Second City Touring. Photo: ECE Touring
The Best of The Second City, an unforgettable evening from the world’s most influential name in comedy. This high-energy performance draws from The Second City’s rich archive, bringing together iconic material and fresh perspectives for a dynamic, contemporary showcase.
From the stages that launched stars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, and Keegan-Michael Key, this production blends signature improv with hilarious songs, beloved characters, and timeless sketches. Each piece is crafted by some of the sharpest comedic minds and reimagined by today’s boldest voices.
With its signature mix of wit, satire, and spontaneity, The Best of The Second City captures the spirit of a company that continues to shape the comedy landscape. Join us at Guild Hall for a night of smart, fearless humor and nonstop laughs.
Program may contain adult or mature content.
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The Second City
The Second City opened its doors in 1959 as a small comedy cabaret and has since grown to become the world's most influential name in improvisation and comedy. Celebrating its 65th year in business on December 16th, 2024, The Second City's stages, Touring Companies, and Training Centers across North America have proudly been the launch pad and artistic home for many of the funniest performers, writers, directors, and comedy creators on the planet. Our illustrious alumni list includes names such as John Belushi, John Candy, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Eugene Levy, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Suzy Nakamura, Catherine O'Hara, Amy Poehler, Gilda Radner, Sam Richardson, Joan Rivers, Amber Ruffin, Jason Sudeikis, and Steven Yeun, among countless others. The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years.
For more information on The Second City, visit www.secondcity.com and follow The Second City on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Second City Touring. Photo: ECE Touring
Sponsors
Performing Arts programs are supported by 2026 season sponsors Galia Meiri-Stawski and Axel Stawski, with additional lead support from Henry and Peggy Schleiff, The Melville Straus Family Endowment, Monica and Peter Tessler, and Vital Projects Fund.
Guild Hall’s Performing Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Additional support provided by Friends of the Theater: Natascia Ayers and Jim Ciquera, Bonnie and Joel Bergstein, Gene Bernstein and Kathy Walsh, Amy Cooney and Marty Feinman, John and Joan D’Addario, Suzanne and John Golden, Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan, Steve and Susan Pesner and Peace, in memory of Michéle Pesner, whose entire life was devoted to all aspects of culture, The Schaffner Family Foundation, Lisa Schultz and Ezriel Kornel, Stacey and Oliver Stanton, and Susi and Peter Wunsch.