessing of world famous music director, Micky York. The sassiest comedian in Chicago, Joe Nicastro opens. What more could you ask for? Probably a lot- but that doesn’t matter. Just come!

An improvised take on a hit reality-TV show that dares to ask… is love truly improvised? A cast of 10 improvisers will embark on a journey through pod dates, honeymoons, shared luxury apartments, awkward family brunches, and weddings… AKA decision day. Through audience feedback and suggestions improvisers will collaboratively build a world of unforgettable characters and messy relationship dynamics. Come witness the wildest improvised love stories that you never saw coming!

Después de presentarse en Amazon Prime y el New York Comedy Festival, Laura Bolívar trae su stand-up en español a Second City. Si te ríes con sus videos en @soylaurabolivar, prepárate: en vivo es aún más atrevida, más honesta y más divertida.

After performing on Amazon Prime and at the New York Comedy Festival, Laura Bolívar brings her Spanish-language stand-up to Second City. If you laugh at her videos on @soylaurabolivar, get ready… live, she’s even way funnier.

Seasoned performers interview a scientist about their most exciting and interesting work, learning right alongside the audience about anything from why speed reading is a hoax, to why crabs make good test subjects. Their very real expertise becomes the inspiration for very made up improv comedy — to hilarious effect.

At this show, we’ll meet Leslie Sibener, PhD.. Sibener is a neuroscientist at Rockefeller University, currently researching how specific memories are stored for long term memory in the brain, while others are forgotten. She received her PhD from Columbia University, where she studied movement and motor learning. This show is supported by a Civic Engagement Microgrant from Research! America and an Annual Artist Grant from The Puffin Foundation, Ltd.

SOLD OUT – All pitching spots have been filled

Got a single friend who’s a total catch? It’s time to play matchmaker with a twist! Create a slide deck presentation that showcases their best qualities, quirks, and charm. Then, take the stage and deliver a 3-5 minute pitch to a room full of eager singles ready to mingle. Who knows? You might just spark the next great love story!
For Questions, reach out to
Email: JoerkyLLC@gmail.com
Insta: PitchandPairNYC
Tickets:
$50 to Pitch: Includes a 3-5 min pitch slot and x2 entry tickets.
$20 to Attend: Attend as a guest and enjoy the pitches (no pitching required): Get spectator tickets:   Get Tickets

Come join us at The Second City – 64 N 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Wednesday, August 27th 2025 · 6:30 – 9pm EST *Please note this is a 21+ event

What to Expect
Pitch Your Friend: Sign up to present your single bestie using a slide deck. Each pitch is 3-5 minutes and designed to highlight their best qualities, quirks, and what makes them a total catch.

How It Works
Tickets: Buy your tickets prior to the event to reserve your pitch spot before all spots are filled.
Event Night: Arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
Presentations: Present your friend to a room full of singles or sit back, sip your drink, and enjoy the presentations.
After each presentation: There will be a Q&A session, and presenters will share their friends contact info (e.g., Instagram handle) on the last slide so audience members can slide into their DMs
Mingle & Match: After the pitches, you can also mingle and make connections with anyone who caught your eye!
Why Choose Pitch & Pair NYC?
Tired of endless swiping, awkward first dates, and traditional speed dating? At Pitch & Pair NYC, we’re flipping the script on singles events with a fun, interactive matchmaking experience where friends pitch their single besties to a room full of eligible NYC singles. Forget dating apps—this is a creative, real-life way to meet, mingle, and make authentic connections!

Testimonials
“Pitch and Pair is an ingenious idea perfectly executed. You should go without hesitation-whether you’re the potential object of romantic desire or the pitcher or even a spectator, it really does make for an immaculate evening.” -Alex R. NYC
“I had a great time and got 3 dates from my friend’s pitch and pair presentation!”– Doug, NYC
“It was a blast presenting my friend at Pitch and Pair. It was so fun, creative, and funny.” – Marissa, NYC

FAQs
Who can attend? Anyone 21+! Whether you’re pitching a friend or just here to watch and mingle, there’s a spot for you.

Do I have to pitch someone? Not at all! You can attend as an attendee and see if anyone catches your eye.

Do I have to be single to go? Everyone’s welcome, but it’s recommended to drag along your single friend!

What if I don’t know how to make a slide deck? No worries—keep it simple and creative! Think photos, fun facts, and inside jokes that make your friend shine. Reach out to our team for templates of ideas 🙂
Mingle & Meet: Not pitching? No problem! Grab a drink, enjoy the show, and chat with other eligible singles in a relaxed, fun setting.

Got a single friend who’s a total catch? It’s time to play matchmaker with a twist! Create a slide deck presentation that showcases their best qualities, quirks, and charm. Then, take the stage and deliver a 3-5 minute pitch to a room full of eager singles ready to mingle. Who knows? You might just spark the next great love story!
For Questions, reach out to
Email: JoerkyLLC@gmail.com
Insta: PitchandPairNYC
Tickets:
$50 to Pitch: Includes a 3-5 min pitch slot and x2 entry tickets. Get pitch tickets: SOLD OUT
$20 to Attend: Attend as a guest and enjoy the pitches (no pitching required)

Come join us at The Second City – 64 N 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Wednesday, August 27th 2025 · 6:30 – 9pm EST *Please note this is a 21+ event

What to Expect
Pitch Your Friend: Sign up to present your single bestie using a slide deck. Each pitch is 3-5 minutes and designed to highlight their best qualities, quirks, and what makes them a total catch.

How It Works
Tickets: Buy your tickets prior to the event to reserve your pitch spot before all spots are filled.
Event Night: Arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
Presentations: Present your friend to a room full of singles or sit back, sip your drink, and enjoy the presentations.
After each presentation: There will be a Q&A session, and presenters will share their friends contact info (e.g., Instagram handle) on the last slide so audience members can slide into their DMs
Mingle & Match: After the pitches, you can also mingle and make connections with anyone who caught your eye!
Why Choose Pitch & Pair NYC?
Tired of endless swiping, awkward first dates, and traditional speed dating? At Pitch & Pair NYC, we’re flipping the script on singles events with a fun, interactive matchmaking experience where friends pitch their single besties to a room full of eligible NYC singles. Forget dating apps—this is a creative, real-life way to meet, mingle, and make authentic connections!

Testimonials
“Pitch and Pair is an ingenious idea perfectly executed. You should go without hesitation-whether you’re the potential object of romantic desire or the pitcher or even a spectator, it really does make for an immaculate evening.” -Alex R. NYC
“I had a great time and got 3 dates from my friend’s pitch and pair presentation!”– Doug, NYC
“It was a blast presenting my friend at Pitch and Pair. It was so fun, creative, and funny.” – Marissa, NYC

FAQs
Who can attend? Anyone 21+! Whether you’re pitching a friend or just here to watch and mingle, there’s a spot for you.

Do I have to pitch someone? Not at all! You can attend as an attendee and see if anyone catches your eye.

Do I have to be single to go? Everyone’s welcome, but it’s recommended to drag along your single friend!

What if I don’t know how to make a slide deck? No worries—keep it simple and creative! Think photos, fun facts, and inside jokes that make your friend shine. Reach out to our team for templates of ideas 🙂
Mingle & Meet: Not pitching? No problem! Grab a drink, enjoy the show, and chat with other eligible singles in a relaxed, fun setting.

Have you ever experienced the art of poetry and stories stir your soul? If not then here’s your chance to experience it from India’s leading award winning poetess herself “Priya Malik “ the poet who took us to 1999 explained the difference between Pyaar and Ishq and made chai an emotion whose warmth we’ve all felt.

“Ishq hai Ishq hai Ishq hai“ is Priya’s solo poetry show that will make you feel things you’ve never felt before. For the first time in Toronto this show will make you laugh and cry and live along.

Dress code- preferably Indian ethnic

Duration 75 minutes is minimum

Enjoy as skill and talent unfolds before you. Professional comedians, musicians, dancers, and much more come together to dazzle and display the endless possibilities of Chicago theatre.

The comedy is side-splitting, the culture is strong, and the pleasure is all ours. On any night you might see, Ballet, Stand-Up, Mexican Folk Music, Circus acts, or even my Mom!

Our show stands in the footsteps of Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Tim Robinson, Amy Poehler, Tim Meadows and the countless rest who have trained and started right here.

Ready for a summer fling?

Toronto’s HOTTEST improv group, Soft Ruffians, is bringing its hit improv show Unhinged to the John Candy Box Theatre for a limited summertime run.

Using YOUR dating profiles, the city’s top improvisers will swipe right on profile pictures, prompt answers and “first lines” to create an hour of improvised mayhem.

Oh, and if we pick your dating profile to inspire our stories, you’ll get a free drink. Bottoms up!

It’s about to get hot, so bring your summer boyfriend, your single aunt or your sexy parents to a night of fully improvised comedy. Boot up your dating apps and get your tickets now!

The Soft Ruffians are:

Bryan Weiser
Pat Gourdeau
Janelle McGuiness
Franci Dimitrovska
Melissa Gerskup
Leslie Cserepy

The Second City does sketch shows like no other, but how do we decide which sketches to include and which not to? Is it possible, nay… probable, that the director could ever be wrong when choosing to cut a sketch? When you create a sketch, it becomes your baby. And who doesn’t love to see babies fighting? Come to the de Maat Studio Theater on Thursdays in July to see the Cut Baby Battles, where Second City alum perform their sketches that were cut from different shows to see which cut baby is the best one, for the final prize of getting to tell their director “YOU WERE WRONG! “

Three Comedy Magicians. Three Styles. One Unforgettable Night.

Join David Sutherland the sleight-of-hand wizard, Fish the Magish, our comedy conjurer, and Magic Ian, the mind-reading mischief-maker for a high-energy, interactive comedy magic show like no other!

From jaw-dropping close-up magic to outrageous laughs and impossible mind games, these three comedy magicians bring their unique styles together for one dazzling night of fun and audience participation.

Grab your tickets and get ready to laugh, gasp, and be amazed — because the magic is real and the comedy is contagious!

Chicago’s first annual Windy City Comedy Fest is proud to present a night of nonstop laughs featuring a stacked lineup of rising stars and seasoned pros from the local and national comedy scene. From sharp one-liners to outrageous stories, this is your chance to see some of the funniest stand-ups from across the country- all in one show!

Are you ready for some heist-jinks? SWIPED Improvised Thievery’s crew of comedic criminals perform a 55-minute improvised longform set that pays homage to the highs and lows of the heist genre. All we need to get started is a suggestion of what outrageously valuable thing you’d like us to steal and the heist begins. SWIPED features loving references and tropes from your favorite heist media. Before your eyes, we’ll meet our mastermind, build their crew, and see what dangerous obstacles they must overcome to walk away with the prize.

Comedy Tonight is a mix of all things comedy. Variety show feat Stand-up, characters, clowns? You never know what could happen at Comedy Tonight!

Toronto’s finest comedians compete in a mystery game show, where they don’t know the rules, or how to win! All they can do is Play Along and figure it out! Each show has a new host, a new game, and new players!

Before man’s attention was captured by Cellular Telephones, Computer Machines, and of course the Humble Television; the airwaves were ruled by the king of communication: The Radio. These productions were put on by crews working countless hours, from writing meticulous scripts and planning complex scenes to rehearsing until each moment was perfect.

We’ve done none of that.

Join us to see a rotating cast of veteran Chicago improvisers immerse the audience in a live broadcast of an Old Time Radio show inspired by classic tropes and suggestions from the audience.

One Wig. Six Performers. One Champion.

It’s NorthWest Ohio’s most talked about event since they began construction on the Memorial Jerry Springer Auditorium- The Wig Pageant Variety
Hour is back and bigger! Hosted by Daytime Emmy Nominated Actor Vince Michael LaFontaine and his semi-polyamorous partner, former Miss Burning River Cleveland Ohio 1984, Miss Charrels Mayhew Millér-LaFontaine, six character actors compete in hopes of being crowned the winner of the Wig Pageant. Each performer is given the same wig and a 5 minute set to perform a piece as the character they have developed with the wig. At the end of the pageant, the audience chooses the winner of this month’s pageant, sending them to the Grand Finale later this year. It’s a Miss America Pageant meets a John Waters film meets a QVC commercial- musical numbers, sponsored commercials, glitz, glam, trash, and a whole lot of CHARACTER ACTING!

Stand Up Comedy show hosted by Marie Faustin, Aminah Imani & Sydnee Washington

The girls are back in Williamsburg once a month with some of their favorite comedians in NYC. Catch them while you can, cause they are booked & busy! Tickets are $10.00 presale and $15.00 at the door.

Compass Party is a night of improvisation and comedic acts put on by some of our most talented and up-and-coming improvisers from the Training Center.  Each ensemble presents a mix bag of short form and long form structured improv sets and is coached by one of our incredible faculty members!

Yerrrlywood, Producedby LeniPenny, is a hit show at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles that features the best comedians from the east coast. Now coming to its hometown NYC with the best east coast comics.

The Come Up featuring CHY BOOGIE is back—and bigger than ever! We’re lighting up The Second City Mainstage with an electric lineup, including Amber Singletary, Jacklyn Uweh, Jatty Robinson, and more. Hosted by the incomparable Tyrone Thornhill, The Come Up is where comedy collides with music for an unforgettable night. Grab your tickets now for the hottest show of the summer!

Our cast turns audience-suggested parties into long form improv extravaganzas. Each week, one of our performers takes the reins as the party host, leading you through the celebration. Meanwhile, our quirky characters stop at nothing to ensure they get exactly what they want out of the party.

Join the CinEvil Society as they search for the world’s most evil film! Be the test audience as your villainous host screens a select horror movie to see if it can terrify you into submission. Unfortunately, the aging VHS tapes used to copy these fiendish films from late night tv in the 80’s have degraded over the years, and the missing scenes must be re-created by a cast of damned improvisers freshly summoned from the netherworld. Even though they’ve never seen the original movie. What creature will feature next? The hungry C.H.U.D.? The groovy Ghoulies? Or the big balls of Phantasm? Dare to buy a ticket to this late night fright and find out!

Step into the villa for Prov Ur Luv 2 Me – Season 2.

After a hot and spicy season one, a whole new cast is back and ready to find love. Heads will turn, comedy will be had, and love will be found…probably. Watch as a cast of fit, flirty singles crack on, recouple, and get feisty in their quest for finding the one. With audience-driven twists, spontaneous game challenges, and enough drama to fill anyone’s teacup, every show is a brand-new villa of chaos.

Will they find true love—or just make it through the next elimination? Either way, you’ll be drawn in by high-stakes, love-fueled spectacle.

No puedes perderte esta divertida noche llena de risas en el debut de Poly Diaz en The Second City. Su romantico y acido estilo de comedia, hechizó audiencias en su más reciente tour, Romántica, y ahora es su momento de enamorar a la Gran Manzana. Así que agenda la fecha para esta aparición mensual porque no puedes faltar, con Poly como host y muchos invitados espectaculares que te haran pasar una noche inolvidable de comedia en español.

Sobre Poly Diaz: Comediante de stand up, locutora y actriz. Originaria de Venezuela, Poly inició su carrera en la comedia en los escenarios de la Ciudad de México hace 6 años. Su último show the stand up, Romántica, viajó por más de 45 ciudades en Latinoamérica, Europa y los Estados Unidos.

Get ready for a night full of laughter and fun as Poly Diaz makes her Second City Theater debut! Audiences fell in love with Poly’sRománticatyle and sharp sense of humor during her latest tour, “Romántica,” and now it’s The Big Apple’s turn. So, mark your calendars for the monthly Spanish language show that you definitely don’t want to miss. Poly will host the show (en español, of course), and perform along with her special guests .

About Poly Diaz:
Stand up Comedian, broadcaster, and actress. Originally from Venezuela, Poly began her comedy career participating in open-mics when she moved to Mexico City 6 years ago. Her latest one woman show called “Romántica” toured more than 45 cities in Latin America, Europe and The US.

An overly proud latine improv show starring Taylor Gonzalez & Julian Hernandez. Featuring special guests and cumbias spun by dj plantpapi. havanaclub.nyc

In Worlds Collide, your favourite characters get smashed together an explosive, unpredictable show. Eight of Toronto’s funniest comedians play characters from fiction, history, pop culture and any other weirdly specific niche they can find. After meeting them, YOU, the audience decide on which characters you want to see do a hilarious improv scene together. Maybe Linda Belcher will be in a pitch meeting with Walt Disney. Maybe Rocky will be roommates with a Muppet. Any pairing can happen, as long as the audience decides it wants to see those Worlds Collide!

Worlds Collide is hosted by Maddox Campbell and produced by Kicks and Giggles Entertainment, the same people behind shows that have been making people laugh for years like Perfect Match, The Know Show, and The Resistance: Improvised. You can find more info about Worlds Collide and our other projects at kicksandgigglesentertainment.com

The Infinite Wrench is a dynamic, mind-bending barrage of 30 original plays that the NY Neo-Futurists try to perform within a single hour. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays and new combinations of plays every performance, The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and challenge the fourth wall head-on.

Back for its 3rd season! Premier Chicago standups fuel the imaginations of some of the city’s best improvisers. Come see how they layer it on.

Featuring:
Laz Patillo Becca Nix Tham Kayla McCaffrey James Fisher JOY! FLEX

Sleeping Giant is a solo show written and performed by local comedian and tall person, Tom Rhoads.

Audiences across the country have described this show as a delightful journey into the mind of a gentle giant.

Millennials take on Generation X in a battle to see which generation is funnier. The audience votes at the end of the show. Featuring some of the best comics in Chicago, Hosted by Todd Glover

Are you ready to laugh? Sunday nights in August come see a Stand-up Comedy Show with local Chicago comics.

Go All-In on longform improv with host team Lavalier. Six teams play for a chance to win completely worthless prizes awarded by our esteemed panel of improv judges, followed by a performance by the judges themselves. Seven teams, six weeks, two hours of hilarious improv comedy. Nothing has been scripted or prepared in advance. It will all be made up before your very eyes!

The Chicago Comedy hour is a comedy variety show featuring sketch, improv and stand up from some of the best up and coming comedians in Chicago.
Featuring: Danny Neary, Sean Delaney, Caroline Hendricks, Ally Neff, Abe Arnold