Find Touch Tours, ASL-Interpreted, Audio-Described, Open-Captioned and Autism-Friendly performances on our Access calendar.
Lyric Opening Concert
Oct 10, 2025
Join us for a thrilling night of entertainment when Tony Award-winning stars of stage and screen Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Benanti are onstage for one night only with the full force of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. You’ll be swept away by a program that features Broadway favorites, jazz classics, and beloved selections from the Great American Songbook that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. Be a part of this very special event where you’ll have the chance to mingle with fellow arts lovers and celebrate a new cultural season at Lyric. We don’t want you to miss a moment of the music!
7:00PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
from $59
Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts Presents
Shrek The Musical KIDS
Comedy, Musical
Runs Oct 10 - Oct 12, 2025
Ovation Academy presents Shrek The Musical KIDS coming to the MST stage October 10-12.
7:00PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
$8 – $12
11:30AM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$8 – $12
3:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$8 – $12
1:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$8 – $12
Chicago a cappella Presents
Cantaré
Music, New Work
Oct 10, 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.
7:30PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
$40 – $50
Death Toll: A Halloween Drinking Game Performance
Comedy, Spooky Season
Runs Oct 10 - Oct 31, 2025
Our longest-running sketch show is back again to scare you into drinking! DEATH TOLL is a sketch show with one simple rule: drink when someone on stage dies. You'll see torment by a sleep paralysis demon, a creepy doll come to life, and the consequences of your actions when you fall for a serial killer. All these sketches with plenty of death, comedy, and (fake) blood!
7:30PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
$15 – $25
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$15 – $25
7:30PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
$15 – $25
7:30PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$15 – $25
7:30PM Fri, Oct 24, 2025
$15 – $25
7:30PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$15 – $25
7:30PM Fri, Oct 31, 2025
$15 – $25
North Shore Center Presents – Orleans & Firefall
Music
Oct 10, 2025
Platinum hit-makers ORLEANS are now celebrating 50 YEARS of live performances! Praised and respected by their peers for their songwriting skills, instrumental prowess and classic trademark harmonies, their iconic radio …
7:30PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
$59.00 – $197.00
JK Entertainment presents
Prodigal Son
Runs Oct 10 - Nov 02, 2025
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.
7:30PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
2:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
2:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
7:30PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
2:00PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
2:00PM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
7:30PM Fri, Oct 24, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
2:00PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
2:00PM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
7:30PM Fri, Oct 31, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
2:00PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
2:00PM Sun, Nov 02, 2025
$26.00 – $36.00
Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter
Co-production with Black Button Eyes Productions
Drama, New Work, Spooky Season
Runs Oct 10 - Nov 23, 2025
The Dracula tale set on the high seas.
7:30PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
3:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
3:00PM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Fri, Oct 24, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
3:00PM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Fri, Oct 31, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
3:00PM Sun, Nov 02, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Fri, Nov 07, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 08, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
3:00PM Sun, Nov 09, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Mon, Nov 10, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 15, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
3:00PM Sun, Nov 16, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Mon, Nov 17, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Fri, Nov 21, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Sat, Nov 22, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
3:00PM Sun, Nov 23, 2025
$15.00 – $38.00
Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau
Music
Oct 10, 2025
Christian McBride and Brad Mehldau — two music icons with a long history of collaboration — bring the intimacy and charm of a jazz club to Symphony Center. …
8:00PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
from $49
The Sporting Life
Runs Oct 10 - Nov 22, 2025
“Dad’s new girlfriend is a serial killer and it’s honestly kind of iconic.”
8:00PM Fri, Oct 10, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
3:00PM Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
3:00PM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Fri, Oct 24, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
3:00PM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Fri, Oct 31, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
3:00PM Sun, Nov 02, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Fri, Nov 07, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Sat, Nov 08, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
3:00PM Sun, Nov 09, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Thu, Nov 13, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Sat, Nov 15, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
3:00PM Sun, Nov 16, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Thu, Nov 20, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Fri, Nov 21, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
8:00PM Sat, Nov 22, 2025
$15.00 – $30.00
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
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
$$50
Presented by Ballet 5:8
Beauty Will Save the World
Dance
Oct 11, 2025
Ballet 5:8 returns to the Harris Theater with Beauty Will Save the World—a compelling mixed-repertory program that celebrates resilience, cultural heritage, and the transformative power of beauty in turbulent times.
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$14.00 – $77.00
Medea
Classic, Drama, Music, Opera, Spooky Season
Runs Oct 11 - Oct 26, 2025
a tale of infidelity and revenge like no other.
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
from $71
7:00PM Tue, Oct 14, 2025
from $50
7:00PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
from $60
7:00PM Mon, Oct 20, 2025
from $47
2:00PM Thu, Oct 23, 2025
from $63
2:00PM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
from $63
Nella
Espanol, Music
Oct 11, 2025
Born in Venezuela, Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks to her powerful voice and undeniable presence. In a short period of time, she went from graduating from Berklee College of Music to winning the 2019 Latin GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist. Her debut album, "Voy (I Go)," produced by the award-winning Javier Limón, features the hit "Me Llaman Nella," which was celebrated by NPR and the title track was named the 14th best song of 2019 by The New York Times.
7:30PM Sat, Oct 11, 2025
$$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
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
8:00PM Thu, Oct 16, 2025
8:00PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
8:00PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
3:00PM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
8:00PM Thu, Oct 23, 2025
8:00PM Fri, Oct 24, 2025
8:00PM Sat, Oct 25, 2025
3:00PM Sun, Oct 26, 2025
8:00PM Thu, Oct 30, 2025
8:00PM Fri, Oct 31, 2025
8:00PM Sat, Nov 01, 2025
3:00PM Sun, Nov 02, 2025
8:00PM Thu, Nov 06, 2025
8:00PM Fri, Nov 07, 2025
8:00PM Sat, Nov 08, 2025
3:00PM Sun, Nov 09, 2025
8:00PM Thu, Nov 13, 2025
8:00PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025
8:00PM Sat, Nov 15, 2025
3:00PM Sun, Nov 16, 2025
8:00PM Thu, Nov 20, 2025
8:00PM Fri, Nov 21, 2025
8:00PM Sat, Nov 22, 2025
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
Music of the Baroque presents
Bach's Brandenburgs
Music
Oct 13, 2025
Revel in the vibrant energy and dazzling virtuosity of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. So-called because of Johann Sebastian Bach’s failed attempt to secure a new job, these intriguingly complex, effortlessly joyful …
7:30PM Mon, Oct 13, 2025
$35.00 – $103.00
Midday Matinee: Hey There...The Music of Rosemary Clooney
Classic, Music
Oct 14, 2025
The Midday Matinee series returns to the ECC Arts Center on Tuesday,. Oct. 14 with "Hey There: The Music of Rosemary Clooney" featuring Kaity Paschetto.
1:30PM Tue, Oct 14, 2025
$$35
The Book of Mormon
Musical
Runs Oct 14 - Oct 19, 2025
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade …
7:00PM Tue, Oct 14, 2025
$$50 – $$100+
7:00PM Wed, Oct 15, 2025
$$50 – $$100+
7:00PM Thu, Oct 16, 2025
$$50 – $$100+
7:00PM Fri, Oct 17, 2025
$$50 – $$100+
2:00PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$$50 – $$100+
7:30PM Sat, Oct 18, 2025
$$50 – $$100+
1:00PM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$$50 – $$100+
6:30PM Sun, Oct 19, 2025
$$50 – $$100+