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Theatre & Performing Arts
Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got The Moves
Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, May…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Out Here
Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a courageous new musical, developed through a dynamic collaboration with the University of Chicago. Audiences will have…
Theatre & Performing Arts
For Gustave
On the Spot Theatre Company is delighted to present the world premiere of For Gustave, a new drama about French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte. For Gustave…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Balanchine + Beyond: Fascinatin’ Rhythms
Ballet Chicago’s acclaimed Balanchine + Beyond series returns with a vibrant new program highlighting the company’s exceptional artistry and range. Featuring George Balanchine’s masterworks Allegro…
Theatre & Performing Arts
An Enemy of the People
An award-winning new take on the historic masterwork about citizens standing up to power. When a respected doctor in small-town Norway makes a deadly discovery…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wedding Singer”
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is proud to announce the cast and creative team…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Oil Lamp Theater Announces “Poor Behavior” by Theresa Rebeck
Oil Lamp Theater’s next performance in its 2026 season is Poor Behavior, written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Lauren Katz, April 10 – May…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Wild Door Theater Presents “Maybe Tomorrow”
Wild Door Theater presents the Midwest premiere of Maybe Tomorrow, a darkly funny and unsettling new play by Max Mondi and directed by Andrew Gallant,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Wild Door Theater Presents “Maybe Tomorrow”
Wild Door Theater presents the Midwest premiere of Maybe Tomorrow, a darkly funny and unsettling new play by Max Mondi and directed by Andrew Gallant,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Cosmic Underground Show
Fridays and Saturdays, the Cosmic Underground Show blasts off for a 90-minute immersive comedy, magic, and mind-reading show. Cosmic founders Harrison Lampert (a quirky sleight-of-hand…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime murder mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a…
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
FreakShow & Tell
21+ ONLY Brianna Wellen, Chicago Reader: Sideshow entertainer Thom Britton’s solo show is part performance, part demonstration. Britton is a charismatic performer who appears genuinely…
Theatre & Performing Arts
SPINOFF
Two years ago, Alé left the city to move back into their childhood home to caretake for their mother. Far from friends, their plans in…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Conspirators Presents “Tartuffe, or The Charlatan”
The Conspirators present Tartuffe, or, The Charlatan by playwright Molière (1622-1673), directed by Wm. Bullion, at Stars & Garters, 3914 N. Clark St., May 8…
Theatre & Performing Arts
For Gustave
On the Spot Theatre Company is delighted to present the world premiere of For Gustave, a new drama about French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte. For Gustave…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Balanchine + Beyond: Fascinatin’ Rhythms
Ballet Chicago’s acclaimed Balanchine + Beyond series returns with a vibrant new program highlighting the company’s exceptional artistry and range. Featuring George Balanchine’s masterworks Allegro…
Theatre & Performing Arts
An Enemy of the People
An award-winning new take on the historic masterwork about citizens standing up to power. When a respected doctor in small-town Norway makes a deadly discovery…
Theatre & Performing Arts
FreakShow & Tell
FreakShow & Tell is a wild and hilarious variety show packed with stand-up comedy, sideshow acts, burlesque, magic, and more — hosted by Thom Britton…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Clued In
After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Tablao en Casa – Primavera Flamenca
Casa Triana Flamenco presents Tablao en Casa, an evening of flamenco dance and music featuring 30 dancers and live musicians at the Ruth Page Center…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Out Here
Life happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a courageous new musical, developed through a dynamic collaboration with the University of Chicago. Audiences will have…
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