Second City Chicago – Shows and Tours

There are few places in the United States more densely-packed with visual wonderment and historical fascination as Chicago. You can pick your favorite: Buckingham Fountain, Sears Tower, The Mart, Shedd Aquarium, Wrigley Field. But for my wife and me, it has to be the original Second City in Chicago.

The quintessential comedy troupe, Second City is both inspiration and aspiration for my wife, herself a stand-up comedian and improv actress. It’s like our own comedy Mecca. A journey to Second City Chicago is, simply, a part of one’s life.

I suppose I could have done a piece on Second City Chicago any time, but it was actually a short-season summer attraction that just caught my eye: The Second City’s Neighborhood Tour.

How refreshing it is! Take a top-notch tour of Old Town Chicago with the whiplash humor of the Second City as your guide. There’s no better tour guide, and there’s no better back drop than the rich history of Chicago.

The tour sticks to Old Town with a strong focus on the Second City theatre and past players. You’ll learn a little about the history of the neighborhood and a lot about the people that used to work and live there. Find out what Second City alumni like Harold Ramis, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Steve Carrell, Tina Fey and others did with their time off-stage.

It’s like a history and celebrity tour all rolled into two hilarious hours. It is, however, a limited time engagement. Second City Neighborhood Tours are held Sundays and Wednesdays through October 4^th, and with only 15 per group, they will sell out. Order your tickets here.

The tour ends in The Second City’s main theatre, so why not synergize your night and follow the tour up with a show. The Second City performs every day but Wednesday and almost always has a couple of shows going (between the two theatres). The current headline production, America: All Better!, has raked in glowing reviews.

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Whenever talking history and Chicago, we always recommend the Silversmith Hotel & Suites. Located in the historic Silversmith Building on Jeweler’s Row, the Silversmith hits just the right spot. It’s affordably luxurious, not extravagant, and the beautiful building and location are second to none.

Have fun!

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