Though still far short of being venerable, The Second City has become a North American theatrical institution and has been the starting point for many of the comedic actors, writers, and directors working today in American film, television, and theatre. Training Centers have been established in both Chicago and Toronto.  Its reputation has so far outgrown its humble beginnings that many first-time visitors are surprised at the theatre's still modest and informal atmosphere.  Second City’s alumni list reads like a Who’s Who of American comedy, as it includes: Alan Arkin, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Robert Klein, Gilda Radner, Joan Rivers, Mike Myers, Dan Aykroyd, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Martin Short, George Wendt, Shelley Long, John Candy, Harold Ramis, and a host of others.

Featuring a blend of classic scenes, songs, and improvisations performed by a six-member ensamble – augmented by a musical accompanist and sound and light director – an evening with The Second City’s National Touring Company combines the best material from Second City’s storied history with the brightest comic performers of the future.  A typical two-act performance by The Second City features a wide variety of material on a wide variety of topics.  The Second City's National Touring Company is always original, intelligent, daring, & hilarious.

The Second City has taken its act on the road performing at colleges, performing arts centers, clubs, theatres, fundraisers, festivals, conventions, and more.  Second City’s National Touring Company has appeared at the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, The English Speaking Theatre in Vienna, Austria, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Mayfest in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as countless Universities and Performing Arts Centers across the globe.

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