Cultural Happenings: April Fools Day

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

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The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, A Lost Episodes parody
Hell in a Handbag Productions
Runs May 08 - Jun 21, 2026
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WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY
First Floor Theater
Runs May 07 - Jun 06, 2026
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Father of the Bride
Drury Lane Theatre
Runs Apr 08 - May 31, 2026
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La gran tirana (descarga dramática)
Aguijón Theater Company
Runs May 29 - Jun 14, 2026
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The Hula-Hoopin' Queen
Young People's Theatre Chicago
Runs May 09 - May 31, 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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Untitled Vampire Play
Lookingglass Theatre Company
Runs Jun 04 - Jul 12, 2026
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Apocalipsync
Physical Theater Festival
Runs Jun 04 - Jun 06, 2026
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Comedy Pageant
Stars & Garters Theater
Runs Mar 06 - Dec 18, 2026
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hAAPI hour
Stir Friday Night!
Runs Jan 30 - Aug 21, 2026
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Smiley
Open Space Arts
Runs Jun 05 - Jun 21, 2026
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Improvised Romantasy
iO Theater
Runs May 02 - Jun 26, 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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M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S.
Stars & Garters Theater
Runs Mar 07 - Dec 18, 2026
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A cherry-red heart is imbedded in a melting cube of ice.
Iceboy! The Musical
Goodman Theatre
Runs Jun 20 - Jul 26, 2026
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Reverse Therapy: A Stand-Up Comedy Show
iO Theater
Runs Apr 24 - Aug 28, 2026
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A cherry-red heart is imbedded in a melting cube of ice.
Iceboy! Pride Night Out
Goodman Theatre
Jun 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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Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
Music Theater Works
Runs Oct 08 - Nov 01, 2026
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Hairspray
Music Theater Works
Runs Dec 17, 2026 - Jan 03, 2027
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Oh, Mary!
Broadway In Chicago
Runs Jan 19 - Feb 07, 2027
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The Second City, Laughing for All the Wrong Reasons
Moraine Valley Fine and Performing Arts Center
Jan 29, 2027
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