Name: Stop Trying to Make Sketch Happen
Start: 2026-03-06T01:00:00Z
Location: Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago

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You want us to stop? Too bad, Regina! Because we did it again. And we’ll keep making sketch happen until The Second City stops approving our shows. Anyways, go fetch yourself a ticket to the new show by Home Safe.

Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago

These non-Second City productions are original works created and produced by guest performers and ensembles. With limited runs, these performances allow for complete creative freedom and may feature artists of any experience level.

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A sketch is a short, scripted comedy scene. Think Key and Peele or SNL. Some people might call it a "skit," but we never do. Chicago is the home of modern sketch comedy, and today, you can experience it at all Second City locations.

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Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/group-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us for Group Events</a>

This Too Shall Slap

The Second City’s Improv Supernova blasts open e.t.c.’s 50th Revue with the art form that started it all. No two performances are ever the same – every night is different, delightfully chaotic, and always funny. Improv this good turns an ordinary night into an unforgettable one. Don&#8217;t miss out.

The Second City’s Improv Supernova: e.t.c. 50th Revue

The Black Excellence Revue brings the heat with a high-energy celebration of Black joy, featuring new songs, bold sketches, and The Second City’s iconic improv. With a hilarious, brilliant cast leading the charge, it’s a can’t-miss night of laughter &#8211; and a perfect break from the Chicago cold.

Black and Highly Flavored: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue

Step into the chaos of late-night energy with The Call It a Night Show, a live mashup of sharp-edged sketch comedy and killer stand-up that doesn’t play it safe. Think the vibe of a classic late-night show, but stripped down, turned up, and injected with bold, modern humor. Every show is a fast-paced ride through absurd sketches, fearless jokes, and unexpected moments that keep the audience on their toes. It’s smart, it’s edgy, and it’s the perfect way to call it a night.
Producers 
Colton McPherson 
Andrew Kaiser 
Alex Dutton
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Ella Arnes 
Kell Brawner 
Sophia Harley 
Hatcher Shae 
Adam Stevens

The Call It A Night Show

Improvised Sketch Show is a weekly sketch show written in real time by a rotating cast of improvisers alongside YOU, the audience. It’s the structure of a written sketch meets the spontaneity of improvisation. Every week, we’ll write something new together!

Improvised Sketch Show

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