NEW ORLEANS. The heat is sweltering; the liquor flows, and the secrets are thick as humidity. Pull up a chair and join the high-stakes game of cards. To …
Now in its 14th year, Bible Bingo is a hit, long-running, interactive comedy play, written by Vicki Quade. The premise is that Mrs. Mary Margaret O’Brien, a former nun, is …
Black By Popular Demand: A Black Excellence Revue is more than a comedy show - it's a celebration of Black Joy.
Chicago giving you the winter blues? Black By …
Managing Director Nicole Wiesner and Resident Choreographer Miguel Long team up again to direct this reimagination, first produced at Trap Door in 2002.
Come enjoy the show that The Chicago Sun-Times calls "A ROLLICKING GOOD TIME!" and The Chicago Tribune says is "ENDLESSLY ENTHUSIASTIC". Now extended by popular demand!
Experimental, Performance Art, Women's History Month
Runs Mar 29 - Apr 20, 2024
What is goodness? How are we supposed to be good and interesting? Is the pressure to be good, to be proper, to not hurt others, to not transgress, actually a way to hold one down? Can someone be not good but in tiny ways no one might notice? And what about the word, “virtue”?
Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. Follow fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people …
In an “Alias” meets “Looper” type tale, this sci-fi adventure is latest addition to the cannon of new plays cultivated by BWBTC featuring stage combat.
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!
Dennis Watkins creates world-class magical entertainment for companies, organizations, and private clients looking to make their most important events absolutely unforgettable.
Watkins' critically-acclaimed one-man-show, The Magic Parlour, has been running …
One professional actor downs at least 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform... in a Shakespearean play.
New York Times Critics' Pick!
"Zany, Rowdy and Debaucherous" -NY Times
"A …
Experience an intimate exploration of card cheating techniques in The Unfair Advantage led by renowned sleight-of-hand expert Harry Milas. Witness every intricate deception firsthand in this exclusive theatrical event, offering a unique insider's perspective on illusion and intrigue.
At THE INFINITE WRENCH you’ll see thirty original plays in sixty minutes; written and performed by The Neo-Futurist Ensemble.
Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, …
Children’s author and illustrator Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage in the Tony-nominated musical A Year With Frog And Toad, based on his popular children’s book that follows two best friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and grumpy, but lovable Toad – through four fun-filled seasons.
Across the Sand transports audience members to Ancient Egypt for an interactive retelling of the Passover story complete with live music. Audiences will bring to life the basket …
Experience the magic of Teatro ZinZanni on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the vibrant Chicago Loop. This one-of-a-kind entertainment experience promises a world-class extravaganza of …
Blue Man Group is comedy, theater and rock concert all rolled into one. Having recently celebrated 25 years at the Briar Street theatre, this wildly popular phenomenon delivers an unforgettable multi-sensory experience. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group appeals to all audiences. As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn. 50 million people of all ages, languages and cultures know what Blue Man Group is really about. Now it’s your turn. If you haven’t seen Blue Man Group, you haven’t seen Chicago!
Join in on an adventure of enormous proportions at Madison Street Theater in Oak Park, IL as Ovation Academy brings the musical, James and the Giant Peach, JR. to life this April 12-21.
Love is not in the air when a bag of lost laundry leads fifty-something Owen to ask out gloomy Fran. Fran’s ready to take a romantic leap, but life still has some savage tricks in store.
Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett and Whoopi Goldberg. Call it part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan, it’s an interactive …