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Comedy Clubs in Toronto

Toronto has exported more than its share of comedians to the world over the past 30 years. The exodus began with Canadian Lorne Michael's "Saturday Night Live" TV show, which launched the careers of John Candy, Bill Murray and Dan Akyroyd. The trend continued when SCTV's Eugene Levy, Mike Myers, Rick Moranis and Gilda Radner captured the attention of the world. Today, movies and TV are populated with funny Torontonians at every turn.

  1. The Second City

    • The Second City has been a fixture in Toronto for almost 40 years. The comedy troupe has featured such names as Geri Hall, Andrea Martin, Mike Myers and Martin Short. The troupe is known for its sketch comedy, with each show borrowing from the headlines of the day. Performances are scheduled seven nights a week, with two performances on Friday and Saturday. Dinner packages, which include a pre-theater meal at Wayne Gretzky's restaurant, located in the same building as the theater, are a popular choice. A full bar and snack menu is available in the theater throughout the length of the show.

      The Second City
      51 Mercer Street
      Toronto,ON M5V9G9
      416-343-0033
      secondcity.com

    Absolute Comedy

    • If you are seeking a night of stand-up comedy. Absolute Comedy might fill your comedic needs. The mid-sized club is located in the Yonge-Eglinton area, only a short walk from the Eglinton subway station. Shows are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, with two shows offered Friday and Saturday evenings. A dinner and show package, which includes a buffet meal, is available most nights and must be booked along with your show reservation. On Wednesdays, professional comedians are booked alongside up-and-coming acts to nurture local talent.

      Absolute Comedy
      2335 Yonge St.
      Toronto, ON M4P2E6
      416-486-7700
      absolutecomedy.ca

    Yuk Yuk's

    • Owned by former Toronto comedian Mark Breslin, Yuk Yuk's is a Canadian chain of comedy clubs located in eighteen cities. The Toronto club is Yuk Yuk's flagship location, an incubator that has helped launch the careers of Howie Mandel, Jim Carrey and Russel Peters. Shows are scheduled Tuesday through Sunday, with a popular open-mic night taking place on Tuesday. Each show features at least two headliners and a host. The host changes each night but the headliners are booked for the week. Two shows are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings and a dinner and show package is available daily.

      Yuk Yuk's
      224 Richmond St. West
      Toronto, ON M5V 1V6
      416-967-6425
      yukyuks.com

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