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SKOKIE THEATRE

6804 West Hurlbut Street, Chicago, IL
60077, IL



FOREVER PLAID Comes to Skokie Theatre


by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

MadKap Productions will present a special presentation of eight live performances of the musical FOREVER PLAID at the Skokie Theatre. Learn more about the show here....

Melissa Young to Present OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Icon Celebration at The Den Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2025

Celebrate Pride month with Melissa Young, Nick Sula (music director) and special guest Dan Riley with the historical hit: OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Icon Celebration at The Den! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE Comes to Skokie Theatre


by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2025

​​​​​​​MadKap Productions will present DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE by Sarah Ruhl for 12 live performances at the Skokie Theatre. Learn more about the production here!...

ROMEO AND BERNADETTE to be Presented at Skokie Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2025

MadKap Productions will present ROMEO AND BERNADETTE for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre. Shakespeare meets the modern-world in this delightful musical rom-com with songs based on traditional Italian melodies. Learn more....

MadKap Productions Presents BOY GETS GIRL By Rebecca Gilman In November


by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2024

BOY GETS GIRLwill be performed at Skokie Theatre from November 1-24. ...

Anne And Mark Burnell Celebrate CD Release In Concert At Epiphany Center


by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2024

Anne and Mark Burnell, national jazz radio favorites, will perform at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago on November 10. The concert celebrates their new CD, featuring jazz renditions and originals....

Performances Added to ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO


by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2024

Additional dates have been added for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago. ...

ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO Set Limited Run For Next Month


by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2024

Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago....

SOUTH PACIFIC Comes to the Skokie Theatre Next Month


by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2024

MadKap Productions will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC for 16 live performances at the Skokie Theatre...

National Jazz Radio Favorites Anne & Mark Burnell Celebrate 30 Years at Davenport's Next Month


by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2024

National Jazz radio favorites and one of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform CELEBRATING 30 YEARS, at Davenport's 1383 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, on Friday, July 19th at 8pm....

Past Shows

Sondheim Tribute Revue
Sondheim Tribute Revue
8/8 - 8/18/2024


Join 4 Chairs Theatre for a Sondheim Tribute Revue! Performances are August 8-18, 2024 at Skokie Theatre!

HAIR
HAIR
6/23 - 7/30/2023


Madkap Productions has announced the cast and creative team for the inaugural show of their 2023-24 season, the rock musical HAIR, with book and lyrics ...

Judy & Liza at the London Palladium-a tribute


Actress Nancy Hays and her daughter Mary Heffernan will present the story of the famed London Palladium concert which featured Judy Garland on stage with ...

The Book of Merman
The Book of Merman
2/3 - 2/26/2023


Join us at the Skokie Theatre for “The Book of Merman”, where Broadway's biggest star collides with one of Broadway's biggest hits in this hilarious ...

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
11/4 - 11/20/2022


The Skokie Theatre and MadKap Productions present this American classic by Tennessee Williams set in the sweltering Mississippi Delta. Brick, an aging football hero, who ...

Falling for Make Believe
Falling for Make Believe
9/9 - 10/16/2022


Skokies MadKap Productions presents Falling for Make Believe. In this Midwest premiere, playwright Mark Saltzman shares the real story behind the music of composer Richard ...

Dr. Seuss at the Opera!


This family friendly 1-hour concert is the perfect way to introduce kids to classical music and opera!Featuring nationally renowned sopranos Desire Hassler and Colleen Bruton, ...

Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
6/3 - 6/26/2022


As research for his new book, author Charles Condomine asks Madame Arcati, who he believes to be a complete fake, to hold a seance in ...

Something's Afoot
Something's Afoot
4/8 - 4/30/2022


This murder mystery musical hits the Skokie Theatre stage from April 8-30. While a raging thunderstorm traps 10 weekend guests in an English country home, ...

Doubt: a parable
2/11 - 3/6/2022


In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn ...

The Wind Phone
The Wind Phone
11/5 - 11/21/2021


A world premiere by award-winning playwright Madelyn Sergel. A mother and her grown daughters re-unite to pack up the family home. With just a single ...

Anyone Can Whistle
Anyone Can Whistle
9/10 - 10/10/2021


MadKap Productions is thrilled to produce this Tony Award nominated musical tells the story of a corrupt mayoress of a small town, who fakes a ...

Golda's Balcony
Golda's Balcony
5/30 - 6/2/2019


Broadways longest running one woman show is the Tony nominated, edge of your seat story of Golda Meir, from impoverished Russian school girl to Prime ...

Casey Abrams


Bassist and vocalist, Casey Abrams, brings his acclaimed national tour to Skokie in celebration of his new album, "Put A Spell On You," which combines ...

The Boomer Babes: Still Rockin'!


The Boomer Babes celebrate and spoof their generation with zany wit and musical flair. Vocal duo Pam Peterson and Jan Slavin sing and schmooze about ...

Ben's Wild Story
Ben's Wild Story
5/26 - 5/27/2018


Eight-time Emmy-winner Ben Hollis (Wild Chicago, WTTW) and local TV legend takes you on a high-energy musical revelation of personal comedy and original songs. “Ben’s ...

Skokie Salutes Broadway


A benefit to support Skokie Theatre and the new season of plays, musicals, cabaret, and other programs. A glorious musical revue featuring classic songs from ...

Ella Live! at Mr. Kellys


This Ella Fitzgerald centennial celebration concert is a song-by-song recreation of her entire historic concert recorded live in the 60s at Mr. Kellys. Featuring Lynne ...

Beyond Therapy
Beyond Therapy
11/4 - 11/20/2016


BEYOND THERAPY is a hilarious farce that tells the story of Bruce and Prudence, two flailing 30-somethings who are deeply into therapy with doctors who ...

It's Time Warp Time: A Rocky Horror Themed Cabaret


Get ready for a rockin' and 'Rocky' Halloween. Music from everyone’s favorite Halloween “camp classic,” Rocky Horror Picture Show is paired with rock songs from ...

The Peggy Lee Legacy


You'll be sizzlin' & swingin'  as you enjoy all the hits spanning the lifetime of one of the greatest jazz vocalists and singer-songwriters of the ...

Anne & Mark Burnell: The Brill Building Songwriters


Anne and Mark Burnell and their special guests bring you an unforgettable evening of music. In the 1960’s Music producer Don Kirshner put the best ...

Roxy Bellows LIVE!


Roxy Bellows is a high-octane entertainer whose ability to create an evening of outrageous laughs and astounding improvised music has wowed audiences across the country. ...

Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings: The Songs of John Prine


?Tom Carey and members of the widely acclaimed, nationally touring Eagles tribute band Heartache Tonight perform an evening of acoustic music celebrating the timeless songs ...

Defending the Caveman
Defending the Caveman
10/14 - 10/16/2016


Skokie Theatre is home to the 25th anniversary, national touring production of Rob Becker's historic comedy, Defending The Caveman. Defending the Caveman is a hilariously ...

Monika Ryan: The Originals


Internationally acclaimed jazz singer and songwriter Monika Ryan performs her own material spanning 20 years and featuring music from three CD recordings and one in ...

Kat Victoria: All Love, Pearl


Kat Victoria is returns to Skokie Theatre in ALL LOVE, PEARL, a musical journey and an intimate look at the love life of one of ...

Alan Gerber: Coming Home


Singer, songwriter and musician Alan Gerber returns home to his Skokie roots. The show presents Gerber’s wide music range from R&B, rock and jazz with ...

Ellen Winters: The GIrl Singer


Ellen Winters returns to Skokie Theatre for a wonderful trip down memory lane with her tribute to Rosemary Clooney. Enjoy songs like "Hey There," "C'mon ...

Johnny Mercer: Dream


Johnny Mercer provided 1500 lyrics for 230 different composers, undoubtedly the most versatile and adaptable writer in the Great American Songbook. He was alternately slangy ...

The Irish Heritage Singers


The Irish Heritage Singers present their annual St. Patrick's Day concert. Under the direction of Paul Matijevic, the Singers will present songs commemorating the Irish ...

The Nitz and Howe Experience


Come join the party when The Nitz & Howe Experience, Chicago's longest running cabaret show (17 years running, and over 1,000 shows) returns to the ...

The Internet Ate My Brain


An innovative evening of hilarious topical songs lampooning how crazy we’ve all become because about gadgets and gizmos. Starring and written by Bill Dyszel, the ...

Shout Section Big Band


Celebrate the holidays with one of Chicagoland's more exciting big bands. Shout Section Big Band is a full-sized jazz orchestra comprised of up-and-coming performers and ...

Funny Old Broads New Year's Eve Celebration


End the old year by poking fun at growing another year older. The Funny Old Broads bring their offbeat comedy and musical parodies to The ...

Sean Masterson's Magic Matinee


Magic Matinee is a theatrical magic show that combines sleight-of-hand illusions with skilled storytelling to create an experience that is both amazing and entertaining. Sean ...

She, Streisand and Me, Monet: Michelle Monet in Concert


Singer, Musician, Composer, Guitarist and critically acclaimed Barbra Streisand impersonator Michelle Monet presents her one woman show 'SHE, Streisand and ME, Monet'. This evening she ...

The Jewish Mother's Guide to Everything


The Jewish Mother’s Guide to Everything starring Caryn Bark Musical opening act Dashiell with Fred Simon Veteran comic Caryn Bark (Diary of a Skokie Girl) ...

Shout Section Big Band Holiday Concert


Celebrate the holidays with one of Chicagoland's more exciting big bands. Shout Section Big Band is a full-sized jazz orchestra comprised of up-and-coming performers and ...

It Was a Very Good Year: A Birthday Tribute to Frank Sinatra


This show sold out in June. Now catch this special encore concert in honor of Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday on Dec 12, where music from ...

Give Peace a Chance - A Tribute to John Lennon


This is a special holiday themed tribute show to one the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century. John Lennon would have celebrated his 75th birthday ...

Megon McDonough - Great Women of Country


Beloved Chicago singer-songwriter Megon McDonough is back with a brand new show, The Great Women of Country, honoring some of country music’s most revered women ...

Sophia Grimm, Girl Singers of the Hit Parade


Sophie Grimm appears with her sister, Jennifer Grimm, and her mother, Colleen Raye for two shows on Friday, November 27. One at 3 pm and ...

The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter
11/6 - 11/22/2015


An epic and humorous tale of family dynamics and political strategy, with some of the sharpest and wittiest dialog ever written for the stage. It’s ...

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