A fun and uniquely Chicago place to hold an event or meeting.

The Second City is available for private parties, corporate meetings, and special events of all kinds. We offer a number of theater spaces, food and beverage service, restaurant dining, customized entertainment and workshops – all under one roof, just minutes from the heart of downtown Chicago.

The Second City has three theaters with shows 7 nights a week. We can accommodate groups of 15-500 across our event spaces, and offer incredibly tasty food through our in-house Bentwood Catering.

Second City Facts

• Legendary comedy theater with resident stages in Chicago, Toronto, and Touring Ensembles entertaining over 1,000,000 guests each year.
• Training ground for a host of famous alumni including John Belushi, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and over 500 more.
• Presents over 400 corporate engagements a year through Second City Works, with a focus on live event support and entertainment as well as designing and facilitating workshops on team building, communication and presentation skills.
• The exclusive provider of improvisational comedy revues for Norwegian Cruise Line, with six ships currently hosting Second City companies – performing to 14,000 passengers per week.

• Total Capacity of Venue

  500

• Private or Semi Private Space Available

  Mainstage Theater - max capacity 290
  e.t.c. Theater - max capacity 196
  UP Comedy Club - max capacity 285
  The Corner - max capacity 150
  1959 Kitchen & Bar - max capacity 100
  Private classrooms and meeting spaces available, capacity 10-50
  

• Unique views

  We have a brand new, state-of-the-art Training Center space on the second floor of our complex. This area features a beautiful open space called “The Corner” with huge bay windows facing the Chicago skyline. With views of Old Town and Chicago skyscrapers – this is an ideal reception space!




• Our most Important Target Market is?

  Corporate and Association groups looking for a fun and uniquely Chicago place to hold an event or meeting.

• We are most proud of our ability to?

  Offer world class comedy at a Chicago landmark.

• We are famous with customers for our ability to?

  Always bring the laughs – appealing to everyone and guaranteeing a memorable event.
  
  

• Unlike our competition, we offer customers?

  A true Second City experience, from the historical 50 year-old theater space to the award-winning performances.

• We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best?

  The “go-to” Chicago comedy show and a must-see attraction.

• Our company enhances customer lives by offering?

  A legendary comedy experience in an inviting and comfortable atmosphere.

• We offer our customers the best?

  Service and quality entertainment that will leave groups laughing.

• Recent Clients

  1. Mircosoft
  2. Accenture
  3. Major League Soccor
  4. Sephora
  5. Speedway
  

• Awards/Achievements

  Winner of over 30 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations in Chicago and over 35 Dora Award nominations in Toronto honoring excellence in professional theatre.

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