A wedding weekend, full of the usual complications: love triangles, mischievous fairies, and a talking donkey? William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy presents the twisted love triangles of Hermia and Lysander and Helena and Demetrius. Guided by magic and mischief, our lovers journey through a strange night in the forest. They must overcome enhancements to claim their love and the freedom to follow their hearts.
Sensational teen Himari illuminates Bruch’s First Violin Concerto in her CSO subscription debut. Blacknificent 7 composer Joel Thompson’s To See the Sky, “a shifting palette of grooves, colors and …
Gwydion Theatre Company presents
The Lower Depths by Maxim Gorky
Adapted by Gwydion Theater Artistic Director, Grayson Kennedy
Directed by Danny Kapinos
Running at the Chopin Theatre’s basement space from 02/12/26-02/28/26
Thursdays-Saturdays at …
As part of our continued commitment to timely plays already in the theatrical canon, Raven will produce Caryl Churchill’s masterpiece on feminism, class, and politics — TOP GIRLS. Heralded as one …
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, …
Theatre For Young Audiences
Discover Roald Dahl’s World of Pure Imagination
Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, enjoy this delightfully scrumptious musical adaptation that brings to life all …
At an elite prep school, Sherri Rosen-Mason is leading the charge for change—until her own son’s Ivy League dreams put her ideals to the test. This sharp, compelling …
On a sweltering Texas night in the middle of a pandemic, Vernita Manifold calls her daughters home to the bayou—and to a secret that's about to explode. The …
A groundbreaking work in American theatre, Ntozake Shange’s timeless masterpiece is as urgent today as it was at its debut—an unflinching, poetic exploration of what it means to be Black, a woman, and free.
As the local vegetable market crashes, the Grocers' Trust hatches a plan to cut a shady deal with the opportunistic state senator Didi. But lurking in the wings …
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.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!
Raising a teenager is hard. And for Mia and Dailyn it’s not going smoothly. As they get ready for older sister Alex to come home, an unsettling visitor steps out of the algorithm, their plans glitch into chaos.
The King's Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella singing, captivating audiences on the world's biggest stages for over fifty years. Known for their exceptional technique and versatility, they blend a rich heritage with innovative works, collaborations, and recordings. Their impressive discography boasts multiple awards, including two GRAMMY® and an Emmy, and they've released three albums, celebrating everything from Renaissance composers to Disney classics.
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.
Part two of a three-part cabaret experience devised by Ensemble Member Khnemu Menu-Ra, 3 Stages of Love is a semi-autobiographical work that features three actors performing a blend of Shakespeare and song, along with original pieces.
In the alleys of a sunless Big City, sibling stray cats Kitty and Tom use the garbage around them to make their world a more magical place. But when Kitty trades one of Tom’s precious creations for some magic beans, Tom angrily throws them away–only to have them sprout into a magnificent beanstalk. When they climb it, they discover why the sun has vanished from the city below (hint: a giant is involved). A world premiere with music for kids ages 4-10 and their families.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with laughter and America’s legendary comedy troupe – 65 years in the making – featuring a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs from …
Joel Link and Bryan Lee, violin; Julianne Lee, viola; Camden Shaw, cello
Praised by Third Coast Review for their “astonishing and virtuosic” playing and “magnificent melding of talent,” the two-time Grammy-nominated …
Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy about Elwood P. Dowd who insists on going everywhere with his friend Harvey, a shapeshifting “pooka” who appears as a six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit that only he can see.
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.