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Second City
Posted by GroupTix on 05/11/2009
The Second City is a Chicago classic. Always hilarious, consistently entertaining, and moderately priced, this cabaret style venue is an essential weekend destination. Check it out and get your laugh and drink on!
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It's a risk but...
Posted by NightRipper on 04/02/2008
....when it's a good show, you leave feeling as if it was some sort of therapy for you.
Second City's also right by a large-sized Starbucks and although I never go there, it's nice to
flop down on a couch and eat cake before a show.
My suggestions are:
- The shows that are around 7 are more family appropriate and the humor
may be a bit dry, in contrast to later shows.
- Don't pick a show just because you like the poster/name for it. Most of them have absolutely NO connection to the show itself, so...it's a bit of a waste. Sometimes even the descriptions doesn't to it justice.
- Get there early. The sitting itself is already crammed so at least you can pick it. And heaven forbid if you're the absolut last, you'll get to sit on these bar stools on the side.
- Talk to people if they have recommendations, it's a slow torturing feeling it you wind up going to a
bad show. And if you saw one you adored, spread it .
Disposable Nation and Side Effects May Include ( still playing till April 11th ) are my best so far.
PROS -
It's a really nice laidback atmosphere, when you get there you're ready to be amused,
I even start giggling before the show starts. Good clean bathrooms/shows.
CONS-
All I say is sometimes when you go to a show you dont know really what you're getting.
That can be fun for some people...
Also the seating on the side barstools is awful in the upper theater and shouldn't be there.
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great evening out full of laughs!!
Posted by lmelching on 12/20/2007
We went to see "Between Barack and a Hard Place" on a wednesday night. the show was almost sold out but i totally know why. the show was so funny and i was laughing all night long. I would definitely recommend it to friends, and I have. Catch a bite to eat before the show and then head over to Second City. The show was clever, insightful and extremely funny. The cast is extremely talented especially being able to adapt to the audience's suggestions, which is part of the specialness of this type of comedy.
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Must see "Between Barack and a Hard place"
Posted by matthewross on 12/15/2007
I may have small bias since I work for Citysearch. Last night I saw "Between Barack and a Hard Place" at Second City. It was an incredible performance. It was very clever and hillarious.
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Great satiric comedy
Posted by doccat7 on 08/12/2006
After viewing "War: Now in Its Fourth Smash Year," I understand all the hype surrounding Second City and its wonderful history. The show was amazingly entertaining and at times hilarious. The only drawback is the open seating plan, which requires that you arrive early to get a good seat; and the seats are sometimes very close together. Overall, it was a great experience to which we would like to return.
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Improv
Posted by Bob S. on 05/26/2006
If you have never tried improv comedy then you are missing out. Second city doesn't cost all that much to get in, and you can get some quality entertainment for as long as you want. This will become a regular spot of yours after you try it once. Whenever I am entertaining people from out of state we go here.
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Second City
Posted by Brian K. on 05/12/2006
If you're in the mood to laugh, give Second City a try. My cousin is a member of one of the many improv groups that put on weekly shows. You can generally get in for about $10 for some of the locally-advertised shows. Bar service is available in several of the theaters, and in many instances, you pay one price and stay as long as you like (often for more than one show). I highly suggest making an evening out of Second City, and be sure to check out the group "Self-Centered Girl!"
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Almost Too Funny
Posted by Douglas M. on 05/11/2006
I laughed so hard when I was here last. The improv was so funny that I couldn't breathe. This is a cool atmosphere to hang out with friends and hear a few humorous one liners. I think that they over charge on a few things, so I would eat elsewhere before you make the show.
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Good Show
Posted by Ross L. on 03/08/2006
I have taken my girlfriend here for their shows. Last one we saw was called "Iraqtile Dysfunction." It was a good show and I would recommend it to all of you. They have some great actors here who put their all into making their show a great one. We had the pizza dinner to go with our show and it was pretty good. I bought the tickets on their website, but later foudn out that they are actually cheaper at the box office so go there to puchase your tickets!
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Comedy
Posted by Cindy M. on 02/27/2006
This is a great place to go in the city to see some improv comedy. The actors here are great and many of them are actually very experienced in their fields. This place makes for a very fun and enjoyable weekend night. You can purchase tickets in advance from their website or you can buy them right on site at their box office. Either way, it is an enjoyable place to be. They also have show and dinner packages here and you can choose from the pizza dinner of the three course meal dinner. I've had the pizza dinner here and it was pretty good. It made for a good addition with the improv!
