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The Second City - e.t.c. Theater

1608 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614

Theater

The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959, and has since grown to become the world’s premier comedy club, theatre and school of improvisation. The Second City has launched the careers of John Belushi, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and many others. Dinner/show packages available. Call or log on for specific show information.

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