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The Second City 65th Anniversary Show at Paramount Theatre

Dates: 6/17/2025 - 6/28/2025

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The Second City 65th Anniversary Show celebrates over six decades of groundbreaking comedy at Paramount's Copley Theatre from June 17 to June 28, 2025. This production features iconic sketches, songs, and characters penned by legendary alumni including Catherine O'Hara, Tina Fey, and Stephen Colbert. Audiences can expect a curated selection from The Second City's rich history, showcasing why it remains a cornerstone of the comedy world. The all-star ensemble promises to deliver laughter through classic material that has inspired generations.



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Paramount continues to provide world-class entertainment—including dance, music, Broadway-caliber theatre, and children’s programming—for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities. Over 40,000 of those patrons are proud to be Paramount Broadway Series subscribers. In addition, we’ve expanded operations with the recently-opened Paramount School of the Arts and are currently in the process of renovating Copley Theatre for our upcoming Bold Series, a provocative new theater adventure. At our sister venue, RiverEdge Park, we welcome well over 100,000 patrons each summer to enjoy some of the best artists in live music, including KISS, Steve Miller Band and much more. Paramount also hosts free community events, $1 Classic Movie Mondays and its opulent interiors provide a spectacular backdrop for private functions such as wedding receptions or corporate galas.

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