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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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy
Stage Left Theatre, the second-oldest ensemble-based theatre company in Chicago, is pleased to announce its spring 2025 production of The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Halfway to Halloween Spooktacular: Nightmare Notes
A spine tingling, haunted evening where the eerie beauty of Halloween meets the captivating power of live string music. Celebrating the halfway to Halloween mark,…
Music & Comedy
Dave Landau at The Comedy Bar
Getting his start in Detroit at the Second City’s Conservatory, Dave Landau has risen to become one of the most sought-after comedic headliners today. Dave’s…
Music & Comedy
Sheng Wang Live!
Comedian Sheng Wang will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Apr. 12, 2025.
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,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Clued In
After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
it’s been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls
Ten years ago, four young people were hunted by ruthless killers—and against all odds, three of them survived. Now, they are brought together once more, this…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Parsons Dance
Witness boundary-pushing artistry and life-affirming joy from this New York City based contemporary American dance company who is internationally renowned for their energized, athletic ensemble…
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…
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…
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…
Music & Comedy
Boleros de Noche makes Chicago debut at Symphony Center
The acclaimed music series Boleros de Noche is set to make its long-awaited debut in Chicago, bringing the soul-stirring sounds of bolero to Symphony Center. …
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Halfway to Halloween Spooktacular: Nightmare Notes
A spine tingling, haunted evening where the eerie beauty of Halloween meets the captivating power of live string music. Celebrating the halfway to Halloween mark,…
Music & Comedy
Dave Landau at The Comedy Bar
Getting his start in Detroit at the Second City’s Conservatory, Dave Landau has risen to become one of the most sought-after comedic headliners today. Dave’s…
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…
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