American ballet company Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Chicago for the first time since 2016, presenting a trio of works from its repertoire. The program includes Firebird, a reimagining of the traditional ballet set in a Caribbean world with choreography by John Taras and...
Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Chicago for the first time in a decade with a one-night-only program. The evening features the recently revived Firebird, a Caribbean-set reimagining of the classic ballet choreographed by John Taras with designs by Geoffrey Holder and Leo...
Ballets Jazz Montréal makes its Chicago debut with an evening-length tribute to fellow Montrealer Leonard Cohen, marking the 10-year anniversary of his death. Created under the artistic direction of Louis Robitaille with staging by Eric Jean, the work was approved by Cohen...
Play On! is a lively retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Conceived by Sheldon Epps (who also directs) and with a book by Cheryl L. West, Play On! transports Shakespeare’s story to Harlem, New York. West’s book skillfully weaves Duke Ellington’s songs into the narrative.…
Joffrey Ballet soars in John Neumeier's LILIOM…
The Trisha Brown Company shimmers in their tribute to Bob Rauschenberg.…
TimeLine Theatre Company’s The Birth of the Pill takes some big swings...and sometimes misses. Adapted for the stage by Jessica Huang from Jonathan Eig’s book, it’s certainly relevant now. And Huang’s script takes “A People’s History of the United States” approach to storytelling. The …
Richard brings us on a deeply personal journey through trauma and belonging in finding and regaining her voice in a society built by and catered to white people.…
Jekyll & Hyde is rarely produced, and Kokandy brings it to vivid life in this new, larger venue. As Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and Lucy, David Moreland and Ava Lane Stovall really lead the way for the ensemble with their captivating performances. And in its most compelling moments, this Jekyll & Hyde truly…
The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying On My Back is genuinely a unique experience at the Goodman. The 7 Fingers Co-Founder Shana Carroll wrote, directed, and choreographed this world-premiere autobiographical performance piece that shares vignettes from her life story. An international company o…
What did our critic think of A WRINKLE IN TIME at Lifeline Theatre?…
“What do you want?” It’s the question at the heart of Witch, Idle Muse Theatre Company’s fall production. Adapted by playwright Jen Silverman from the Jacobean drama The Witch of Edmonton, the play transforms a centuries-old tale of ambition, jealousy, witchcraft, and desire into a provocati…
The actors drive the story forward with their strong acting and execution of the characters' fervor for emancipation, freedom, and equality. …
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Dance for Life 35th Anniversary is a one-night-only fundraiser benefiting the Chicago Dance Health Fund and AIDS Foundation Chicago, featuring performances by Ballet 5:8, Chicago Dance Crash, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Giordano Dance...
CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her...
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater returns to The Auditorium on May 30th for the culminating performance of its 30th anniversary season, a celebration of love, joy, and resistance from Chicago's premier Black dance company. The program will feature premieres of new works choreographed...
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater returns to The Auditorium on May 30th for the finale of its 30th anniversary season, a celebration of love, joy, and resistance that has defined Chicago's premier Black dance company. The program features world premieres of new works choreographed by...
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the...
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert brings the beloved film to life in a unique live performance at The Auditorium in Chicago. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Howard Shore's Academy Award-winning score will be performed by a remarkable 238-piece...
Ana Gasteyer will headline the 2025 Annual Gala at The Auditorium on October 9, showcasing her talents as a Broadway star and former Saturday Night Live cast member. The evening will also honor Judie Green with the Adler & Sullivan Award for her contributions to the arts and...
Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán, renowned as the greatest mariachi group in the world, will perform on September 12, showcasing their El Legado tour at The Auditorium in Chicago. Founded in 1897, the group has been instrumental in shaping the mariachi genre, blending traditional...
Dipped In Versatility features the Hiplet Ballerinas, a groundbreaking dance company known for blending classical ballet with hip-hop and other styles. This one-night-only performance at The Auditorium on May 17 showcases a mixed repertory program, including the world premiere...
South Chicago Dance Theatre presents a compelling mixed repertory program titled IN/WITHIN at The Auditorium, featuring a one-night-only performance on May 3, 2025. The evening honors the influential Chicago choreographer Frank Chaves with the Cultural Hero Award, highlighting...
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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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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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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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Prayer Circle Redtwist Theatre (9/17-11/08) |
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn Chicago Theatre (10/31-10/31) |
