Review: YOU, ALWAYS at Canadian Stage
by Ilana Lucas - February 18, 2026
Erin Shields’ beautiful YOU, ALWAYS, directed by Andrea Donaldson at Canadian Stage’s Berkeley Street Theatre, is a kaleidoscopic, fragmented look at all moments of a sibling relationship, from childhood to maturity and everything in between....
Review: MISCHIEF at Tarragon Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - February 03, 2026
The fish leads a more exciting life when it jumps out of the water to visit mischief on the birds. That’s what Emily (Nicole Joy-Fraser), a 288-year-old spirit, tells Brooke (Lisa Nasson), a young Mi’kmaq woman who Emily feels is treading water instead of emerging from it....
Review: OPHIS at The Great Hall
by Samantha Wu - January 13, 2026
TranscenDance Project is starting off the new year by offering an invitation into the unknown with a remount of their intoxicating interactive production of Ophis. Taking over the multifple rooms and floors of The Great Hall, audience members are invited to don a mask and follow along as dancers tel...
Past Shows
Rizz the Season
Nov 18 – Jan 4, 2026
Unwrap holiday hilarity with Rizz the Season! This slay-ride of unhinged comedy chaos is stuffed with songs, sketches, and improv that slaps harder than your...
Rudolph Runs Wild
Nov 29 – Dec 31, 2025
Share silliness this holiday season with Rudolph Runs Wild… a rollicking comedy extravaganza for kids, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and reindeer of all ages! Packed...
Let It Snowball
Nov 20 – Dec 30, 2025
The weather outside is frightful! So, light up your winter with Let It Snowball, a delightful comedy spectacular brimming with glee and holiday cheer! Enjoy...
Spotlight at The Second City
Nov 18 – Nov 19, 2025
The monthly sketch comedy showcase Spotlight at The Second City is happy to announce Red Hot Sili Peppers and Summer Dad as the featured troupes...
Duel Citizens
Mar 20 – Nov 16, 2025
Proudly celebrating 52 years in Toronto, The Second City presents their 90th Mainstage revue! Duel Citizens is a fast-paced comedy spectacle stacked with razor-sharp satire, hilarious songs, ridiculous...
PREDICTABLE HOLIDAY ROM-COM: THE MUSICAL (Live at The Second City)
Nov 4 – Nov 16, 2025
This holiday season… a full-length comedy musical is coming to the Second City. Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical takes the exact same Christmas love story...
The Pitch
Oct 26 – Nov 16, 2025
Second City’s National Touring Company is hot out of the bullpen, bringing the heat and throwing curveballs as they develop brand new sketches, songs, and...
Not Safe For Work
May 15 – Nov 15, 2025
Not Safe for Work is a brand-new comedy show clocking in to roast the unrelenting day-to-day grind. From incompetent managers and weird co-workers to impossible...
Spotlight at The Second City
Oct 14 – Oct 15, 2025
the new monthly series Spotlight at The Second City is happy to announce $20 Sandwich and Sarah Bennett as the featured troupes on October 14-15, 2025 at The Second City’s Theatre ‘73.Each...
Sam Sferrazza Records A Comedy Album
Sep 6
This hour-long set will feature all-new material from Sferrazza, blending sharp observations and unfiltered humour as he tackles everything from where the arts are definitively...
Spotlight at The Second City
Sep 2 – Sep 3, 2025
Spotlight at The Second City is a new series, hosted and produced by Taylor Hreljac and Gabe Meacher, that presents sketch comedy’s best troupes in...
Worlds Collide
Mar 22 – Jun 28, 2025
Kicks and Giggles Entertainment is proud to announce Worlds Collide, the hit pop culture improv show, has extended to four shows at The Second City’s...
Tuesday Night Trivia with Jason Agnew
Jan 28 – Jun 24, 2025
It’s the last Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means... The Second City Presents: Tuesday Night Trivia with Jason Agnew! Test your...
FIERCELY FUNNY! A Pride Fundraiser at The Second City Toronto
Jun 22
Get ready to laugh your rainbow socks off with Fiercely Funny! Celebrate Pride Month at the legendary Second City and support Rainbow Railroad with this...
Dinosaur Improv
May 8
After sold-out runs across the country, DINOSAUR comes to Toronto for a limited engagement at The Second City. This all-star improv phenomenon—hailed as “phenomenal” by...
New Arrivals: A Departure Solo Sketch Showcase
May 8
Departure presents New Arrivals: A Departure Solo Sketch Showcase. Created in partnership with The Second City, which has played an important role in developing new sketch...
SWIPES RIGHT: U UP?
Jan 17 – May 1, 2025
The Second City SWIPES RIGHT: U Up? is a brand-new comedy show roasting everything that turns us on (and off) about love, dating, and relationships....
Live Sketch Comedy
Jan 8 – Mar 15, 2025
Come see The Second City Mainstage brand new 90th Revue. This is the most exciting time to see a show on our stages. The cast...
Make It Reindeer
Nov 14 – Dec 31, 2024
Brighten up your holiday season with Make It Reindeer, a jolly comedy extravaganza featuring a fun and festive blend of songs and sketches from The...
Naughty, Nice, & Undecided
Nov 19 – Dec 31, 2024
Naughty, Nice, and Undecided is a rollicking holiday comedy party! Festively fusing together classic Second City songs, scenes and characters with a generous helping of the...
Swipes Right: Back on the Apps
Jan 8 – Jun 29, 2024
It’s love at first laugh with The Second City! Bring your partner, lover, significant other, spouse, friend with benefits, friend with EXTRA benefits, platonic BFF,...
The Second City 89th Mainstage Revue
Apr 10 – Jun 5, 2024
Come see The Second City Mainstage's brand new 89th Revue. This is the most exciting time to see a show on our stages. The cast...
Chaos Menu: Disorder Up!
Dec 6 – Mar 2, 2024
The world is on a tilt-a-whirl, everyday is dizzying and The Second City Toronto is serving hilarity in their 88th Mainstage Revue Chaos Menu: Disorder Up! Join...
The Second City's Improv Brunch
Feb 5 – Nov 26, 2023
Bottoms up at The Second City Mainstage! Join The Second City for some hair of the dog comedy during this totally improvised experience from the...
I ❤️ Toronto
Aug 17 – Nov 13, 2023
I <3 Toronto is a hilarious comedy revue all about... you guessed it, Toronto. This show is stacked with fresh new sketches and songs, a...
The Second City Improv All Stars
Aug 25 – Oct 27, 2023
The Second City’s greatest comedic performers assemble onstage to do what The Second City does best... IMPROVISE. No pre-written scripts. No safety net. No subject...
Skyline's the Limit
Apr 6 – Aug 27, 2023
Get ready for a comedic view from the top, with The Second City’s 87th Mainstage Revue, Skyline’s the Limit! From the tallest skyscraper to the deepest...
The Alumni Show
Aug 11 – Aug 12, 2023
A wild and unforgettable two-act sketch and improv show taking place during the 50th Anniversary Weekend celebrating the past, present, and future of Canadian comedy. Featuring members of The Second...
The Second City Swipes Right: An Incomplete Guide to The Ultimate Date Night!
Feb 2 – Apr 3, 2023
It’s love at first laugh with The Second City! Bring your partner, lover, significant other, spouse, friend with benefits, friend with EXTRA benefits, platonic BFF,...
Home Sweet New Home
Jan 3 – Feb 12, 2023
There’s no place like The Second City Toronto! We welcome one and all to our brand-spankin'-new, state-of-the-art comedy complex. Make yourself at home as you...
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