One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a reimagining of the story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved score is packed with pop and musical theatre classics, including “Any Dream Will Do,” “Close Every Door,” “There’s One More Angel In Heaven” and “Go, Go, Go Joseph.”
This sharp, witty, and thought-provoking play challenges the boundaries of journalism and ethics as truth and creative license collide. A recent Harvard grad fact checks the work of a prominent writer and delves into the complexities of truth in a world where facts can be slippery, and perspective can change everything.
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.
Music Theater Works’ season kicks off with what many believe is the “perfect musical” with every song in its score a part of the American musical canon. GUYS …
Jazz takes on a new dimension through the human voice, blending iconic vocal standards like My Funny Valentine with vibrant adaptations of instrumental masterpieces by Gillespie, Ellington, and Coltrane. Reimagined classics like Birdland and Satin Doll are joined by a premiere from HerVoice competition winner Devon Gates, honoring jazz’s artistry and timeless legacy.
Jazz takes on a new dimension through the human voice, blending iconic vocal standards like My Funny Valentine with vibrant adaptations of instrumental masterpieces by Gillespie, Ellington, and Coltrane. Reimagined classics like Birdland and Satin Doll are joined by a premiere from HerVoice competition winner Devon Gates, honoring jazz’s artistry and timeless legacy.
Jazz takes on a new dimension through the human voice, blending iconic vocal standards like My Funny Valentine with vibrant adaptations of instrumental masterpieces by Gillespie, Ellington, and Coltrane. Reimagined classics like Birdland and Satin Doll are joined by a premiere from HerVoice competition winner Devon Gates, honoring jazz’s artistry and timeless legacy.
Epic and majestic, TITANIC THE MUSICAL captures the triumph and tragedy of the hopeful passengers on the ill-fated Ship of Dreams. Based on the real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, TITANIC THE MUSICAL is a stirring portrait of the passengers on board the “unsinkable ship” and the tragedy that followed. With a soaring score by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, the original Broadway production won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. You won’t want to miss this blockbuster production’s breathtaking music and captivating stories.
In 1944, a Jewish couple in Paris awaits news of their missing family. Seventy years later, their descendants face the same question: “Are we safe?” Spanning five generations, Prayer for the French Republic is a sweeping, darkly funny exploration of history, identity, and survival. Don’t miss the Chicago premiere of this powerful play, blending sharp humor and profound drama in a story as timely as it is timeless.
A Chicago Theatre premiere! A Story about sex, drugs and rocking chairs! All the residents of Placid Pines Senior Care Center want is a jukebox, but that simple …
Award-winning writer Trista Baldwin gives Beatrix Potter’s timeless tale of Peter Rabbit a modern twist. What does it mean to be a good bunny? If everyone thinks you’re …
Man of La Mancha is one of the world’s most popular musicals; the original 1965 production won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ …
A rare stamp. A fractured family. A dangerous game.
When estranged half-sisters discover a valuable inheritance, they become entangled in a high-stakes world of deception, greed, and betrayal. Theresa Rebeck’s Mauritius is a gripping thriller that blurs the lines between truth and manipulation as the sisters face off against a trio of cunning collectors—each determined to claim the prize at any cost.
Presented in the immersive style that Parker Players Theater Company is known for, this electrifying production pulls audiences into the heart of the conflict, where every move could mean fortune or ruin. With a stellar cast bringing Rebeck’s razor-sharp dialogue to life, Mauritius delivers an edge-of-your-seat experience you won’t want to miss.
Trust no one. Play to win.
Winner of a Grammy Award and a Sphinx Medal of Excellence, Michelle Cann concludes the 2024-25 Skyline Piano Artist Series with a performance of music by Frédéric Chopin, Joel Thompson, Alberto Ginastera, Florence Price, and Franz Liszt.
The democratically elected governor of Texas, Jack Thomas, is in the middle of a mean re-election campaign when he calls an emergency press conference. Then he goes missing. …
Mancub is the beautiful and absurd story of Paul, an unremarkable teenage boy who seems to be turning into animals. While facing the usual struggles of growing up …
Based on true events in the history of the Shakers, the play explores the generational shifts that occur when a younger cohort comes in and begins to disrupt …
Rave On with The Oh Boys! is a dynamite Buddy Holly tribute featuring such hits as “That’ll Be the Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Oh Boy" and “Rave On” and featuring cast members from our blockbuster 2023 hit Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story. The Oh Boys! frontman Zachary Stevenson presents Buddy Holly so perfectly that we seem to be watching a genuine replica of the nerdy and hip young Texan. Above and beyond the music, this two-act concert gives context to the songs and pays tribute to Buddy’s friends: The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, Dion and Eddie Cochrane. You’ll be singing along to “Teenager in Love”, sighing over “True Love Ways” and dancing to the “Hand Jive” in a captivating performance that transcends the generation gap and proves Buddy’s music is timeless and will “Not Fade Away”.
Bounce back to the fabulous '50s and '60s with a toe-tapping trip down memory lane. The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you into the world of four high school songstresses as they light up the stage with iconic hits like Mr. Sandman, It’s My Party, and Respect. Delivering a night of harmony, hijinks, and heartfelt memories, the four Wonderettes navigate the ups and downs of prom night and beyond.
An Artists Lounge Live production. Sponsored by the Bob White Memorial Concert Fund.
Celebrate the King of Rock ‘n Roll with internationally acclaimed touring star Brandon Bennett (Chicago’s Million …
Find your Walkman, your favorite 80s mix tape, and join us for a World Premiere musical! ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE..., by Sandy Rustin (The Cottage, Clue, Mystic Pizza), is a modern musical homage to the beloved teen-flicks of the 1980s. When Samantha Craig wakes up on the morning of her 45th birthday in her 18-year-old life, she has a chance to rewrite her past and land herself in the future of her dreams. Featuring a score of 80s hits made famous by Madonna, Whitney Houston, Culture Club, Naked Eyes, The Go-Gos, and Tiffany, among many others, Always Something There… offers a fresh, feminist, high school flashback.