The Second City

Interior view of The Second City Hall with tables by the stage, seating under warm theater lights near Hotel Saint Clair

Inside of The Second City hall view of the stage with tables and chairs

The Second City opened its doors in 1959 and a comedy revolution began. The small cabaret theater grew to become the most influential and prolific comedy empire in the world., fostering generation after generation of comedy legends.

230 W North Ave 60614 Chicago USA