Monday, 11 May 2026 20:33
The Real Crime Would Be To Miss This: Crime and Punishment at TUTA Theatre
Written by Kendall Royzen
Real Chicagoans don’t gatekeep hidden gems. Whether it’s hidden bars behind laundromats, the best Billy Goat location (under Mag Mile), the best desserts or street tacos, the best place to catch a local game (insert season + sport), or a must-see show or concert, real Chicagoans share the hidden gems…
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Monday, 11 May 2026 13:15
Satire With a Sword: City Lit’s Spirited New Musical 'Scaramouche'
Written by Ken Payne
City Lit Theatre is currently bringing the swordplay world of Scaramouche to vivid life, offering audiences a rare chance to experience this spirited tale of wit, rebellion, and theatrical daring onstage. With its blend of political intrigue, romance, and commedia‑dell’arte flair, City Lit’s production captures the adventurous sweep of the…
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- Jean Sibelius
- Ethan Smith
- Henry Michael Odum
- Laura Michele Erle
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- Kent Joseph
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Sunday, 10 May 2026 20:34
Paramount's Lush and Spectacular South Pacific Brings Island Love to Life!
Written by Kimberly Katz
Rogers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific has long been one of my favorite musicals, not just for its sweeping romance and unforgettable score, but for the way it tackles big ideas with such touching honesty. Set on a remote island during World War II, the show blends sunlit escapism with the…
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- Joshua Logan
- James A Michener
- Tales of the South Pacific
- Some Enchanted Evening
- Bali Ha'i
- Allsun O’Malley
- Devin Archer
- Cindy Chang
- Anthony Maggio
- Matthew Michael Janisse
- Louisa Darr
- Esteban Ortiz‑Villacorta
- Chris Khoshaba
- Joshua L Green
- David Rossetti
- Devon Hayakawa
- Trent Stork
- Morgan DiFonzo
- Kory Danielson
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Sunday, 10 May 2026 20:43
Fallin’ to Pieces over “Always…Patsy Cline” at American Blues Theater
Written by CJ Burroughs
Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of theater and a lot of musical performances. And because of that, people regularly ask what the best show I’ve seen is. Without hesitation, I tell them it was the 2018 Jeff Award-winning production of The Buddy Holly Story at American Blues Theater.…
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- Michael Mahler
- Fall to Pieces
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- Tara A Houston
- Liz Chidester
- Lior Shragg
- Molly Hernandez
- Ian Paul Custer
- Marc Edelstein
- Lauren Vogel
- Nilko Andreas
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Thursday, 07 May 2026 11:13
Citadel Theatre announces a mix of classics and 21st Century works for its 2026–27 mainstage season
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Lake Forest's Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, which will include two favorites and two acclaimed recent pieces that may be new to north shore audiences. The season will commence with the satirical comedy EUREKA DAY, which examines the frequently contradictory practices of a fictional, highly progressive private school…
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Monday, 04 May 2026 13:59
No Grown-Ups - The Second City - Through August 29th
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Your favorite kids show is back! The Second City is excited to welcome the return of its wildly popular summer hit for young audiences. No Grown-Ups Allowed is a high-energy, fast-paced sketch and improv comedy show delivering 60 minutes of non-stop laughter for the whole family. Tickets sell fast every year! For…
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Get ready for a cosmic comedy of gods, monsters, and mayhem that refuses to play by the old rules. That’s right - the universe is ending, and apparently it booked a headliner. In Lifeline’s world premiere Loki: The End of the World Tour, we travel to another universe where Norse…
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- Kelan Smith
- Kara Alexander
- Alek Boggio
- Christina Calvit
- George Howe
- Heather Currie
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- Jack Chylinski
- Scott Danielson
- Janelle Sanabria
- Keenan Odenkirk
- Peter Gertas
- India Renteria
- Grace Reidenauer
- Anthony Kayer
- Avery Thompson
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Sunday, 03 May 2026 13:54
Rom‑Com Spark and ’80s Verve Light Up Metropolis’ Wedding Singer
Written by Ken Payne
The Wedding Singer is currently onstage at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, offering a faithful and upbeat interpretation of the Adam Sandler–Drew Barrymore film. The production leans into the story’s rom‑com roots while making effective use of the Metropolis space, integrating ensemble work, clear character moments, and a…
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- The Wedding Singer
- Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
- Arlington Heights
- Adam Sandler
- Drew Barrymore
- Robbie Hart
- Chad Beguelin
- Tim Herlihy
- Matthew Sklar
- Abraham Deitz‑Green
- Teah Kiang Mirabelli
- Peyton Schoenhofer
- Andres J DeLeon
- Danny Dollase
- Jamie Dillon Grossman
- Caron Buinis
- Katherine Abel
- Amber Mak
- Carolyn Brady
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 19:21
Alone Together: Three Guys Fishing for Love in Stellar 'Eelpout!'
Written by Bill Esler
Shattered Globe’s world premiere of the delightful comedy “Eelpout!” delivers its punches with deceivingly understated skillfulness. Written by Paul W. Kruse, who calls it a fantasia, it is beautifully conceived and directed for the stage at Theater Wit by Jeremy Ohringer, whose “A Devil Comes To Town” at Trap Door…
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Thursday, 30 April 2026 15:48
BTE marks 40 years with new season: 'Little Women," "Dial M for Murder" and “One Man, Two Guvnors”
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), announced it will mark its 40th anniversary season with three productions spanning beloved literary adaptations, classic suspense and broad British comedy. The season opens with "Louisa May Alcott's Little Women," by Lauren Gunderson (Nov. 12-Dec. 13). It…
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Wednesday, 29 April 2026 21:47
Free Metra rides for all Broadway In Chicago Shows all summer
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Broadway In Chicago and Metra are pleased to announce a new promotion featuring nine shows coming to Chicago this summer: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL, LES MISÉRABLES, SPAMALOT, KINKY BOOTS, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, SUFFS, & JULIET, THE NOTEBOOK, and THE OUTSIDERS.Getting there is easy — and free! Ride Metra free to and from the theatre with your show ticket, valid on the date of your performance only. This special offer is available throughout the…
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- CHICAGO THE MUSICAL
- Les Miserables
- Spamalot
- Kinky Boots
- Kinky Boots
- WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
- Suffs
- & Juliet
- THE NOTEBOOK
- THE OUTSIDERS
- The Auditorium Theatre
- Cadillac Palace Theatre
- James M Nederlander Theatre
- Broadway Playhouse
- CIBC Theatre
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- plays Chicago
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 12:55
Review: The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt at Steppenwolf Theatre
Written by Maddie Burroughs
A show somewhere between a play, standup act, memoir, and PowerPoint presentation. A show so chaotic you think it could never work. A show only Brendan Hunt could so perfectly pull off. Hunt’s solo performance is as hilarious as it is unexpectedly emotional, striking a balance between humor and trauma…
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 16:04
Steppenwolf Theatre Announces LookOut Series' 10th Anniversary Season
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Steppenwolf's LookOut Series is proud to unveil its lineup for Summer 2026, marking ten years of steadfast dedication to Chicago performing artists and companies across form and discipline. Since launching in 2016, the LookOut Series has hosted 1,043 performances of 365 unique engagements spanning dance, drag, music, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, experimental work and theatre. Over 69,000 patrons have come through…
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- 10th Anniversary
- You're Being Ridiculous: Plot Twist
- Softie
- Who All Gone Be There?
- Funny Slut
- I Live Every Day
- Mocrep
- Jillian Ebanks
- Past and Future
- Nervous Breakdown in G Minor
- Dream Devis: The Death and Life Of
- The Real Time – Live!
- Michiganderish
- The Not That Late Show
- Bambi Banks
- Clue University: A Drag Parody
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