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MADISON STREET THEATER

1010 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302

Upcoming Shows

I and You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson
I and You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson
May 22 – Jun 6, 2026

I & You: May 22 - June 6!One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at Caroline's door, holding a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass....



Review: DAMN YANKEES at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre


by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026

If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...

Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....

Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....

Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Past Shows

Tomorrow, Tonight: Elvie Ellis in Concert
Tomorrow, Tonight: Elvie Ellis in Concert
Apr 20

Hamilton’s Elvie Ellis live in concert for one night only!

Shrek The Musical KIDS
Shrek The Musical KIDS
Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2025

Beauty is in the Eye of the OgreIt's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on...

Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School, JR.
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School, JR.
Oct 25 – Oct 27, 2024

Ovation Academy For The Performing Arts presents Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School, JR. this October at Madison Street Theater.Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide To School,...

Winnie The Pooh KIDS
Winnie The Pooh KIDS
Oct 4 – Oct 5, 2024

Ovation Academy For The Performing Arts presents Winnie the Pooh KIDS this October at Madison Street Theater.Winnie the Pooh KIDS features all of A.A. Milne's beloved characters...

Winnie The Pooh KIDS
Winnie The Pooh KIDS
Oct 4 – Oct 5, 2024

Ovation Academy For The Performing Arts presents Winnie the Pooh KIDS this October at Madison Street Theater.Winnie the Pooh KIDS features all of A.A. Milne's beloved characters...

Winnie The Pooh KIDS
Winnie The Pooh KIDS
Oct 4 – Oct 5, 2024

Ovation Academy For The Performing Arts presents Winnie the Pooh KIDS this October at Madison Street Theater.Winnie the Pooh KIDS features all of A.A. Milne's beloved characters...

Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Jul 19 – Jul 21, 2024

"Welcome To The Renaissance!" Don't miss out on Encore's hilarious, self-referential summer production of Something Rotten!Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate...

Alice By Heart
Alice By Heart
May 10 – May 12, 2024

Ovation Academy's celebrated program for high school aged performers and creatives, ENCORE, is proud to present Alice By Heart!From the Tony and Grammy award-winning creators of...

Man and Moon
Man and Moon
Oct 19 – Nov 13, 2022

Man and Moon is set in the waiting room of a hospital oncology unit, where transitioning man Aaron meets 12-year-old middle-schooler Luna, who loves outer...

Man and Moon
Man and Moon
Oct 19 – Nov 13, 2022

Man and Moon is set in the waiting room of a hospital oncology unit, where transitioning man Aaron meets 12-year-old middle-schooler Luna, who loves outer...

WBEZ Presents: Las Locas Comedy 5 Year Anniversary
WBEZ Presents: Las Locas Comedy 5 Year Anniversary
Oct 14

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, WBEZ is proud to celebrate Las Locas Comedys five-year anniversary at Madison Street Theater on Friday, October 14. Las...

Videos


South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute in Chicago Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute
Raue Center For The Arts (6/05-6/05)
2026 Festival Concert in Chicago 2026 Festival Concert
Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/05-6/05)
James and the Giant Peach in Chicago James and the Giant Peach
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (4/22-5/14) PHOTOS
Rock Of Ages in Chicago Rock Of Ages
CIRCA 21 Dinner Playhouse (9/16-11/07)
Pete the Cat in Chicago Pete the Cat
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (11/12-12/11) PHOTOS
Route 66 in Chicago Route 66
The Little Theatre On The Square (8/13-8/23)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Chicago Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26)
Disney's The Little Mermaid in Chicago Disney's The Little Mermaid
The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02)
Afterlife Music Fest: Story of the Year, Eve 6, The Early November and More! in Chicago Afterlife Music Fest: Story of the Year, Eve 6, The Early November and More!
BaseCamp Pub (8/15-8/15)