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 …
Hailing from Brooklyn, Damn Tall Buildings brings an infectious energy to their music, blending bluegrass with old-time, blues, and jazz influences. Their seamless vocal harmonies and captivating solos create a sound that feels bigger than just three musicians. As they continue to tour, they invite fans to join them on a vibrant musical journey, earning praise for their unique style that’s both warm and deeply resonant.
"...one of the most delicate and most cultivated performers of our time."
—Diapason
A renowned guitarist and pedagogue, Raphaella Smits plays worldwide on eight-string guitars and historical instruments. Alongside her …
Performance Run Time:
Italian violinist and conductor Fabio Biondi, world-renowned for “blazing, fierce performances” (Washington Classical Review) with his ensemble Europa Galante, leads the Music of the Baroque Orchestra …
Performance Run Time: 60–70 minutes, no intermission.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Zara McFarlane is known for her unique sound that blends jazz, reggae, folk, and nu-soul. Renowned for her eloquence and artistic depth, …
In this rare orchestral outing, Evgeny Kissin, “a deeply intuitive and sensitive musician” (The New York Times), takes on spirited and brilliant concertos by three of his Russian …
Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with special guest Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today.
THE PARTY’S ROARING IN CHICAGO!
THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, …
At the end of the Serbo-Bulgarian War in 1885, an idealistic, engaged young Bulgarian Woman, Raina, is startled to confront a soldier in her boudoir—Captain Bluntschli, a Swiss …
Dubbed “the John Williams of Japan” by Pitchfork, Joe Hisaishi is one of the most celebrated composers of our time. He is especially known for his acclaimed symphonic works …
Welcome to the greatest rock ‘n’ roll show not on Earth! LOKI arrives at Asgard, bringing chaos, comedy, and three monstrous (maybe) children. LOKI tangles with Odin, Thor, and the mysterious Freya; each with their own agenda; their own secrets—but all paths lead to one eternal question: In an us vs. them world, can we envision a new mythology?angles with Odin, Thor, and the mysterious Freya; each with their own agenda; their own secrets—but all paths lead to one eternal question: In an us vs. them world, can we envision a new myth
A New Musical
US Premiere
Leo Colston - a man haunted by the events of his past - vividly recalls his unwitting role acting as a go-between for the beautiful …
Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with special guest Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today.
Lizzy & the Triggermen transport you back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new. As NPR raves, they …
“His genre exchange has the ease of a walk across the street to a friend’s place.”
—Downbeat
Trumpeter and composer Marquis Hill has made it his mission to break down …
Porchlight in Concert debuted in 2024 with sold out performances of Sunday in the Park with George and this season returns to the Studebaker for a limited engagement …
“This young artist’s potential is boundless." –Washington Post
Winner of the Gold Medal at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Aristo Sham is a laureate of international competitions, …
Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with special guest Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today.
In a nation torn by war and prejudice, two women—one enslaved, one privileged—risk everything to reunite and reclaim their freedom. A powerful journey of defiance and hope.
Superstar pianist Yuja Wang showcases her extraordinary versatility as both soloist and conductor, leading the Mahler Chamber Orchestra from the keyboard. The program features Chopin’s radiant Piano Concerto …
“With desire and passion,” Tchaikovsky writes on the score of his Fifth Symphony, and he’s as good as his word: It’s a work teeming with brilliant orchestral colors, …
Written by Corey Farrell and Nigel Berkeley
Directed by Co-Artistic Director Nealie Tinlin
Chicago Premiere
"...absolutely joyful, witty, and full of punny humor that kept a smile on my face all …
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before.
In this fast-moving kaleidoscope, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know.
