Step into history at Chicago’s newest House of Belonging. Collaboraction launches its new Humboldt Park home with a powerful revival of Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till, …
Chicago's longest-running Harold team returns to iO to bring their unique blend of chaos and creativity to iO's signature form The Harold melding games, songs, and scenes for singular, edge-of-your-seat improv comedy.
“In piano terms, he’s an Olympian...physical and mental prowess at its summit.” —The Spectator
One of the most distinctive artists and polymaths of his generation, Sir Stephen Hough combines …
Based on Oscar Wilde’s one-act play, Salome has been thrilling and fascinating audiences for more than a century. Lyric Opera of Chicago brings Sir David McVicar’s decadent production — which is set …
Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place that allows you to NEVER GROW UP!
Meet Roxanne, Petunia, and Babe…three Sister Piggies who set out to build their own houses. Roxanne (the Rock n’ Roll Pig) builds hers out of Sticks, Petunia (The Pretty Pig) builds hers out of Straw, and Babe (the sensible, smart Pig) builds hers out of bricks! Which house will the Big Bad Wolf Huff and Puff and blow down? Don’t miss CKC’s most popular show!
International superstar Renée Fleming makes her much-anticipated return to the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage with a program based on her 2023 Grammy-winning Best Classical Vocal Solo Album. …
Founded in 2007 by groundbreaking choreographer Andrea Miller, GALLIM is one of New York's leading contemporary dance companies. Based in Brooklyn, the company centers process, play, and exchange — full of …
This Broadway adaptation of Ibsen’s timeless drama presents a sympathetic, yet striking and powerful, Hedda in the classic tale of her struggle to find a means of escape from a loveless, ordinary existence. Beginning with the return from her honeymoon, Hedda finds herself bored of her husband, and longing for the days when she was free to exercise her wild and independent whims. With the return of an old flame and a proposition from an amorous judge, she begins a dangerous game, amusing herself by manipulating and destroying everyone around her in an attempt to regain control of her life.
Embark on a thrilling voyage over two striking visions of the ocean — Debussy’s ravishing La mer and Gabriella Smith’s showpiece for cello, Lost Coast. Inspired by a hiking trip along …
In the heat of civil war, the Governor of the region and his wife flee an angry uprising, abandoning their infant son in the midst of the chaos. The responsibility to rear the child falls upon Grusha, a servant girl, who sacrifices everything to respectfully raise the young boy as her own. But when the biological mother returns, a debate arises as to who is the rightful mother of the boy. Written at the close of World War II, Brecht’s masterpiece explores the impact of war on ordinary people who find their humanity amidst a chaos they did not invite. This show focuses on storytelling and performance with basic production elements.
On April 23, 1961, moments before she was to hit the stage, Judy Garland and those closest to her work through her nerves in order to prepare her for what would be called The Greatest Night in Show Business
The Black Excellence Revue brings the heat with a high-energy celebration of Black joy, featuring new songs, bold sketches, and The Second City’s iconic improv. With a hilarious, …
Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Loosely based on Dracula by Bram Stroker
Directed by company member Matthew Masino
“Over-the-top and bloody hilarious... a must-see!” – DC Theater Arts
In the …
Theatre L’Acadie presents an intimate story of survival with the Chicago Premiere of Rising Water by John Biguenet on the 20 year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Directed by Erin Sheets
January 28th …
Midwest town. Forced into marriage due to an unexpected pregnancy, former beauty queen Lola and recovering alcoholic Doc live a quiet life of heartbreak and regret until Marie, …
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!
By August Strindberg
Directed by Senior Artistic Producer Gabrielle Randle-Bent
August Strindberg’s Miss Julie is a confrontation of class, gender, and desire at the turn of the twentieth century that’s as relevant …
Clark Week Productions is proud to present The Angels of Lemnos by Jim Henry for a very special 30th anniversary revival with a portion of proceeds benefitting Deborah’s Place women’s shelter.
It’s Christmas, 1183, and the royal family is at war—with each other. King Henry II and his brilliant, imprisoned queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, face off in a battle of love, power, and betrayal as their sons vie for the throne. Witty, passionate, and full of razor-sharp dialogue, this classic drama crackles with tension and dark humor.
THE ORIGINAL IMPROV GLADIATORS is back with their 39th season! Over 200 teams and 1000 improvisers have competed in this cross between American Gladiators, American Idol, and Who’s Line is it Anyway? Judged by theater professionals from all over Chicagoland and pitted against the home team, “The Improv Gladiators”, you never know what to expect other than an exciting and entertaining night of competition, chaos, and comedy.
José James presents the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s I Want You with special guest Lizz Wright
A soulful tribute, decades of inspiration
Marvin Gaye’s I Want You shaped the music of …