The Second City Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is one of several locations at which some of the world's best comedy entertainment is presented. Located at 51 Mercer Street, next to well-known restaurant Gretzky's, The Second City Theatre is world-renowned as a great comedy venue and as a learning experience for some of the real up-and-coming young comedians.
One of the most popular events held at The Second City is the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, which attracts performers from all across Canada and the United States. The most recent festival lineup features The Nefarious Black Roses, Radio Vault, The Somethingorothers and some of the to comedy groups from previous festivals.
Many people make a night of it, so to speak, with dinner and hotel reservations included in a Second City Theatre package. Dinner, cocktails and appetizers can be part of the night, beginning at Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant, located next to The Second City Theatre. Special menus and pricing are offered when Second City tickets are purchased. Second City staff recommend that customers plan dinner for no later than 6:30 p.m. Discount room rates are available at the Residence Inn Toronto Downtown as well.
The Second City Theatre in Toronto currently stages Facebook of Revelations, a look at life in today's Canada. Satire is the primary focus of this hilarious show. General show times are 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The Second City Theatre is recommended for mature audiences (16 years old and above is suggested). Audiences have enjoyed The Second City Theatre entertainment for five decades. For tickets or more information, call (416) 343-0011.
