The Second City Touring Company Brings Sketch Comedy to Aurora's Copley Theatre

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The Second City brings its latest comedy revue to downtown Aurora, Illinois.

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Paramount Theatre will host The Second City, back for for a three-week limited engagement with The Second City presents Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons at Paramount's intimate Copley Theatre , 8 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, May 28-June 20.

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Celebrating its 67th anniversary in 2026, Second City's Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons features classic sketch comedy and songs from the company's rich history, fresh new favorites, and the signature brand of irreverent improv that The Second City is famous for. With alumni such as Tina Fey , Stephen Colbert , Keegan-Michael Key and Tim Robinson , The Second City has an unmatched track record of launching the careers of comedy superstars.

The cast that'll have you laughing for all the wrong reasons features Second City's “stars of tomorrow,” the current Second City Touring Company, featuring Emily Anderson, Avery Ford, Dani James, Max Lazerine, Dave Lyzenga, Julia Morales, and Cassidy Russell. Musical director is Sam Scheidler. Stage manager is Amanda Leo.

Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 2:30 and 8 p.m. in Paramount's Copley Theatre , 8 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora. Tickets are $46.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/LAUGHING-FOR-ALL-THE-WRONG-REASONS-to-Open-at-Paramounts-Copley-Theatre-20260528)._