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SKOKIE THEATRE

6804 West Hurlbut Street, Chicago, IL
60077, IL


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NORTH SHORE LIVE Opens in Chicago This Weekend


by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2024

North Shore Live – will run March 17- April 28, 2024. North Shore Live offers exciting offerings for all interests and ages....

Skokie Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives For THE LIGHTNING THIEF: A PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL


by Blair Ingenthron - March 03, 2024

​MadKap Productions has announced the cast and creative team for The Lightning Thief: a Percy Jackson Musical, a special Theatre for Young Audience presentation....

Cast and Creatives Set For THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Skokie Theatre


by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2024

The cast and creative team has been announced for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, which-runs for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre....

ON GOLDEN POND At Skokie Theatre Promises A Heartwarming Production Of Ernest Thompson's Classic Play


by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2024

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. ...

ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Skokie Theatre in February


by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2024

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. Feb 2 - Feb 25, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Feb 21 at 1:30 pm. ...

ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Skokie Theatre


by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2024

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie....

Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, and More Receive 2023 Heartstrings Awards, Honoring Meaningful Chicago Theatre


by Stephi Wild - December 28, 2023

The Heartstrings Awards serve to acknowledge the most meaningful performances and productions of the year in Chicago. They are bestowed by Life and Times, under the direction of chief theatre critic Rikki Lee Travolta. Learn more about this year's winners here!...

Actors Training Center to Present Their Annual Holiday Musical, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2023

Actors Training Center will present their annual holiday musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Book. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!...

Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Announce The 20th Annual EVE OF THE EVE Show At Rhapsody Theater December 30


by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2023

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform their 20th Annual Eve of the Eve show at The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse, Friday, December 30th, at 8:30 pm....

THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE Comes to the Skokie Theatre This Month


by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2023

MadKap Productions will present THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. Learn more about the production here!...

Past Shows

On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond
2/2 - 2/25/2024


Retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer’s 48th summer on Golden Pond in Maine is disrupted by their daughter, Chelsea, who leaves her 13 year-old step-son ...

The Tale of the Allergist's Wife


A hilarious comedy from Outer Critics Circle Award-winner Charles Busch. Marjorie Taub lives comfortably with her doctor husband Ira in an expensively furnished condo near ...

A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
9/8 - 10/8/2023


The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singular sensation that paints a vivid picture of both the glamour and grind of showbiz. Featuring one powerhouse number ...

The Princess Strikes Back
The Princess Strikes Back
8/11 - 8/18/2023


This award-winning one-woman comedy has been packing houses on its national tour, and now comes to Skokie – with two performances. The Princess Strikes Back ...

HAIR
HAIR
6/23 - 7/30/2023


Madkap Productions has announced the cast and creative team for the inaugural show of their 2023-24 season, the rock musical HAIR, with book and lyrics ...

Judy & Liza at the London Palladium-a tribute


Actress Nancy Hays and her daughter Mary Heffernan will present the story of the famed London Palladium concert which featured Judy Garland on stage with ...

The Book of Merman
The Book of Merman
2/3 - 2/26/2023


Join us at the Skokie Theatre for “The Book of Merman”, where Broadway's biggest star collides with one of Broadway's biggest hits in this hilarious ...

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
11/4 - 11/20/2022


The Skokie Theatre and MadKap Productions present this American classic by Tennessee Williams set in the sweltering Mississippi Delta. Brick, an aging football hero, who ...

Falling for Make Believe
Falling for Make Believe
9/9 - 10/16/2022


Skokies MadKap Productions presents Falling for Make Believe. In this Midwest premiere, playwright Mark Saltzman shares the real story behind the music of composer Richard ...

Dr. Seuss at the Opera!


This family friendly 1-hour concert is the perfect way to introduce kids to classical music and opera!Featuring nationally renowned sopranos Desire Hassler and Colleen Bruton, ...

Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
6/3 - 6/26/2022


As research for his new book, author Charles Condomine asks Madame Arcati, who he believes to be a complete fake, to hold a seance in ...

Something's Afoot
Something's Afoot
4/8 - 4/30/2022


This murder mystery musical hits the Skokie Theatre stage from April 8-30. While a raging thunderstorm traps 10 weekend guests in an English country home, ...

Doubt: a parable
2/11 - 3/6/2022


In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn ...

The Wind Phone
The Wind Phone
11/5 - 11/21/2021


A world premiere by award-winning playwright Madelyn Sergel. A mother and her grown daughters re-unite to pack up the family home. With just a single ...

Anyone Can Whistle
Anyone Can Whistle
9/10 - 10/10/2021


MadKap Productions is thrilled to produce this Tony Award nominated musical tells the story of a corrupt mayoress of a small town, who fakes a ...

Golda's Balcony
Golda's Balcony
5/30 - 6/2/2019


Broadways longest running one woman show is the Tony nominated, edge of your seat story of Golda Meir, from impoverished Russian school girl to Prime ...

Casey Abrams


Bassist and vocalist, Casey Abrams, brings his acclaimed national tour to Skokie in celebration of his new album, "Put A Spell On You," which combines ...

The Boomer Babes: Still Rockin'!


The Boomer Babes celebrate and spoof their generation with zany wit and musical flair. Vocal duo Pam Peterson and Jan Slavin sing and schmooze about ...

Ben's Wild Story
Ben's Wild Story
5/26 - 5/27/2018


Eight-time Emmy-winner Ben Hollis (Wild Chicago, WTTW) and local TV legend takes you on a high-energy musical revelation of personal comedy and original songs. “Ben’s ...

Skokie Salutes Broadway


A benefit to support Skokie Theatre and the new season of plays, musicals, cabaret, and other programs. A glorious musical revue featuring classic songs from ...

Ella Live! at Mr. Kellys


This Ella Fitzgerald centennial celebration concert is a song-by-song recreation of her entire historic concert recorded live in the 60s at Mr. Kellys. Featuring Lynne ...

Beyond Therapy
Beyond Therapy
11/4 - 11/20/2016


BEYOND THERAPY is a hilarious farce that tells the story of Bruce and Prudence, two flailing 30-somethings who are deeply into therapy with doctors who ...

It's Time Warp Time: A Rocky Horror Themed Cabaret


Get ready for a rockin' and 'Rocky' Halloween. Music from everyone’s favorite Halloween “camp classic,” Rocky Horror Picture Show is paired with rock songs from ...

The Peggy Lee Legacy


You'll be sizzlin' & swingin'  as you enjoy all the hits spanning the lifetime of one of the greatest jazz vocalists and singer-songwriters of the ...

Anne & Mark Burnell: The Brill Building Songwriters


Anne and Mark Burnell and their special guests bring you an unforgettable evening of music. In the 1960’s Music producer Don Kirshner put the best ...

Roxy Bellows LIVE!


Roxy Bellows is a high-octane entertainer whose ability to create an evening of outrageous laughs and astounding improvised music has wowed audiences across the country. ...

Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings: The Songs of John Prine


?Tom Carey and members of the widely acclaimed, nationally touring Eagles tribute band Heartache Tonight perform an evening of acoustic music celebrating the timeless songs ...

Defending the Caveman
Defending the Caveman
10/14 - 10/16/2016


Skokie Theatre is home to the 25th anniversary, national touring production of Rob Becker's historic comedy, Defending The Caveman. Defending the Caveman is a hilariously ...

Monika Ryan: The Originals


Internationally acclaimed jazz singer and songwriter Monika Ryan performs her own material spanning 20 years and featuring music from three CD recordings and one in ...

Kat Victoria: All Love, Pearl


Kat Victoria is returns to Skokie Theatre in ALL LOVE, PEARL, a musical journey and an intimate look at the love life of one of ...

Alan Gerber: Coming Home


Singer, songwriter and musician Alan Gerber returns home to his Skokie roots. The show presents Gerber’s wide music range from R&B, rock and jazz with ...

Ellen Winters: The GIrl Singer


Ellen Winters returns to Skokie Theatre for a wonderful trip down memory lane with her tribute to Rosemary Clooney. Enjoy songs like "Hey There," "C'mon ...

Johnny Mercer: Dream


Johnny Mercer provided 1500 lyrics for 230 different composers, undoubtedly the most versatile and adaptable writer in the Great American Songbook. He was alternately slangy ...

The Irish Heritage Singers


The Irish Heritage Singers present their annual St. Patrick's Day concert. Under the direction of Paul Matijevic, the Singers will present songs commemorating the Irish ...

The Nitz and Howe Experience


Come join the party when The Nitz & Howe Experience, Chicago's longest running cabaret show (17 years running, and over 1,000 shows) returns to the ...

The Internet Ate My Brain


An innovative evening of hilarious topical songs lampooning how crazy we’ve all become because about gadgets and gizmos. Starring and written by Bill Dyszel, the ...

Shout Section Big Band


Celebrate the holidays with one of Chicagoland's more exciting big bands. Shout Section Big Band is a full-sized jazz orchestra comprised of up-and-coming performers and ...

Funny Old Broads New Year's Eve Celebration


End the old year by poking fun at growing another year older. The Funny Old Broads bring their offbeat comedy and musical parodies to The ...

Sean Masterson's Magic Matinee


Magic Matinee is a theatrical magic show that combines sleight-of-hand illusions with skilled storytelling to create an experience that is both amazing and entertaining. Sean ...

She, Streisand and Me, Monet: Michelle Monet in Concert


Singer, Musician, Composer, Guitarist and critically acclaimed Barbra Streisand impersonator Michelle Monet presents her one woman show 'SHE, Streisand and ME, Monet'. This evening she ...

The Jewish Mother's Guide to Everything


The Jewish Mother’s Guide to Everything starring Caryn Bark Musical opening act Dashiell with Fred Simon Veteran comic Caryn Bark (Diary of a Skokie Girl) ...

Shout Section Big Band Holiday Concert


Celebrate the holidays with one of Chicagoland's more exciting big bands. Shout Section Big Band is a full-sized jazz orchestra comprised of up-and-coming performers and ...

It Was a Very Good Year: A Birthday Tribute to Frank Sinatra


This show sold out in June. Now catch this special encore concert in honor of Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday on Dec 12, where music from ...

Give Peace a Chance - A Tribute to John Lennon


This is a special holiday themed tribute show to one the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century. John Lennon would have celebrated his 75th birthday ...

Megon McDonough - Great Women of Country


Beloved Chicago singer-songwriter Megon McDonough is back with a brand new show, The Great Women of Country, honoring some of country music’s most revered women ...

Sophia Grimm, Girl Singers of the Hit Parade


Sophie Grimm appears with her sister, Jennifer Grimm, and her mother, Colleen Raye for two shows on Friday, November 27. One at 3 pm and ...

The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter
11/6 - 11/22/2015


An epic and humorous tale of family dynamics and political strategy, with some of the sharpest and wittiest dialog ever written for the stage. It’s ...

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