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The Lodge Performing Arts Center

18 Villa Street
Elgin, IL 60120

The Lodge Performing Arts Center is a theatre in Chicago.

Upcoming Shows

From Dust

From Dust

Oct 2 – Oct 10, 2026

The Lodge Foundation and point2point productions present the inaugural winner of their New Works Initiative FROM DUST An original work by Eli Campbell After hiring Smith to build her an underground bunker, Ettie, a doomsday prepper, becomes convinced that a nuclear attack is...

Articles

Review: KOWALSKI at Lookingglass Theatre Company

Review: KOWALSKI at Lookingglass Theatre Company

by Zac Thriffiley · September 28, 2026

While Kowalski makes for a great showcase for two actors with charisma to spare, the play struggles in search of a direction while lacking the emotional honesty and primal intensity that Williams’s name evokes.…

Review: PRAYER CIRCLE at Redtwist Theatre

Review: PRAYER CIRCLE at Redtwist Theatre

by Emily Werner · September 22, 2026

Redtwist Theatre begins its 22nd season, entitled “State of Violence”, with the world premiere of Prayer Circle. This is resident playwright Erik Gernand’s second play with Redtwist since his successful Jeff-winning The Totality of All Things in 2024. What is brought to the stage is an enjoyab…

Review: PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Rachel Weinberg · September 20, 2026

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.…

Review: THE BIRTH OF THE PILL at TimeLine Theatre Company

Review: THE BIRTH OF THE PILL at TimeLine Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg · September 18, 2026

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 …

Review: Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE at Broadway In Chicago

Review: Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE at Broadway In Chicago

by Rachel Weinberg · September 17, 2026

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…

Review: THE ATTIC at Goodman Theatre

Review: THE ATTIC at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg · September 16, 2026

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…

Past Shows

380 total · showing 311–320

The Baby Boomer Show

The Baby Boomer Show

Sep 13

Comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader put on a hilarious show that all baby boomers can relate to. They cover a wide range of topics from work to dieting and aging. It's a night filled with clean relatable comedy for the generation born before seatbelts and safety helmets. See...

Bob Stromberg

Bob Stromberg

Sep 4

For over thirty years Bob Stromberg has been entertaining audiences with his clean comedy. Bob travels the world performing his very unique and perfect blend of standup, story and shtick. He's the co-author and an original star of the megahit theatrical comedy Triple Espresso (A...

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Aug 28 – Aug 30, 2014

Written and directed by The Neo-Futurists, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. This show is a wild ride consisting of experimental two minute plays of tragic, comic, personal, or political themes, over the course...

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Jul 10 – Aug 17, 2014

Laughter on the 23rd Floor By Neil Simon It’s 1953 and the writers of The Max Prince Show are hard at work creating comedy gold for NBC. With pressure from the network to make changes and budget cuts, amongst the political tensions of communism and a volatile tempered Max...

Czech Jazz Youth Band

Czech Jazz Youth Band

Aug 6

Founded eleven years ago, this talented group of young musicians has already recorded two CDs and won several competitions throughout Europe. The ensemble consists of ten members who are between the ages of 12 to 18, making them one of the youngest bands in the Czech Republic...

Meredith Andrews

Meredith Andrews

Jul 30

Meredith Andrews has always had a gift for writing honest, compelling songs that resonate powerfully with an audience. Her incredible vocal gift and intuitive songwriting abilities have allowed Meredith the opportunity to inspire and bond with her listeners and have earned her...

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

Jul 14 – Jul 19, 2014

Little Red Riding Hood By Charles Perrault • A Chicago Kids Company Production Little Red Riding Hood walks to her grandmother's house, through the woods, to bring her a basket of food. But the Big Bad Wolf has other plans for the girl and tricks her into telling him where she's...

Laughin' It Up with the Looney Lutherans

Laughin' It Up with the Looney Lutherans

Jun 22

“The Looney Lutherans” are a trio of wacky gals on tour promoting their new cookbook with this fun, interactive, family-friendly show. Using music, comedy, and some help from the audience, these talented ladies share some of their age old wisdom for living a long and healthy...

Badfinger

Badfinger

Jun 21

Badfinger is known for their great classic rock hits from the 1970's including "No Matter What, "Come And Get It," "Without You," and "Day after Day". Members collaborated with The Beatles on several hits, including “Day After Day”. Badfinger's string of successful hits have had...

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!

Jun 20

A hilarious fusion between theatre and stand-up, Men are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE! is based on the New York Times number one bestselling book by John Gray. A unique show about the way men and women communicate, this one man comedy will have you laughing all night...

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