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Second City


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 514 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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4 of 5 stars
lisen51   1 contribution
American/Swede in Austria
Oct 15, 2009

Had a wonderful evening at Second City. Checked the box office in the morning and got tickets for a show that showed up as Sold Out. Good performance and some additional improv after the late show. Perfect for a couple with an evening to spare! more

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2 of 5 stars
DanLondonChicago   1 contribution
Chicago
Sep 5, 2009

Visited Second City tonight for the main stage event call "America All The Better". The comedy was OK, some good original material and the team worked hard. My big warning to you all is the very strange (an particularly anal) drinks policy whereby you can only purchase one drink at a time (you are not allowed to buy a drink... more

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3 of 5 stars
svGypsySoul   8 contributions
Hillsborough, NC
Aug 28, 2009

Went to the Second City etc. "Not Working" perfomance and was very underwhelmed.  We thought we were getting tickets to the "America:all better" show, but when we showed up we had tickets for the "etc." show instead.  Perhaps the main stage performance was better (tickets are the same price, so this shouldn't be considered a second rate show), but this... more

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5 of 5 stars
junebug0605   14 contributions
Oklahoma
Aug 27, 2009

We went to Second City, etc on a Sunday night. It was hilarious! We all had a great time and enjoyed the show so much. After the show is over there is a 30 min. improv show that was great. The cast was just awesome. After the Sunday night show we decided we wanted to go to the Best of... more

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4 of 5 stars
unleded   11 contributions
South Florida
Aug 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We saw the 11pm performance of America: All Better, but arrived at the theater only about 15 minutes before showtime. We were seated at a table I thought was already at capacity, but apparently was not, with our seats extending into the narrow walkway the servers and performers use during the show. It was difficult finding room for our legs... more

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5 of 5 stars
moesk   9 contributions
Horsham, PA
Jul 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Saw "America All Better" and found it to be very funny. The show was 2 hours long and then they had a half hour improvisational act. Would highly recommend it. more

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5 of 5 stars
MoensIowa   7 contributions
Iowa
Jul 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This was the best part of our trip to Chicago. Never stopped laughing for 2 hours. So much better than what you get from SNL. These people are so talented!!! Smart material - perfect timing. more

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3 of 5 stars
everfair   132 contributions
Perth Amboy, NJ
Jun 29, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I went to the 11pm show on a Friday night, titled, "America: all better!" He was very impressed at the number of famous Second City alumni and thus was eager to see the show. It was a fun way to spend the night, but at times, the comedy was slow moving. The club has a bar, which... more

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5 of 5 stars
NVilleGirl   2 contributions
Northville, MI
Apr 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My daughter and I took in the Second City show in Chicago and absolutely loved it. The writing and performances were well done and very funny. We pretty much laughed nonstop for two hours. The humor is definitely more adult focused so I would not recommend it for anyone under the age of 17. A great way to spend an... more

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5 of 5 stars
mcriggon   5 contributions
Southcentral Alaska
Apr 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My partner and a mutual friend were inundated with the nightlife entertainment options during a week-long vacation in the Windy City. We decided on catching the "Best of Second City" show. The experience turned out to be one of the top highlights of our entire trip! The 2 1/2 hour show was well balanced among improv, established skits, and audience... more

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Second City Address

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