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The CheckOut

4116 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60613

The CheckOut is a theatre in Chicago, IL.

Upcoming Shows

Seasons

Nov 7

A showcase matinée concert featuring Connexion singers in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.

Seasons—a celebration

Seasons—a celebration

Nov 7

Performers from Paris, Berlin, Chicago and beyond step into the limelight to explore Seasons in all their musical variations, from Les feuilles mortes (“Autumn Leaves) to Summertime . Participants of the Cabaret Connexion conference are directed by Angelina Réaux and Michael...

Paris–Douala–Chicago: An Afropean Musical Journey

Paris–Douala–Chicago: An Afropean Musical Journey

Nov 14

After a sold-out performance at the Alliance Française de Chicago, French-Cameroonian vocalist and songwriter Suzie Telep brings Paris–Douala–Chicago: An Afropean Musical Journey to the CheckOut! This multilingual concert traces her musical path between France, Cameroon, and the...

Suzie Telep

Nov 14

A solo performance by Suzie Telep, one of the Connexion artists.

Articles

Review: THEATER OF THE MIND Presented by Goodman Theatre

Review: THEATER OF THE MIND Presented by Goodman Theatre

by Angela Lin · November 3, 2026

Step into the memory palace and experience a one-of-a-kind experience where neuroscience, philosophy, and theater collide. Theater of the Mind, presented by Goodman Theatre, co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, and directed by Andrew Scoville, is a fascinating immersive theatrical journey tha…

Review: MANUAL CINEMA'S FRANKENSTEIN at Studebaker Theater

Review: MANUAL CINEMA'S FRANKENSTEIN at Studebaker Theater

by Zac Thriffiley · November 2, 2026

Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein has come to life once again, further establishing itself as one of the city’s most thrilling holiday traditions in the shadowy hall of the Studebaker Theater.…

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Zac Thriffiley · October 23, 2026

The Winter’s Tale—now playing and soon to run in repertory with the even wilder Midsummer Night’s Dream—provides audiences with an emotional, uplifting, and even redemptive story sure to thaw frozen hearts and provide a much needed escape.…

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

by Angela Lin · October 22, 2026

Magic is a timeless art full of secrets, and as Parr reveals through the course of Time Traveler, history is even stranger and more serendipitous than we know.…

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

by Lauren Sheely · October 20, 2026

Saturday night brought the long-awaited return of Dance Theatre of Harlem to The Auditorium for a celebratory evening of dance that showcased the range and versatility of this 57-year old company, which had not been seen in Chicago since 2016.…

Past Shows

Seasons

Nov 7

A showcase matinée concert featuring Connexion singers in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.

Seasons—a celebration

Seasons—a celebration

Nov 7

Performers from Paris, Berlin, Chicago and beyond step into the limelight to explore Seasons in all their musical variations, from Les feuilles mortes (“Autumn Leaves) to Summertime . Participants of the Cabaret Connexion conference are directed by Angelina Réaux and Michael...

Chicago Cabaret Professionals: Merry Measures 2025

Chicago Cabaret Professionals: Merry Measures 2025

Dec 1 – Dec 2, 2025

Celebrate the holidays with Merry Measures, a sparkling cabaret produced by the Chicago Cabaret Professionals . This annual tradition brings together top local performers for festive, heartwarming performances that benefit a local charity. Each night features a unique cast...

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