New York Shows - The Second City

A film festival for the terminally weird.

Join us for the first-ever SurREAL World film fest. This is geared toward DIY films in absurdist comedy. Watch a collection of shorts from the cream-of-the-comedy crop and enjoy an industry panel hosted by Britt Migs. Industry guests include Cinder Chou, Dana Michael, and more. Afterward, join us for a networking and cocktail hour at Second City’s bar directly outside the Black Box.

Fagtasia Presents: She-Cago
A Trans Drag Parody of the Musical You’re Definitely Thinking Of

Fagtasia’s She-Cago is a high-camp, immersive drag parody of Chicago, reimagined with a fully trans cast, sharper jokes, and absolutely no interest in playing it straight.

Set in a glittering world of crime, celebrity, and moral flexibility, She-Cago flips the iconic musical on its heels—turning fame into farce, ambition into spectacle, and femme power into the headline act. Expect drag excellence, bold choreography, live vocals, and fourth-wall-breaking comedy that lovingly skewers the original while celebrating trans artistry at full volume.

Created by the Brooklyn-based immersive theater company Fagtasia, She-Cago blends musical theater, satire, and club-energy performance into a fast, funny, and unapologetically queer theatrical experience.

If you love Chicago, drag, or watching trans women steal the spotlight (and the show), She-Cago delivers scandal, sequins, and showstoppers—no apologies, no cell block required.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the AAPI Comedy Night! Featuring some of New York’s hottest Asian performers in improv, sketch, standup, live music and more!

Take the “fun” out of “funeral” and throw the rest away! Zoe Wohlfeld mourns the death of her childhood pet, Twinkles. In this absurd ode to loss, dogs, and the loss of dogs, she will demonstrate how to properly perform grief. Sadness is Zoe’s passion, and Twinkles was Zoe’s best friend, so join this solemn ceremony and let her teach you how to pay respects with the big boys (may they rest in peace).

“A hilariously unconventional take on grief…. Masterfully orchestrated” -Cog Journal

“Prima Donna of the Absurd” -Gutter Comedy

Content warning: The show includes audience participation, sexual references, themes of death and suicide, and the use/consumption of chocolate cake and flour onstage.

Mary Beth invites her funniest friends to try their newest material and then joins them on stage after their sets to workshop!

Asian improv icons unite in this one night only showcase! With a rotating cast of performers, experience improv from a different perspective. Come join us in celebrating culture, comedy and community.

MANUEL ÁNGEL REDONDO – EN VIVO
STAND UP COMEDY (EN ESPAÑOL)

Luego del estreno en Internet de sus dos más recientes especiales de comedia “Peores Verdades & Mejores Mentiras” (stand up puro) y “Hablando Sucio” (crowd work, que sale este noviembre), Manuel Ángel Redondo regresa a escena con una hora completamente nueva.

Un show cargado de material inédito, observaciones frescas, opiniones innecesarias y, como siempre, algo de interacción con extraños que pagan por exponerse públicamente.

Esta gira se llama “Manuel Ángel Redondo – En Vivo” porque es él. En vivo. Haciendo lo que más ama: hacerte reír.

SOBRE EL ARTISTA: Manuel Ángel Redondo es un comediante y comunicador venezolano principalmente conocido por sus proyectos online como el webshow de sátira política Pero Tenemos Patria, el documental Viviendo al Mínimo o el muy exitoso programa de entrevistas alcoholizadas Entregrados. Hizo radio exitosamente en su país durante 10 años, hasta que fue forzado a salir del aire por los organismos de censura del gobierno venezolano. Desde ese entonces, hace comedia en Internet y por el mundo, con presentaciones agotadas por toda Europa, Latinoamérica y EEUU.

IMPORTANTE: Este show es grabado y con la compra de tu entrada accedes a formar parte del mismo. El artista solo interactúa con personas que den su consentimiento y lo soliciten levantando la mano.

More than a comedy show — it’s your Spanish prep for the halftime show! A celebration of Spanglish language and culture, hosted by Titi (the aunt). Stand-up comedians and improvisers bring their funniest stories and characters as they put their faith — and their jokes — to the test at Titi’s casita party.

Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes.

Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written.All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if you’re ever wondering where the story is going…so are they! You’ve never seen the Bard like this before!

Sugar Sammy is one of the hottest comedians on the international circuit. The New York Times calls him “A fearless comic with a talent for provoking both laughter and outrage”. He has performed over 2,300 shows in 32 countries.

“Fluent in Funny” as the Washington Post describes him, he hits on cultural, social and political themes with great charm and finesse. He is a master of crowd work and audience interaction.

Sugar Sammy’s international TV credits include specials broadcast on HBO Canada, Comedy Central Asia, Comedy Central India, CTV, The Comedy Network, The Comedy Channel, Dutch TV and Showtime Arabia.

A television star on both sides of the pond, his accomplishments include his current role as judge on La France a un Incroyable talent, France’s version of America’s Got Talent.
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“A fearless comic with a talent for provoking both laughter and outrage.”
– New York Times

“Fluent in Funny”
– Washington Post

“Sugar Sammy is a provocateur”
– The Guardian

“The funniest man in France is a Quebecer”
“Le plus drôle des Français est québécois”
– GQ France

“Master of the punchline, rhythm and improv”
“Virtuose de la punchline, du rythme et de l’impro”
– Télérama

“Comedy’s new rock star”
“La nouvelle rock star de l’humour”
– Quotidien

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!

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.

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.

NOTE: February 13th & 14th are our special Valentine ’s-themed performances, Cupid’s Wrench, and June 26th & 27th are our special Pride-themed performances, The Infinite Pride