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Sanford Performing Arts Center Presents

The Second City

Friday, April 17, 2026 – 7:00 PM


The Second City: The Best of The Second City

65 Years of Legendary Laughter – Live in Sanford!

For 65 years, The Second City has been the world’s most influential name in comedy, launching icons like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Keegan-Michael Key, and countless others. Now, this comedy powerhouse returns to the Sanford Performing Arts Center with The Best of The Second City – a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mix of iconic sketches, uproarious improv, unforgettable characters, and smart, satirical songs.

Handpicked from The Second City’s rich comedic archive and reimagined by today’s boldest comedic voices, this all-new show is your chance to see the next generation of comedy stars before they become household names.

Come celebrate 65 years of legendary laughs — and be part of the show where comedy history is still being written.