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Welcome back to the thrill of live theatre. Don’t miss what’s on stage right now! Find More Shows

Moon at the Bottom of the Ocean
Comedy/Drama
Runs Sep 01 - Sep 23, 2023
Gay Card
Comedy, Musical
Runs Aug 24 - Sep 24, 2023
Motherhouse
Comedy/Drama
Runs Sep 14 - Sep 30, 2023
The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style
Comedy
Runs Aug 10 - Sep 30, 2023
WELCOME TO MATTESON!
Comedy/Drama
Runs Sep 06 - Oct 01, 2023
Massage Therapy
Drama
Runs Sep 16 - Oct 01, 2023
NORTH & SUR
Drama, Performance Art
Runs Sep 05 - Oct 06, 2023
A Chorus Line
Musical
Runs Sep 08 - Oct 08, 2023

Have a Laugh This Fall!

Enjoy these comedies that are sure to put a smile on your face! Find Shows Here.

Drunk Shakespeare
Comedy, Improv
Runs May 03 - Dec 31, 2023
Late Nite Catechism
Comedy
Runs Sep 02 - Dec 30, 2023
Mortified Chicago
Comedy
Sep 23, 2023
Gay Card
Comedy, Musical
Runs Aug 24 - Sep 24, 2023

Dynamic Dramas

Don’t miss these daring Dramas this Summer!  View More Dramas

Birthday Candles
Drama
Runs Sep 07 - Oct 08, 2023
Blues for an Alabama Sky
Drama
Runs Sep 14 - Oct 15, 2023
Cat's Cradle
Comedy/Drama
Runs Sep 01 - Oct 22, 2023
Revolution
Comedy/Drama, New Work
Runs Sep 07 - Oct 29, 2023

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Superb Suburban Shows!

Find great theatre all across Chicago’s suburbs this summer! View More

Birthday Candles
Drama
Runs Sep 07 - Oct 08, 2023
Little Shop of Horrors
Musical
Runs Aug 30 - Oct 15, 2023
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
Drama
Runs Aug 30 - Oct 22, 2023
Ripcord
Comedy/Drama
Runs Sep 21 - Oct 29, 2023

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