The Second City - 50 Years of Funny

The most influential and prolific comedy theatre troupe in the world comes to SOPAC and South Orange, New Jersey for a one-night only performance! Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959. At the time, no one could have guessed what a legend this small cabaret theatre would become. With its roots in the improvisational games of Viola Spolin, Second City developed an entirely unique way of creating and performing comedy. Founded by Spolin’s son, Paul Sills, along with Howard Alk, and Bernie Sahlins, Second City was experimental and unconventional in its approach to both theatre and comedy. At a time when mother-in-law jokes were more the fashion, Second City railed against the conformist culture with scenes that spoke to a younger generation.