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Chaos Theory of Everything
Chaos Theory of Everything
6/11 - 1/1/2026


Strap in and spiral out – The Second City’s 49th e.t.c. Revue takes sketch and improv comedy to brilliantly unhinged new heights. The Chaos Theory ...

This Too Shall Slap
This Too Shall Slap
5/1 - 1/25/2026


The Second City’s 113th Mainstage Revue This Too Shall Slap is a wild sketch comedy show that spins the familiar into the absurd…and makes the ...



The Second City's Black Excellence Revue to Return for 4th Year with BLACK AND HIGHLY FAVORED


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2025

The Second City has revealed the ensemble of performers and creatives for the 2026 Black Excellence Revue, Black and Highly Flavored. Now in its fourth year, the annual revue has grown into a highly anticipated seasonal fixture....

The Second City New York Expands Holiday Programming With Multiple Improv Productions


by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2025

The Second City New York will present a full slate of holiday-themed improv shows throughout December. The lineup will include family programming, evening performances, and new additions to the company’s seasonal schedule....

The Second City Partners With Funny Girls To Expand Leadership Training For Young Students


by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2025

Funny Girls, the social-emotional leadership program for girls in grades 3–8, is partnering with The Second City to expand its improv-based curriculum nationwide....

The Second City to Debut Audio Series THIS MIGHT GET AWKWARD


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2025

Legendary comedy institution The Second City has launched their limited podcast series, featuring comedian Allison Reese and social scientist and host of “The Psychology Podcast'....

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS Will Play Second City’s Judy’s Beat Lounge In November


by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2025

Thanksgiving Leftovers, a new sketch comedy revue from Don’t Quit Productions, will play a three-week engagement at Judy’s Beat Lounge at The Second City on November 6, 13, and 20 at 8:30 p.m....

The Second City to Present New Show THANK YOU, GOODNIGHT


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2025

Head to The Second City for a fast, funny, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. The legendary theater will present Thank You, Goodnight, a brand-new production. Learn more!...

Second City's Anne Libera to Present New Book FUNNIER: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2025

This October, Northwestern University Press will publish Funnier, a roadmap for understanding and creating comedy from visionary Second City director Anne Libera....

The Second City New York to Present SALTPEPPERKETCHUP: IMPROV ALL THE WAY


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2025

Comedy institution The Second City New York is presenting new improv show. SaltPepperKetchup: Improv All the Way is served hot and fresh every weekend at The Second City New York! Learn how to purchase tickets....

The Second City New York Reveals Holiday Improv Lineup Including REINDEER GAMES and More


by A.A. Cristi - August 18, 2025

The Second City New York will launch its 2025 holiday season beginning November 21 with three shows: Reindeer Games: A Family Improv Show, Everything Festive All At Once, and the late-night Naughty List Live. Performances run Fridays through Sundays at The Second City New York....

City New York to Present The Bentwood Open, An Improv Tournament


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 14, 2025

Join The Second City New York for the inaugural year of The Bentwood Open, The Second City New York's improv tournament where 48 teams shall compete to win the cash prize of $1,959 and all the glory....

Past Shows

The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style


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 ...

No Grown-Ups Allowed
No Grown-Ups Allowed
6/1 - 9/6/2025


Kids, are you tired of grown-ups constantly telling you what to do? When to wake up, when to do homework, even making you do chores?! ...

The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style


The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a laugh-out-loud love letter to the Windy City. Featuring fan-favorite scenes from our archives—written by legendary alumni ...

Victor Wong Showcase
5/6 - 5/27/2025


The Victor Wong Showcase features the talented recipients of the 2025 Victor Wong Fellowship, a program dedicated to nurturing Asian American and Pacific Islander voices ...

She The People
10/5 - 11/23/2024


The Second City presents She The People, a theatrical revolution blending satirical sketch comedy, original songs, and improv that champions women's strength and resilience. Featuring ...


Clued In: An Invitation to Die For is an immersive, fully improvised murder mystery presented by The Second City and High Stakes Productions at the ...

Ring Lights & Lattes
9/18 - 10/24/2024


Ring Lights & Lattes is a lively collaboration between The Second City and Dunkin', infusing improv comedy with a unique twist inspired by the popular ...

Sheila’s Sister and Her Musical Cousins


An improv duo and a music duo make up this comedy quartet. Your suggestions and choice of instruments will inspire the duo to inspire the ...

Videos


Irving Berlin's White Christmas in Chicago Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) Tracker
Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays in Chicago Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) Tracker
A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret in Chicago A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret
Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13)

CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW Tracker
Miracle on South Division Street in Chicago Miracle on South Division Street
Citadel Theatre (11/14 - 12/14) Tracker
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Jingle Belles Comedy in Chicago Jingle Belles Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (12/11 - 12/11) Tracker
Amadeus in Chicago Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) Tracker
Elgin Symphony Orchestra in Chicago Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Raue Center For The Arts (12/12 - 12/12)
American English in Chicago American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31)
Mixmasters Jingle Bash Reunion W/ TKA and The Mixmasters in Chicago Mixmasters Jingle Bash Reunion W/ TKA and The Mixmasters
BaseCamp Pub (12/13 - 12/13)
Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical in Chicago Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical
Studebaker Theater (1/29 - 2/21)
VIDEOS
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors in Chicago Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Greenhouse Theater Center (2/5 - 2/22)
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