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Emmy and Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander makes his Chicago stage debut in a hilariously irreverent world premiere comedy.

Classic romantic comedy about free spirit Corie and uptight lawyer Paul, newlyweds in love and conflict.

A comedy of identity and sexuality

What would a Senior in High School born in 2006 know about the music of the 80’s? Derrick Taylor knows absolutely nothing about that decade of music but he is about to find out when his music teacher challenges him to research the music of the 80’s and compare it to the musical culture of today. Derrick is forced to go to his eccentric inventor Uncle Mike to help him discover what he calls ‘old folks music.’ However, with artists like Prince, Sheila E, Madonna, Keith Sweat and many, many more, He quickly learns that the music of the 80’s was and is phenomenal. Join Derrick as he enters the portal to the past and discovers what great music is all about!

Life’s a bitch and then you die. Or not!

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical, an insane homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate (Annie, Oliver!, Les Miz, Sweeney Todd... you get the gist).

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.

Described by the New York Times as a “master of improvisation,” David Pasquesi (HBO’s VEEP, TJ & Dave) is joined by Chicago favorites Sue Gillan (NBC’s Shrink, Second City) and Mike Brunlieb (HBO’s South Side, Amazon’s Utopia) in UNSEND, a razor-sharp master class of long-form improvisation. Witness improvised comedy at its finest.

Veteran improvisers Mark Raterman (Cook County Social Club, Comedy Central), Neal Dandade (NBC’s Chicago Med, FX’s Justified: City Primeval), and Forest Hynes (Chaos Theory) create a high-energy romp where characters collide, worlds expand, and scenes blossom, all bound together with themes inspired by audience suggestions.

Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago Style delivers a high-energy mix of uproarious scenes and quick-witted songs to leave you in stitches. Whether you're a seasoned improv fan or a newcomer to the genre, Chicago Style is an unforgettable evening of spontaneous hilarity.

On the Twentieth Century is a lively musical comedy set in the 1930s, featuring a glamorous journey aboard a luxury train where egos clash, romance blossoms, and theatrical shenanigans unfold, delivering a delightful blend of humor and heart.

Ready for Men is a fully improvised play featuring veteran performers Caleb Fullen, Travis Koury, and Drew Tonkovich. Inspired by an audience suggestion, the ensemble spontaneously creates each character, scene, and plot twist on the spot. With no script to rely on, every performance is a thrilling adventure into the unknown. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience where the only limit is our collective imagination!

Bona fide supergroup Quitting Contest features the Mount Rushmore of Chicago improv including: Jim Scheidhauer (NBC’s Shrink; Carl and the Passions); Beau Golwitzer (The Reckoning; Shotgun); Allison Ringhand (3Peat; Showtime’s Work in Progress); Mike Brunlieb (HBO’s South Side, Amazon’s Utopia); and Sue Gillan (NBC’s Shrink, Second City). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Best in Class comedy!

Be prepared to laugh until it hurts with Sofia de Nino Rivera. Nino de Rivera is a Mexican stand-up comedienne and actress. She was named Mexico City’s woman of the year in 2016 by the Mexican entertainment magazine Chilango. She started to appear in the Spanish comedy-drama “Club de Cuervos” as the character Emilia in 2015. In 2016, she released her own Netflix stand-up special “Sofia Nino de Rivera: Expuesto.” She was the first Spanish-speaking woman to receive her own comedy special from the network. It was successful enough that another comedy special was released in 2018 with “Sofia Nino de Rivera: Selecion Natural.” She also appeared in the comedy “Recuperando a mi ex.” She has a series on YouTube Originals called “Sobrevivi.”

Actor John Cusack will host an intimate screening of one of his most popular motion pictures, High Fidelity, followed by a live conversation about his career and the making of the film, followed by a Q&A at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, IL.

In How to Kill a Rodent, Canadians Guy and Carrie take a road trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania in an effort to commit a minor act of terrorism against the United States: assassinate Punxsutawney Phil, that magical prognosticating groundhog, on live television.