# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Best of The Second City 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Please note: This profanity-free performance may contain adult / mature content.

Presented by Danfoss

It all started with children’s games. Rooted in the groundbreaking improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959, and a comedy revolution began. The small cabaret theater has grown to become the most influential and prolific comedy empire in the world, developing an entirely unique way of creating art and fostering generation after generation of superstars.

Co-founded by Spolin’s son, Paul Sills, along with Howard Alk and Bernie Sahlins, The Second City was experimental and unconventional in its approach to both theater and comedy. Almost immediately, alumni of The Second City, including Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, Fred Willard, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, launched the theater into the international spotlight.

In 1976, Second City launched “SCTV,” which has been hailed as one of the greatest sketch comedy series of all time. The two-time Emmy winner featured an all-starcast made up of Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy, Eugene Levy, DaveThomas, Joe Flaherty, and Rick Moranis.

Today, The Second City is home to a world-class entertainment company, continuing to produce premier talent in all of its locations and entertaining more than one million audience members a year. With an extensive list of alumni including Bill Murray, Steve Carell, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tina Fey, Jason Sudeikis, Bob Odenkirk, Amy Poehler, Chris Farley, Sam Richardson, Mike Myers, Amber Ruffin, Aidy Bryant, and so many more, The Second City’s imprint is all over film, television, and beyond.

In addition to its stages, Second City Touring Companies perform electrifying revues and original productions across North America and abroad. Our creative collaborations have produced thrilling and critically acclaimed work in partnership with organizations like the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Norwegian Cruise Line, the New York Comedy Festival, and the Chicago Bulls.

Second City Training Centers in Chicago, Toronto, New York, and online teach thousands of students a year. Finally, Second City Works is an industry leader in bringing improv-based methodologies to businesses and organizations of all types.

We hope you enjoy the show!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/van-wert/the-best-of-the-second-city/200030341856502
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, workshops, art, performances, festivals, music, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Van Wert
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10700 State Route 118, Van Wert, OH, United States, Ohio 45891
- **lat**: 40.85814
- **long**: -84.59725
- **full address**: 10700 State Route 118, Van Wert, OH, United States, Ohio 45891

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Best of The Second City  being held?
  - **A:** The Best of The Second City  takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 10700 State Route 118, Van Wert, OH, United States, Ohio 45891.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Best of The Second City ?
  - **A:** The Best of The Second City  is organized by Van Wert LIVE.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Van Wert LIVE's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Van Wert LIVE a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Van Wert LIVE has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Best of The Second City  is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Van Wert, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Best of The Second City  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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