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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...
Hasta La Muerte is a powerful theatrical and musical production from Las Cafeteras inspired by the Indigenous and Mexican traditions of Day of the Dead. Through music, dance, poetry, and storytelling, the two-act performance explores grief, loss, and the celebration of life...
Welcome to No More Lone Wolves: A Retreat to Combat Toxic Masculinity and Disarm Gun Violence at its Roots. Mark, the facilitator, has made it his life's mission to end the epidemic of mass shootings after tragically losing his son to gun violence, but with nine young men...
Sunday in the Park with George features a book by James Lapine with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed and choreographed by Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula. Inspired by Georges Seurat's painting A Sunday Afternoon on the...
A deliciously dark musical thriller with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, featuring a full 24-piece orchestra and original orchestrations. When barber Sweeney Todd returns to London seeking vengeance, he forms a chilling partnership with Mrs. Lovett, whose meat pies are...
From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched pair of Mormon missionaries took Broadway by storm in 2011. Book of Mormon is collaboration Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert...
From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched pair of Mormon missionaries took Broadway by storm in 2011. Book of Mormon is collaboration Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert...
A fitting show the night before the Midterm Elections— HERE: for the holidays on Monday, November 2 at 7:30PM at The Newport Theater; an innocently lascivious performance, intent on sharing the true meaning of the holiday season — gifts, traditions, copious food and drink, and...
A special pay-what-you-can staged reading of A QUIET END , Robin Swados’ deeply human drama about three gay men living together during the early years of AIDS. The play examines friendship, chosen family, anger, illness, love and mortality as the men confront an epidemic rapidly...
Bourbon Country FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 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) Bourbon Country delivers a high-energy blend of country favorites and classic...
Hip-hop trailblazers and Grammy award winners Arrested Development perform incredible music about self-reflection and revolution. This show features classic hits like “Tennessee”, “People Everyday”, “Mr Wendal” and more. Along with music from their 2025 double album Bullets in...
Candace Bushnell, the internationally bestselling author whose writing inspired the television phenomenon Sex and the City, brings her acclaimed one-woman show to Springfield. Filled with humor, wit, and candid storytelling, Bushnell shares her perspective on love, friendship...
A Copley Comedy Series stand-up comedy event headlined by Tim Benker, featuring Mike Preston and hosted by Steve Cochran.
The Copley Comedy Series at Paramount's intimate 165-seat Copley Theatre continues with a November 7 show featuring Chicago comedy veteran Tim Benker as headliner, with Mike Preston featuring and Steve Cochran hosting. Benker has performed stand-up from New York to Las Vegas...
The Copley Comedy Series presents headliner Tim Benker featuring Mike Preston, hosted by Steve Cochran. The show takes place at the 165-seat Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
Ballets Jazz Montréal makes its Chicago debut with an evening-length tribute to fellow Montrealer Leonard Cohen, marking the 10-year anniversary of his death. Created under the artistic direction of Louis Robitaille with staging by Eric Jean, the work was approved by Cohen...
Giordano Dance Chicago returns to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie with a program featuring the world premiere of Caravan by GDC Resident Choreographer Al Blackstone, a solo work for dancer Sasha Lazarus. The program also includes a rework of Blackstone's...
Giordano Dance Chicago returns to the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois for its 64th season, titled Untamed Passion. The engagement features a mix of new and popular repertoire works showcasing the company's signature blend of power, grace, and joy...
Starring Rikki Lee Wilson, this high-energy concert celebrates the music of Taylor Swift in a fun, family-friendly afternoon. Wilson is known for her powerful vocals, striking resemblance, and vibrant stage presence. Backed by a live band and featuring dazzling costume changes...
In the time of big rock bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting big hair, follow the love story between a small town girl and a city boy, both aspiring rock stars in the 1980s Hollywood. Featuring a score of classic '80s rock anthems, including Night Ranger...
A musical comedy set on the Sunset Strip at the tail end of the 1980s, where rock icon Stacee Jaxx performs while aspiring musician Drew and small-town girl Sherri navigate love and dreams of stardom. The story follows their fight to save the legendary venue from developers...
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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) |
