Swing into wedding season with this Tony-nominated Rom-Com musical adaptation of Adam Sandler’s hit movie! Rewind to 1985 when collars were popped, hair was huge, and the wedding …
Superstar pianist Yuja Wang showcases her extraordinary versatility as both soloist and conductor, leading the Mahler Chamber Orchestra from the keyboard. The program features Chopin’s radiant Piano Concerto …
The Queen is jealous of Snow White’s Beauty! So she runs off into the woods to live with seven crazy Dwarfs. Will the Queen find her? Will Prince Charming save the day? You won’t want to miss this classic Fairy Tale presented by CKC. There is nothing scary in our version, just fun and silliness!
Join A.B.L.E. - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations as we celebrate our 10th anniversary of creating theatre and film for, with, and by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with an unforgettable festival April 30-May 3rd at The Edge Theater. In total, 78 performers - including 40 actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities - will appear in 5 live performances, including showcases and a limited-run of an original full-length show devised by the group. With everything from movement to music to Shakespeare and personal storytelling, there’s something for everyone!
“With desire and passion,” Tchaikovsky writes on the score of his Fifth Symphony, and he’s as good as his word: It’s a work teeming with brilliant orchestral colors, …
Seven actors. Eight rehearsals. Nine(ty) minutes. Strawdog Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's Hamlet at its rawest. Come see the "prequel" to Strawdog's mainstage production, 12 Ophelias.
In an anonymous meeting room, a group of people —always eight—gather to sing. Best known for the Broadway hit NATASHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, Dave …
Written by Corey Farrell and Nigel Berkeley
Directed by Co-Artistic Director Nealie Tinlin
Chicago Premiere
"...absolutely joyful, witty, and full of punny humor that kept a smile on my face all …
Watch comedians compete in a short-form improv showdown that’s also a beauty pageant! A rotating cast (no two shows are the same!) featuring: Dan Feltey, Colleen Grogan, Quinn …
This musical play, complete with down home country humor and big-hearted emotion, includes hits “Crazy”, “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams”, “Walkin’ After Midnight” and more!
An evening of Mozart
Enjoy a fabulous spring evening filled with Mozart! Camerata Chicago is delighted to present Evren Ozel, a winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition …
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before.
In this fast-moving kaleidoscope, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know.
This is for all the high school kids who wanted to take their senior year lead role all the way to the Tony Awards. Join Glendenning Theatre Company for a night of high belting and extreme dramatics.
The Magic Box: Music inspired by the Chicago bassist Fred Hopkins
Drummer-composer Mike Reed explores the legacy of Chicago bassist and AACM member Fred Hopkins with new works, including …
BimBamBoom presents...
PEEP SHOW: Chicago's Finest Burlesque Show!
Chicago's wildest sex & comedy show features two acts of scintillating burlesque performances by the striptease artists of BimBamBoom!
Featuring the unforgettable talents …
AAPINH Heritage Month, Cultural Happenings, Music, Variety
Runs May 02 - May 03, 2026
The Future of Asian American Creativity is Here!
Celebrate transformation and experience the creative power of over 125 artists and performers at EVOLUTION. From explosive performances, fine art, and independent film to a curated food and craft marketplace, join us in celebrating the growing legacy of Asian American, Pacific Island, Native Hawaiian AAPINH artistry.
I Killed Andy Breitbart is the unbelievable but true story of how a small Chicago theater company became an unwitting target in the far-rights efforts to torpedo the …
“Everybody got a secret.”
Expect one devilish twist after another in Covenant, a mythic and suspenseful new play hailed as “blackout-and-blood-curdling-scream deliciousness” (New York Magazine), “undeniably spooky (and) absolutely enjoyable” …
From the playwright of The Luckiest, Nice Girl and Thinner Than Water comes a spectacular new play that captures the restless heat of adolescence on the edge of change—where desire, identity, and escape collide in one unforgettable summer on the brink of adulthood.
Performance Run Time: 90 minutes, no intermission.
Icons and Innovators — a one-night-only celebration featuring exceptional artists affiliated with The Juilliard School and works by creators Philip Glass, Martha Graham, Marvin …
Prepare to travel to a galaxy far, far away where the "Chosen One" trope meets undeniable heat. This May 2nd, Improvised Romantasy celebrates Star Wars weekend by trading our crowns for …