I Killed Andy Breitbart is the unbelievable but true story of how a small Chicago theater company became an unwitting target in the far-rights efforts to torpedo the …
From five-time Obie winner Clubbed Thumb’s 2023 Summerworks festival comes reid tang’s experimental dark comedy where chaos, alienation, and machines collide. A genre-bending play that dials into the absurdity of capitalism and doesn’t hang up.
“Sparkle, clarity, and flair”
—New York Sun
Xuefei Yang is acclaimed as one of the world’s finest classical guitarists. Hailed as a musical pioneer, Yang was the first guitarist in …
STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return to Chicago.
This brilliant staging …
Following her sold-out Symphony Center debut, Samara Joy returns to join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening spotlighting her singular voice and charisma. As a five-time …
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.
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!
Your new favorite cast has arrived. The 2026 Victor Wong Showcase is serving main character energy, brand-new material, and classic comedy with big heart. No remote needed; this …
Los Angeles. Harare. Worlds apart. In The Continuum traces two parallel lives breaking apart — comic, kaleidoscopic, and life altering. Over the course of a single weekend, Abigail …
Hot on the heels of last year’s SMASH HITS, Duck Soup! and Chicago Cop Macbeth, the Conspirators now return to lovingly dismantle Molière’s classic Commedia-inspired masterpiece, Tartuffe, or, The Charlatan.
Seven actors. Eight rehearsals. Nine(ty) minutes. Strawdog Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's Hamlet at its rawest. Come see the "prequel" to Strawdog's mainstage production, 12 Ophelias.
Juraj Valčuha conducts three works that are distinctively French in their refinement, charm and ingenuity. Ravel’s “five children’s pieces” brim with delight and affection while Poulenc’s Gloria evokes, in his …
Le Bal is a newly commissioned devised play inspired by Ettore Scola’s iconic film—a sweeping, dialogue-free production that tells the story of political and personal transformation through dance, music, and fashion. Set to a musical score and timeline of the 1920’s through modern day, Le Bal uses movement and sound to capture the emotional pulse of a changing world. From intimate moments to global shifts, this immersive theatrical experience brings decades of U.S. and world history vividly to life.
Watch comedians compete in a short-form improv showdown that’s also a beauty pageant! A rotating cast (no two shows are the same!) featuring: Dan Feltey, Colleen Grogan, Quinn …
Get ready to rock out with "Listen to Her Heart," a tribute show that pays homage to the legendary Tom Petty! This captivating performance brings his greatest hits to life, from "Free Fallin'" to "American Girl," all delivered with heartfelt emotion and high energy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just love great music, this live act is a must-see. Join the journey and celebrate the enduring legacy of one of music's greatest icons—prepare to sing along, dance, and enjoy an unforgettable night!
Prepare for an evening of passion, tradition and the soul-stirring beauty of timeless music. Aida Cuevas, the unrivaled queen of ranchera music and “La Voz de México” (the …
Calling all evil-doers, charlatans, and ne’er-do-wells! Come participate in a board meeting for villains! See slideshows of nefarious plans presented by 4 nefarious villains! All facilitated by the …
Kamala Khan was an average high school student until a mysterious mist unlocked her shape-shifting superpowers and changed everything. When her obsession with building her alter ego's image …
Bluebird is a collective of some of the best improvisers on the planet. The show is inspired by a short conversation with audience members and what follows is …
A piano sensation since his arrival on the international scene in the 1980s, Evgeny Kissin returns with a spectacular, eras-spanning recital. Beethoven’s revolutionary Piano Sonata No. 7 pairs …
THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS…RETURNS!
TOURING ACROSS AMERICA
THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY
MONTY PYTHON’S
SPAMALOT
Peter Marks of The Washington Post exclaims, “It’s UNFAIR to make me laugh …
