New York Shows - The Second City

Join us as we joke about life’s big and small challenges in Forgive Me Father For I Have Grinned — a show that reflects 2026’s hardships through a funhouse mirror sure to make you laugh. Maybe you’re getting the ick from the person you’re dating, you’re waiting to hear your name in a rich relative’s will, or you’re committing insurance fraud because times are tight. In any case, we see you and you DESERVE to laugh and not cry. So put your hands together and ask for forgiveness because this sketch show is sure to make you grin at all the right (and wrong) things.

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!

Tickets:

• $25 to Attend: Attend as a guest and enjoy the pitches (no pitching required)
• $70 to Pitch: Includes a 3-5 min pitch slot and x2 entry tickets. (Request to pitch here) *Note: Pitch & Pair will email you access to purchase pitch tickets, if approved.

Only Pitch tickets include a pitch spot – Attendance tickets are for watching only. Pitch tickets are only accessed and sold from the pitch request process.

Come join us at The Second City (64 N 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249)
Doors Open 6:30pm / Showtime 7:30pm

*Please note this is a 21+ event

How It Works

• Tickets: Buy your tickets early to reserve your seat. Join the waitlist to purchase a pitch spot. (Request to pitch here)
• Presentations: Present your friend 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: After the pitches, you can mingle and make connections with anyone who caught your eye!

At Pitch & Pair, we’re flipping the script on dating shows with a fun, interactive experience where friends pitch their single besties. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and 100% entertaining. Please note, this is a live show format.

Featured on: ABC, NBC, CBS, Today Show, Good Morning America, VICE, New York Post, Cosmopolitan, Glamour Magazine, Time Out

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.

How do I get a pitch spot? Pitch spots are selected from the waitlist, you can join our waitlist here: Request to pitch here.

More Info? www.pitchandpairnyc.com

NOTICE OF FILMING PHOTO RELEASE

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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.

CUPID’S WRENCH – 30 crush-worthy plays in 60 steamy minutes. A brand-new Valentine’s Day-themed edition of the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing show, The Infinite Wrench. February 13th &14th.

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