The Second City Comedy Night at the Arcada

Name: The Second City Comedy Night at the Arcada
Start: 2026-08-05T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-05T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Arcada Theatre

Schedule

Wed Aug 05 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Arcada Theatre | Saint Charles, IL

St. Charles, August 5, 2026 — Celebrating its 66th anniversary in 2026, the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, is thrilled to return to Arcada Theatre with their newest revue, Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons, for a 1-night engagement.
Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons is a celebration of legendary American comedy over 65 years in the making. Featuring a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs from the company’s rich history, fresh new favorites, as well as the signature brand of irreverent improv that The Second City is famous for.
This innovative and interactive performance, brought to life by the dynamic Second City Touring Company, is a celebration of the comedic genius that has graced our stages for almost seven decades. With alumni such as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Keegan-Michael Key and Tim Robinson, The Second City has an unmatched track record of launching the careers of comedy superstars.
About The Second City
The Second City opened its doors in 1959 as a small comedy cabaret and has since grown to become the world’s most influential name in improvisation and comedy. Celebrating its 67th year in business on December 16th, 2026, The Second City’s stages, Touring Companies, and Training Centers across North America have proudly been the launch pad and artistic home for many of the funniest performers, writers, directors, and comedic minds on the planet. For more information, visit SecondCity.comOur illustrious alumni list includes names such as John Belushi, John Candy, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Eugene Levy, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Suzy Nakamura, Catherine O’Hara, Amy Poehler, Gilda Radner, Sam Richardson, Joan Rivers, Tim Robinson, Amber Ruffin, Jason Sudeikis, and Steven Yeun, among countless others. The Second City has been the first name in laughter for almost 70 years.

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