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The Second City’s 113th Mainstage Revue This Too Shall Slap is a wild sketch comedy show that spins the familiar into the absurd&#8230; and makes the absurd feel oddly familiar. Performed by a hilarious six-person ensemble who specialize in chaos, charm, and comedic whiplash, this show will keep you laughing, guessing, and possibly questioning your entire reality. Join us for a night where nothing is what it seems. Except the laughter. That’s real.  
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This Too Shall Slap

It’s every holiday, all at once, with no script and too much eggnog. This chaotic comedy spectacular is perfect for date nights, friend hangs, or anyone who thinks Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie.
Group of 16 or more? We’ll make it easy: <a style="color: #cf102d;" href="https://www.secondcity.com/group-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us for Group Events</a>

Everything Festive All At Once: An Improvised Holiday Spectacular-er

Are you tired of the same-old holiday reruns? Then skip them and dash to The Second City to see our holiday hit Holidazed and Amused! What better way to send off 2025 than to roast it like chestnuts on an open fire? Festive family gatherings, office parties, classic holiday movies… nothing is off limits! The Second City proudly continues its 65 year tradition of delivering innovative, fast-paced satirical comedy with this fresh take on festive fun. Stuffed with seasonal songs, sketches, and of course, a generous helping of our world-famous improv comedy, it’s a holiday show you can actually look forward to!
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Holidazed and Amused

Celebrate 65 years of legendary laughs with The Best of The Second City: 65 Years of Funny! This high-energy comedy party blends sharp new takes, unforgettable characters, and the signature improv that’s defined Second City for decades &#8211; launching icons like Tina Fey, Catherine O’Hara, Keegan-Michael Key, Jack McBrayer, Stephen Colbert, and many more. Featuring today’s funniest performers, it’s a fast, fresh ride through everything audiences love about The Second City.

The Best of the Second City: 65 Years of Funny

Unwrap holiday hilarity with Rizz the Season! This slay-ride of unhinged comedy chaos is stuffed with songs, sketches, and improv that slaps harder than your grandma’s spiked eggnog. Featuring an all-star cast of Canada’s funniest performers, it’s a festively funny night out that sparkles brighter than tinsel, no cap. Gather your friends, family, and that co-worker who says “vibe check” too often and pull up to The Second City for that Yuletide comedy drip.
Bring your group of 10 or more for a discount to enjoy the latest of cutting edge sketch comedy combined with songs &amp; improv at the world’s greatest comedy theater: <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/group-events-toronto" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Details Here</a>
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Rizz the Season

The weather outside is frightful! So, light up your winter with Let It Snowball, a delightful comedy spectacular brimming with glee and holiday cheer! Enjoy a merry mix of classic sketches from The Second City’s celebrated archives, hilarious new material, and the uproarious improv antics that have made The Second City legendary. It’s a perfect way to add laughter and joy to your holiday season!
Bring your group of 10 or more for a discount to enjoy the latest of cutting edge sketch comedy combined with songs &amp; improv at the world’s greatest comedy theater: <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/group-events-toronto" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Details Here</a>
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Let it Snowball

Fast, fun comedy where every show takes place in a different decade.
A crackerjack ensemble of Chicago&#8217;s grooviest shortform improvisers take you on a comedy tour of the 1920&#8217;s (or 60&#8217;s&#8230;or 80&#8217;s!)

Punch The Clock: Comedy Through Time

Improv 4 & Conservatory 2 Show

Set In Chicago is back just in time for the holidays. This improvised movie sequel will now feature snow falling down and holiday cheer abound in the Windy City. Come out for a perfect night of laughs, love, and maybe a big town girl moving to a small town world who ends up dating the bakery owner that somehow saves the town and is Santa&#8217;s son-in-law. Whether you&#8217;re on a first date, with the family, or just looking for a fun night out, this show is for you. So sneak in the popcorn for this improvised feature film the ratings will love.

Set In Chicago: Holiday Style

A huge, exciting, experimental monster of a comedy show, BoogieManja delivers an hour of fantastic sketch and character comedy from some of the sharpest writers and performers in NYC. Each week features two of eight stellar teams, each with their own voice and comedy style; no two nights are ever the same. Expect bold ideas, wild characters, and unpredictable laughs—BoogieManja is fresh, experimental, and funny.

BoogieManja Sketch Collective

Comedians are pitted in a head to head competition to write punchlines to set ups they are seeing for the first time. The audience votes on there favorite punchlines usining there smart phone and advances the comedians each round. Named Best of Chicago by Chicago Magazine!

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Conservatory 1 Show – NYC

The Second City Student Shows are our favorite part of the learning process. Thank you so much for supporting our students, and enjoy our presentation!

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