Free hour-long family-friendly concerts in 10 Naperville/Lisle/Downers Grove/Bolingbrook parks and spaces, featuring fun, popular, and comedic songs from Broadway musicals, such as MY FAIR LADY, MAMMA MIA, CHICAGO, FUNNY GIRL, SINGING IN THE RAIN, …
Big things are happening at Lakewood Elementary School! Mr. Ratburn’s class is asked to write and perform a big show for all of Elwood City. Everyone is so excited! Everyone, except for Arthur. What should he do? Arthur feels more nervous as the big performance gets closer and closer. With the help of his family and friends Buster, Brain, Francine, Muffy – and even little sister, D.W. – Arthur learns the importance of being his best, unique self in this brand new musical!
Bring a picnic and a blanket to Lake Forest Open Lands for another Citadel outdoor summer extravaganza full of music and fun that your whole family will enjoy together!
Based on the beloved film of the same name, this quirky, charming musical tells the story of Amélie, an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world …
Comedy, Experimental, Improv, Open Run, Stand-Up, Variety
Runs Jun 20 - Aug 02, 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.
Experience the magic of Teatro ZinZanni on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the vibrant Chicago Loop. Featuring a rotating cast of world class performers, this …
In this Chicago premiere by playwright Nick Payne, three interwoven stories create a poignant exploration of love, loss, and identity—raising the question of whether forgetting who we are would be a curse or a gift.
"Despite being based, albeit very loosely, on several true stories, this play is a work of fiction. But then isn’t everything.” - Nick Payne
PASSION is an intense and hauntingly beautiful musical exploring the complexities of love, obsession, and desire. Set in 19th-century Italy, the story follows a young soldier, Giorgio, who …
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is National Public Radio’s Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show. Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, writers, listener contestants, and celebrity …
The League of Chicago Theatres is excited to launch Shuttle to the Show, a new program designed to make it easier for Chicago audiences to attend performances at …
Chicago's newest roaring twenties dinner-theatre speakeasy!
Enjoy an amazing dinner, followed by our roaring twenties musical comedy review! Get ready to be entertained by our talented guys and dolls …
Ready to earn a merit badge for laughter? Welcome to Camp Whatsitsname, the completely improvised comedy where summer camp comes to life on stage! Conceived by Chicago favorites Sophia Brazda (Second City) and Edgar Nevarez (The Annoyance), this pitch-perfect musical jamboree is in tents! Featuring an ensemble of the city’s finest musical comedians, this incredible performance blends off-the-cuff scenes with campfire songs, questionable crafts and surprises around every corner. Pack some bug spray and get ready for s’more fun than you can handle—it’s the best night of camp you’ll never forget!
4 actors. 20mg. One unforgettable experience.
"What light through yonder window bakes?" It's Chicago's Best "Shakespeare"-friendly Comedy Show!
"To weed or not to weed?" It's not even a question!
Here's a …
This isn’t your grandmother’s Austen. It’s fizzy, festive, and timely. In this bold, boisterous spin on Pride and Prejudice, Lizzy Bennet swears off marriage—but love (and one vaguely …
A fearless, funny, and deeply personal solo show that resurrects the lost legacy of William Dorsey Swann—the first known drag performer and queer activist in U.S. history.
A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together an intricate Hitchcock-like …
An interactive walking play for very young children that takes place in and around nature play spaces and on trails. As audiences follow the Trail Guide, they are introduced to some friendly, silly and musical animals who invite them to join the club through music, art and creative drama games!
The second part of Tony Kushner’s two-part, Pulitzer Prize-winning expansive, poetic, and politically-charged look at the ‘80s in America. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative …
One Person Show, Performance Art, Physical Theater, Variety
Runs Jul 05 - Aug 30, 2025
“Britton has traded classic sideshow glitz for a lab coat and a personable demeanor.” Chicago Reader
“He’ll eat fire, walk on glass, absorb a million volts for your amusement.” Chicago Sun-Times