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November 27, 2022November 27, 2022Chicago Reviews

It’s a blue Christmas as Second City gets horny for the holidays

You can always count on Second City to find ways to make you laugh…and to push envelopes…with any of their shows. They […]

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022Chicago Reviews

Second City is back with a wonderfully fun show designed to showcase a talented new cast

Before the start of the new Second City show, Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not, I found myself in a […]

April 3, 2022April 11, 2022Chicago Reviews

Lively and fun songs of the past and present make for a hilarious production at Second City’s Up Comedy Club

The main title of the new revue at Second City’s Up Comedy Club, is “The Best Friggin’ Songs of the Second City,” […]

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Do You Believe in Madness?” at Second City pokes fun at the insanity of modern America

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Timothy B. Schmidt. A hilarious celebration and send-up of the […]

April 14, 2019April 14, 2019Chicago Reviews

Second City e.t.c strikes gold with a very personal revue

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Timothy M. Schmidt. With a title like “Grinning from Fear to […]

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019Chicago Reviews

The revised “She the People” is Second City at its best

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Timothy M. Schmidt. Six women stand triumphantly on the stage of […]

December 7, 2018December 10, 2018Chicago Reviews

“Algorithm Nation” is uneven but still very funny Second City

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Timothy M. Schmidt. If you’re looking for uproarious laughter around the […]