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Second City

1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614
312-664-4032
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Ranked #11 of 188 nightlife in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 158 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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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Lots of laughs, good service, clever improvisational theater, excellent sketches. Second City has a history of producing superior performers so you'll never know if the people entertaining you at the moment may be super stars of the future.

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Fishers, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I've been to Second City dozens of times over the years and it never disappoints. The actors/comedy teams are top notch. The show was about online dating and was hysterical. A great value and very much worth it!

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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 24 May 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.

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Maryland
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

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.

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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 14 May 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!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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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!

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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 9 May 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.

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Washington, DC
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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
212 helpful votes 212 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 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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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 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.

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PA
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 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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