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Second City

1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614
312-664-4032
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Ranked #11 of 189 nightlife in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 156 Reviews
Type: Comedy Clubs
Owner description: The Second City is the world's premiere comedy theatre offering the best in Chicago-style sketch and improv comedy every night of the week and has...... more » Owner description: The Second City is the world's premiere comedy theatre offering the best in Chicago-style sketch and improv comedy every night of the week and has launched the careers of Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and many, many others. « less
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madison wi
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This show was great - we saw it on our anniversary, so it was perfect for us. I would definitely go back, and the ticket price was reasonable. More

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Maryland
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

If you can't get into the main stage shows, check out the ETC. stage next door, where many of the shows are free or just a few dollars. More

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San Francisco, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

great show: The Second City's 100th Review: Who Do We Think We Are? lots of laughs. great wait staff. Edgar in a tight fitting dress - I'm jealous! He rocks it! Katie Rich - great mind - fast delivery that leaves you laughing every time she speaks! the entire team works well together. thanks for making my cheeks sore! More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We visit Chicago yearly for the restaurant show and always check out Second City on Saturday night. As usual the show did not disappoint. Lots of political humor (favors the left) and pop culture type skits. Very high quality entertainment. Try to reserve end seats on the ledge. Easy in and out! More

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NYC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Both times I've been here have been great. The staff and service were really good. The cast is great and there's nothing like Improv. Tickets are not too expensive and there are no drink minimums like there are at comedy clubs. More

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Washington, DC
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
211 helpful votes 211 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Make sure you get tickets for the Main Stage. Of the three venues, this one is utilized b the most seasoned comics in training. The 3 women and 3 men who kept us laughing all night were very sharp and sophisticated, so their comedy was of a much higher calibre than most. For instance, during one part of the show,... More

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Mitchell, South Dakota
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Enjoyed a show at 2nd City. The show delivered the funny as promised. Drink service was great during the show. Seating is extremely tight. I felt like I was skitting on top of the person next to me. Other than the tight quarters, definately worth going. Cool place and great atmosphere. More

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PA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Saw The Second City "Who Do We Think We Are" and couldn't stop laughing. Everyone was hilarious and the show was great, same format as SNL with some improv and rehearsed skits. Food and drink service was available during the show, the seating area was a bit cramped but not too bad. I would be a regular here if I... More

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Indiana
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Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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I thought the Second City show was hilarious! They do both scripted and unscripted material (in which they take suggestions from the audience). The scripted portions made me feel like I was sitting in the audience of Saturday Night Live (I now understand why so many Second City alumni make it big on SNL). There is some adult language and... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

If you are more conservative, you'll probably leave with a bad feeling. Parts were really funny, but these peeps worship Barrak Obama and it was sorta annoying. Despite this, it was still a good time and the actors are very talented. More

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