The Second City: User Reviews

One of the best shows ever!
By Bob from Forest Park, September 20, 2007

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The Second City Rocks! I'm not sure what show or theatre some of these other reviewers have been to... but the Second City revue I saw with my family (ages 16 to 61) this past Labor Day weekend was hilarious! "Between Barack and a Hard Place" was so funny and the satire was right on... they will pick on everyone--conservatives and liberals! I think the show was so good because it was a great mix of observation and political humor-- what they are famous for....So relax, lighten up and have a good laugh at yourself and this messed up but GREAT country!

This place used to be...
By MM from Chicago, IL, June 1, 2007

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This place used to be good, before they made every show about politics and world affairs and trying to push their opinions on you. If i wanted world news I'll put on CNN! You know some people would like to go and see a comedy show that makes them forget about the problems in the world, not shove them in your face! I won't be back here until they can find some neutral, fun comedy material like they used to! Second City get off it! It's not funny!

Went there on a Sunday...
By Will from Chicago, IL, October 18, 2006

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Went there on a Sunday night with friends and had a great time. I highly recommend going, as it's always very funny. One complaint: Some of the chairs are RIGHTonTOP of each other so, if you're tall, you might be cramped if you don't get in line early for a good seat.

This place is horrible. ...
By Rob from Chicago, Il, June 21, 2006

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This place is horrible. Nothing more than a name now. Used to be phenominal, now it is over-priced and terribly unentertaining. The comedy writing/acting was so bad, me and our guests were not laughing but crying b/c we paid so much. R.I.P. 2nd city!

Save your money and forget...
By Sherrie Clarks from Chicago, IL, February 26, 2006

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Save your money and forget the hype. If you want smart and funny political comedy watch the Daily Show and forget this garbage. I was fooled one too many times into believing that Second City was the place to go. After getting burned the past three times we went there - terrible material (really third rate! I was so surprised), poor service and stale performances (again, so surprised). I had two friends come in from out of town I took them to the show and was really embarrassed at the quality. I hear the Monday shows are even worse, though they are cheaper.

The comedy was alright, but...
By Keith Smith from Chicago, IL, December 12, 2004

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The comedy was alright, but the seating actually made it painful, there is no reason other than $ to cram so many people in the space...I wouldnt do it again, the person in front of you is actually in your lap.