Upcoming Events
The Best of the Second City: 65 Years of Funny
Comedy
Runs Sep 12 – Nov 24, 2025
The Second City is throwing the ultimate comedy party to celebrate 65 years of legendary laughs!
A Don’t Quit Production
Oops! All Bits
Improv, Variety
Runs Oct 07 – Oct 28, 2025
Skip your balanced breakfast and go straight for the good stuff!
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Improv
Runs Nov 06 – Nov 20, 2025
Thanksgiving Leftovers is a sketch comedy show that celebrates the beautiful mess of life’s sloppy seconds.
Set In Chicago: Holiday Style
Holiday, Improv, Musical
Runs Dec 04 – Dec 18, 2025
Set In Chicago is back just in time for the holidays.
1616 N. Wells
Chicago IL 60614
Chicago IL 60614
312-337-3992
The Second City specializes in sketch comedy and improvisation and has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. We have resident companies in both Chicago and Toronto as well as National Touring Companies and casts on NCL cruises. We have shows seven nights a week on our stages; the shows consist of short scenes, songs, and comedic improvisational sketches. Cocktails and food are available throughout the show. Additionally, our training programs in Chicago, Toronto, and Hollywood have launched the careers of countless stars of stage and screen.