The Second City is throwing the ultimate comedy party to celebrate 65 years of legendary laughs! The Best of The Second City: 65 Years of Funny brings together hilarious songs, unforgettable characters, and iconic sketches written for our stages by comedy greats like Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Catherine O’Hara, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, and so many more. Now, these classics are reimagined and brought to life by the funniest live comedy performers working today. Buckle up for a high-energy rollercoaster through six and a half decades of revolutionary satire and groundbreaking improv comedy. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or discovering Second City for the first time, this is your chance to be part of the cutting-edge comedy tradition that’s been setting the bar for over half a century. Join us and see why The Second City is the past, present, and future of comedy.
Ages: RATED R - We welcome all guests 13 years of age and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
The Second City is at 1616 N. Wells Street, Chicago.
Chaos Theory of Everything (6/11/25-1/1/26)
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style (6/11/25-9/6/25)
No Grown-Ups Allowed (6/1/25-9/6/25)
Victor Wong Showcase (5/6/25-5/27/25)
This Too Shall Slap (5/1/25-1/25/26)
Clued In: An Invitation to Die For (10/10/24-10/31/24)
She The People (10/5/24-11/23/24)
Ring Lights & Lattes (9/18/24-10/24/24)
Sheila’s Sister and Her Musical Cousins (5/6/23-5/27/23)
Rizz the Season (11/18/25-1/4/26)
Videos
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The Dance of Death
Steppenwolf (1/29 - 3/22) | |
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The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika
Raue Center For The Arts (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Rio: A Tribute to Duran Duran
Raue Center For The Arts (1/23 - 1/23) | |
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Good Day
A Short Leap Theatre Company (7/10 - 7/25) | ||
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Hot Like Mars + New Groove Revolution Live!
BaseCamp Pub (2/20 - 2/21) | |
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South Pacific
Paramount Theatre (4/29 - 6/14) | |
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Young Hearts
Raue Center For The Arts (5/1 - 5/1) | |
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Winter Dance Party
Raue Center For The Arts (2/20 - 2/20) | |
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The Magic of John Westford
Raue Center For The Arts (5/30 - 5/30) | |
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CHICAGO the Musical
The Auditorium Theatre (5/5 - 5/10) | |
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