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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...
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical brings the classic holiday tale to life on stage, featuring the hit songs You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch and Welcome Christmas. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, decides...
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is an hour-long family holiday show in its 9th annual production, adapted by Mike Dailey with music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, from the book by Eric Kimmel, and directed by Strawdog Ensemble Member Ellie Levine. Hershel and their troupe, cold and...
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted by Joe Landry and directed by Becca Holloway, returns to Oil Lamp Theater for its 13th year. Frank Capra's beloved classic is reimagined as a live radio play complete with foley sound effects, set in the WBFR radio studio. The...
Based on the film by Frank Capra, this 25th anniversary production is directed by Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside with music direction by ensemble member Michael Mahler. George Bailey, the everyman from small town Bedford Falls whose dreams of escape were stopped...
Featuring hundreds of handmade puppets, immersive sound design and a live score, this holiday show follows holiday skeptic Aunt Trudy as she reluctantly recreates her late husband's annual Christmas Carol puppet show over Zoom. As Trudy dives deeper into the story, the puppets...
This production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, brings the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic to Chicago for the holiday season. The vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like Do-Re-Mi...
Who's Holiday! returns to Theater Wit for its sixth consecutive holiday season, written by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Christopher Pazdernik. Veronica Garza, who originated the role in Chicago and received a Jeff nomination for it, returns as Cindy-Lou Who, now 40 years old...
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party, now in its 11th season, is a trunk and puppet show created by Will Bishop, Lara Carling, Kay Kron, Grace Needlman, and Ray Rehberg, with original music by Ray Rehberg and Charlie Malave, directed by Will Bishop. The show brings four classic...
American English- Beatles Tribute THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 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) American English Presents… “Songs That Changed The World”...
The Magic Parlour is a custom magic theater in the heart of Chicago's Loop, now in its third year, having welcomed more than 28,000 Chicagoans to 700+ performances. Acclaimed third-generation magician Dennis Watkins delivers a signature blend of sharp sleight-of-hand...
A fast-paced, interactive comedy revue from The Second City that lampoons classic holiday family gatherings, office parties, movies, and endless Mariah Carey. Stuffed with seasonal songs, sketches, and world-famous improv comedy. A humorous take on holiday traditions for...
Paramount Theatre presents a world premiere reimagining of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Trent Stork. This all-ages production brings a fresh take on the beloved holiday classic to downtown Aurora's historic Paramount Theatre. Running November 11...
A Midsummer Night's Dream is directed by Edward Hall and performed in repertory with The Winter's Tale by a company of 14 actors. Set against a snowy Athens that gives way to a colorful midsummer forest, the production follows young lovers, a fairy feud, and amateur theatricals...
Hairspray follows Tracy Turnblad, a big-dreaming teen who lands a spot on The Corny Collins Show and sets out to integrate the dance floor in Baltimore, featuring songs including Good Morning Baltimore and You Can't Stop the Beat. The production is directed by Keely Vasquez...
Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books into seventy hilarious minutes. Created by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, the show has...
A critically acclaimed comedic rendition of all seven Harry Potter books performed in 70 hilarious minutes. Created by two-time Olivier Award-nominated BBC Television actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, the show has been seen by over 1,000,000 Potter fans around the...
A world premiere adaptation of The Christmas Carol is part of Paramount Theatre's 2026-27 Broadway Series.
A Chicago-based musical with book by John Reeger and music and lyrics by Julie Shannon, directed by Patrick Tierney. The show tells the dramatic true story of a Lake Michigan captain who risked his life to share the Christmas spirit.
Vape! The Grease Parody is a comedic spoof of the beloved stage and film musical Grease, written by Catie Hogan and Sketchworks Comedy, with lyrics and additional book by Billy Recce and Danny Salles. The production is directed by Jack Plotnick, with choreography by Ashley...
Blue Bayou delivers an authentic concert experience honoring the legendary Linda Ronstadt, featuring the vocals of Tamara Woodruff. With stunning vocals, rich harmonies, and outstanding musicianship, the show captures the spirit and sound of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer whose...
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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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Sketch Playlist iO Theater (9/17-12/17) |
