The fourth in the Midday Matinee series, If I Had a Hammer: The Heart of Fold Muisc celebrates the voices that defined a movement and the songs that inspired a generation.
Direct from New Zealand comes the joyfully immersive Mrs. Krishnan’s Party. Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s corner shop where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows, and …
This musical is JUST RIGHT! This show is based on the classic story of a young girl who ventures into the woods and stumbles on a cute house with 3 bowls of porridge, 3 chairs, and 3 beds.
“The King” Takes the Stage
His singular name still evokes immediate recognition from people all over the world. This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the …
Performed in GovState's Sherman Hall.
Includes Sensitive Topics. Recommended for Ages 16+
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark is a seventy-year journey through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American …
This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the local police, he is visited by three strangers who advise him to take the city’s cash settlement, relocate and forget his grief–or else stay and remain impoverished surrounded by memories of the world his child fought so hard to protect. This world premiere from Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney explores how grief, justice, sexuality, gender, history and even pride become secondary concerns in the wake of currency.
Lower East Side of New York City. End of the millennium. Mark and Roger are roommates, and they can’t afford rent (again). But they don’t let that stop them from enjoying life while they can. They find solace in their community of fellow artists and activists who are also trying to make ends meet as they struggle through life, love, their art, the AIDS crisis, and paying (or not paying) rent. Jonathan Larson’s final musical still resonates today about the importance of trying to get your voice heard, even if it seems no one is listening.
Why are we here, and what comes next? Throughout time, humans have wrestled with these questions, resulting in compositions like Richard Strauss’ radiant swan song, Rachmaninov’s haunting depiction …
Get ready for high-energy fun as Disney’s five-time Academy Award®-winning film comes to life on the big screen! Meet Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), a magical English nanny who …
In this play with broken songs, Shakespeare’s Ophelia rises out of the water dreaming of reclaiming her life. She finds herself in a neo-Elizabethan Appalachian setting where Gertrude runs a brothel, Hamlet is a Rude Boy and nothing is what it seems. In this mirrored world of word-scraps and cold sex, Ophelia cuts a new path for herself.
This bold, provocative musical set in 1930s Berlin captures the hedonism of the Kit Kat Klub amid the rise of Nazism. Through great songs and haunting themes, it explores love, politics, and identity in a crumbling world on the brink of darkness.
“Impeccable clarity and architecture” —International Piano
Since triumphing as the first and only American winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a …
AAPINH Heritage Month, Comedy, Cultural Happenings, Improv
Runs Jan 30 - Aug 21, 2026
Argyle is more than a neighborhood for delicious food. Every other Friday, join Stir Friday Night, Chicago's longest-running AAPI comedy team, as they highlight AAPI talent throughout the Chicagoland community. Then hang out afterward to get to know the people in your community. This is more than a comedy show. This is our way of highlighting all of the AAPI talent in Chicagoland and fostering connections that can last a lifetime.
Fans of genere-bending guitar work won't want to miss Luca Stricagnoli, an internet sensation known for his innovative techniques and dynamic stage presence, at the ECC Arts Center on Friday, April 10.
Concept by Leslie Buxbaum, David J. Levin, and Erin McKeown
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Buxbaum
Music and Lyrics by Erin McKeown
Dramaturgy by David J. Levin
Directed by Chay Yew
Life happens …
A visit from old friends takes an unexpected turn when a bombshell accusation throws niceties out the window. Hospitality turns to havoc. Sanity shatters into shambles. Manners take …
This musical based on Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved children’s book is drenched in primary colors that pay homage to Clement Hurd’s vivid illustrations in an all-new, immersive setting. …
When four farm animals are no longer needed, they set off for the town of Bremen, dreaming of becoming musicians. On the way, they discover a house full …