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Grease
Apr12
Jun4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Grease

GREASE April 12 – June 4, 2023 Book, Music, and Lyrics by: Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey Meet Rydell High’s senior class of 1959, the…

Wednesday, April 12th
12:00 a.m.Sunday, June 4th
12:00 a.m.
Drury Lane Theatre
100 Drury Lane
Airness
Apr21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Airness

Running April 21 – May 21 with preview performances April 19 & 20 at 7:30 pm Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at…

Friday, April 21st
7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 21st
3:00 p.m.
Citadel Theatre
300 S. Waukegan Road
Into The Woods
Apr25
May7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Here’s a reason to be happy ever after… Direct from Broadway, the Grammy®-winning and much beloved production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony®-winning triumph…

Tuesday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 7th
2:00 p.m.
“From the Mississippi Delta” by Lifeline Theatre with Pegasus Theatre Chicago
Apr27
Jun18
Theatre & Performing Arts

“From the Mississippi Delta” by Lifeline Theatre with Pegasus Theatre Chicago

Lifeline Theatre, in co-production with Pegasus Theatre Chicago, proudly presents “From the Mississippi Delta,” based on the autobiography written by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland,…

Thursday, April 27th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, June 18th
9:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
Antonio’s Song / I Was Dreaming of a Son
Apr28
Theatre & Performing Arts

Antonio’s Song / I Was Dreaming of a Son

“A deep and personal dive into the formation of a man” -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A poetic journey of a artist/dancer/father questioning the balance of his…

Friday, April 28thSunday, May 28th
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Cabaret ZaZou
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Cabaret ZaZou

Cabaret ZaZou is a unique entertainment experience where raucous comedy, extraordinary live music, international cirque performances, and a multi-course feast collide. As guests enter the…

Sunday, April 30th
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Into The Woods
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Here’s a reason to be happy ever after… Direct from Broadway, the critically acclaimed and much beloved production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony®-winning…

Sunday, April 30th
The Cherry Orchard
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Cherry Orchard

A family verges on bankruptcy while their country stands on the brink of revolution. Endings and beginnings. Bittersweet departures. The comedy of life. When Madame…

Sunday, April 30th
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
School of Rock (Musical) at The Paramount Theatre
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

School of Rock (Musical) at The Paramount Theatre

NOMINATED FOR 4 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL From the genius mind of Andrew Lloyd Webber comes a rousing, feel good and inspirational story of…

Sunday, April 30th
5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd.
The Infinite Wrench
Apr30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Sunday, April 30th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jacqueline Goldfinger’s “Babel” by Redtwist Theatre
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jacqueline Goldfinger’s “Babel” by Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist Theatre, currently presenting the world premiere of “The Great Kahn” through February 26, announces the second production of its 2023 season, “Babel,” written by…

Sunday, April 30th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
The world premiere of “Galileo’s Daughter” by Remy Bumppo Theatre
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The world premiere of “Galileo’s Daughter” by Remy Bumppo Theatre

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the final production of its 2022-2023 season, the world premiere of “Galileo’s Daughter” by Jessica Dickey and…

Sunday, April 30th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave.
“Karen Mason’s Back… And All That Jazz!,” at Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

“Karen Mason’s Back… And All That Jazz!,” at Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret

Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 North Milwaukee Ave., currently celebrating its 25th Anniversary, hosts the return of Broadway actress and multi-award-winning cabaret performer Karen…

Sunday, April 30th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Davenport’s Cabaret Room
1383 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Silent Comedy with Larry Schanker
Apr30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Silent Comedy with Larry Schanker

The brilliant pianist Larry Schanker plays a live score for three short silent comedies by Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. Hosted and with…

Sunday, April 30th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
studio5
1934 Dempster Street
The Cherry Orchard
May1
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Cherry Orchard

A family verges on bankruptcy while their country stands on the brink of revolution. Endings and beginnings. Bittersweet departures. The comedy of life. When Madame…

Monday, May 1st
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Poetry @ The Green: May 2023
May1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Poetry @ The Green: May 2023

Poetry @ The Green returns for the summer season this May! The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to…

Monday, May 1st
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Ekmeles and Sandbox Percussion
May1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Ekmeles and Sandbox Percussion

The New York-based Ekmeles and Sandbox Percussion join forces to premiere six new works for chamber choir and percussion quartet by UChicago graduate student composers.…

Monday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Penthouse, 901
915 E 60th St
Yo-Yo Ma with the CSO
May1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Yo-Yo Ma with the CSO

In a career spanning four decades, internationally revered cellist Yo-Yo Ma has dazzled the world as both a musician and a champion for culture’s impact…

Monday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

220 S. Michigan Ave.
Into The Woods
May2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Here’s a reason to be happy ever after… Direct from Broadway, the critically acclaimed and much beloved production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony®-winning…

Tuesday, May 2nd
The Cherry Orchard
May2
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Cherry Orchard

A family verges on bankruptcy while their country stands on the brink of revolution. Endings and beginnings. Bittersweet departures. The comedy of life. When Madame…

Tuesday, May 2nd
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
A Wrinkle in Time
May2
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Wrinkle in Time

Join us for the story of one of literature’s favorite heroines, Meg Murry, as she joins forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O’Keefe…

Tuesday, May 2nd
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
The Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo Ave
Tuesday Musical Improv
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tuesday Musical Improv

The Annoyance’s very own musical ensembles. Every Tuesday at 8pm, two groups improvise brand new musicals based on audience suggestions. Featuring Musical Director Lisa McQueen…

Tuesday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
May2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Night Ever Comedy Show

Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…

Tuesday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave
Last Night and the Night Before
May2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Night and the Night Before

Monique and her daughter Sam are on the run. From what, they will not say. Showing up on their family’s doorstep in Brooklyn, the surprise…

Tuesday, May 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
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