Musical Theater
ABDUCTION: A New Comedy Musical
Abduction tells the story of high school student body president Pippa Peterson whose social footing crumbles after she witnesses an alien abduction in her tiny suburban town of Pluto, Pennsylvania.
Albert Herring
This comedic coming-of-age story celebrates COT’s rich history of presenting Britten works including the Chicago premiere of this piece in 1979.
An Evening of Legends
An unforgettable tribute concert to America’s 1950s/60s legends of Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, and Rock & Roll.
Back Onstage!
Dance recital featuring work in a variety of genres including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre.
Ballet Chicago’s Nutcracker STREAMED EVENT
Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, The Nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season.
Ballet Chicago’s The Nutcracker
Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, The Nutcracker is a celebration of the joyous holiday season.
Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
The award-winning animated film and stage play comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairy tale.
Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
The award-winning animated film and stage play comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairy tale.
California Dreamin’ – The Songs of Laurel Canyon
A live musical journey of collaboration and camaraderie featuring songs by The Mamas & the Papas, James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, CSNY, The Byrds, Eagles, and more
Chamber Opera Chicago presents Jane Austen’s Persuasion
Chamber Opera Chicago’s musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, featuring songs from Jane Austen’s manuscripts and music of the era, has received rave reviews commenting on its authenticity.
Chicago Opera Theater: The Beekeeper
Chicago Opera Theater presents The Beekeeper. A magical realism opera filled with themes of nature and the cycle of life and death.
Debussy’s La Mer
Lakeview Orchestra presents Debussy's La Mer, Ricardo Castaneda plays Higdon.
Il Segreto di Susanna
The inaugural Opera Festival of Chicago opens with the Chicago premiere of Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari’s whimsical one-act opera of suspicious jealousy, titillating scandal, and happy surprises.
Il Segreto di Susanna
The inaugural Opera Festival of Chicago opens with the Chicago premiere of Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari’s whimsical one-act opera of suspicious jealousy, titillating scandal, and happy surprises.
Lakeview Orchestra presents Serenade and the Sea
Lakeview Orchestra revisits Debussy's La mer post-pandemic.
Piano Man
Award-winning Ensemble Member Ian Paul Custer will pay tribute to one of the most iconic American singer / songwriters of all time by playing hits from Cold Springs, Piano Man, Turnstiles, and The Stranger for one-night only, live on Zoom.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical
PRISCILLA tells a fabulous story of love, family, and true friendship, following three drag queens on their adventures across the Australian Outback, set to a score of some of the greatest disco and dance floor hits ever written.
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and more.
She Writes the Songs
Critically-acclaimed Artistic Affiliate Liz Chidester highlights her favorite and most influential female singer/songwriters in this live online concert!
Sister Act
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship.
Step Into TimeLine: Back to Our Future
Don’t miss our first-ever virtual gala—a celebration of all things TimeLine unlike anything you’ve seen from us before!
The French and the Furious
In this outrageously dumb and fun, South-Parkian two act play, Chicago's happiest sketch and music comedy group blends your favorite action movie tropes with a hurricane of fast-paced amusement.
The West Wing Musical: Uncensored, Unauthorized
If you loved The West Wing you'll love this show...because it's The West Wing.
Uncut Gems: The Musical Parody
A musical parody of the hit Safdie Brothers film, Uncut Gems, starring Adam Sandler.
VAUDEZILLA! One Night Stand: Make Yourself at Home
Chicago's longest running burlesque show's first FREE virtual burlesque show!
Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation
Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don’t forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation.
Women of Soul
A celebration of the most powerful women of soul to ever grace the stage.
Young Frankenstein
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!