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Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol returns to Chicago's Studebaker Theater for the holiday season, running from December 12 to December 28, 2025. This unique adaptation of ...

Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical


“For my lunch today I would like…a nice juicy little child!” He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s beastly! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through ...



BARBRA & JUDY TOGETHER AGAIN Benefit to Take Place at the Studebaker Theater


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2025

Season of Concern Chicago and Artists Lounge Live present a one-night-only special concert Barbra & Judy Together Again, starring Steven Brinberg and Angela Ingersoll....

Porchlight Music Theatre Unveils Casting For Porchlight In Concert FOLLIES


by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre will stage a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies, featuring a cast led by Michelle Duffy, Alexander Gemignani, Angela Ingersoll, and Anthony Rapp. ...

44 - THE MUSICAL Extends For Four Weeks Off-Broadway


by Stephi Wild - November 12, 2025

The smash-hit musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has announced a four-week extension. The musical played to sold-out audiences in Chicago and Los Angeles and has been playing to sold-out audiences in New York since first preview in October....

Chicago Opera Theater to Present the Chicago Premiere of Antonio Salieri’s FALSTAFF, OSSIA LE TRE BURLE


by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2025

Chicago Opera Theater will present the Chicago premiere of Antonio Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle December 3–7, 2025, at the Studebaker Theater. Directed by Robin Guarino and conducted by Christine Brandes....

Chicago Opera Theater to Present the Chicago Premiere of Antonio Salieri’s FALSTAFF, OSSIA LE TRE BURLE


by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2025

Chicago Opera Theater will present the Chicago premiere of Antonio Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle December 3–7, 2025, at the Studebaker Theater. Directed by Robin Guarino and conducted by Christine Brandes....

Manual Cinema's CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To The Studebaker Theater This December


by A.A. Cristi - October 28, 2025

Holiday magic returns to the historic Studebaker Theater this winter as Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol comes home for a limited run, December 12–28, 2025....

Chicago Opera Theater To Present Shakespeare And Salieri Trilogy This Fall


by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2025

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will illuminate Shakespeare and Antonio Salieri this fall with a trilogy of performances and events, culminating in the Chicago premiere of Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or The Three Tricks) December 3–7, 2025 at the Studebaker Theater....

Chicago Opera Theater To Present Shakespeare And Salieri Trilogy This Fall


by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2025

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will illuminate Shakespeare and Antonio Salieri this fall with a trilogy of performances and events, culminating in the Chicago premiere of Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or The Three Tricks) December 3–7, 2025 at the Studebaker Theater....

Chicago Opera Theater To Present Shakespeare And Salieri Trilogy This Fall


by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2025

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will illuminate Shakespeare and Antonio Salieri this fall with a trilogy of performances and events, culminating in the Chicago premiere of Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or The Three Tricks) December 3–7, 2025 at the Studebaker Theater....

ROALD DAHL'S ENORMOUS CROCODILE is Coming to the Studebaker Theater


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 29, 2025

The Roald Dahl Story Company has revealed its first production in Chicago, the wickedly funny, family musical based on Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile. Learn more!...

Past Shows

AVA: The Secret Conversations
AVA: The Secret Conversations
9/24 - 10/12/2025


Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated actor  Elizabeth McGovern  stars as Hollywood's original femme fatale Ava Gardner in a critically acclaimed new play lauded ...

44—The Musical
44—The Musical
8/23 - 9/21/2025


Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL returns to Chicago for a second term!   44 ...

JUBALEE! Gala


Assisting with the repair, refurbishment, and growth of the MAYFAIR ARTS CENTER (MAC) To buy sponsorships, tickets or to donate, please click the "Tickets" button. ...

JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance - Rhythm World Concert 3 - Student Showcase


This is the students' chance to express themselves with their own performance work. The Chicago Human Rhythm Project invites performers to the Rhythm World 35 ...

She Who Dared
She Who Dared
6/3 - 6/8/2025


Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and rarely staged  operas, proudly presents the world premiere of She Who Dared by acclaimed composer/librettist ...

Seth's Broadway Concert Series!


SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky is bringing his Broadway concert series back to Chicago! Back for more after his fabulous concerts with Norbert Leo Butz ...

JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Rhythm World Concert 4


CHRP presents rhythm-culture in performance, education and community development programs that foster great art and cultural pluralism. Join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s final festival ...

JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Student Showcase


Join us at the annual Rhythm World Student Showcase to see and hear tap dancers from around the world as they share original, choreographed works ...

Book of Mountains and Seas
Book of Mountains and Seas
1/26 - 1/28/2024


Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo ’s ...

Quamino's Map
Quamino's Map
4/23 - 5/1/2022


Quaminos Map is an opera that tells the story of Juba Freeman who arrives in London after winning his freedom from slavery by fighting for ...

Becoming Santa Claus
Becoming Santa Claus
12/11 - 12/19/2021


Chicago Opera Theater (COT) performs a brand new production of celebrated American composer Mark Adamo's family-friendly holiday opera Becoming Santa Claus in it's Chicago premiere. ...

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Miracle on South Division Street in Chicago Miracle on South Division Street
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A Carpenters Christmas in Chicago A Carpenters Christmas
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Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13)

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Jingle Belles Comedy in Chicago Jingle Belles Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (12/11 - 12/11) Tracker
Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays in Chicago Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) Tracker
Chaos Theory of Everything in Chicago Chaos Theory of Everything
The Second City (6/11 - 1/1)
A Christmas Carol in Chicago A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (11/25 - 12/24)
Theater of the Mind in Chicago Theater of the Mind
The Goodman Theatre (3/11 - 5/31)
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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo in Chicago Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
ECC Arts Center (1/31 - 1/31)
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Chicago Kids Company (5/6 - 7/31)
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