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Urinetown
4/5 - 4/7/2024


Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of ...


Learning Stage: book: David Simpatico; lyrics: Greg Cham, Ray Cham, Andy Dodd, Matthew Gerrard, Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston, David N. Lawrence, Bryan Louiselle, Robbie Nevil, ...


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Review: PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


by Rachel Weinberg - March 25, 2024

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has set the table for one hell of a family dinner in PURPOSE. Directed by Phylicia Rashad in a world premiere for Steppenwolf, this family drama keenly focuses on the privileged Jasper family, whose patriarch is a Civil Rights icon. The first act moves at a brilliant clip with...

Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CRYSTAL at NOW Arena Hoffman Estates


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 23, 2024

Crystal, the latest Cirque du Soleil production and playing through Sunday, March 24 at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, is the story about a young woman escaping the realities of her life by living in her imagination....

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Paramount Copley Theatre Aurora


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 22, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's review of A Streetcar Named Desire at Paramount Copley Theatre Aurora. ...

Review: SONDHEIM TRIBUTE REVUE at Theo Ubique


by Zac Thriffiley - March 21, 2024

No matter your preference, your favorite Sondheim shows will be represented in Theo Ubique's latest cabaret revue, which is as much an informative crash course in the composer's oeuvre as it is a heartfelt memorial to his rich life and lasting legacy. The production runs through April 28 at Theo's p...

Review: THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - March 17, 2024

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth puts her own spin on Margaret Atwood’s decidedly feminist tale THE PENELOPIAD. As with her famous novel THE HANDMAID’S TALE, Atwood uses THE PENELOPIAD as a device to convey the horrors and abuse committed against women. Atwood’s points are valid and ...

Review: WIPEOUT at Rivendell Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - March 12, 2024

Premiering at Rivendell Theatre under the inventive direction of Tara Mallen, WIPEOUT gifts audiences a hilarious exploration of aging, friendship, and womanhood that's as fun as a day at the beach and as bittersweet as a setting sun....

Review: DEATHTRAP at BrightSide Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 11, 2024

This is the description of Ira Levin’s comedic-thriller Deathrap. It is running through March 24 at BrightSide Theatre in Naperville. It ran on Broadway for 4 years and was made into a successful film starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon. ...

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Music Theater Works


by Zac Thriffiley - March 10, 2024

The semi-improvised, fourth-wall-breaking musical now receives a delightful production at Music Theater Works that's heavy on humor if occasionally light on heart. It runs through March 31 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie....

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - February 29, 2024

MRS. DOUBTFIRE is escapist musical theater fun with tremendous character actor Rob McClure (reprising the role from Broadway) carrying on Robin Williams’s immense legacy from the 1993 film in the lead role....

Review: THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - February 28, 2024

Director Mary Zimmerman returns to the Goodman with the whimsical and inventive THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE. Zimmerman’s adaptation of Mozart’s iconic opera is lively and accessible; this would be a great introduction for those new to the opera. ...

Past Shows

Disney's Descendants
3/3 - 3/5/2023


Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs ...

Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr
11/18 - 12/11/2022


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

Spring Awakening
9/30 - 10/9/2022


Spring Awakening explodes onto the stage with a raw and powerful exploration of teenage angst and sexual awakening in a repressed society. Set in late ...

Something Rotten!
7/29 - 7/31/2022


Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and ...

Disney's The Lion King Jr
6/17 - 6/19/2022


The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...

13
13
3/6 - 3/8/2020


Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
LEGALLY BLONDE
7/19 - 7/21/2019


Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl known for her love of pink and all things fashion, isn't taken seriously. But when her boyfriend Warner dumps ...

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
6/21 - 6/23/2019


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR.
ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR.
4/26 - 5/19/2019


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure....

LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
11/16 - 12/8/2018


Greasepaint Theatre for Youth presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. For tickets and information, visit the website....

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
11/30 - 12/8/2018


Greasepaint Theatre for Youth presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. For tickets and information, visit the website....

SPRING AWAKENING
SPRING AWAKENING
10/12 - 10/20/2018


Spring Awakening explodes onto the stage with a raw and powerful exploration of teenage angst and sexual awakening in a repressed society. Set in late ...

GODSPELL JR
GODSPELL JR
6/22 - 6/23/2018


This best loved musical by two-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz is now available in a Junior version! Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, ...

DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
4/27 - 5/12/2018


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...

PIPPIN
4/13 - 4/14/2018


Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...


The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted ...

13
3/17 - 3/18/2017


Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL JR.
12/4 - 12/12/2015


A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
7/24 - 7/25/2015


Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl known for her love of pink and all things fashion, isn't taken seriously. But when her boyfriend Warner dumps ...

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
6/26 - 6/27/2015


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...

WEST SIDE STORY
4/24 - 4/26/2015


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

WEST SIDE STORY
4/10 - 4/11/2015


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
4/25 - 4/26/2014


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...


Broadway's legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR
6/14 - 6/15/2013


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of  Charlie ...

All Shook Up
5/10 - 5/11/2013


Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing ...

13
12/7 - 12/9/2012


A grown-up story about growing up! When his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, ...

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR
11/30 - 12/1/2012


Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here ...

SPRING AWAKENING
3/23 - 4/7/2012


Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, strongSPRING AWAKENING/strong celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...

SPRING AWAKENING
3/23 - 3/31/2012


Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, strongSPRING AWAKENING/strong celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...

RENT-SCHOOL EDITION
5/13 - 12/9/2011


Set in the East Village of New York City, strongRENT SCHOOL EDITION/strong is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner ...

Videos


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Goodman Theatre - Owen Theatre (3/2 - 3/31)
Peter Pan in Chicago Peter Pan
James M. Nederlander Theatre (3/26 - 4/7)
Death Becomes Her in Chicago Death Becomes Her
The Cadillac Palace Theatre (4/30 - 6/2)
Birds, Frogs, Crickets, & Dogs in Chicago Birds, Frogs, Crickets, & Dogs
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (4/14 - 4/14)
Bandstand in Chicago Bandstand
Raue Center For The Arts (9/13 - 10/20)
Warm on the Coolin' Board in Chicago Warm on the Coolin' Board
Greenhouse Theater Center (5/2 - 6/1)
SOUL MIGRATION in Chicago SOUL MIGRATION
The Center for Performing Arts (4/13 - 4/13)
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