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New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Primary Trust
An open-hearted, “utterly absorbing, very funny, darn near perfect play” (The Daily Beast) about leaving your comfort zone to find fulfillment. Meet Kenneth, a 38-year-old…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
Meet some of the fascinating but often misunderstood critters of Emily Oaks Nature Center! This popular event is intended to be fun and informative –…
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…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
BLANK! The Musical
Gather your friends, grab your phone, and share your ideas. At BLANK! The Musical, you create an entire Broadway-style production. This incredible show is completely improvised.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Commedia Divina: It’s Worse Than That
CHICAGO – The Conspirators present a retooling of Commedia Divina: It’s Worse Than That, written by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm. Bullion, at the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Devonshire Playhouse presents Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show” Book, Music & Lyrics by Richard O’Brien Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Artistic Director:…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Elvira
Elvira tells the story of Elvira Arellano, a Mexican immigrant, single mother, worker and eventual activist. Fearing deportation, Elvira takes sanctuary for a year in…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Stir Friday Night Presents: Stir Friday NightMARES A Fall Sketch Revue
Stir Friday Night, Chicago’s longest-running Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedy team, is hot off the wok with 60 minutes of brand-new sketch material to keep…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Melanie Charles
There are few artists whose sound can capture the sentiments of a generation quite like Melanie Charles. With her dynamic engagements with jazz, soul, and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Gift Theatre presents Topdog/Underdog at Filament Theatre
CHICAGO – The Gift Theatre, is proud to present Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, September 12 – October 20, at…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Redtwist Theatre presents the world premiere of Bottle Fly
CHICAGO – Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger’s Bottle Fly, directed by Co-Artistic Director Eileen Dixon, October 17…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Atonement
Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Refracted Theatre Company presents Laura Winters’ Coronation
Refracted Theatre Company, recipient of eight Jeff Awards for its most recent production Tambo & Bones, is honored to present Coronation, by Laura Winters and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
REMY BUMPPO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SARAH RUHL’S DEAR ELIZABETH, OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 17
CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is proud to present Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 – 2025 season, written by Sarah Ruhl…
Theatre & Performing Arts
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
It’s The Golden Age of Hollywood, and the streets of Los Angeles teem with aspiring starlets. When Vera Stark—maid to “America’s Little Sweetie Pie” Gloria…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet: Atonement
Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mozart Coronation Mass
Join Nicholas Kraemer and four preeminent singers for a selection of Handel’s brilliant and soul-stirring vocal numbers, which explore the full spectrum of human emotions…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games!
One night only! Catch this interactive comedy! Who is the patron saint of werewolves? Which saint died and went to hell, then came back to…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games
Who is the patron saint of werewolves? Which saint went to hell, then came back to life? Which saints practiced black magic before switching to…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Rabbit Hole
Becca and Howie Corbett have a picture perfect family life in the suburbs of New York until a random, tragic accident takes the life of…
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