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...
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.
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...
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.
The Neverly Brothers concerts take audiences on a guided musical tour of the birth, near-death, and resurrection of rock n' roll from 1955 to 1965. The show features chronological song sequences, stories behind the music, and vintage wardrobe changes, with renditions of hits by...
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...
Elephant in the Womb somehow strikes a perfect balance between inappropriate humor, social commentary, and tasteful fourth wall breaking that will leave you feeling uncomfortable, pensive, and warm and fuzzy all at once.…
Next Friday, the Country will pause to remember, mourn and honor those victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. During the week that followed, it truly was a rock. The current production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is the emotional b…
It was a bold choice for Kokandy’s artistic director Derek Van Barham to stage such a huge musical in the tiny cabaret space at the Chopin Theater. Fortunately, Sondheim’s brilliant score and lyrics are gorgeously delivered in Kokandy’s version.…
What did our critic think of ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit?…
The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989. It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copy…
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
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.…
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…
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By Kids For Kids! • A Metropolis School of the Performing Arts Production Music By Richard Rodgers • Lyrics By Oscar Hammerstein II Captain Von Trapp is in need of a governess for his seven children; the Sisters of the Abbey aren’t sure Maria is cut out for life in the church...
One of America's most celebrated vocal groups, known for their high-energy and unmatched stage presence. This outstanding group has garnered 7 Grammy's, over 25 million in sales, 22 Top 40 hits, and 5 No.1 songs. Celebrating 50 years of entertainment, this winning group will...
Winner of three Tony awards, this highly irreverent comedy combines all your favorite moments from the cult classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the added flair of musical Vegas glitz. See King Arthur, Lancelot and the rest on their quest to find the Holy Grail, complete...
Recording artists, actors and concert performers Will & Anthony Nunziata have packed houses and won acclaim for their performances throughout the country and around the world. Combining their magnificent tenor voices, brotherly banter and comedic flair, while offering fresh...
Moon Over Buffalo By Ken Ludwig Get an inside look at life backstage in the 50’s in this madcap comedy. George and Charlotte Hay’s careers as big time stars are fading as the family performs in Buffalo, New York - a far cry from the bright lights of Broadway. But when a big time...
The Second City’s Game Night Come play with us! What happens when Chicago’s best improvisers are tossed head first into a medley of classic game shows? Come laugh your way through Second City’s Game Night and find out! From celebrity-guessing to fill-in-the-blankety-blanks...
Artists Lounge Live Presents Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song starring Karen Marie Richardson Presented by Michael Ingersoll & Metropolis Salute America’s most beloved jazz singer in an electrifying musical event. Direct from NYC, accomplished jazz chanteuse Karen Marie...
Rapunzel A Chicago Kids Company Production Locked in a tower by an evil enchantress, Rapunzel has no way to escape her prison until one day when a prince stumbles upon her tower and climbs her long beautiful hair to reach her. He may have found her but can they escape the tower...
The Drowsy Chaperone Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar A nod to the Jazz Age American musical, this fun show is a musical within a comedy. Follow a musical theatre lover as he takes the audience through the score of one of his...
Artists Lounge Live presents Heidi Kettenring: Something Wonderful. Chicago’s favorite leading lady captivates, lending her signature warmth to classics from Johnny Mercer, Rodgers & Hammerstein, The Beatles and more. Heidi is the recipient of six Jeff nominations, an After Dark...
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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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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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Brooks And Dunn Vibrant Arena at The MARK (10/03-10/03) |
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Oh, Mary! CIBC Theatre (1/19-2/07) |
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