institutions in Chicago References External links The Second City Toronto Audio interview with Anne Libera, author of The Second City Almanac of Improvisation, on The Sound of Young America "StensonsNewDigs" blog review of the "Benefit of Laughter" show and SCTV reunion and after-party "Pye in the Face" blog review of the "Benefit of Laughter" show and SCTV reunion and after party Theatre in Chicago American comedy troupes Canadian comedy troupes Sketch comedy troupes Improvisational theatre Improvisational troupes Theatre companies in Chicago Theatre companies in Illinois Comedy clubs in the United States Comedy clubs in Canada Performing groups established in 1959 Comedy collectives 1960s in comedy 1970s in comedy 1980s in comedy 1990s in comedy 2000s in comedy 2010s in comedy 1959 establishments in Illinois Canadian Comedy Award winners