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Paramount Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Mean Girls, running August 26 through October 11, 2026, directed by Devon Hayakawa in their Paramount solo directorial debut. Based on the 2004 film and featuring a book by Tina Fey with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell...
Rotary Rocks the Raue: James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM Tickets start at $54. Members get 30% Off. (All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order) A Show That Walks the Line!...
Brothers Lincoln and Booth, named in jest, are two Black men living in America just trying to get by. Lincoln dresses like his namesake, reenacting his assassination for money and laughs, while Booth stays stuck in their apartment, working tirelessly on his three-card hustle...
Love Story: Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM Tickets start at $44, Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order) Experience an unforgettable night celebrating the...
Million Dollar Quartet Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in Sun Studio itself. The new Stolp Island Theatre was designed to immerse you in the experience so you can say “I was...
A new dark absurdist comedy
Chicago-Area World Premiere of Liana Sonenclar's The Years Between Us, Developed with New York Stage and Film, Opens October 15 Three performances only at The Lodge Performing Arts Center Jonathan James Productions presents the world premiere of The Years Between Us , a new play...
🎭 Memphis the Musical brings Rhythm & Blues, rock ’n’ roll, powerhouse vocals and electrifying Broadway energy to Chicago’s Studebaker Theater, October 24 & 25!
Blond Ambition: Tribute to Madonna SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM Tickets start at $59, Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order) Get ready to strike a pose and celebrate the music of one...
The Central Illinois Playwrights Collaborative brings its Ten-Minute Festival to the UIS Studio Theatre, showcasing original short plays and the creativity of playwrights from Central Illinois. The festival offers audiences the chance to experience a variety of stories...
Comedian, New York Times best-selling author, Emmy-winning journalist, and musician Charlie Berens brings his stand-up show to Springfield as part of a 31-city expansion of The Lost & Found Tour. Known for creating the viral Manitowoc Minute, Berens' previous tour played 127...
Erik Patterson’s provocative and darkly funny FUCKING STRANGERS, directed by Jack Dugan Carpenter, brings four people together in an intimate exploration of sex, loneliness, desire, and the complicated ways we search for connection. Bold, contemporary, and deeply human, the play...
Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and...
A sensory-friendly performance designed to provide a welcoming opportunity for individuals of all ages and abilities to experience live performance in a relaxed environment. The performance features reduced sound levels, no sudden lighting changes, and a more flexible audience...
The Book of Mormon returns to Springfield for one show only, following its record-breaking 2023 run. The musical features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, directed by Parker and Casey Nicholaw. It has won nine Tony Awards including Best...
A Tribute to Whitney Houston Starring Belinda Davids Not Affiliated with the Estate of Whitney Houston Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” You will be stunned by the breathtaking...
An in-concert production featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film. This concert collaboration between Metropolis School of the Performing Arts and JAM...
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts presents its 5th annual benefit gala and concert featuring Broadway stars Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella, Nichelle Lewis, Emily Skinner, Jessica Vosk, and Michelle Williams, accompanied by a 20-piece live orchestra led by Matthew Croft. The evening...
In this Chicago premiere, a wealthy young woman assumes a false identity to investigate her own arranged marriage, unraveling a web of schemes and seductions that expose the fragile boundaries between class, gender, and desire. Both witty and surprisingly modern, Marivaux's...
David Adjmi's darkly comic and sharply contemporary reimagining of the French Revolution follows Marie Antoinette's personal journey from idolized monarch to social pariah as revolution simmers beyond the palace gates. As cries of liberty grow louder, she is forced to confront...
Port of Entry is an immersive theater production created by Albany Park Theater Project and Third Rail Projects, exploring Chicago's immigrant stories through the real-life experiences of Albany Park residents. Just 28 audience members per performance journey through three...
The U.S. Premiere of Simon Stephens' A Slow Fire, directed by Robin Witt, marks Steep Theatre's return in its new home. Ashton and Reece shelter in a converted storage unit in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, sustaining themselves by reenacting moments of hope from their past until...
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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Topdog/Underdog Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater (9/17-11/01) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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God in a Hole Bramble Arts Loft (10/01-10/17) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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The Years Between Us The Lodge Performing Arts Center (10/15-10/18) |
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Raks Inferno: Cirque Burlesque Newport Theater (11/13-11/13) |
