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Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets
Nov7
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets

Chicago Repertory Ballet is proud to announce the World Premiere of its original ballet, The Capulets. Set in the fictional universe of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,…

Friday, November 7th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 16th
2:00 p.m.
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 North Dearborn Street
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Tuesday, November 11th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Revolution(s)
Nov11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Tuesday, November 11th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Amadeus
Nov11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Tuesday, November 11th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Nov11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World

Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…

Tuesday, November 11th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Wednesday, November 12th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci
Nov12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

This duo of passionate one-act operas explores the depths of spurned lovers’ grief and the lengths they’ll go to in avenging betrayal. Deadly love triangles…

Wednesday, November 12th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Revolution(s)
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Amadeus
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Pivot Podcast: Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Pivot Podcast: Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway

The Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway will come to The Chicago Theatre on November 12.

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Nov12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, November 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Wednesday, November 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Thursday, November 13th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Suite Life on Dick: A Disney Channel Variety Show
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Suite Life on Dick: A Disney Channel Variety Show

Looking for a fun, nostalgic event on a Thursday night? November 13th at the Newport Theater come see Suite Life on Dick, a drag, burlesque,…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 West Newport Avenue
Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Stars & Garters Presents “Stars & Garters After Dark”

Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Conspirators’ “Duck Soup”
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Conspirators’ “Duck Soup”

The Conspirators present Duck Soup by Harry Ruby and Burt Kalmar, adapted from the Marx Brothers’ movie for the stage by Sid Feldman and directed…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Stars and Garters Club
3914 N Clark St
About Last Night: A One Night Stand Storytelling Series
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

About Last Night: A One Night Stand Storytelling Series

Great dates get a text back, but bad dates are worth sharing! That’s why we’re finally bringing SF’s favorite storytelling show About Last Night, back…

Thursday, November 13th
7:15 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Revolution(s)
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Amadeus
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder
Nov13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Duluth: An Improvised Midwest Murder

Based on the hit FX show “Fargo”, Duluth takes audiences into the world of true crime in the Midwest. Each week, the cast of Duluth will improvise a…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Ugly Lies The Bone
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ugly Lies The Bone

Jonathan Berry is BACK and he’s directing Shattered Globe’s powerful season opener UGLY LIES THE BONE. After three tours in Afghanistan, Jess returns home to…

Thursday, November 13th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
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