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The Full Monty
The Full Monty
8/21 - 10/6/2024


Paramount Theatre's upcoming production showcases the lively musical about a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo who decide to form a male strip troupe to ...

An Evening With Matthew Morrison


Matthew Morrison, a versatile actor recognized for work on-stage and on-screen, has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. Morrison’s most recent Broadway ...

The Outsiders
The Outsiders
9/13 - 10/13/2024


You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the film. Now experience The Outsiders like never before, live onstage in an intimate theatre.

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
9/15 - 12/29/2024


Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in ...

Noises Off
Noises Off
9/12 - 10/27/2024


The cast and crew of  Nothing On  are scrambling to prepare for opening night, but despite their earnest efforts, the production is an absolute mess. ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

Reimagining Cabaret: Journey through the Genres


From swing to soul, from Broadway to the opera house, from jazz to blues, we’re taking a Southside trip through the wide world of cabaret. ...


Reimagining Cabaret: Journey Through the Genres celebrates the rich tapestry of Chicago's music scene, showcasing various genres, including jazz, blues, and pop. Directed and produced ...

The Chicago Water Music


The Chicago Water Music Wednesday, September 18 7-8:30 pm Chicago Riverwalk East to Merchandise Mart   This event is FREE   In 1717, Handel penned ...

Henry Carpender


Henry Carpender is a trombonist, composer, and educator based in the city of Chicago. An artist who is equally informed by his classical training, love ...

Peter Pan Jr
9/19 - 9/19/2024


Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter ...

Annie Jr
9/20 - 9/20/2024


Leaping Lizards! Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, ...

Lamentations
Lamentations
9/29 - 9/20/2024


The ten singers of Chicago  a cappella  invite you to explore the universal theme of yearning for a place to call home, “Lamentations” features an evocative ...

Seussical Jr.
9/20 - 9/20/2024


Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical jr, a fantastical ...

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico & Elgin Symphony Orchestra


For the first time ever, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will share a stage with Mariachi Herencia de Mexico for an unforgettable performance.

Sabado Night Laughs - Hispanic Heritage Month - September 2024


Every month, Las Locas Comedy & Pa Fuera Productions join forces to bring the hottest comedians from across Chicagoland (and special out of state guests) ...

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8/23 - 9/22/2024


Jeff and Hunter, two gay writers struggling to make it in New York, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions ...

7 Minutes to Live
7 Minutes to Live
8/29 - 9/22/2024


Unexpected Theatre Company, is proud to present the World Premiere of 7 Minutes to Live, written by Richard Lyons Conlon and directed by Andrea J. ...

Spoon River House Festival
Spoon River House Festival
9/13 - 9/22/2024


Unique House Festival Honors Chicago Literary Classic Spoon River House Festival - Embark on a poetic journey! Let the spirit of author Edgar Lee Masters ...

The Normal Heart
The Normal Heart
8/18 - 9/22/2024


CHICAGO – Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to announce the second production in its 2023 - 2024 Season of Pride at its home in Edgewater, ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

Swinging on a Star: Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby Featuring the Music of The Andrews Sisters


All aboard for a sentimental journey as Broadway baritone Jared Bradshaw celebrates Bing Crosby. Bradshaw is a veteran of the Great White Way, appearing in ...

Swinging on a Star: Jared Bradshaw Sings Bing Crosby, Featuring the Music of the Andrews Sisters


All aboard for a sentimental journey as Broadway baritone Jared Bradshaw returns to Marriott Theatre to celebrate the songs made popular by Bing Crosby. Bradshaw, ...

Unforgettable: Songs and Stories from the Great American Songbook Featuring the Jodi Beach Trio


“Timeless” best describes a Jodi Beach performance. Music that is as alive today as it was when first created, enjoyed by audiences young and old.


High Concept Labs is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a party featuring a lineup of engaging activities. Attendees can enjoy a performance by avery r. ...

Jorge Luis Pacheco


Described by JazzTimes as “a revelation,” the breathtaking young pianist and winner of the 2014 Montreux Jazz Piano Solo Competition matches astonishing technique with deep ...


Stephen Brower brings his unique blend of comedy and storytelling to the Den Theatre with Palatable Gay Robot, a captivating performance that examines identity and ...

Lamentations


The ten singers of Chicago  a cappella invite you to explore the universal theme of yearning for a place to call home, “Lamentations” features an evocative ...

A SHADOW BRIGHT AND BURNING
8/23 - 9/28/2024


A SHADOW BRIGHT AND BURNING is a world premiere adaptation of Jessica Cluess's fantasy novel, presented by Black Button Eyes Productions. The story follows Henrietta ...


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Review: LIGHT SWITCH at Open Space Arts


by Zac Thriffiley - September 18, 2024

Open Space Arts's production of LIGHT SWITCH shines a much-needed spotlight (no pun intended) on the struggles of neurodiverse members of queer communities, thanks in large part to its captivating leading man....

Review: HENRY V at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Zac Thriffiley - September 17, 2024

Featuring a strikingly charismatic yet grounded performance from its leading actor, HENRY V presents a compelling study of the excitement and danger inherent in even the best-intended feelings of nationalism....

Review: THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK at Northlight Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - September 15, 2024

Now receiving its Chicagoland premiere, Northlight Theatre’s THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK features brilliant performances and moments of exquisite stagecraft, though the play’s lean script occasionally saps the production of necessary tension and greater thematic depth....

Review: THE HOUSE OF IDEAS at City Lit Theater


by Zac Thriffiley - September 04, 2024

THE HOUSE OF IDEAS provides an entertaining history of Marvel’s precipitous rise to pop cultural supremacy that nicely captures the collaborative spirit of Kirby and Lee’s frequently tumultuous partnership. But more casual fans of the brand may find themselves lost in the play’s more intricate plot ...

Review: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - September 01, 2024

“Desperate times take desperate measures”. These words are spoken by one of the out of work steel workers in Buffalo. That is exactly what happens in the Full Monty, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6.  ...

Review: THE NORMAL HEART at Redtwist Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - August 29, 2024

Redtwist’s THE NORMAL HEART is frequently an emotionally affecting piece, thanks to the powerfully palpable talents of its principal cast. However, some uneven performances and an occasionally murky directorial vision prevent the production’s themes and message from beating forth as forcefully as on...

Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 29, 2024

 In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence....

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL National Tour


by Rachel Weinberg - August 15, 2024

= BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is a fun and faithful adaptation of the 1985 film — but it’s overly long and generically scored. With music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard (Silvestri composed the film’s original score) and book by Bob Gale, the musical has a typical pop Broadway sco...

Review: CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 11, 2024

What did our critic think of CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts?...

Review: ALICE BY HEART at Kokandy Productions


by Rachel Weinberg - August 04, 2024

While Kokandy Productions’ ALICE BY HEART has some lovely performances, the musical itself is far less imaginative than its ALICE IN WONDERLAND-inspired title suggests. ...



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