The Theatre for Young Audiences adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie FINDING NEMO, with music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen). Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin brings William Steig’s tale of wit, wisdom, and whimsy to the stage with an eye-popping blend of live-action, puppetry, music, and rhyme. Despite the sign outside stating that they do not treat predators, the De Soto family dentist practice takes pity on a suffering fox with a rotten tooth. But once he opens his jaws and they must step inside, they begin to rethink their decision. Full of excitement and laughter, this modern-day fable proves that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference with kindness and a little quick thinking.
Following a sold-out run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, A.B.L.E.'s ensemble of disabled and neurodivergent actors brings their critically acclaimed adaptation of Frankenstein back to life at Theater Wit for a strictly limited engagement October 24-26. This original punk-inspired adaptation blends music, movement, and scenes devised a neurodiverse ensemble into a provocative exploration of ambition, isolation, and the balance between the head and the heart.
Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity.
Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best to hold everything together—working …
In a lively underground colony where clothing is taboo and rock music reigns, naked mole rats live by one rule: stay bare. But when Wilbur dares to wear …
North American premiere! An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise, this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out...
PRODIGAL SON is John Patrick Shanley’s autobiographical coming-of-age story of a 15 year old attending a private New Hampshire prep school in the 1960s.
When soldier and aspiring musician Hampton Weems comes home from Afghanistan, he finds the South Side of Chicago is also occupied territory—and he’s accidentally joined the resistance. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and The Nightwatchman) Tom Morello brings a ground-breaking new punk/metal/hip-hop musical to our intimate Owen Theatre about a young artist finding his voice, why violence is as American as cherry pie, and how young radicals—across generations—are still motivated by love.
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant …
Jealousy. Deception. Murder.
An affair, a fortune on the line, and the perfect murder…But what happens when it all goes wrong? Find out in this riveting new adaptation.
Dial M For Murder contains violence and adult themes.
Run Time: 2 hours including intermission
Step into the suspenseful world of Gaslight (Angel Street), where secrets lurk in the shadows and reality blurs with deception. When Bella begins to suspect that the flickering lights and missing objects in her home aren’t just in her imagination, her world unravels into a chilling game of manipulation and control. Suspenseful, haunting, and unforgettable—don’t miss this classic mystery that defined a genre and the term “gaslighting.”
What if democracy isn’t just a system—but a shared movement forward?
Beginning Saturday, October 18th and running Saturdays and Sundays through November 9th, 2025, Chicagoans are invited to experience In Good Company, a theatrical walking performance that invites audiences to rediscover civic imagination, neighborliness, and common ground. Through immersive storytelling, live performance, and shared reflection, this one-of-a-kind event transforms city streets into a stage for community. In Good Company is an immersive, site-specific performance that blends theater, dance, music, and public dialogue. It invites audiences to reflect on what it means to be seen, heard, and connected in today’s divided world.
When we see the world differently, how do we still move forward together?
How do we rehearse and embody solidarity?
Following a violent coup, a young woman named Chelsea becomes Queen of North America. Into her new palace walk three friends from middle school with whom she hasn’t spoken in years. They’ve come to ask Chelsea for a big favor, but before she grants it, she’s going to make them revisit their shared friendship — and its terrible end.
The stage is set in a hidden venue. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major …
Join us in celebrating pride month with AG After Dark: A Queer Circus Cabaret. This show features an all-queer cast of circus artists, burlesque performers, and drag queens celebrating a …