The Second City Presents Laugh Harder, Not Smarter

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-04:00

Horowitz Center Smith Theatre | Columbia

Merriweather Arts and Culture Center
Publisher/HostMerriweather Arts and Culture Center
The Second City Presents Laugh Harder, Not Smarter
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Join us to enjoy a night of sketch, music, and improvisation with the comedy experts of The Second City!
About this Event

Columbia Festival of the Arts and Merriweather Arts and Culture Center are thrilled to welcome the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, back to Howard Community College's Smith Theater as part of their 65th Anniversary Tour!

The company's newest revue, 'Laugh Harder, Not Smarter' is a celebration of legendary American comedy that features a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs from the company's rich history, alongside fresh new favorites. You'll also enjoy the signature brand of irreverent improv that The Second City is famous for.

This innovative and interactive performance, brought to life by the dynamic Second City Touring Company, is a celebration of the comedic genius that has graced our stages for decades. With alumni such as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, and Keegan-Michael Key, The Second City has an unmatched track record of launching the careers of comedy superstars.

Want to get the best possible tickets? Contribute to the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center today for exclusive access to a ticket pre-sale for this event, starting on 4/14. The access code will be sent via email receipt. Contributions support MACC's community programming.

As owners of Merriweather Post Pavilion, MACC works to enhance this cultural centerpiece through artistic and educational programs that engage, uplift, and inspire our shared community. For further information, please contact [email protected].


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About The Second City

The Second City opened its doors in 1959 as a small comedy cabaret and has since grown to become the world's most influential name in improvisation and comedy. Celebrating its 65th year in business on December 16th, 2024, The Second City's stages, Touring Companies, and Training Centers across North America have proudly been the launch pad and artistic home for many of the funniest performers, writers, directors, and comedic minds on the planet. For more information, visit SecondCity.com. Our illustrious alumni list includes names such as John Belushi, John Candy, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Eugene Levy, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Suzy Nakamura, Catherine O'Hara, Amy Poehler, Gilda Radner, Sam Richardson, Joan Rivers, Amber Ruffin, Jason Sudeikis, and Steven Yeun, among countless others. The Second City has been the first name in laughter for sixty-five years.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Horowitz Center Smith Theatre, Campus Drive, Columbia, United States

Tickets

USD 44.52 to USD 55.20

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