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The Second City

The Second City

Comedy Club
Old Town Triangle, Chicago
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    Anamaria H.
    "Great place to go to if you want to spend the night laughing."(15 Tips)
    Jon B.
    "South Side of Heaven is a must see - hilarious!"(10 Tips)
    Amy C.
    "Gaslight City put on an outstanding improv show."(3 Tips)
    Fodor's Travel
    "... Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and the late John Belushi."(4 Tips)
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  • Vera B.
    Vera BowmanJune 16, 2015
    I absolutely love you The Second City! Check out Freebie today! Read more
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica StoneAugust 2, 2011
    Ask for Amanda Rountree, she is an amazing performer and teacher.
  • Negi A.
    Negi A.November 8, 2012
    Just Fantastic! Mix of music & comedy!
  • Rockwell H.
    Rockwell HunterNovember 23, 2013
    We loved a Clowncar Named Desire.
  • Mark S.heart icon on user image
    Mark StefkoFebruary 23, 2015
    Drank and saw an awesome show at this improv playhouse.
  • J
    JSeptember 4, 2012
    Buy tickets ahead of time! Sellouts are common.
  • Dawon H.
    Dawon HawkinsNovember 5, 2012
    Try the comedy, it's great.
  • Princess S.
    Princess SimmonsSeptember 20, 2013
    Tony Rock was hilarious. Can't wait to c Loni Love
  • Mike A.
    Mike AllenMarch 23, 2013
    Bring your own lotion because there isn't any at the tables.
  • J A.
    J AugustSeptember 17, 2012
    Get the large drinks = souvenir glass
  • Alex N.heart icon on user image
    Alex NawarApril 9, 2017
    $2 beers on Sundays
  • Meagan L.heart icon on user image
    Meagan LoveApril 19, 2015
    Had a blast! Was hilarious!!
  • Justin P.
    Justin PrestonOctober 15, 2012
    Sit up front and get involved!
  • Emily P.
    Emily PegOctober 12, 2013
    Dear second city, I'm drunk and would like to drink more. Unfortunately you guys suck at taking drink orders. Sincerely a would be paying drink customer
  • Nicoleheart icon on user image
    NicoleFebruary 6, 2016
    Fool me twice DEJAVU was HILARIOUS!
  • Nic B.heart icon on user image
    Nic BerryDecember 17, 2015
    Comedy & improv shows!
  • Marie P.
    Marie PavlichNovember 18, 2009
    The improv classes are a great way to learn about team work and meet some great people.
  • Nicholas T.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas TJanuary 22, 2013
    Phone bookings are cheaper than using the Internet.
  • Andre W.heart icon on user image
    Andre WilliamsApril 22, 2017
    Good comedy
  • Jeremy D.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy DabbsApril 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try an improv drop-in class at the Training Center upstairs.
  • Paul V.
    Paul VatoFebruary 26, 2010
    Go see the FREE Improv Set after most shows, you never know who is going to show up and play with the cast! Read more
  • Mark S.heart icon on user image
    Mark StefkoFebruary 23, 2015
    The show of course
  • Dilara Sultan
    Dilara SultanSeptember 26, 2010
    Go on line and order your tix in advance. better to watch from the reserved section
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoOctober 31, 2011
    Even if you know nothing about improv, chances are you've heard of Second City. Read more
  • Jon B.
    Jon BAugust 5, 2011
    South Side of Heaven is a must see - hilarious!
  • Megan K.
    Megan KelleherApril 30, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    "The Absolute Best Friggin Time of Your Life" totally lives up to it's name!
  • Anthony L.
    Anthony LeBlancJuly 15, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Order some food and drinks! Free refills with the souvenir glass!
  • London P.
    London PaigeMay 17, 2013
    An amazing show!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoOctober 20, 2011
    Even if you know nothing about improv, chances are you've heard of Second City.
  • Eric S.
    Eric SandineDecember 23, 2013
    Comedy. See it. Comedy.
  • Janie S.heart icon on user image
    Janie SSeptember 2, 2014
    Place of legends
  • Howard L.
    Howard LarsonNovember 2, 2010
    don't stop there, enroll in the second city school as well
  • Brian R.heart icon on user image
    Brian RydzFebruary 8, 2015
    Very funny
  • AJ S.
    AJ SchusterJuly 15, 2011
    See Honor Student Breakfast in HSBPD!
  • Mark B.
    Mark BelconisMay 26, 2012
    Loved it!2nite
  • Nick F.
    Nick FotisDecember 12, 2010
    Eat pray live at second city is awesome
  • Lindsey R.
    Lindsey R.August 15, 2012
    Man-tini. Drink it.
  • L H.
    L HessAugust 16, 2011
    1. Find out what Mary Sohn is in 2. Go see it 3. ???? 4. Profit
  • Katie L.
    Katie LowesJanuary 21, 2010
    Order Mike's Hard Lemonade for $4 and get strange looks from the waiter all night long...
  • Jeremy D.
    Jeremy D.March 17, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Tuesdays, 10:30 - 7 days shorts! Videos and improv. Check it out!
  • Rakshat
    RakshatJune 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Magis has an amazing energy!
  • Vincent C.
    Vincent ColomboApril 24, 2011
    Stay for the improv!
  • @jenwalsh
    @jenwalshJanuary 28, 2010
    Go here to watch Taming of the Flu. Great show!
  • April R.heart icon on user image
    April RueberDecember 1, 2009
    My favorite place in Chicago hands down.
  • Rakshat
    RakshatJuly 3, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Team Tenderness from Behind .... Rocks!
  • Kathleen F.
    Kathleen FordenJuly 26, 2009
    Go to Second City and laugh yourself silly - improve at it's best
  • Angie M.
    Angie McMahonDecember 19, 2009
    50 years as a Comedy Giant.
  • Riki C.
    Riki CelenkJuly 20, 2010
    kereeennnnn....
  • allison
    allisonJanuary 10, 2016
    🤗😂🤗😂🤗😂
  • paipoi
    paipoiJuly 9, 2015
    多くのコメディアン・俳優を輩出する即興コメディ登竜門。2015/7/8NHK総合「NHKニュースおはよう日本」2丁拳銃川谷修士・バッファロー吾郎若元博・幹てつや・ニブンノゴ!宮地謙典訪問。
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