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Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B52 Bombers. South Pacific is an uplifting musical tale that follows World War II Armed...
Catch as Catch Can, written by Mia Chung and directed by Amy Morton, explores the impact of a prodigal son’s return to his working-class hometown...
Spies of the WorldCelebrating the music of The Grateful DeadFRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 | 8:00 PMTickets start at $45, Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes $4...
Once again, our vibrant community of college and amateur musicians will share with us their wonderful music. The Peoria Bach Festival’s annual Community Concert celebrates...
Join us for our annual Festival Concert featuring the Peoria Bach Festival Orchestra and Choir. For over 20 years we have brought remarkable musicians together...
This year our lecture/demonstration recital explores the history, construction, tonal colors, and music of Bach's primary instrument, the pipe organ. Some of Bach's early organ...
After the success of her debut 5-star solo show, Meg Millane is at it again with "Bride to Be," a sharp, character-driven comedy about a...
Thursday, June 4 - Saturday, June 6 at 9 p.m.Apocalipsync by Luciano Rosso (Argentina/France)The Argentine actor from Un Poyo Rojo (Physical Theater Festival 2025), takes...
Apocalipsync by Luciano Rosso is a one-man show born during the spring 2020 pandemic, offering a reflection on isolation, creativity, and a cartoon-like view of...
"For Gustave" explores the legacy of a creative life, the status of women in nineteenth-century society, and the nature of love .
I & You: May 22 - June 6!One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at Caroline's door, holding a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass....
Los Regalos/The Gifts is the United States premiere of this multi-award-winning production from Peruvian mask theater ensemble Compañia de Teatro Físico, presented as part of...
This intimate performance of classical guitar, storytelling and musical reflection pairs works by Johann Sebastian Bach with music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Garoto, Paulo Bellinati, Guinga,...
Rosemont Uncorked returns to Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont on June 6–7, 2026, with two days of outdoor wine tasting, live music, and easy access...
Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m.SELL ME: I am from North Korea by Sora Baek (South Korea/USA)A sold-out hit...
SELL ME: I am from North Korea, performed by Sora Baek, is a solo piece inspired by the true stories of North Korean women defectors....
A catalog of all the possible phone calls that exist. A play that is not about corporations, not about warehouses, and certainly not about billionaires.From...
WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY is a Chicago premiere production by playwright reid tang, presented by First Floor Theater. The play is described as...
American Blues Theater presents the hit jukebox musical, Always…Patsy Cline, created by Ted Swindley with band & vocal orchestrations by August Eriksmoen and Tony Migliore. The American...
Wednesday, June 3 at 9 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 7at 11 a.m.Beau and Aero by A Little Bit OFF...
Beau and Aero, presented by Portland clown duo A Little Bit OFF as part of Physical Theater Festival Chicago, follows two incompetent aviators — pompous...
Chicago City Opera presents Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier, composed to a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, in a pared-down production that strips the grand opera...
Gee's Bend, written by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder and directed by Tim Rhoze, follows the Pettway women — Alice, her daughters Nella and Sadie, and Sadie's...
GEE'S BEND is the story of the Pettway women, quilters from the isolated community of Gee's Bend, Alabama. Beginning in 1939, the play follows Alice, her...
Goodnight Moon invites families into Bunny's bedroom for an immersive theatrical experience that celebrates the classic story by Margaret Wise Brown. Directed by Mikael Burke,...
I Think It Could Work, presented by Chicago-based circus collective Full Out Formula, is a contemporary circus show featuring bright colors, acrobatics and live improvisation....
Ice Cream Circus! 2026 is a free, family-friendly theatrical event presented by Lookingglass Theatre Company in association with Actors Gymnasium, touring parks across Chicago and...
Thursday, June 4 at 8 p.m Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Los Regalos/The Gifts by Compañia de Teatro Fisico...
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by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026
If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...
by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026
Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....
by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026
A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....
by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...
by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026
TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....
by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026
When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...
by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026
Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....
by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026
What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...
by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026
What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...
by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026
French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...
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South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
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Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute Raue Center For The Arts (6/05-6/05) |
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2026 Festival Concert Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/05-6/05) |
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James and the Giant Peach North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (4/22-5/14) PHOTOS |
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Rock Of Ages CIRCA 21 Dinner Playhouse (9/16-11/07) |
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Pete the Cat North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (11/12-12/11) PHOTOS |
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Route 66 The Little Theatre On The Square (8/13-8/23) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
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Afterlife Music Fest: Story of the Year, Eve 6, The Early November and More! BaseCamp Pub (8/15-8/15) |
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