The Second City Theatre

1616 N Wells St, Chicago, Illinois 60614 USA

1,254 Reviews

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$$$$

Reasonable

Open Now

Wed 9a-11p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Wifi

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“Wild improv and sketch”

The Second City is the leading brand in improv-based sketch comedy. With theatres in Chicago and Toronto, Training Centers in those cites as well as Hollywood, 11 full time touring ensembles, thriving corporate communications and theatricals divisions as well as television and film operations, The Second City has been called "A Comedy Empire" by the New York Times.

Reviewed by
Melanie B.

May 31, 2023

I haven't been here since Mitt Romney was running for office. Yrs! But with someone visiting who wanted to go, I was a joiner. In hindsight, we wish he'd have gotten tickets to the regular nightly... Read more

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Cece L.

June 07, 2023

Came to watch our first comedy show and it was pretty good! I wish the performers' voices were a bit louder at times. We got the cheaper seats, so we were on the side. What we were truly blown... Read more

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Rathvon M.

August 05, 2023

A "must see" when you're in Chicago. This is the OG....the Mecca of standup comedy. This is where careers begin and the laughing never stops. I really enjoyed the show, I don't think I've... Read more

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