The Taming of the Shrew

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Artistic Director Barbara Gaines re-examines Shakespeare’s notorious “battle of the sexes” with an all-woman company. She partners with playwright Ron West (CST’s The Comedy of Errors, 2008) to frame Shakespeare’s story as a performance by a group of ... Learn More

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RUN: September 16 - November 12, 2017

The Rickshaw Joint

Stage 773

The nation's premier Asian-American comedy troupe, Stir Friday Night, presents their monthly variety show, "The Rickshaw Joint." Featuring a sick bag of stacked artists, our 'human powered vehicle' will enlighten, inspire, and have you getting to a new mind ... Learn More

Variety |

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PRICE:$8-$10 RUN: September 20 - December 20, 2017

The Black Renaissance (A Musical Resistance Agains...

Black Ensemble Theater

Through the struggles, trials and tribulations of those who fought and fight against oppression and racism, Living The Black Renaissance is a musical and historical depiction of the African American experience in a racist America that will uplift, inspire and ... Learn More

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RUN: October 14 - November 26, 2017

The Skin of Our Teeth

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

In Wilder’s epic vaudevillian tragicomedy, we follow the Antrobus family as they narrowly survive one end-of-the-world disaster after another—and all by the skin of their teeth. Learn More

Classic |

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RUN: October 04 - November 12, 2017

Rocket City, Alabam'

MadKap Productions

The Midwest premiere of a new play by Mark Saltzman. Based on a true story. Shortly after WW II, the U.S. Army sends German Rocket Scientist to Huntsville, Alabama, to build guided atomic missiles as a deterrent to Ru ... Learn More

Performance Art |

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RUN: November 03 - October 19, 2017

Take Me to the River LIVE Memphis Soul and Rhythm ...

McAninch Arts Center

Inspired by the award-winning documentary of the same name, Take ... Learn More

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PRICE:$47-$65 RUN: November 05, 2017

42nd Street

Drury Lane Theatre

Tap through this year’s holiday season with the 1980 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 42nd Street! In this Broadway favorite, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer lands a bigger break in New York City than expected. When the leading lady injures her ankle, P ... Learn More

Musical |

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RUN: October 26 - December 21, 2017

Arnie the Doughnut

Lifeline Theatre

Arnie, a loveable chocolate-frosted, rainbow-sprinkled doughnut, is the happiest pastry in the bakery when he’s chosen to be taken home by a new owner. But when mild-mannered Mr. Bing tries to eat the unsuspecting Arnie, both are in for the surprise of their ... Learn More

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PRICE:$15 RUN: October 21 - November 26, 2017

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The Taming of the Shrew

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The Rickshaw Joint

Stage 773

The Black Renaissance (A Musical Resistance Agains...

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The Skin of Our Teeth

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Rocket City, Alabam'

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