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Laugh Harder Not Smarter

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The Second City

Laugh Harder Not Smarter

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Date

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

Time

Doors Open 6:30 PM
Event Starts 7:30 PM

Price

$25.00 - $55.00

The Second City is an improvisational comedy enterprise. It is the oldest improvisational theater troupe to be continuously based in Chicago, with training programs and live theaters in Toronto and New York. Since its debut in 1959, it has become one of the most influential and renowned in the English-speaking world. 

The Second City has produced television programs in both Canada and the United States, including SCTV, Second City Presents, and Next Comedy Legend. It has been a starting point for many comedians, award-winning actors, directors, and others in show business, including Joan Rivers, Del Close, Alan Alda, Alan Arkin, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, John Candy, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dave Thomas, Chris Farley, Bob Odenkirk ,Tim Meadows, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, Mike Myers, Nia Vardalos, Steve Carell, Bonnie Hunt, Jackie Hoffman, Jordan Peele, Tara Strong, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, Steven Yeun, Cecily Strong, Lauren Ash, Ron Pederson, Ann Pornel, Sam Richardson, Amber Ruffin, Jason Sudeikis, and Aidy Bryant.

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Date

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

Time

Doors Open 6:30 PM
Event Starts 7:30 PM

Price

$25.00 - $55.00

Box Office Hours

Tue: 10am - 6pm
Wed-Fri: 10am - 4pm

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