Second City’s American Mixtape

This production was EPically funny (see what I did there?) I’ve been lucky enough to have seen a few Second City productions in both Toronto and Chicago so I knew I was in for a night of amazing comedy. I was not disappointed!
This production is a fast, rip roaring mix of improv, sharp writing, satire, witty observations all rolled up in a fantastic musical walk down memory lane through songs I would have put on a mix tape.
It was thoroughly funny from start to finish– 90 minutes well spent! It is a great date kind of show– definitely a conversation starter.
This talented quartet weaves from scene to scene through song — a bit of improv, salty language and Colorado-​centric references. I absolutely loved how relatable the scenes were, I absolutely lost it at the «asian» and crazy French Canadian cirque de soleil references. The crazy ‘blow up doll’ scene is just brilliant! I loved the audience engagement– the poor guy who got pulled up, ended up being the funniest part of the show.
Well worth the $! I’m coming back to see this again, I recommend it for anyone with a sense of humor, a sense of adventure and a love of mix tapes!

Hands down, a rip-​roaring good time with a great soundtrack and plenty of laughs! This production certainly has its finger on the pulse of today. It’s hip and modern and fun for everyone. Definitely an R-​rated performance — the adult humor is way too much fun! I highly recommend this show for people who want to have a good time and the theater.
The four performers are so very talented you can’t help but be sucked in to their wild ways. Plus, they all sing and act and dance with energy and humor. What I really liked was their commitment to character and just going for it no matter what. Fair warning: if you sit in the front section you may become part of the show. Audience participation just adds to the fun of the show and it guarantees that each performance is unique.
Talk about a fun night out — this is a must see show!

First off, it is an absolute thrill to check out the newest list of comics involved in such an epic, long standing improv group like second city!
Second, I love sarcastic takes on culture, and this one is a great take on a classic theme, relationships-​married to another classic, pop music!
Third, the music, I got a little overly excited at many of the songs used in this one, wonderful!
Fourth, Fear-​and conquering it-​I love the way they inspire the audience to overcome fear in relationships, social settings, and, well, in all outlets.

I’m not one who usually goes to comedy shows but this one really ended up being funny. It took music I knew and related it to topics I was familiar with so a lot of the skits they did hit home and were hilarious. And somehow I was pulled up on stage, which was fun, and completely unexpected. Overall, a great way to get some laughs in to start the night!

I’ve been to this theater a couple times before and, honestly, the other two shows I had seen we OK at best so I was thrilled when Second City’s American Mixtape had me laughing out loud. It was great! I’ve since told two more friends that they should check it out.
The music was fun, the skits were creative and the humor was good without making me feel uncomfortable. I’d actually even consider seeing it again.

I have not laughed like that in a good long while! A definite must see if you have any sort of sense of humor.
This show will be of particular appeal to those who, like me, are products of the 70’s and 80’s, who are familiar with the now infamous ‘mix tape’.
Just go see this before it leaves town! Perfect for a date or a group of friends…

Decided to take in this show after a conversation on facebook where one friend showed off that fact that she still had her mixed tapes from back in the day!
It was a wonderfully done show, i was laughing nearly the whole time!
Not for the feint of heart, lots on innuendo and «bad» words — totally up my alley!
Definitley a great show, do see it, laugh a little and a lot, and recall the days of your mixed tapes!

It’s Second City, what’s not to love? Four person troupe, live sketches a la SNL. The shortest was probably no more than ten seconds and the longest was seven or eight minutes, tops. The funny comes at you like its being shot out of a Gatling gun — when I left, my face hurt. From all of the smiles.

I have always wanted to go to Second City in Chicago but luckily they came to me. This show was one of the best shows that I have seen at the Galleria, I was in tears for majority of the show. It kept up with current events and also brought me back to my younger years. They did a great job with improvising and including people in the audience.

Better than any sketch comedy on TV-​hands down! The 4 actors were just the right blend of spastic, clever & fearless. My favorite sketches were The Audition and Cirque de Laundry (sounds so stupid but freakin hilarious). Replace any 4 cast members of SNL with these 4 and I would actually watch it. I held back one star b/​c the audience-​driven sketches didn’t quite work as well as the rest. All the music was perfectly sung and current. Really enjoyed this show!

Go see it! It was funny, energetic, on point, and even just way out there. I was surprised to find myself laughing hysterically and singing out loud and sometimes even dancing in my seat. It might be too risqué for my parents, but everyone will relate to most of the skits in the show. The cast was very good at engaging the audience and keeping people interested. I would definitely see it again as I’ve recommended to all my friends.

Great improv sketch comedy.

This was so much fun! I loved it. What I liked most is the cast had as much fun as the audience, and it showed. We laughed the whole time. I agree with others that if you like Saturday Night Live, you will love this show. If you love improv, you will have a ball. It wasn’t overly dirty, and I liked that. Lots of energy and laughs with song. This is one of the best shows I have seen at the Galleria. I love the Galleria, and this was the perfect fit. It was packed on a Sunday night, and a rainy night! I would go again. 5+ Stars!

If you like sketch comedy and are a fan of Saturday Night Live, you will really enjoy this show. The show moves with pace, the actors are great and they had the crowd laughing out loud throughout the show.
Music and the concept of mix tapes threads the show together with plenty of political and daily life jokes

The four-​person cast put on a five-​star show. Hilarious, fun, energetic and great music. This is sketch comedy, so I don’t want to tell you too much about the different skits, but as with any comedy show, be sure to bring a good sense of humor. There was something for everyone — I went with a couple of other people who have different funny bones than me. When we compared experiences at the end, we each had a different favorite skit, but all agreed each scene was enjoyable. I could realistically see any of these people being on television.
I would have easily paid $ 45 to see this show — current price is $ 36.

Everyday is a great day to laugh! Today is especially a great day to support the arts! The group and cast of second city has set the bar pretty high. That is pretty hard to do when you are already 5,000 ft. up! Without any spoiler alerts, they combine script, improv, song, dance and even audience suggestions to create a show that will have you doubled over at times laughing! The work is very clever and original and let me tell you, these 4 cast members are VERY good at what they do. Don’t be surprised when you are watching SNL and someone looks familiar from this cast. They exhibit attractive chemistry and charisma that leaves you wanting to hang out with them after the show for some drinks. You find yourself relating in a number of ways while being slightly embarrassed that you do. The weird part is that you LOVE every second of it! They are in town for a couple weeks, so do yourself a favor and pick up a pair of tickets for you and a friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, or wife. I would say the show is «R» rated so keep that in mind when selecting your company. If your mom is as cool as my mom, you can even bring her!

Best show I have see at the Garnier Galleria so far. All I have to say is it is well worth your money. It will have you laughing every other minute. Singing, Dance, Improv, and crowd participation is mostly what this show encompasses. The dates and times are below to see it as we saw it last night which was opening night and it is a must.
Jun 4, 2014-​Jun 29, 2014
Garner Galleria Theatre
Performance Times:
Wed-​Sat eve. 8pm
Sun eve. 7:30pm
Sat-​Sun mat: 3pm