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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...
Passages is an intergenerational multidisciplinary arts cohort that has been working together during the summer months to build relationships between 20-25 and 65+ generations. Starting with the question of what is a rite of passage and how we grow as people, each pair has...
A darkly comical musical about six teens bargaining for a second chance at life, exploring themes of life, death, and identity. Book, music, and lyrics are by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The production is directed by Lillian Castillo, who is the original Constance on the...
Chicago, IL: The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) is delighted to announce its 64th season opener: Cinderella. This classic rags-to-riches fairy tale with the world’s favorite princess is scheduled to be performed on October 23rd, 24th, and 25th 2026, at the Baer Theater at Morgan...
This staged reading presents two works-in-progress happening simultaneously in two separate rooms. The Metamorphosis aka The Adult Show is a five-actor immersive show based on Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis. I'm a Bug!!! aka the Kids Show is a two-actor/teaching artist show for...
A genre-bending world premiere play with music by Annika Andersson, in which Katherine reflects on her time in a fictional rural American Christian cult and how she fell victim to her mind, family, and society. Described as Black Swan meets Every Brilliant Thing, it uses magical...
When Tom travels to the country for his lover's funeral, he is seduced into a family's savage game of desire, secrets, and fantasy. Unable to reveal his true relationship with the deceased, Tom is caught between comforting his lover's distraught mother and appeasing his violent...
Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-oldHeidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In...
You Can't Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk Music is written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks. The production is a high-energy celebration of the funk sound that defined a generation, featuring music from artists including Sly and the Family Stone...
The nonprofit 3Arts hosts its annual awards celebration, featuring dynamic performances by Chicago artists and the announcement of unrestricted grant recipients working in performing, teaching, and visual arts. Thirty-six artists will be honored across three categories: the...
The Gift Theatre hosts its annual GhostLit event at Gale Street Inn, gathering guests to warm their bones and chill their blood. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase, including specialty cocktails designed for the event. This event is part of The Gift Theatre's 25th...
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's 30th Anniversary Season continues with this one-night-only event, moderated by theatre historian and author Mark Larson and Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Associate Director Matt Randle-Bent. The conversation brings together voices from four storied...
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s 30th Anniversary Season continues with “ Exploring The In Between: A Conversation About Mid-Sized Theatres in Chicago ,” Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in Theater One at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. This one-night-only event, moderated by Chicago...
Curious Theatre Branch , with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists and Labyrinth Club, are pleased to announce the 37th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, September 20 - October 26 at four venues across Chicago. The month-long festival of shows will...
Presented by Darshita Jain and Ghutarghoo Productions, Roomani is a literary reading series in Humboldt Park centered around immigrants, QTBIPOC poets and disabled writers. It offers a generous, generative space for spoken word poetry, writing and community building. Darshita...
Presented by Bilingual Improv School, this fully improvised comedy show showcases the school's talented students, the only place where students can take an improv class in Spanglish. All are welcome regardless of fluency in Spanish or English. Hosted by Rudy Mendoza. Part of...
Students can experience Dead Girl's Quinceañera plus a pre-show reception with all-you-can-eat pizza, soda and a discussion with a member of Goodman's Artistic Team.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels receives its company premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Inspired by the memoir of West African Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said, the opera tells a story of survival, faith, and identity, blending hymns...
Experience the enchanting world of Swan Lake, a timeless ballet filled with romance, mystery, and breathtaking theatrical magic.
The hilarious celebration of women and the change, this uplifting production includes musical parodies from the ‘60s and ‘70s and ‘80s such as "Puff, My God I'm Draggin" and the disco favorite "Stayin' Awake, Stayin' Awake." This joyful musical parody will have you cheering and...
Anthem’s Grand Illusion: A Tribute to Styx FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026 | 8:00 PM 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 order) Set sail for a night of classic rock as Anthem’s...
Anthem's Grand Illusion is a tribute show celebrating the iconic progressive rock sound of Styx, featuring soaring ballads and electrifying anthems. The performance is delivered by Anthem Classic Rock & Beyond, a group known for exceptional lead vocals and stunning four-part...
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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) |
