Prepare to laugh when The Second City improvisational comedy troupe returns to VEA Newport Beach with “The Second City Goes Coastal.”
Hosted on the Sunset Lawn against sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this exclusive two-act, 90-minute show features short-form improv sketches, interactive moments with the audience, and classic Second City favorites brought to life in real time.
“At VEA Newport Beach, we’re all about giving our community and guests world-class experiences,” says Debbie Snavely, General Manager at VEA Newport Beach. “The opportunity to partner with an iconic institution like The Second City and bring their cast’s talent right to VEA is absolutely incredible. Our guests and locals alike seek opportunities for immersive, unique experiences at VEA, and we’re thrilled to welcome The Second City to our home.”
While The Second City Goes Coastal showcases The Second City’s vibrant West Coast community, the production also delivers a fresh, elevated take on live improv that is equal parts smart, spontaneous, and unforgettable.
The inaugural Second City performance held at VEA on June 12 was sold out, so get your tickets soon for the September 4 show, which features a two-act curated “Best of Second City” experience. Each performance is tailored in real time, shaped by the crowd, the setting, and the moment, making no two shows exactly alike.
“We’re thrilled to partner with VEA for The Second City Goes Coastal and to engage the incredible West Coast community that has long embraced The Second City,” says Tyler Dean Kempf at The Second City. “Orange County is a new venture for us, and the coastal energy of Newport Beach brings exactly the fresh, lively vibe we hope to bring to every Second City show.”
VEA Newport Beach is where coastal relaxation meets a vibrant lineup of experiences for locals and travelers alike, including inspired programming such as “The Second City Goes Coastal.”
For more than 65 years, The Second City has been the launching pad for some of comedy’s most influential voices, including Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Amy Poehler, Stephen Colbert, Dan Aykroyd, Eugene Levy, Steve Carell and Mike Myers.
Second City performers are masters of fast‑paced, audience‑driven comedy. They blend razor‑sharp writing with fearless improvisation.
The VEA show will include the talents of Stage Manager Katie Hildreth, Musical Director Nick Gage, and the cast consisting of Adam Peacock, Allison Price, Andy Assaf, Braxton Brooks and Edgar Blackmon.
General Admission and VIP tables start at $60. VEA is also offering two hotel packages for the experience:
- The Second City Goes Coastal Package — includes overnight accommodations, 2 GA tickets, valet parking, and $100 dining credit
- The Second City Goes Coastal VIP Package — includes overnight accommodations, VIP table for 2, valet parking, and $100 dining credit
The Friday, Sept. 4 Second City performance starts at 5:30 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.). The performance takes place on the VEA Newport Beach Sunset Lawn, 900 Newport Center Dr.
Call VEA at (949) 640-4000 for details, or visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laxnb and click on Experiences.
