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The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. Second City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,631 reviews
The Second City is the world's premiere comedy theatre offering the best in Chicago-style sketch and improv comedy every night of the week and has launched the careers of Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and many, many others. First, let’s define a few terms so we’re all on the same page. Sketch comedy is scripted, well-rehearsed scenes that we never, ever call “skits.” (And most of us are mighty touchy about that one. Improv is the unscripted, spontaneous, collaborative art form Second City is famous for. Stand-Up is the classic one-comic-on-stage-with-a-mic-telling-jokes routine. Think Jerry Seinfeld against a brick wall. Typically, any stand-up performances at Second City happen in the UP Comedy Club. A classic Second City revue is made up of original sketches and songs sprinkled with a healthy dose of our world-famous improv. Second City productions are fully written and rehearsed, but no two shows are ever the same.
Reviewed By nina0118 - Boston, United States
I love to laugh, and yet, I was not a big fan of improv comedy... until I visited Second City! I laughed so hard throughout the whole performance! It was hysterical, and probably one of the best nights that I had in Chicago! If you love to laugh, and you love improv, then this is the place for you! Don’t miss it!
2. Royal George Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By paulapO7204FT
This was a very bold performance. The intimate venue made it feel more so. Very glad to have seen this.
3. Baby Wants Candy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
It's also a theater production as much as a comedy act. A 100% improvised musical based on a suggestion from the audience. One hour long. All the lyrics, melodies, harmonies, choreography are made up right on the spot. Live band makes up all the music. The comedy is hysterical, only to be surpassed by the level of talent. I've lived in Chicago for 30 years and it's easily my favorite entertainment option. Language and content can go anywhere since it's all improvised.
4. UP Comedy Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
UP Comedy Club is a new hybrid performance venue with an eclectic blend of comedy seven nights a week. In addition to a diverse slate of original programming, UP Comedy Club also features a full service restaurant and bar with Chicago favorites and a no drink minimum.
Reviewed By brumba50 - Savage, United States
We saw the Hallmark Christmas review and loved it’s irreverence. The drinks were good and not badly priced. The show again was hilarious, especially the audience participation parts.
5. Spamilton - An American Parody
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
The hilarious musical mash-up Spamilton has arrived in Chicago to celebrate, roast and eviscerate Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Spamilton, created by the mastermind behind Forbidden Broadway, has been hailed as “The next best thing to seeing Hamilton” by the New York Post. A must-see for Hamilton fans, Spamilton received RAVE reviews from the Chicago press!
Reviewed By nancyhM6936TL
Unexpected: There's no plot! It isn't a parody of the play Hamilton; in fact, this show has almost nothing to do with the plot of Hamilton. It's an awesome 1hr 10min of parodies about the spell that big shows LIKE Hamilton cast over both theater goers and even those in the theater arts business -- interesting and more diverse than Chorus Line. FABULOUS ENERGY, UNLIMITED TALENT, VERY CREATIVE, ALL this cast BELONGS on Broadway, TV and in movies. Thank you to the 5 that were willing to work and play at the Royal George on June 28. Sincerely, Nancy & Chris
