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Second City

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 489 attractions in Chicago
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Attraction type: Comedy club
Address: 1616 N Wells St Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: 312-664-4032
Fax: 312-664-9837

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5 of 5 stars
Hamilton, Ohio
21 Jul 2008

I attended my third Second City show and couldn't have been happier. If you are a Saturday Night Live fan or just love to laugh hysterically, plan a trip. It's well worth it!! more

12 Jul 2008

Went a while back. Hillarious comedy. Politically minded. more

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5 of 5 stars
Winnipeg, Canada
20 Apr 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

First of all when you walk in you see photos of all the well-known comedians that have come through Second City Chicago. This part is great, but the show was even better. I have not laughed so hard for a long time. The show was two parts with an intermission in-betweek. Afterwards the performers did about 45 minutes of improv,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Green Bay, WI
24 Mar 2008

For the price of the tickets you will not find a better time. The comics were sharp and the entire performance was spot on. Drinks were your typical overpriced, but not bad for amount and quality. I have not laughed so hard in a long time. By far the best comedy club there is. I can now understand why all... more

26 Nov 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

I went while in Chicago for a few days in July. What a waste of time!!! We walked out before the show was over…not only was it not funny, the skits were just plain stupid. If you’re thinking about going to a comedy club in Chicago….don’t waste your time with this one. I’ve seen better shows at my local Funny... more

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4 of 5 stars
New Jersey
1 Sep 2007

Really enjoyed seeing "Between Barack and a Hard Place". For less than $20 a ticket, show was often extremely funny and clever and clearly a great value. Cabaret style seating, drinks, desserts and some appetizer type foods offered. Show was much less political than title would imply. Cast of 6 performed for close to 2 hours with intermission, and then... more

8 Jul 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Just saw "Between Barack and a Hard Place" and loved it. It was quick, witty, well written and well acted. Despite the title, the show was not all political. There was a pretty wide range of sketches and though they were unconnected, the show had a good flow. I believe two of the actors also star in the Sonic commercials... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rockville, Maryland
24 May 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

I have been to two Second City shows (the most recent being Iraqtile Dysfunction), and both were very funny and witty. The drinks from the bar are mediocre, but the service is attentive and, again, the shows are very funny. The politics are a bit left of center, but if you have a sense of humor, it is definitely worth... more

23 Jan 2006
3/4 found this review helpful

Excellent show - we attended "Iraqtile Dysfunction" and loved it. Great cast, great service and a really fun night. Highly recommended! more

30 Dec 2005
4/10 found this review helpful

Read the reviews. I wish we had seen them before attending. This show is terrible. We have seen many shows at Second City as well, and this was one of the worst. more

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1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: 312-664-4032 Fax: 312-664-9837