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Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey

book, music & lyrics by Dominick Alesia directed by Stefan Roseenchoreography by Anna Roemer In Harken’s Hold, England, a Duke prepares for his grand wedding…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.10:05 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Chicago Style Improv
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Style Improv

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…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
The Lincoln Lodge
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s latest production is  Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 13 – April 12…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday, April 5th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, April 5th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, April 5th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Sunday, April 6th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a…

Sunday, April 6th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their…

Sunday, April 6th
10:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf

A world premiere based on the book written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann. Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Amanda Link. This debut picture book…

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Titanique
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Sunday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping…

Sunday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.3:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Winter’s Tale
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Winter’s Tale

One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione,…

Sunday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Legally Blonde
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Legally Blonde

Elle Woods has it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority…

Sunday, April 6th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Splash Hatch on the E Going Down
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Splash Hatch on the E Going Down

Definition Theatre presents: Splash Hatch on the E Going Down by Kia Corthron directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce Onstage March 14 – April 13, 2025 Definition…

Sunday, April 6th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Definition Theatre
1160 E 55th St.
Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey

book, music & lyrics by Dominick Alesia directed by Stefan Roseenchoreography by Anna Roemer In Harken’s Hold, England, a Duke prepares for his grand wedding…

Sunday, April 6th
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
The SpongeBob Musical
Apr6
Apr8
Theatre & Performing Arts

The SpongeBob Musical

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! SpongeBob and his friends must save Bikini Bottom from an erupting volcano. With lives hanging in…

Sunday, April 6th
3:00 p.m.Tuesday, April 8th
5:30 p.m.
Lund Auditorium at Dominican University Performing Arts Center
7900 W Division
Azazel’s Gift
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Azazel’s Gift

Three devils conspire against humanity. Their goal: complete annihilation. However, they would settle for enslavement. Will their schemes be successful? At every turn the Enemy…

Sunday, April 6th
5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Titanique
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Sunday, April 6th
6:30 p.m.8:10 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Sunday, April 6th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
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