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Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Feb5
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will feature a remarkable season of beloved titles for kids of all ages. Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre invites theatergoers to…

Wednesday February 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.Sunday January 4, 2026
11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery presented by Pegasus Theatre Chicago
May15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery presented by Pegasus Theatre Chicago

Pegasus Theatre Chicago and Director ILesa Duncan proudly announces the revival of playwright Shay Youngblood’s Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery, which follows “Daughter”, who returns…

Thursday, May 15th
5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 15th
7:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
The Olde School Shakespeare Collective Presents Julius Caesar
May16
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Olde School Shakespeare Collective Presents Julius Caesar

Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar explores the nature of power, loyalty, and betrayal, focusing on a conspiracy that leads to the assassination of a powerful leader. In…

Friday, May 16th
7:00 p.m.Friday, June 13th
9:00 p.m.
My Buddy’s
4416 N Clark St
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Season 47 Spring Series
May18
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Season 47 Spring Series

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) closes out its thrilling 47th season with Spring Series, a dynamic program featuring a World Premiere by Matthew Rushing, Interim…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 20th
4:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Monday, May 19th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Magic Mondays
May19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday, May 19th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
28th Annual Asian American Showcase – FAAIM
May19
Theatre & Performing Arts

28th Annual Asian American Showcase – FAAIM

Presented by The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media [FAAIM], this year’s showcase is bursting with more AAPI talent than ever—from powerful films to side-splitting comedy!…

Monday, May 19th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
The Antiquities
May19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Antiquities

A “brilliantly imagined drama” (Wall Street Journal) for anyone whose computer has asked them to prove that they’re a human. Which is to say, everyone.…

Monday, May 19th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
May19
Music & Comedy

Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar

IMPORTANT HOUSE POLICIES: PLEASE READ 📍 All shows take place at 162 E Superior St. – The entrance to the venue is on Superior Street, just east of the…

Monday, May 19th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
[REDACTED] Presents: The 5th Element
May19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

[REDACTED] Presents: The 5th Element

Funny people reenact a movie they love, or hate, or love to hate. They’ll make you laugh. They’ll make you cry. They’ll insert a movie…

Monday, May 19th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Music Box Lounge
3733 N Southport Ave
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Tuesday, May 20th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Alice in Wonderland
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, May 20th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Flamenco and Fondue
May20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Flamenco and Fondue

Celebrating 60 Years of Flamenco Guitarists and Fondue Dining! Get ready for an incredible evening of Flamenco and Fondue. Gather your friends and family at Geja’s Cafe on Tuesday,…

Tuesday, May 20th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Geja’s Cafe
340 W Armitage Ave
Tuesday Good Show
May20
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, May 20th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Titanique
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Tuesday, May 20th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
28th Annual Asian American Showcase – FAAIM
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

28th Annual Asian American Showcase – FAAIM

Presented by The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media [FAAIM], this year’s showcase is bursting with more AAPI talent than ever—from powerful films to side-splitting comedy!…

Tuesday, May 20th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
May20
Music & Comedy

Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar

Join us for the most fun interactive comedy show in Chicago, where the audience determines who’s the funniest (and the most unfunny) by throwing [fake]…

Tuesday, May 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
The Antiquities
May20
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Antiquities

A “brilliantly imagined drama” (Wall Street Journal) for anyone whose computer has asked them to prove that they’re a human. Which is to say, everyone.…

Tuesday, May 20th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Billy Idol & Joan Jett and The Blackhearts – It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!
May20
Music & Comedy

Billy Idol & Joan Jett and The Blackhearts – It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!

Billy Idol & Joan Jett and The Blackhearts will perform live at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on May 20, 2025.

Tuesday, May 20th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Wednesday, May 21st
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
May21
Music & Comedy

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Wednesday, May 21st
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Morgan Park Academy
2153 W 111th Street
Alice in Wonderland
May21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, May 21st
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Titanique
May21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Wednesday, May 21st
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Club ZinZanni Presents THE COMPARABLE DINA MARTINA
May21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Club ZinZanni Presents THE COMPARABLE DINA MARTINA

Club ZinZanni will debut with “THE COMPARABLE DINA MARTINA” on May 21 at 7pm. The legendary Dina Martina will bring her signature surreal comedic experience…

Wednesday, May 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
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