The Best of The Second City: America’s Big Beautiful Birthday has a little fun at the country’s expense on the eve of its 250th birthday.
Featuring fan-favorite scenes from our archives written by legendary alumni like Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Catherine O’Hara, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, and more, plus hilarious, on-the-spot improvised material created just for this show.
These hilarious songs, unforgettable characters, and iconic sketches are reimagined and brought to life by a ridiculously funny cast of live comedy pros.
**About the Producers**
New America’s US@250 initiative is marking the nation’s forthcoming 250th anniversary in 2026—through pride in its progress, reckoning with its shortfalls, and an aspiration for a better, shared future.
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