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The League of Chicago Theatres to Celebrate Black History Month


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2026

The League of Chicago Theatres will shine a spotlight on Black History Month in conjunction with Chicago Theatre Week and Chicago Theatre Week Continued....

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Open The Center At Govstate’s 30th Anniversary Legacy Season In September


by A.A. Cristi - August 14, 2025

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will open its 30th Anniversary Legacy Season with a performance by South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT) on Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m....

New Musical About Young John Lewis To Premiere At The Center For Performing Arts


by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2024

'Hero: The Boy from Troy,' a brand-new musical about a young John Lewis premieres at Governors State University's The Center for Performing Arts on January 17, 2025, ...

Past Shows


Opera Up Close presents Mimosas and Melodies: A Mother’s Day Brunch features vocal tributes celebrating mothers through a diverse repertoire that spans Broadway, classical, and ...


Rosie and the Rivets presents a dynamic female-fronted tribute to the spirited early years of Rock & Roll, covering the era from 1954 to 1964. ...


ARTRAGEOUS! The Electrifying Art & Music Circus combines live visual art with a high-energy rock concert, creating an immersive experience that blurs the lines between ...


UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul brings together the dynamic sound of Motown and contemporary pop influences, highlighting the talents of a vocal ensemble ...


DREAM, presented by The GovState Dance Company, is a theatrical exploration inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The ...


DRUMLine Live! is a vibrant showcase celebrating the energy and spirit of Historically Black College and University marching bands. Created by the musical team behind ...


The Silhouettes, America's premier shadow-dance company and former finalists on America's Got Talent, will present LOVE Happens, a captivating, family-friendly performance exploring various forms of ...


The upcoming concert presentation of Sweeney Todd brings together the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and Kokandy Productions to perform Stephen Sondheim's darkly enchanting masterpiece. This collaboration ...

QUEENS OF ROCK AND SOUL
10/5 - 10/6/2024


QUEENS OF ROCK AND SOUL pays tribute to the legendary women who transformed classic rock and soul music, including icons like Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, ...


BOOM X is a vibrant one-man show created and performed by Rick Miller, exploring the music, culture, and significant events of Generation X. The performance ...

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The Dance of Death in Chicago The Dance of Death
Steppenwolf (1/29 - 3/22) Tracker
Bernadette, The Musical in Chicago Bernadette, The Musical
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2/12 - 3/15) Tracker
Dear Evan Hanson in Chicago Dear Evan Hanson
Paramount Theatre (2/4 - 3/22) Tracker
The Lion In Winter in Chicago The Lion In Winter
Parker Players Theater Company (2/6 - 3/1) Tracker
PHOTOS
Sideshow Villains Deviant Cabaret - 7 Deadly Sins Masquerade in Chicago Sideshow Villains Deviant Cabaret - 7 Deadly Sins Masquerade
Copernicus Center (2/14 - 2/14)
The Producers in Chicago The Producers
Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College (6/12 - 6/28)
Wacky Flip
Wacky Flip (2/3 - 2/1)
Kinky Boots in Chicago Kinky Boots
James M. Nederlander Theatre (6/9 - 6/21)
Circus of Bubbles in Chicago Circus of Bubbles
Raue Center For The Arts (3/5 - 3/5)
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