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Second City: Laughing for all the Wrong Reason at the Hoogland Center for the Arts

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Sat, Jan 31 , 2026 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm

420 S. Sixth St, Springfield, IL 62701

The Hoogland Center for the Arts is proud to announce that the Second City Comedy Troupe will be making a return visit to the Capital City on Saturday, January 31st

The Second City Touring Company delivers legendary improvisational comedy. Based in Chicago, The Second City’s stage and touring productions entertain 1 million theatergoers around the world every year. Some of the biggest names in show business have performed on the Second City stage, including Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Keegan Michael Key, Steve Carrell, and so many more. Don’t miss the chance to see the next generation of comedy superstars! Laughing for All the Wrong Reasons will feature improv, some hilarious new material, and plenty of "Best of" sketches from Second City's past!

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