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Seven Guitars
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Seven Guitars

The Chicago non-Equity premiere of this searing August Wilson drama about six friends in the Hill District of Pittsburgh in 1948 mourning the death of…

Sunday November 3, 2024
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation

Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music and Dance Sensation’ hits stages across the USA this fall, performing the show that…

Sunday November 3, 2024
3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Commedia Divina: It’s Worse Than That
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Commedia Divina: It’s Worse Than That

CHICAGO – The Conspirators present a retooling of Commedia Divina: It’s Worse Than That, written by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm. Bullion, at the…

Sunday November 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Otherworld Theatre
3914 N Clark St
Loyola Vocal Performance Major Recital
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Loyola Vocal Performance Major Recital

Presented at PianoForte, this annual recital features Loyola’s vocal performance major students as they present works by contemporary American composers.

Sunday November 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago
1335 South Michigan Avenue
Jackalope Theatre Company’s The Singularity Play
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jackalope Theatre Company’s The Singularity Play

CHICAGO – Jackalope Theatre Company continues its 16th season at Edgewater’s Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., with  the world premiere of The Singularity Play,…

Sunday November 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Edgewater’s Berger Park
6205 N. Sheridan Rd.
Boy Gets Girl
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Boy Gets Girl

Boy Gets Girl by Rebecca Gilman The life of a successful career woman takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly innocent blind date spirals into…

Sunday November 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Choose Chicago
7924 Lincoln Ave
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work

CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company, is proud to announce the third annual Festival of Unfinished Work at the new Bramble Arts Loft located on the…

Sunday November 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Adverses
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Adverses

  Jealousy and intrigue run rampant in the city of Palacio. A mother and a daughter face off in a fight to the finish: The…

Sunday November 3, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Aguijón Theater
2707 N. Laramie Ave.
League of Chicago Theatres
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Juicio a una Zorra

In front of a long ceremonial table filled with wine bottles and crystal glasses stands a blonde woman in a red dress and high heels.…

Sunday November 3, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:59 p.m.
Citlalin Gallery & Theater
2005 S. Blue Island Ave
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Monday November 4, 2024
Citywide
Felon: An American Washi Tale
Nov4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Felon: An American Washi Tale

Alone in solitary confinement, a teenager called out to the men in the hole with him: “Somebody, send me a book! Moments later, Dudley Randall’s…

Monday November 4, 2024
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre
710 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60611
Into The Woods
Nov4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Monday November 4, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Nov4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Monday November 4, 2024
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
WeWomen Festival
Nov4
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

WeWomen Festival

Our beloved Fall Play Festival is back! Immerse yourself in the tales of womanhood as we explore the layers of modern femininity. This festival will…

Monday November 4, 2024Saturday November 16, 2024
Little Studio at the Fine Arts Building
410 S Michigan Ave Studio 732, Chicago, IL, 60605
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov4
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…

Monday November 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Monday Night PlayGround: The American Experiment
Nov4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Monday Night PlayGround: The American Experiment

“The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness.” – George Washington, January 9, 1790 Join us…

Monday November 4, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Nov4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work

CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company, is proud to announce the third annual Festival of Unfinished Work at the new Bramble Arts Loft located on the…

Monday November 4, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
Citywide
Felon: An American Washi Tale
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Felon: An American Washi Tale

Alone in solitary confinement, a teenager called out to the men in the hole with him: “Somebody, send me a book! Moments later, Dudley Randall’s…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre
710 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60611
Into The Woods
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov5
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…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
The RSC’s Pericles
Nov5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The RSC’s Pericles

Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years as part of a new, ongoing partnership with CST Direct from a run…

Tuesday November 5, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
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