Since 1959, The Second City has developed an international reputation as the home of hilarious, live-sketch comedy. The company's mix of social satire and fast-paced improvisation has created a unique brand of comedy unparalleled in the entertainment industry. Today, The Second City theaters in Chicago, Las Vegas, Detroit, Denver, and Toronto focus on current events, bigger than life characters, and live improvisation to create the company's stock and trade, its comedy.