Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City made the world safe for improv comedy and has become the premier training ground for comedy’s best and brightest. Second City alumni include Mike Nichols, Elaine May, Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, Peter Boyle, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, George Wendt, John Candy, Bonnie Hunt, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Horatio Sanz, and countless others. An evening with The Second City provides audiences with hilarious satire, cutting-edge improvisation, and the chance to see comedy stars in the making. No topic is off limits for The Second City, and if your parents asked you not to speak about it at the dinner table, chances are it will be made into a source of fun. If you've seen The Second City before, be aware that the troupe maintains several different shows at any given time. This year's "Laugh Out Loud" tour has never been presented before at The Ark; it showcases the comedy world's next generation in an evening of hilarious sketches and Second City’s trademark improvisation.