The Second City is the leading brand in improv-based sketch comedy. With theatres in Chicago and Toronto, Training Centers in those cites as well as Hollywood, 11 full time touring ensembles, thriving corporate communications and theatricals divisions as well as television and film operations, The Second City has been called 'A Comedy Empire' by the New York Times. On our website you can buy tickets to shows, sign up for classes or reach out for more information on bringing The Second City to you. Second City seating is Cabaret Style seating so please be prepared to share a table, make new friends, and have a lot of laughs! If you're a member of the media looking for information about The Second City, please visit our Press Room.more...See more text
You’re probably most familiar with Second City as the comedy club that launched the careers of John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Dan Aykroyd, but it’s also developed a reputation as one of the best dinner theatres in the GTA. Unlike other venues, Second City offers the option of a show with either lunch or dinner at Wayne Gretzky’s Toronto restaurant, giving you twice as many chances to be entertained. Arrive hungry and with an open mind.
Laugh every night of the week in this cabaret-style venue that features dinner/show packages. Part of a comedy performance and training network connecting Toronto with Chicago and Hollywood, The Second City specializes in shows that run the gamut from songs and sketches to improvisation. Be prepared to share a table and make new friends over cocktails and grub. Reservations are recommended.
The list of Second City alumni is almost too big to count, as it includes names such as Joan Rivers, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Eugene Levy, Dave Thomas and so many more. Heck, even Stephen Colbert and Tina Fey are tied to Second City. Reading over this roster can be intimidating when signing up for improv classes, but it’s also incredibly inspiring to work in one of the best and most well-known comedic environments in the world.