Find Touch Tours, ASL-Interpreted, Audio-Described, Open-Captioned and Autism-Friendly performances on our Access calendar.
Disney's Finding Nemo TYA
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs Oct 10, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026
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.
10:00AM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
10:00AM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
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Click Clack BOO! A Tricky Treat
Children's/Family, Literary Adaptation, Spooky Season
Runs Oct 11 - Nov 02, 2025
Based on the book by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin.
11:00AM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$20.00
1:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$20.00
11:00AM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$20.00
1:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$20.00
11:00AM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$20.00
1:00PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$20.00
11:00AM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$20.00
1:00PM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$20.00
11:00AM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$20.00
1:00PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$20.00
11:00AM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
$20.00
1:00PM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
$20.00
11:00AM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$20.00
1:00PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$20.00
11:00AM Sun, Nov 02, 2025
$20.00
1:00PM Sun, Nov 02, 2025
$20.00
Elephant and Piggie's "WE ARE IN A PLAY!"
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs Sep 27 - Oct 19, 2025
It's fun to sing and dance with your bestus friend ever! The brilliant creators of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” return to YPT with a delightful Vaudeville-style …
11:00AM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$24.50 – $36.50
11:00AM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$21.50 – $32.50
1:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$24.50 – $36.50
11:00AM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$24.50 – $36.50
11:00AM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$21.50 – $32.50
1:00PM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$24.50 – $36.50
Woodland Creatures' Halloween
Children's/Family, Spooky Season
Runs Oct 04 - Oct 26, 2025
Our friends are celebrating Halloween Break from their monster-sory school. Wolfie's birthday is approaching, but so are other exciting fall events! Can they cram it all in before Wolfie's birthday? Find out if they get out of the pickle this October!
11:00AM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$8 – $16
11:00AM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$8 – $16
11:00AM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$8 – $16
11:00AM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$8 – $16
11:00AM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
$8 – $16
Books on the Chopping Block
Literary Adaptation
Oct 11, 2025
Readings of short excerpts from the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2024,
2:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Free
The Center Southland Spotlight
Cabaret, Music, Musical
Oct 11, 2025
Experience the magic of musical theatre in The Center Southland Spotlight—a showcase of the best Southland community theatres and their 2025–26 season selections. The afternoon will feature song …
2:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$10 – $25
Vito's Vault Roarin' 20's Prohibition Musical Revue
Comedy/Drama, Open Run
Runs Sep 12, 2025 - Jan 02, 2026
Chicago's finest roaring twenties dinner-theatre speakeasy!
6:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Fri, Oct 24, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Fri, Oct 31, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Wed, Nov 05, 2025
$80.00
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$80.00
6:00PM Fri, Nov 07, 2025
$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
6:00PM Fri, Nov 28, 2025
$80.00
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$80.00
6:00PM Fri, Dec 05, 2025
$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
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$80.00
6:00PM Fri, Dec 26, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Sat, Dec 27, 2025
$80.00
6:00PM Fri, Jan 02, 2026
$80.00
Disenchanted!
Comedy, Musical
Oct 11, 2025
The ECC Arts Center presents the witty and empowering "Disenchanted!,"a hilarious take on fairytale princesses who are fed with the storybook status quo. Contains adult language and themes that are not appropriate for children.
7:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$$50
Improv Near Me
Comedy, Experimental, Improv, Open Run, Stand-Up, Variety
Runs Jun 20 - Oct 30, 2025
Improv Near Me is a one-of-a-kind, 360-degree comedy experience that brings the spirit of Chicago’s legendary improv scene to life—right in the round! Blending classic improv scenes, musical moments, and immersive staging, the show surrounds the audience with spontaneous storytelling and rapid-fire laughs, all while paying tribute to the iconic neighborhoods and landmarks that helped shape the art form. Whether you're a lifelong local or just visiting the birthplace of improv, this high-energy celebration of Chicago's comedic roots puts you right at the heart of the action—no map required.
7:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$10 – $20
7:00PM Thu, Oct 16, 2025
$10 – $20
7:00PM Thu, Oct 23, 2025
$10 – $20
7:00PM Thu, Oct 30, 2025
$10 – $20
The Seance
Cabaret, Drama, Holiday, Magic
Runs Oct 04 - Nov 01, 2025
What is it?
A 'spook-house' show for the smart set; The Seance is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victorian-era seance.
We will investigate the history of the seance, tell stories of the participants and demonstrate the exact techniques used by psychics and mediums who claimed to contact the dead.
Tonight, you will learn exactly how a seance was performed in a theatrical environment.
7:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$44.99 – $69.99
7:00PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$44.99 – $69.99
7:00PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$44.99 – $69.99
7:00PM Fri, Oct 31, 2025
$44.99 – $69.99
7:00PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$44.99 – $69.99
Presented by Ballet 5:8
Beauty Will Save the World
Dance
Oct 11, 2025
Ballet 5:8 returns to the Harris Theater with Beauty Will Save the World—a compelling mixed-repertory program that celebrates resilience, cultural heritage, and the transformative power of beauty in turbulent times.
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$14.00 – $77.00
Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2
Music
Runs Oct 09 - Oct 11, 2025
Dvořák expertly weaves the heartbeat of Czech folk dances into his soulful Violin Concerto. It’s a perfect vehicle for Augustin Hadelich, who “conveys the music’s rousing energy, while …
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
from $49
Improvised Jane Austen
Improv, Literary Adaptation
Runs May 10 - Nov 29, 2025
Come for the humor, stay for the heart!
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$20.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$20.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$20.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$20.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 08, 2025
$20.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 15, 2025
$20.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 22, 2025
$20.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 29, 2025
$20.00
Medea
Classic, Drama, Music, Opera, Spooky Season
Runs Oct 11 - Oct 26, 2025
a tale of infidelity and revenge like no other.
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
from $71
7:00PM Tue, Oct 14, 2025
from $50
7:00PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
from $60
7:00PM Mon, Oct 20, 2025
from $47
2:00PM Thu, Oct 23, 2025
from $63
2:00PM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
from $63
Misery
Drama, Literary Adaptation
Runs Sep 10 - Oct 12, 2025
Stage version of Stephen King's thrilling novel
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$45.00
3:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$45.00
Nella
Espanol, Music
Oct 11, 2025
Born in Venezuela, Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks to her powerful voice and undeniable presence. In a short period of time, she went from graduating from Berklee College of Music to winning the 2019 Latin GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist. Her debut album, "Voy (I Go)," produced by the award-winning Javier Limón, features the hit "Me Llaman Nella," which was celebrated by NPR and the title track was named the 14th best song of 2019 by The New York Times.
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$$15 – $$20
North Shore Center Presents – The Lightfoot Band
Music
Oct 11, 2025
The Lightfoot Band is not a tribute act—these are the original musicians who recorded and toured with Gordon Lightfoot for decades.
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$46.00 – $71.00
Ugly Lies The Bone
Comedy/Drama, Drama
Runs Oct 03 - Nov 15, 2025
After three tours in Afghanistan, Jess returns home to a changed world, and body. With biting dark humor and virtual reality therapy, she begins to rebuild her life one puzzle piece at a time, confronting scars both seen and unseen in this powerful story of how beauty endures beneath the surface.
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
3:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
7:30PM Thu, Oct 16, 2025
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7:30PM Thu, Nov 13, 2025
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3:00PM Sat, Nov 15, 2025
7:30PM Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Whirled News Tonight
Comedy, Improv, Open Run
Runs Jan 11 - Oct 25, 2025
Every Saturday at 7:30pm. Twenty years running! The audience provides inspiration by picking their top stories from the day’s news. From these journalistic suggestions, a team of experienced …
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$30.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$30.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$30.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$30.00
The Mark
Physical Theater
Runs Oct 11 - Nov 22, 2025
Written by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff October 11 – November 22, 2025 Thursday – Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Sundays at 3:00 p.m. All performances will take place at The Edge Theater, 5451 …
8:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
3:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
8:00PM Wed, Oct 15, 2025
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Cantaré
Music, New Work
Oct 12, 2025
Pack your (musical) bags! We’re heading to Mexico with songs commissioned through our ¡Cantaré! program, showcasing the vibrant voices of this beautiful country. Through music, you’ll discover its rich and diverse culture.
3:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$40 – $50
Capitol Fools
Comedy, Musical
Oct 12, 2025
The head writer, music director and all-star cast members from the former Capitol Steps join forces to unite the country one laugh at a time.
3:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$39 – $49
6:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$39 – $49
Mystery Dinner Theater
Runs Oct 12 - Dec 06, 2025
3:30PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
5:30PM Sat, Nov 08, 2025
5:30PM Sat, Dec 06, 2025
Next Draft Series
Hell-Burnt
New Work
Runs Oct 12 - Oct 14, 2025
After a car accident leaves their husband in a coma, Zed is willing to try anything to restore his health, including summoning the archdemon Demogorgon. But rather than …
7:30PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
7:30PM Mon, Oct 13, 2025
7:30PM Tue, Oct 14, 2025