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 …
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.
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
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.
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, …
Jan 29 – Mar 1 | Thur - Sat 7:30p, Sun 3p
Playhouse Theatre
$43 Senior* | $45 Adult*
Crime doesn’t pay, but it sure is funny
By Paul Slade Smith
Directed by …
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 …
Using elements of absurdity and dark humor, Green Corridors is a poetic, harrowing journey through a world fractured by war. Ukrainian playwright Natalka Vorozhbyt’s deeply human storytelling, brought to life by Kay Martinovich, invites us to bear witness to displacement, resistance, and the echoing pain of conflict and offers a poignant and urgent reflection on displacement, survival, and identity.
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 …
Black History Month, Cultural Happenings, New Work
Runs Jan 16 - Mar 01, 2026
Written by: Tina Fakhrid-Deen
Directed by: LL
A couple finds out that their attractive new neighbor, a social media fitness influencer, might not be who she claims to be. As …
The Kitty & Kellie Show is returning after selling out three of four shows last February. It's a fun, energetic, Galentines-themed sketch show for couples and singles alike.
The Lion King KIDS tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny …
Performance Run Time: 60–70 minutes, no intermission.
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Angel Bat Dawid is joined by The Great Blk Music Infinity Ensemble and D-Composed String Ensemble for a remarkable contemporary jazz …
Performance Run Time: 60–70 minutes, no intermission.
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Angel Bat Dawid is joined by The Great Blk Music Infinity Ensemble and D-Composed String Ensemble for a remarkable contemporary jazz …
The Royal Shakespeare Company launches the US tour of the "elegant & beguiling" adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel about Agnes and William Shakespeare.
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.
Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book …
Renowned mezzo-soprano and 2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato takes center stage in Emily, an extraordinary collaboration with the classical-roots string trio Time For Three. Together, they bring to life …
In the high stone tower of an isolated naval fortress, Alice and Edgar are about to celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss—if decades of resentment, recrimination and mutual sabotage count as bliss. But when an alluring visitor arrives, the delicate balance of their tedious arrangement falls off its axis, cracks growing into canyons. In Conor McPherson’s wicked take on Strindberg’s masterclass in marital warfare, a twisted love triangle waltzes off the edge of a cliff, plunging us all into the deep.
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!