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Ride the Cyclone

Sep 16 – Oct 25, 2026

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...

The Christmas Schooner

Nov 24 – Jan 3, 2027

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.

Disney's The Little Mermaid

Jan 27 – Feb 14, 2027

An in-concert production featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film. This concert collaboration between Metropolis School of the Performing Arts and JAM...

The Match Game

Mar 3 – Mar 21, 2027

A Chicago Premiere, this new work written by Steven Strafford is a hilarious and heartbreaking family dramedy. The play asks audiences to contend with truths they may be too afraid to name and to laugh at ones they cannot change.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Apr 28 – May 30, 2027

The classic musical with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs, with original choreography by Agnes de Mille. A high-spirited romantic comedy set against the backdrop of a tumultuous yet...

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago

by Angela Lin · August 6, 2026

The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.…

Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre

Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre

by Emily Werner · August 5, 2026

The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…

Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

by Angela Lin · August 2, 2026

In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone.  …

Review: HAIR at Kokandy Productions

Review: HAIR at Kokandy Productions

by Zac Thriffiley · July 28, 2026

Kokandy's Hair may be missing the sense of daring and immediacy that has defined their other recent critical successes, but it can still be a good time for those in search of familiar earworms sung beautifully.…

Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC at Studebaker Theater

Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC at Studebaker Theater

by Angela Lin · July 26, 2026

Champions of Magic is entertainment in its purest form for patrons of all ages and will have everyone leaving the theater bursting with youthful energy and amazement. …

Review: 4 Chairs Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE at Theater Wit

Review: 4 Chairs Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE at Theater Wit

by Angela Lin · July 25, 2026

Under the gripping direction of 4 Chairs Theatre founder Lauren Berman, Good People takes us into the blue-collar heart of South Boston and the residents who can’t catch a break — and those who can. …

Past Shows

384 total · showing 71–80

Ladies Night Comedy Jam

Ladies Night Comedy Jam

Oct 20

Comedians Mary Kate Beck, Maggie Hughes DePalo, Jeanie Doogan, and Katie Meiners share the stage for a night of laughs at the Ladies Night Comedy Jam. Comedy Jam is being taken over by four of Chicagos funniest female stand-up comics all on one stage, all on one night! This show...

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Jul 15 – Aug 28, 2021

My Way is an award-winning, finger-snapping revue featuring countless songs recorded by crooning legend Frank Sinatra. This classy tribute transports you into the swinging era of Old Blue Eyes, while showcasing some of the 20th centurys most beautiful and popular songs. My Way...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

May 6 – Jun 19, 2021

Deviously delicious sci-fi smash hit musical Little Shop of Horrors has devoured audiences hearts for decades. During a solar eclipse, shy, love-struck floral assistant Seymour discovers a strange and unusual plant he names Audrey II- after his co-worker crush. This...

Projecto 7 Salsa and Latin Jazz Band

Projecto 7 Salsa and Latin Jazz Band

Aug 14 – Aug 15, 2020

Projecto 7 is an Elgin-based Salsa-Latin Jazz band specializing in dancing rhythms from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Santo Domingo, and some Central and South America rhythms, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bolero, Mambo, Rumbas, and Latin Jazz are the specialty with some standard...

Creole Stomp Duo

Creole Stomp Duo

Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2020

Creole Stomps leader Dennis Stroughmatt and guitarist Doug Hawf bring you an intimate evening of traditional Louisiana Cajun-Creole and Zydeco two-steps mixed with just a pinch of Swamp-Pop. Like a good Louisiana gumbo, the guys from Creole Stomp will bring a mixture of the...

Whose Horizontal Line Is It Anyway?

Whose Horizontal Line Is It Anyway?

Apr 21 – Apr 24, 2020

Learn math while you laugh. Whose Horizontal Line Is It Anyway explores middle-school math concepts through interactive games, humorous sketches and expert subject talks. The ensemble blends two powerful forces of nature math and humor while investigating subjects like parts of...

Comedy Dance Chicago

Comedy Dance Chicago

Apr 23

Comedy Dance Chicago presents their joyful, hilarious, interactive show! Brimming with word play, physical comedy, and good music, youre sure to say My face hurts from smiling! See the show Chicago Reader describes as "One of the funniest, most enjoyable hours you'll spend on a...

The Baby Boomer Show

The Baby Boomer Show

Apr 18

Fellow baby boomers and veteran comedians, Jan McInnis and Kent Rader have joined forces to develop The Baby Boomer Comedy Show, CLEAN, Stand-Up Comedy for people born before seat belts. This 90-minute theater event is filled with clean humor on topics the boomer generation can...

The Chicago Experience: A Tribute to Rock with Horns

The Chicago Experience: A Tribute to Rock with Horns

Apr 17

The Chicago Experience is just as it sounds - a group of musicians who call Chicago home, and who share a love for the music of one of the greatest rock n' roll bands of all time... Chicago. Together, the band recreates the sound and feel of Chicago's music, who's hit songs have...

One Night in Memphis

One Night in Memphis

Apr 16

One Night in Memphis is a rocking concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Over 90 minutes of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950s rock and roll music performed live and backed by an authentic...

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