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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...
They Broke Up is the world premiere of an apocalyptic absurdist comedy by Chicago playwright Skyler Tarnas, presented by Avalanche Theatre. It's New Year's Eve, and the world appears to be ending, but more importantly, Brett and Amy have just broken up. As aliens pollute the...
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a concert program of orchestral and choral favorites by Richard Wagner, for two performances only. Conductor Alexander Soddy makes his Lyric debut leading more than 90 members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra, joined by soprano Christine Goerke as...
Viewed as one of the supreme achievements of Western music, J. S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor stands as a monumental summation of his creative genius, fusing grand musical architecture and profound spiritual depth. Dame Jane Glover leads the chorus, orchestra, and internationally...
The Village Theater of Chicago is a director-driven collective that harnesses theater as an instrument for cultivating community. The Village Theater closes its second season with BOY MY GREATNESS, a play by Zoe Senese-Grossberg, directed by Emily Newmark. What happened to the...
Full of comedy, romance, and plenty of audience participation, this one-hour musical adaptation will be geared for children ages 2- 6. Come and find out if true love can turn the Beast into a handsome Prince!
Who will win the race? The “slow and steady” Tortoise? Or the “fast and furious” Hare? This show features a cast of all silly animals—and travels quickly through the County Fair Race! Don’t miss out on the fun!
Mexodus is a live-looping hip-hop musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, choreographed by Tony Thomas, and directed by David Mendizábal. The show reveals a hidden chapter of American history, following a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally who...
Heartache Tonight SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM Tickets start at $49, Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order) Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re hearing the real thing. With five...
The holiday season is about to get loud, sparkly, and slightly inappropriate, because Jefferey Cooke is back in “My Christmas Spectacular 2026!” — the show that has become Chicago’s most beloved, most chaotic, and most aggressively festive holiday cabaret! If you’ve ever...
A beloved family musical filled with hope, humor, and unforgettable songs as Annie searches for family and finds an unexpected home.
The College of DuPage Theater presents a production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as part of the MAC's holiday programming.
Revisiting characters established in August Wilson’s SEVEN GUITARS, this play returns to Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1985. King Hedley, a man recently released from prison, attempts to rebuild his life by selling stolen refrigerators so he can buy a video store. Despite...
Based on the beloved film, this new musical comedy follows out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard, who will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives...
The Third Coast Symphony presents a festive holiday concert featuring music from 007 films including The Pink Panther, For Your Eyes Only, Live and Let Die, and Goldfinger, along with Christmas carols and holiday tunes. Victor Muenzer conducts, with Anna Therese George as...
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber. It is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic Nutcracker, smashing hip hop dance and...
Holiday Classics Shaken, Not Stirred Bring the whole family to this festive event featuring your favorite 007 film music — The Pink Panther , For Your Eyes Only , Live and Let Die , Goldfinger and more — plus holiday tunes. The performance is hosted by Raymond Benson, a New York...
When We Were Young and Unafraid is set in 1972 at a bed-and-breakfast turned sanctuary for women escaping abuse. As the characters navigate their individual traumas, they form unexpected bonds, challenging societal norms and confronting their fears. This thought-provoking play...
The Second City performs as part of the MAC's holiday programming in the 2026-2027 season.
A gaggle of suburban moms, armed with pickleball paddles and hard kombucha, are ready to take on the school board in the fight of their lives: attempting to ban the controversial books available to their kids in the school library. But is this trusted inner circle all on the...
This Day of Healing comes on the 30th anniversary of the founder's suicide attempt, marking her journey from years of silence to speaking out about the domestic abuse relationship that brought her there. The event will feature a day of storytelling, meditation and music, with...
Heroes of the Fourth Turning is a Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's politically-charged drama, directed by Ensemble Member dado. Set nearing midnight in Wyoming, four recent graduates gather to celebrate their beloved mentor and professor, Gina, newly inducted as president of...
Experience the beloved holiday classic featuring Clara, her magical godfather, a prince, and delightful performances by international artists and the Southland’s dance students in a stunning recreation of Ruth Page's original choreography.
Jingle Belles Comedy THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM With Ana Belaval, Andrea Darlas & Miriam Naponelli, with John DaCosse hosting! Tickets start at $39, Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire...
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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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A Christmas Carol Drury Lane Theatre (11/28-12/27) |
