Cultural Happenings: April Fools Day

Shows to Make You Laugh Out Loud for April Fools Day!

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Comedy Pageant
Stars & Garters Theater
Runs Mar 06 - Dec 18, 2026
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Father of the Bride
Drury Lane Theatre
Runs Apr 08 - May 31, 2026
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The Angel Next Door
Northlight Theatre
Runs Apr 09 - May 10, 2026
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The Dover Road
Ghostlight Ensemble Theatre Company
Runs Apr 16 - May 03, 2026
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The Drowsy Chaperone
Theo
Runs Mar 06 - Apr 19, 2026
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M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S.
Stars & Garters Theater
Runs Mar 07 - Dec 18, 2026
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The Infinite Wrench
The Neo-Futurists
Runs Feb 27 - Apr 19, 2026
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Fault
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Runs Apr 18 - May 24, 2026
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The Movement You Need, An Evening With Brendan Hunt
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Runs Apr 19 - May 10, 2026
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420 Shakespeare
420 Shakespeare
Runs Apr 20 - May 29, 2026
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SPINOFF
The Neo-Futurists
Runs Apr 23 - May 16, 2026
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hAAPI hour
Stir Friday Night!
Runs Jan 30 - Aug 21, 2026
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I Hate Hamlet
Saint Sebastian Players
Runs Apr 24 - May 17, 2026
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Shrek the Musical
Beverly Theatre Guild
Runs Apr 24 - Apr 26, 2026
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A person in a sequined outfit sits in a theater seat while another person in the background plays a saxophone, all framed by geometric hexagon designs.
Lizzy and The Triggermen
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
Apr 25, 2026
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The Wedding Singer
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Runs Apr 29 - May 24, 2026
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moonwatchers
Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
Runs Apr 30 - May 17, 2026
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Improvised Romantasy
iO Theater
Runs May 02 - Jun 26, 2026
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Doing Our Moms
iO Theater
Runs Apr 01 - May 06, 2026
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WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY
First Floor Theater
Runs May 07 - Jun 06, 2026
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The Hula-Hoopin' Queen
Young People's Theatre Chicago
Runs May 09 - May 31, 2026
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Glorianne
CIRCA Pintig
May 12, 2026
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Beau and Aero
Physical Theater Festival
Runs Jun 03 - Jun 07, 2026
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SELL ME: I am from North Korea
Physical Theater Festival
Runs Jun 04 - Jun 05, 2026
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Apocalipsync
Physical Theater Festival
Runs Jun 04 - Jun 06, 2026
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Amplify Queer Joy!
Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble
Runs Jun 12 - Jun 15, 2026
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The Producers
BrightSide Theatre
Runs Jun 12 - Jun 28, 2026
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A cherry-red heart is imbedded in a melting cube of ice.
Iceboy!
Goodman Theatre
Runs Jun 20 - Jul 26, 2026
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As You Like It
Midsommer Flight
Runs Jun 26 - Aug 02, 2026
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yo ho.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company
Runs Jul 19 - Aug 29, 2026
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Oh, Mary!
Broadway In Chicago
Runs Jan 19 - Feb 07, 2027
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