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Second City

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1616 N Wells St Chicago IL 60614
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(312) 337-3992
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(312) 664-9837

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The Second City is the leading company in improve-based sketch comedy and and training center. Every week watch new funny video sketches and series from The Second City, the famous Chicago, Toronto and Hollywood based comedy theater and school of improve.

Second City E.T.C is a theater that provides a stages of comic shows and events. It offers shows by various artists, such as Belushi, Mike Myers, Bill Murray and Gilda Radner. The theater provides a wide range of night shows, and also offers additional programs and services. Second City E.T.C has touring troupes that offers on-road shows. It also provides a training center providing education...

Not only a beloved Chicago showcase, Second City is now treasured by the world, as well. Many a legendary comedy career began here; perhaps you will catch tomorrow's star in tonight's revue. This is the birthplace of sketch comedy, the type of humor that spawned such shows as Saturday Night Live and The Kids in the Hall . In fact, many favorite SNL comedians got their start here. John Belushi,...

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The intimate, modest theater seats 300 people around tables of two and four, half on the main floor and half on three gently rising tiers in the back. The low semicircular stage extends out into the audience. Servers… Read More

If you only go to one comedy club in your life, this should be it. Yes, you'll find Second City franchises scattered about the country, but there's no matching the original. A perusal of the framed photos in the foyer is a who's who of funny: Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Steve Carrell, Stephen Colbert, Mike Meyers, and Amy Sedaris are just some of the comedians who started their...

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A Must

Average Rating
100

Came here on a business team building activity...lol. Saw the Fool Me Twice, Deja Vu show. Super funny and kept us laughing the entire time. Also, the interaction between the talent and the audience is great. I have been to a few comedy clubs and improv type of places and this one is BY FAR the best. Also, intermission timings,...

SIX DOLLARS FOR A SODA WATER

Average Rating
60

show was funny, hostesses were friendly and attentive, but was astonished that after asking for a water, my server gave me a soda water and charged me six dollars for it!! I have been to second city many times that I have visited chicago, and have never had this sort of experience. Disappointing but some of the best comedy. Show...

Average Rating
100

It was my second visit. First time my daughter suggested to go there. And then I went there solo couple months later. They have fun shows and what a historic comedy place!!! Nice appetizers and beverage choices. Something fun to do between opera, day/night walks within downtown, theater plays and Broadway shows.

good times lots of laughs

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Been here a few times and have enjoyed each trip. Highly recommend for anyone visiting or looking for a fun activity with friends.

Best of the best

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100

This is my fourth time to visit Second City in the last 20 years. Every time I think it is better than the last. We love laughing and we love the show they put on. We have always come to the last show on Saturday night. This is because you get an encore after the show, which is total improv...

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The Second City is the leading company in improv-based sketch comedy and and training center. Every week watch new funny video sketches and series from The Second City, the famous Chicago, Toronto and Hollywood based comedy theatre and school of improv.

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You may walk into the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Eagan,
but you’ll be dancing on your way out! The dance studio is proud to be the Twin
Cities’ best resource for inspirational, invigorating, and exciting forms of
dance, all inspired by the style, grace, and talent of Fred Astaire himself.Each day at the studio, you’ll have the opportunity to take
dance classes you may have only dreamed...

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Legendary Comedy Theater

The Second City is a legendary comedy theater in Chicago, Illinois that features nightly entertainment. We specialize in sketch comedy and improvisation. Cocktails and food are available throughout our shows. We?re frequently on tour, and we offer businesses services for training programs, marketing assignments, and live events.

Our additional services include:

• Eleven full time...

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Save Money: Second City has paired with several restaurants in the area to offer deals where the cost of the ticket and dinner is split.

Know Before You Go: Tickets for the Monday night performance of the National Touring Company's "The Best of Second City" are $12.

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