2025 – The Second City is excited to announce the recipients of its tenth annual Bob Curry Fellowship, a transformative program designed to empower actors of color through a 15-week, tuition-free master’s course in comedy. For the second year, the fellowship is generously sponsored by Wintrust Financial Corporation, furthering its mission to uplift exceptional talent …

TORONTO – The world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City is thrilled to announce the cast and crew of The Second City Toronto’s 90th Mainstage Revue. Celebrated TV writer and Second City Alum Brandon Hackett directs returning ensemble members Tiyawnda, Conor Bradbury, Coko Galore, Devon Henderson, Christian Smith, and Scott Yamamura.  Matt …

When: By invitation in late November/early December Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm in 30-minute slots Location: 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago The Second City Training Center is proud to announce the return of The Victor Wong Fellowship!  The Second City will be holding auditions for AAPI pianists to join the fellowship as Music Director Fellows. This …

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is excited to announce auditions for the 3rd Annual Victor Wong Fellowship, a program focused on developing the next generation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedic talent. Named for The Second City’s first Asian American performer and funded by Peng Zhao, CEO of Citadel Securities, the …

CHICAGO – The summer is almost over, but you still have one more chance to slip into the warm and hilarious embrace of improv! World-renowned comedy powerhouse The Second City is offering a final week-long series of free 90-minute drop-in classes from August 5th – August 11th. Looking to change your life, but long-term plans …

Tickets to upcoming shows are on sale at www.secondcity.com/toronto Toronto – The world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City, proudly celebrates its 51st year in Toronto with the announcement of a new leadership team. Newly appointed General Manager Reem Farag, Stages Artistic Director Etan Muskat, and Training Centre Artistic Director PHATT al …

MAKE THE SECOND CITY YOUR SUMMER FLING! TURN UP THE HEAT ON LEARNING COMEDY WITH THE RETURN OF THE SECOND CITY’S ANNUAL EVENT OFFERING FREE DROP-IN CLASSES! Toronto – This summer, slip into the warm, passionate, and hilarious embrace of Improv! World-renowned comedy juggernaut The Second City is offering a week-long series of free 90-minute …

MAKE THE SECOND CITY YOUR SUMMER FLING! TURN UP THE HEAT ON LEARNING COMEDY WITH THE RETURN OF THE SECOND CITY’S ANNUAL EVENT OFFERING FREE DROP-IN CLASSES! Chicago – This summer, slip into the warm, passionate, and hilarious embrace of Improv! World-renowned comedy juggernaut The Second City is offering a week-long series of free 90-minute …