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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Jul 9 – Jul 26, 2026 · Catalyst Ranch, Chicago

This production features three performers rotating through the roles each night (billed as the Sun Cast, Moon Cast, and Earth Cast), shattering the idea of...

Fiddler On The Roof
Fiddler On The Roof
Apr 29 – Jun 27, 2026 · CIRCA 21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful...

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Jun 26 – Jun 28, 2026 · Prairie Center For The Arts, Schaumburg

Step into a world of music, color, and unforgettable storytelling with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running June 26–28!

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Jun 18 – Jun 28, 2026 · The Little Theatre On The Square, Sullivan

Get ready for a killer night at the theatre with Little Shop of Horrors! This cult classic combines dark comedy, doo-wop tunes, and one very...

Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
Jun 19 – Jun 28, 2026 · Theatre 121, Woodstock

A wild 1980s rock musical comedy packed with iconic hits, huge laughs, romance, and nonstop energy that transforms the theatre into a full-on rock concert.

Infinite Dreams
Jun 15 – Jul 5, 2026 · Aurora Playhouse, Chicago

Aurora Playhouse invites you to experience an unforgettable 2026 Season filled with bold storytelling, original music, and immersive theatrical experiences.These productions are suitable for teens...

RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition
RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition
Jul 10 – Jul 18, 2026 · Raue Center For The Arts, Crystal Lake

Hadestown: Teen EditionBook, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs MitchellDirected by Rob ScharlowJuly 10 @ 7 PMJuly 11 @ 1PM & 7PMJuly 12 @ 1PMJuly 17...

Jacques Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld
Jacques Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld
Jul 10 – Jul 19, 2026 · Bramble Arts Loft, Chicago

GREAT LAKES OPERETTA PRESENTS JACQUES OFFENBACH’S “ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD,” A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RETELLING OF THE ORPHEUS LEGEND, FEATURING THE FAMOUS ‘CANCAN’ SONG! Great Lakes Operetta...

Annie
Annie
Jul 16 – Jul 26, 2026 · The Little Theatre On The Square, Sullivan

Leapin' lizards! Annie is the heartwarming musical that reminds us all that hope shines bright in the darkest times. Follow the spunky redhead as she...

Mamma Mia! Sing Along with Citadel Theatre
Mamma Mia! Sing Along with Citadel Theatre
Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2026 · Gloria Dei Center, Lake Forest

Save the date: (July 24–26) for a brand new summer fundraiser you won’t want to miss! Join us at the Gloria Dei Center in Lake...

Disney's Newsies
Disney's Newsies
Jul 11 – Aug 2, 2026 · Theater Wit, Chicago

In 1899, the streets of New York City echoed with the voices of newsies, peddling the papers of Joseph Pulitzer, William Randalph Hearst, and other...

Disney's The Little Mermaid
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Jul 18 – Aug 2, 2026 · The Performing Arts Center, Deerfield

Adored by multi-generational audiences, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a spectacular production and beautiful love story for the ages - about identity, community, and finding the strength of...

RCSA Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid
RCSA Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid
Jul 24 – Aug 2, 2026 · Raue Center For The Arts, Crystal Lake

Disney's The Little Mermaid JrMusic by ALAN MENKENLyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN and GLENN SLATERBook by DOUG WRIGHTBased on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the...

Come From Away
Come From Away
Jul 30 – Aug 9, 2026 · The Little Theatre On The Square, Sullivan

Come From Away is the stirring, true story of kindness in the face of crisis. When 38 planes were unexpectedly grounded in the small town...

High School Musical
High School Musical
Aug 1 – Aug 9, 2026 · Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg

Celebrating 20 years since Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL became a global sensation, the hit musical arrives at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
Jul 8 – Aug 9, 2026 · Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is proud to announce the cast and creative team...

The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Aug 11 · Cadillac Palace, Chicago

The Outsiders is traveling to new cities, and it's going to be playing at Cadillac Palace in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday 11th August 2026. Some...

The Notebook
The Notebook
Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026 · James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share...

The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Aug 4 – Aug 16, 2026 · The Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago

BY POPULAR DEMAND THE OUTSIDERS WILL RETURN TO CHICAGO THIS SUMMERThe winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.Adapted from S.E....

Route 66
Route 66
Aug 13 – Aug 23, 2026 · The Little Theatre On The Square, Sullivan

Buckle up for Route 66, the high-octane jukebox musical that's part road trip, part rock 'n roll review! Join four singing service station attendants as...

Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 - 30
Music Theater Works Presents the Beloved Classic “West Side Story,” August 13 - 30
Aug 13 – Aug 30, 2026 · Music Theater Works, Skokie

Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the second production of its 2026 season, West Side Story, in the...

Dirty Dancing: The Musical
Dirty Dancing: The Musical
Sep 9 – Sep 20, 2026 · James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago

Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new...

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Sep 29 – Oct 11, 2026 · CIBC Theatre, Chicago

How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and — of all people — Ian Fleming turn the tide of World War II? Olivier...

Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon
Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon
Oct 3 – Oct 18, 2026 · Music On Stage, Palatine

Step into the enchanting world of “Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon,” the beloved musical where romance and magic meet in the misty Scottish Highlands. When two...

JEKYLL & HYDE
JEKYLL & HYDE
Sep 8 – Oct 25, 2026 · Broadway Playhouse, Chicago

Kokandy Productions’ critically acclaimed revival of the 10-time 2025 Jeff Award–nominated musical JEKYLL & HYDE will make its Broadway In Chicago debut at the Broadway Playhouse at...

Memphis The Musical
Memphis The Musical
Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026 · The Studebaker Theater, Chicago

Show DetailMemphis the Musical is a high-energy Broadway musical featuring music by David Bryan and a book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro. Set in the...



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Latest Chicago Reviews


Review: CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


by Rachel Weinberg - June 15, 2026

I left Catch as Catch Can at Steppenwolf Theatre Company on Sunday night wondering exactly what I had just seen, and what, if anything, I was meant to take from it....

Review: LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - June 14, 2026

Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt follows multiple generations of an Austrian Jewish family from prosperity to despair — spanning over 50 years from 1899 to 1955. Now in its Chicago-area premiere at Writers Theatre, the late Stoppard’s final play includes a cast of 24 actors and many, many character...

Review: TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS at The Factory Theater


by Emily Werner - June 13, 2026

What did our critic think of TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS at The Factory Theater?...

Review: THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo - June 13, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PRODUCERS at BrightSide Theatre?...

Review: SMILEY at Open Space Arts


by Angela Lin - June 13, 2026

We might not know if our relationships will have a happy ending, but we can guarantee a happy beginning. At the end of the day, isn’t that all we can ask for?...

Review: ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre


by Emily Werner - June 05, 2026

What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?...

Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - June 05, 2026

Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar o...

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....



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