Thursday, 28 May 2026 17:33
The Second City's Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons - Paramount's Copley Theatre - Through June 20th
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Paramount Theatre is proud to host the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, back for for a three-week limited engagement with The Second City presents Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons at Paramount’s intimate Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, May 28-June 20. Celebrating its 67th…
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Wednesday, 03 June 2026 22:44
DESERTED - REDTWIST THEATRE - Through AUGUST 2nd
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Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents Deserted, playing June 14 through August 2, a world premiere by Melanie Coffey and directed by Laura Sturm*, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Previews are Thursday, June 11 - Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. with…
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Open Space Arts continues its commitment to bold, intimate theatre from around the world that celebrates queer lives and voices with SMILEY, a queer romantic comedy by Spanish playwright Guillem Clua. It became an international hit following its 2012 premiere in Barcelona, Spain. SMILEY enjoyed extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and…
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Wednesday, 06 May 2026 12:20
Promethean Theatre's ANTIGONE - The Den Theatre - Through June 28th
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Promethean Theatre Ensemble has announced it will perform the Lewis Galantiere adaptation of Jean Anouilh's ANTIGONE, from May 31 through June 28 at the Den Theatre. Anouilh's play, which premiered in Nazi-occupied Paris in 1944, was itself an adaptation of the Greek play by Sophocles, believed to have been written…
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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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Friday, 01 May 2026 14:31
Nunsense - Drury Lane Theatre - Through August 2nd
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Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2026/2027 season with the divine extravaganza Nunsense, featuring book, music and lyrics by David Goggin, directed by E. Faye Butler. Enjoy some holy hilarity with the Little Sisters of Hoboken in Nunsense, running June 10 – August 2, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Get ready to…
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Friday, 01 May 2026 14:21
Brokeback Mountain - Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Through June 28th
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the cast and creative team for Brokeback Mountain, the North American premiere production of Ashley Robinson's adaptation of the captivating novella by Annie Proulx that inspired the Academy Award-winning film. The production is directed by Jonathan Butterell and plays May 28–June 28 in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater. Brokeback Mountain stars Harrison Ball as Ennis Del Mar…
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Monday, 27 April 2026 12:16
THE PRODUCERS - BrightSide Theatre - Through June 28th
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Concluding BrightSide's 14th season will be THE PRODUCERS, the longest running Broadway musical comedy ever and the winner of 12 Tony Awards – the most ever by a single production. Mel Brooks's musical was adapted from his 1967 film of the same name that starred Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Like…
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Friday, 24 April 2026 13:44
Curious Theatre Branch's TALKING ABOUT GODARD - Facility Theatre - Through June 28th
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Curious Theatre Branch, launches its 38th Season, with the revival of Talking About Godard, written by Beau O’Reilly and directed by Beau O’Reilly with Briavael O’Reilly, May 29 - June 28, at Facility Theatre, 1138 N. California Ave. The opening night is Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. The performance takes place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays…
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Monday, 20 April 2026 11:07
JACKALOPE THEATRE's ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY - Broadway Armory Park - Through JULY 6th
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Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere of Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, written and directed by Terry Guest, May 28 - July 6,at the Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N Broadway St. The total running time, including two intermissions, is two hours and 30 minutes. Preview performances are Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29…
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Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:38
Leopoldstadt - Writers Theater - Through July 19th
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Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, concludes its 2025/26 Season with the sweeping yet intimate play Leopoldstadt, written by the late, celebrated playwright Tom Stoppard, directed by Carey Perloff. Leopoldstadt is the largest production in Writers Theatre's history and includes a remarkable 29-member ensemble of Chicago actors…
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Monday, 13 April 2026 14:50
Keerah - Definition Theatre - Through June 28th
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Definition Theatre is proud to present the Amplify World Premiere of Keerah, a quick-witted dramedy by playwright Netta Walker and directed by McKenzie Chinn. Keerah will run from May 29 to June 28, 2026 at Definition @ 55th (1160 E. 55th St, Chicago, IL). Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now through definitiontheatre.org. Two aspiring young writers meet…
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Wednesday, 08 April 2026 14:05
A Red Orchid's The Targeted - Chopin Theatre - Through June 21st
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A Red Orchid Theatre is pleased to conclude its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Hanna Kime's The Targeted, a tragicomedy about community directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng, playing May 7 – June 14, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Single tickets are available at aredorchidtheatre.org or by calling (312) 943-8722. Season subscriptions are…
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