The Second City

The world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City, has announced the cast and creative team for its 114th Mainstage revue.Returning to the Mainstage is audience favorite Bill Letz, j oined by Second City e.t.c. alum Eddie Mujica, and more.

The Second City New York will present the world premiere of Manic! at the Disco, an all-new hour-long original production at The Second City New York in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

The new Heated Rivalry parody musical has found its stars! Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade; Quantico; On The Town) as Ilya and Zachary Piser (Dear Evan Hansen; Wicked) as Shane Hollander. 

Tickets are on sale for Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including Dianna Agron, Jeff Harnar, Melissa Errico and more.

The Second City will bring The Best of The Second City! to the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln as part of its anniversary year. The one-night performance will feature sketches, songs, and improvisation drawn from the company’s comedy archive.

Infinite Monkey Theater Co. will present the thought-provoking play DID YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD? exploring themes of connection and isolation in a digital age.

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.

Throughout each holiday season, area performing arts organizations take up audience collections at productions to benefit Season of Concern. Theater companies raised $140,537 for the organization.

The League of Chicago Theatres will shine a spotlight on Black History Month in conjunction with Chicago Theatre Week and Chicago Theatre Week Continued.

MARCH!, a new sketch comedy revue, will showcase queer femininity through bold performances every Thursday in March at The Second City's Judy's Beat Lounge.

The Second City e.t.c. will present its next hit show Improv Supernova, a fully improvised explosion of comedy.

The New York Neo-Futurists have promoted Amelia Bethel and Julia Melfi to Co-Artistic Directors and appointed Sean Tecson as General Manager, marking a significant leadership transition.

The Second City will present 'LAUGH HARDER NOT SMARTER' at the McAninch Arts Center this Valentine's Day, offering a blend of comedy for a special date night experience.

Wagner College Theatre has revealed that James Still is the winner of the 2026 Stanley Drama Award for, Haunt Me. As fiction and reality blur onstage, Haunt Me becomes a surreal, compassionate exploration of identity, memory, and creation.