The Second City "The Best of The Second City"

Sat. Jul. 18: THE SECOND CITY “The Best of The Second City” -7:30pm- Tix: $55.00 ($70.20 through Ticketmaster, $62.00 at the Birchmere Box Office) THE SECOND CITY CELEBRATES 65 YEARS OF LEGENDARY LAUGHTER WITH A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO ALEXANDRIA AND AN ALL-NEW SHOW! Celebrating its 65th anniversary year, the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, is thrilled to return to The Birchmere with The Best of The Second City, on Saturday, July 18! From the stages that launched icons like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Keegan-Michael Key, and so many more comes The Best of The Second City! This high-energy show blends our signature improv comedy with hilarious songs, classic characters, and timeless sketches – handpicked from our rich comedy archive, written by the world’s funniest minds, and reimagined by today’s boldest comedic voices. Step into the legacy that’s been redefining comedy for 65 years. 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 65th year in business on December 16th, 2024, 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 comedy creators on the planet. Our 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, Amber Ruffin, Jason Sudeikis, and Steven Yeun, among countless others. The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years. Artist Website: https://www.secondcity.com/