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STUDEBAKER THEATER

410 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605

Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol
Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol
11/21 - 12/29/2024


An avowed holiday skeptic, Aunt Trudy has been recruited to channel her late husband Joe’s famous Christmas cheer. From the isolation of her Chicago home, ...


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Manual Cinema's THE MAGIC CITY Returns To Chicago Children's Theatre in January


by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2024

Encouraging children to build bridges rather than walls is the timely theme of Manual Cinema's The Magic City, returning to Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S. Racine in Chicago's West Loop, with its magical fusion of actors, puppets, miniatures, multimedia and live music. ...

Jessie Mueller To Perform With Seth Rudetsky At The Studebaker


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2024

Broadway magic will come to Chicago with the return of Seth's Broadway Concert Series at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

Neko Case Comes to the Stdebaker Theater


by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2024

Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building and Exile in Bookville will co-present an evening in conversation with critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician and author Neko Case about her new memoir The Harder I Fight the More I Love You....

Studebaker Theater Presents MANUAL CINEMA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL In December


by A.A. Cristi - October 28, 2024

Experience a reimagined holiday classic as Manual Cinema brings A CHRISTMAS CAROL to the Studebaker Theater from December 13-29....

Chicago Human Rhythm Project Announces 2024-25 Season Exploring Tap and Percussive Dance


by Blair Ingenthron - October 25, 2024

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season, a dramatic exploration of tap and percussive dance through an blistering array of events and initiatives including Holiday Rhythms, We All Got Rhythm, Rhythm World's 35th anniversary, Stomping Grounds and economic dev...

Cast Announced for DOGMAN: THE MUSICAL Returning To Chicago In November


by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2024

TheaterWorksUSA has announced casting for the Chicago engagement of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at the Studebaker Theater. ...

FRANKENSTEIN Adds Performance At Chicago's Studebaker Theater


by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2024

Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building and Studebaker Theater has announced their Halloween co-production of Manual Cinema's acclaimed Frankenstein has added an additional performance due to popular demand on Saturday, October 26....

New Dates Added to TheaterWorksUSA's Tour of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2024

New dates have been added to TheaterWorksUSA’s tour of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, including stops at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Studebaker Theatre in Chicago, Curran in San Francisco, and Paramount Theatre in Austin. Learn how to purchase tickets! ...

Winifred Haun & Dancers Premieres ABSENT MOON In October


by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2024

Winifred Haun & Dancers have announced the premiere of ABSENT MOON, set for October. ...

Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater Join Forces for Free Panel On Two Operas Based On The Same Story


by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2024

Chicago's two major opera companies – Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lyric) and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) – will join forces for a unique discussion on two operas based on the same source material: Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio – to be presented at Lyric from September 26 through October 10, ...

Past Shows

Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
12/6 - 12/7/2024


Dreamgirls is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that first premiered in 1981. Created by Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger, the musical is a dazzling and ...

Manual Cinema's Frankenstein
Manual Cinema's Frankenstein
10/25 - 10/27/2024


Love, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways as the Studebaker Theater and Fine Arts Building co-present Manual Cinema’s thrilling version of the classic Gothic ...

Guido Sant'Anna performs the Brahms Violin Concerto


The Camerata Chicago Orchestra is thrilled to present Brazilian violinist Guido Sant’Anna in his North American debut. Guido gained international recognition in 2022 when at ...

Magic Men Australia
Magic Men Australia
8/23 - 8/24/2024


Worldwide sensation – the MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA are finally coming your way! Australia’s most anticipated men are heating up the town Magic Men’s “FEEL THE ...

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
12/1 - 7/25/2024


*Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!* is the National Public Radio’s Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show. Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, writers, ...

JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Rhythm World Concert 4


CHRP presents rhythm-culture in performance, education and community development programs that foster great art and cultural pluralism. Join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s final festival ...

JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Student Showcase


Join us at the annual Rhythm World Student Showcase to see and hear tap dancers from around the world as they share original, choreographed works ...

Queens of the Blues
Queens of the Blues
6/7 - 6/23/2024


TRICOASTAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Queens of the Blues captures the heart of the African American experience as we reminisce on the lives of four “Blues Queens”; ...


Dive into the world of artistic obsession and the complexities of creativity with Sunday in the Park with George, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ...

Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical
1/31 - 2/24/2024


Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, "Dog Man: The Musical" is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of ...

Book of Mountains and Seas
Book of Mountains and Seas
1/26 - 1/28/2024


Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo ’s ...

Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas


Based on the beloved television special originally created by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, the family-friendly musical features music and lyrics by Paul Williams (The Muppet ...

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas


Based on the beloved television special originally created by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, the family-friendly musical features music and lyrics by Paul Williams (The Muppet ...

The Color Purple
The Color Purple
9/29 - 10/1/2023


The Seven Thirty Theatre company presents the unforgettable story of enduring love and triumph over adversity, "The Color Purple" is a landmark musical from the ...

WBEZ Presents: Mortified Chicago


Witness personal redemption through public humiliation in a refreshing show that is equal parts comedic, cathartic and voyeuristic. Presented by WBEZ at the Studebaker Theater, ...

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical


From humble beginnings in his hometown of Kenner, Louisiana, Lloyd Price overcame incredible obstacles on his way to a revolutionary musical career. He became the ...

SKATES
SKATES
5/24 - 6/26/2022


SKATES is a coming of age story with a twist. Its 1994 and rock star, Jacqueline Miller has a lot to celebrate. Shes headlining her ...

Quamino's Map
Quamino's Map
4/23 - 5/1/2022


Quaminos Map is an opera that tells the story of Juba Freeman who arrives in London after winning his freedom from slavery by fighting for ...

Becoming Santa Claus
Becoming Santa Claus
12/11 - 12/19/2021


Chicago Opera Theater (COT) performs a brand new production of celebrated American composer Mark Adamo's family-friendly holiday opera Becoming Santa Claus in it's Chicago premiere. ...

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