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Glassheart
Chicago premiere of a new play by Chicago-based playwright Reina Hardy. A modern-day reimagining of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale. The Beast has…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Mr. Parker
Terry Parker is a middle-aged man navigating life after a profound personal loss. As he works to rediscover his identity and adjust to unexpected changes,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Oil Lamp Theater Presents the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present its first production of the 2025 season, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), written by Adam Long,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Gift Theatre Presents the World Premier of Cygnus
The Gift Theatre, is proud to present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton, award-winning writer and producer of HBO’s “Succession”…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Tetzlaff Plays Sibelius
The rugged, windswept beauty of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto is a perfect showcase for Christian Tetzlaff, whose “fiery and compelling” 2022 CSO performance was named one…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents the Tony Award-Winning Fun Home
Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony-award winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, opening January 16, 2025, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Hedda Gabler
Hedda Tesman returns from her honeymoon to the brutal banality of domestic life: an agonizingly bland husband; a living room full of dying flowers; and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Twelve Angry Jurors – presented by Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago
The Beverly Theatre Guild is thrilled to present the timeless courtroom drama Twelve Angry Jurors on February 14-16, 2025. This well-known theatrical work is set…
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
One Party Consent
Trust is tricky. You enter working relationships and it’s unprofessional not to offer it. When you feel your trust challenged, you convince yourself that you’re…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Mannequins’ Ball
The Mannequins’ Ball Written by Bruno Jasienski Translated by Daniel Gerould Adapted by Nicole Wiesner Directed by Nicole Wiesner and Miguel Long On the one…
Music & Comedy
Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Me Tour
Taylor Tomlinson will bring The Save Me Tour to The Chicago Theatre on February 13, 14 and 15. A rare talent who has garnered mass…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Saga of Lady Miss
ArtHaus Vigil and Evoke Gallery present THE SAGA OF LADY MISS : A Play Beyond 2 Acts Written by Magdalena Pogue Directed by Cléo la Muñeca And…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Factory Theater Presents Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon
CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the second production of their 30th season, Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail…
Theatre & Performing Arts
2nd Story presents Love Uncovered
We could all use more love in our lives, right? Join 2nd Story for a one-night-only, story-and-song filled celebration of all the many facets and…
Music & Comedy
aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : PARALLEL LINE
aespa is bringing their 2024-25 LIVE TOUR – SYNK : PARALLEL LINE to United Center on February 15, 2025! Drawing inspiration from a multi-dimensional parallel…
Music & Comedy
An Intimate Evening with Jason Isbell
Six-time GRAMMY-winner Jason Isbell has announced a special run of solo shows kicking off at The Auditorium on February 15th, 2025. Isbell has established himself…
Music & Comedy
An Evening With Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit will perform live at Auditorium Theatre on Feb. 15, 2025.
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
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…
Music & Comedy
Chicago’s Best Stand Up!
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Late Night Slice with Wet Pizza
An experimental comedy variety show and incubator hosted by Chicago’s hottest improv group, Wet Pizza. The mission of this show is to create a space…
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