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Comedy Institution Second City Will Open First NYC Location

Comedy Institution Second City Will Open First NYC Location

Chicago-based comedy institution The Second City will open next year in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. The 11,900 square-foot space will feature a newly built mainstage theater, seven classrooms and a full-service restaurant and bar. It will be the first physical location in New York City operated by The Second City in its 63-year history

“New York City is a renowned hub for talent and culture, and we could not be more thrilled to bring The Second City’s unique brand of improv-based entertainment and education to the city as we continue to foster the next generation of comedy,” said The Second City CEO, Ed Wells. “We launch at a time of tremendous momentum for the brand, expanding our footprint in Toronto, Canada and garnering critical acclaim for our latest shows.”  

The New York City location is set to open in the summer of 2023. 

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