SWAN LAKE by The United European Ballet Company
For one unforgettable evening, Swan Lake comes to life on stage in a breathtaking production filled with romance, elegance, and timeless magic. This legendary masterpiece...
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Upcoming Shows
Review: Raven Theatre's OCTET at Goodman Theatre
I loved Dave Molloy’s inventive and captivating a cappella musical Octet at Raven Theatre so much that here I am, reviewing it a second time in short succession now that it’s moved to the Goodman’s Owen Theatre. Director Keira Fromm leads an ensemble of eight that shines just as brightly in th…
Review: 52 LOVERS at Chicago Magic Lounge
52 Lovers is a thoroughly entertaining, surprisingly introspective, and profoundly motivational show, complete with a dash of subtle absurdist humor, plenty of magical amazement, and all around simple fun.…
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Catalyst Ranch
Enter a freight elevator off the back alley of Randolph Street and step into the eclectic space that is the Catalyst Ranch Studio, a venue that perfectly sets the tone for JK Entertainment’s production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, directed by Arlo Kiss and text by John Cameron Mitchell.…
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre ends its 26th season with an all-time classic, bringing an impressive production of The Wizard of Oz to its stage.…
Review: Gwydion Theatre's DRY POWDER at Greenhouse Theater Center
Dry Powder gives us a bleak glance at the logic and operations that run the American economy and ruin American lives in this fast-paced allegory of how money can corrupt.…
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park IL
Oak Park Festival Theatre continues its 51st Anniversary season with Oscar Wilde’s smashing comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. First produced in 1895, the play is memorable from Wilde’s fast wit and the farcical parody of the English upper class. Oak Park’s production of Earnest, directe…
Review: SUFFS Musical Tour at Broadway In Chicago
All in all, Suffs musical nails the intent and the tremendous hard work of the women involved in the suffrage movement, but it mainly lacks emotion. I wanted Suffs to be more emotionally evocative and less of a history lesson.…
Review: HAMLET at Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park IL
The curtain rises on Oak Park Festival Theatre’s 51st Anniversary Season with the production of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy Hamlet. With over 50 years in Austen Gardens, the company presents the play with detail, intelligence, emotion and charm for the audience to enjoy.…
Review: REALITY DETOX: THE IMPROV EXPERIENCE at The Second City E.t.c.
The Second City e.t.c.’s 50th revue Reality Detox promises more improv than ever before. While originally billed as an all-improv piece, ensemble members Kennedy Baldwin, Anna Portnick, Chas Lilly, Max Thomas (appearing in his second e.t.c revue), Annie Sullivan, and Riley Woolen haven’t quite m…
Review: THEATRE EVOLVE'S NATIVE GARDENS at The Den Theatre
Theatre Evolve brings the beauty of nature and clash of comedy in their current production of Native Gardens at the Den Theatre. Premiering at the Cincinnati Playhouse on January 23, 2016, playwright Karen Zacarías has become one of the most produced Latina playwrights in the United States. While c…
Past Shows
DIVIDED
In a fractured America, their bond becomes their revolution.
Lizzy & The Triggermen
Lizzy & the Triggermen transport you back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new. As...
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark is a seventy-year journey through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American maid and budding actress, and her tangled...
Unleash the Beats
Under the dynamic direction of internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Mark Yonally, Chicago Tap Theatre takes tap dance to the next level of creativity and...
All That Jazz
All That Jazz is a high-energy celebration of American dance—past, present, and future. From the golden age of jazz to today’s bold new moves, this vibrant...
The Rat Pack
Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of 1960s Las Vegas in this unforgettable tribute to the original kings of cool—Frank Sinatra, Dean...
Halftime High Notes
Celebrate John Concepción’s 16 years of Opera Up Close with this one-of-a-kind musical gridiron extravaganza!Get ready for the ultimate mashup of music and football spirit! This...
CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul
Take a ride on the "Midnight Train to Georgia" over "River Deep, Mountain High" while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" you deserve...
John Waters: A Live Director's Commentary and Screening of Serial Mom
The Center welcomes the king of camp, John Waters, for an unforgettable Halloween night of cult cinema and twisted storytelling. Expect an endless bag of...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Feel the antici…pation! One of the highlights of the Halloween season, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast returns to The Center’s stage...
La Llorona
Ballet 5:8, Chicago’s premiere female and minority-led ballet company, presents its critically acclaimed production La Llorona. This powerful performance reframes the legend of "La Llorona" through...
The Center Southland Spotlight
Experience the magic of musical theatre in The Center Southland Spotlight—a showcase of the best Southland community theatres and their 2025–26 season selections. The afternoon...
South Chicago Dance Theatre
Kick off The Center’s 30th Anniversary Season with the electrifying artistry of South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT), one of Chicago’s most dynamic dance companies. In...
Mimosas and Melodies: A Mother's Day Brunch
Spanning Broadway to Classical and Opera, celebrate Mother’s Day with this mimosa-fueled, musical extravaganza!
DOG SEES GOD
An "unauthorized continuation," this play reimagines characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts as degenerate teenagers.
Rosie and The Rivets
An electrifying female-fronted retrospective tribute to the first ten years (1954-1964) of Rock & Roll.
ARTRAGEOUS!
The Electrifying Art & Music Circus!
UPTOWN
From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with...
DREAM
Join us for an exceptional dance showcase that celebrates the beauty of dreaming.
DRUMLine Live!
DRUMLine Live! embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience.
LOVE Happens
The Silhouettes® acclaimed show, “LOVE Happens” is an entertaining, family-friendly shadow dance story filled with the types of love that fill our world.
HARANA
An evening of arias, songs, and serenades.
Ruth Page's The Nutcracker
Featuring Original choreography by Ruth PageAdditional choreography by Larry Long, Dolores Long, and Birute BarodicaiteDirected by Victor AlexanderThis beloved holiday family classic is the only...
Re-Writing the Declaration
Written and Directed by Quenna BarrettWhat happens when a class of young Black women and non-binary folx of color take a trip to 1776? A collage...
The Beat Goes On
Accomplished singer and stage actor Lisa McClowry stars as Cher.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
with a Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici…pation!CONTAINS MATURE THEMES AND STRONG LANGUAGE. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PATRONS UNDER AGE 17. PATRONS UNDER THE AGE OF...
Sweeney Todd In Concert
Just in time for Halloween, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Center, in partnership with the Jeff Award-winning Kokandy Productions, to perform Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece. Musical...
Queens of Rock and Soul
Headed by lead singer Dr. Cherise Joy Stone-Thompson “Joy Storm”, the Rock & Soul Band pays tribute to the women who revolutionized classic rock and...
BOOM X: The Music, Politics, and Culture of Generation X
BOOM X is an explosive solo performance that documents the music, culture, and politics that shaped Gen X. Starting at Woodstock in August of ‘69,...
Teen Performance Intensive
Dates: Monday, August 5-9, 2024, 9am – 4pmFee: $275Final showcase: Friday, August 9 at 7pm, approximately 50 minutesTickets to the Showcase are FREE, but registration is required. Description: Stretch your artistic...
Annie KIDS
Dates: Monday, June 17-21*, and June 24-28, 2024, 9am – 3pm, *No camp on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.Young Performer audition on...
Shrek
Dates: Monday, June 10-14, 2024, 9am – 3pmFee: $270 (includes 2 tickets to final show)Final showcase: Friday, June 14 at 7pm, approximately 50 minutesAdditional tickets:...
The Addams Family Young@Part
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, January 16 – April 30, 2024; 5-7pm (no rehearsal/class on March 26)Cost: $360, includes 2 tickets to the final showAdditional tickets: $10Final Show:...
SOUL MIGRATION
Composed by Orbert Davis, “Soul Migration” is a powerful, soul-stirring, musical tribute inspired by the stories of the 6 million African Americans who fled the...
The Exonerated
The Exonerated combines first-person narrative with letters, transcripts, case files, and legal records to tell the stories of six wrongfully convicted survivors of death row: Delbert...
BODY LANGUAGE: Cultural Storytelling Through Dance
Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m.The GSU Dance Company presents a cultural Kaleidoscope of movement. From traditional cultural dance forms...
She the People
A high-octane show entirely created, designed, and performed by the fearlessly funny women of world-famous comedy mecca The Second City, She the People is a mimosas-and-madness-fueled foray that...
123 Andrés
10 a.m. and 12 noon* (*Sensory-Inclusive Performance with ASL Interpreter)Christina and Andrés can’t find their friend Juana, and their only clue is that she’s somewhere...
Muntu + Deeply Rooted
Muntu Dance Theatre performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music, and folklore. Their highly innovative repertory preserves traditional African...
Opera Up Close: A Winter's Journey (Die Winterreise)
ON STAGE CABERET SEATINGFranz Schubert’s song cycle Die Winterreise is a stunning musical journey through the bitter winter landscape of the human heart. Composed for voice and piano,...
Sons of Serendip
Back by popular demand! This Billboard charting quartet returns to win your hearts once again with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music,...
The Nutcracker
The Original San Jose Nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers & dancing snowflakes. For over 58...
A Very Electric Christmas
Saturday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family, as they begin their journey south for the...
It's a Wonderful Life
Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m.Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 p.m.Limited On Stage Tiered SeatingA special treat from the Center’s...
She Kills Monsters
Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m.Performed in Sherman Hall - GENERAL ADMISSIONWhen...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let’s do the Time Warp again! with a Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici...pation!One of the oddest cult films ever made, this kinky, rock'n'roll, science fiction,...
DEARLY BELOVED... A Tribute to Prince
This group made up of former members of the New Power Generation (NPG) have built a reputation for playing as if their famous boss was...
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from...
Opera Up Close presents Opera Titans: The Power and Passion of Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini
ON STAGE CABARET SEATINGLife is Short: Opera is Long. Not sure where to start on Wagner’s Ring Cycle? This is a chance to hear highlights...
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Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Heartache Tonight Raue Center For The Arts (11/28-11/28) |
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Basura Boyz live at Masada - Day Disco On July 18, 2026 Masada Nightclub (7/18-7/18) |
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TobyMac, Third Day & Chris Tomlin Carver Arena (11/21-11/21) |
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Maybe Happy Ending CIBC Theatre (1/05-1/17) |
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Oh, Mary! CIBC Theatre (1/19-2/07) |
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Lee Brice Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater (7/30-7/30) |
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CINDERELLA by The United European Ballet Company Harris Theater for Music and Dance (11/08-11/08) |