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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Goodman Theatre
Comedy/Drama
Runs Feb 21 - Apr 12, 2026
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White Rooster
Lookingglass Theatre Company
New Work
Runs Mar 05 - Apr 12, 2026
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Changing Channels
City Lit Theater Company
Comedy/Drama
Runs Feb 27 - Apr 12, 2026
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CHARGES (THE SUPPLICANTS)
Theatre Y
Experimental
Runs Feb 26 - Apr 12, 2026
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The Infinite Wrench
The Neo-Futurists
Comedy, Dance, Experimental, New Work, Open Run, Performance Art, Physical Theater, Puppetry, Variety
Runs Feb 27 - Apr 19, 2026
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Hamilton
Broadway In Chicago
Runs Mar 04 - Apr 25, 2026
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Chicago Kids Company
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs Feb 25 - May 01, 2026
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Comedy Pageant
Stars & Garters Theater
Comedy, Improv
Runs Mar 06 - Dec 18, 2026
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Art Deco-style illustration featuring a person in a black dress with a pearl necklace, holding a long cigarette holder, against a backdrop of a blue patterned design with gold geometric accents
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
Comedy/Drama, Drama, Womxn's History Month
Runs Apr 09 - Apr 12, 2026
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Windfall
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Drama
Runs Apr 09 - May 31, 2026
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Madama Butterfly
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Classic, Cultural Happenings, Drama, Music, Opera, Womxn's History Month
Runs Mar 14 - Apr 12, 2026
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The Ally
Theater Wit
Comedy/Drama, Drama
Runs Mar 20 - May 02, 2026
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Chicago Kids Company
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs Apr 08 - Jul 31, 2026
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Father of the Bride
Drury Lane Theatre
Comedy
Runs Apr 08 - May 31, 2026
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Heartbreak Hotel
Marriott Theatre
Musical
Runs Apr 08 - May 31, 2026
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Art Deco-style illustration featuring a person in a black dress with a pearl necklace, holding a long cigarette holder, against a backdrop of a blue patterned design with gold geometric accents
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
Comedy/Drama, Drama, Womxn's History Month
Runs Apr 09 - Apr 12, 2026
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