Get into the good vibes as Broadway's Michael Mahler celebrates pop music's premier poet, Paul Simon. In a virtuosic performance, award-winning composer/lyricist and actor Mahler (Broadway's Miss Saigon, …
The third in the Midday Matinee series, Switchback: Travelin' Down an Irish Road comes to the ECC Arts Center for a special St. Patrick's Day performance on Tuesday, March 14, 2026.
In a hallmark of his partnership with the CSO, Riccardo Muti takes center stage to conduct selections from Verdi’s enthralling, passion-filled operas. The program also features a lineup …
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
Conductor Mei-Ann Chen and members of the CSO embark on a musical exploration of air, fire and water. Journey through a musical depiction of the elements that help …
Celebrate 30 years of unforgettable performances at The Center with two of Chicago’s brightest stars—award-winning artists and real-life couple Kelvin J. Roston Jr. and Alexis J. Roston. This …
On the Day of the Dead, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo crosses over from the underworld for 24 short hours with Diego Rivera, who remains in the living world, …
Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective dedicated to presenting Ravi Shankar’s masterful compositions and preserving the rich traditions of North …
The Winter Quartet brings together three distinct 20th-century voices in a program charged with intensity and atmosphere. Thorvaldsdottir’s transformative energy, Schulhoff’s sharp wit and Bartók’s somber voice unfold …
Experience the sweeping elegance of Tchaikovsky’s Polish Symphony, a work brimming with dance-like vitality and imperial grandeur. Riccardo Muti and the CSO also delve into the evocative world of Nino …
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.
Miles Davis at 100
Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba — hailed as “among the most accomplished jazz pianists in the world today,” with “colossal technique and an unfettered musical imagination” …
“How many musicians evoke the larger questions of life, about existence or a greater power, while they’re playing, as Ma?” (San Francisco Classical Voice).
No conductor. No orchestra. Just …
Genius, Stardom, and Betrayal! Scandalous Romantics, a hilarious tabloid take on stories behind the most celebrated music stars across genres. Michael Bridge, digital accordion, & Kornel Wolak, clarinet, are known for their dazzling virtuosity, down-to-earth humor, and signature arrangements in an explosive program that brings musical giants to contemporary audiences of all ages.
Under the dynamic direction of internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Mark Yonally, Chicago Tap Theatre takes tap dance to the next level of creativity and innovation. The show …
Comedy/Drama, Cultural Happenings, New Work, Women's History Month
Runs Mar 28 - Apr 19, 2026
Her Story Theater's mission is to shine bright lights in dark places on women and children in need of social justice and community support. We do plays that are focused on women from all walks of life; women's history; work for youth and our Chicago Writers Exchange focused on original works of any genre.
IN PERSON FILM EVENT - A tense, provocative two-hander that confronts shame, power, desire, and unresolved trauma, BLUE FILM follows a fetish cam performer who agrees to spend …
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse …
With its evocation of snowy northern landscapes and an unforgettable, triumphant finale, Sibelius’ Second Symphony stands as an emblem of Finland’s nationalist spirit. The program begins with Brahms’ …
