In Hot People Island, a popular tv network will take 8 lucky certified Hot People, put them on an island, and make them do stuff. With unexpected twists, this is sure to be the most dramatic season yet! Based on reality television staples like Love Island, Survivor, and Traitors, this absurd Hot comedy is sure to keep Hot audiences guessing til the very end.
This show is recommended for ages 13+
A vaudeville-inspired magic show blending enchanting illusion, laugh-out-loud comedy, and timeless romance.
The Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host Magically Ever …
One of the most heartfelt musical dialogues ever written, Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante for violin and viola shares a program with Elgar’s stately, visionary Second Symphony.
The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading of "Muffed: A Recounting of Farmington, Maine's 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised by the Members of the Meaningful Action Theatre Company"
The Factory Theater, in collaboration with Unheard Of Company, is delighted to host The Meaningful Action Theatre Company and their first reading of MUFFED, a devised piece of …
Following a critically acclaimed world premiere at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego, this is TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, a fantasy-driven, irreverent, funny, rock musical for a new generation. From the Richard Rogers winning writing team of EllaRose Chary and Brandon James, Theo presents the Midwest Premiere of this exciting new musical that takes the story of Thelma & Louise and reimagines it into a queer rock musical, in which strong female characters don’t “always gotta die.”.
It’s 1978 and protests are breaking out all across Iran, encroaching on this suburb where a tight-knit circle of girlfriends plans weddings, trades dirty jokes, and tries to hang onto a sense of normalcy. But as the revolution escalates, each woman is forced to join the wave of emigration or face an equally uncertain future at home. With breathtaking humanity and cutting wit, Wish You Were Here chronicles a decade of life during war, as best friends forever become friends long lost, scattered and searching for home.
A ghost seeking revenge. A church caught in its own contradictions. Two queer teens reckoning with faith, fear, and desire. Anna Klos and Suz Evans bring you a haunting, hilarious, and heartfelt piece like no other. This World Premiere is presented with Trap Door's Trap Open Series.
sTalking Andersonville is the story of this guy who moves from New York to Chicago, and then to LA, and then back to Chicago. Hilarity ensues, and he hits bottom. Fade to black. However, someone has to walk the dog and this guy LOVES this dog. So, he gets up off the couch and he starts walking, sometimes with the dog, sometimes without. He walks south. He does this every day, it becomes an obsession, head down, five miles a day. Eventually as he’s walking, he looks up. He looks up and finds a community. He finds a way, not out, but through.
Join us in the Carpathian Mountains to witness the birth of legend as a Countess becomes a Carnivore and a Mother becomes a Monster. The shadow of Erzsebet Bathory has endured for over 400 years–but who is the Blood Countess and how did her story of infamy begin, grow, and take on a life of its own? In a time when the constructed reputations of those who are given power are all some care about, Idle Muse explores the Truth behind the blood-soaked rumors.
In collaboration with @whispertheatrecollective, we’re bringing you 9 incredible performances (30–60 mins each) from 8 different theatre & dance companies — not just for one weekend, but for TWO!
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.
Join us in celebrating 30 years of Actors Gym with a private showing of Midnight Circus in Tallmadge Park and a party in the big top immediately following!
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Joystick presents Fun Control! a fast, fearless sketch comedy revue. Joystick is iO’s premier sketch ensemble, made up of some of the theater’s sharpest writers and performers. Since …
The Lodge Performing Arts Center
18 Villa Court, Elgin, IL
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the …
A captivating musical about a young man’s search for meaning and fulfillment in life. With dazzling choreography, an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz, (Wicked) and a mix of heart, humor, and spectacle,