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Octet
Octet Jul 15 - Aug 2, 2026
Raven Theatre at Goodman Theatre

In a church basement meeting room, a group of people -always eight-gather to sing. Told via chamber-inspired, a cappella music, OCTET investigates the total impact of internet and technology addiction on modern society, from Dave Malloy, writer of Tony-winning NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.

Michael Carbonaro
Michael Carbonaro Jul 18

Michael Carbonaro, star of truTV's The Carbonaro Effect, blends quick-witted comedy with mind-blowing illusions in a live show filled with audience participation. After two hit national tours, he returns with his newest adventure, Michael Carbonaro: WONDERBOY--where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief. Bringing wonder, laughter, and magic to the stage -- reality doesn't stand a chance.

Disney's The Little Mermaid
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jul 18 - Aug 2, 2026
Uptown Music Theater at Deerfield Performing Arts Center

Adored by multi-generational audiences, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a spectacular and beautiful love story for the ages - about identity, community, and finding the strength of your inner voice. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter dreams of exploring the human world and falling in love. After bargaining with Ursula the evil sea witch to trade her tail for legs, Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. With its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," and “Part of Your World,” Disney's The Little Mermaid will capture your heart!

yo ho.
yo ho. Jul 19 - Aug 29, 2026
Babes With Blades Theatre at The Edge Off-Broadway

yo ho. charts the journey of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two pirates aboard a campy, sexually charged ship facing immediate threat from the crown. Equal parts historical fantasy and introspective sexual and gender exploration, this play is a deeply emotional reimaging and reminder of queer history.

& Juliet
& Juliet Jul 22 - Aug 2, 2026

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from "Schitt's Creek," this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn't end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love-her way. Juliet's new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That's The Way It Is," and "Can't Stop the Feeling!"-all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there's life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

All Nighter
All Nighter Jul 24 - Aug 8, 2026
The Village Theater at Rivendell Theatre

The Midwest Premiere of All Nighter by Natalie Margolin directed by Clara Zucker. It's 2014. Obama is president, Ke$ha is on our iPhones, and at a small liberal arts college, a tight-knit group of roommates pull one last all-nighter to complete their final assignments. Holed up in an old ballroom, the pressure mounts and the Adderall flows as the truths that bind this group together are put to the test. What will be left when the sun rises?

In The Continuum
In The Continuum Jul 25 - Aug 9, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Art Center

IN THE CONTINUUM puts a human face on the devastating impact of AIDS in Africa and America through the lives of two unforgettably courageous women. Living worlds apart, one in South Central LA and the other in Zimbabwe, each experiences a kaleidoscopic weekend of life-changing revelations in this story of parallel denials and self-discoveries.

The Outsiders
The Outsiders Aug 4 - Aug 16, 2026

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of 'outsiders' battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging...and the realization that there is still "lots of good in the world."

The Notebook
The Notebook Aug 4 - Aug 16, 2026

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. "Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs" (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

West Side Story
West Side Story Aug 13 - Aug 30, 2026

A timeless tale of love and rivalry, West Side Story brings Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the streets of 1950s New York. Caught between the tensions of two warring gangs—the Jets and the Sharks—Tony and Maria find themselves drawn to each other despite the violence that surrounds them. Featuring iconic songs like “Tonight,” “America” and "Somewhere,” West Side Story remains one of the most powerful and enduring musicals of all time.

Sisters
Sisters Aug 13 - Nov 8, 2026

Matilda and Greta have always been there for one another, through joy and grief and homework and boyfriends. They’re as close as sisters can be—even if Greta is artificial intelligence. As Matilda ages and Greta longs for independence, their relationship begins to be tested like never before. Told over the course of 90 years, Sisters is a riveting and thought-provoking new play about the future of family.

Sunday in the Park with George
Sunday in the Park with George Aug 13 - Nov 1, 2026
Kokandy Productions at Chopin Theatre

Inspired by the painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter, Georges Seurat, won a Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for an astounding ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

I Love You Because
I Love You Because Aug 14 - Sep 13, 2026

Modern dating is a mess. Sometimes to find Mr. Right you need to find Mr. Wrong even if that means seeing someone stuck on their ex, awkward encounters of the intimate kind and lots of horrible coffee dates. Opposites attract in this feel-good musical that will transport audiences into the heart of your favorite guilty pleasure rom-com. Created by acclaimed musical team Ryan Cunningham and Joshua Salzman and inspired by Jane Austen's gold-standard romance novel "Pride and Prejudice," this delightful musical will make you fall head over heels.

Indecent
Indecent Aug 14 - Sep 22, 2026
Invictus Theatre Company at Windy City Playhouse

The true story of the controversial 1923 Broadway production of GOD OF VENGEANCE, a Yiddish play that featured a romantic relationship between two women, for which the producer and cast were arrested and convicted on the grounds of obscenity. The play traces the journey of the original work from its creation in Europe to its American debut, examining issues of censorship, artistic freedom, and cultural identity. Through a blend of historical narrative and theatrical innovation, INDECENT celebrates the resilience of artists and the enduring power of love and expression in the face of adversity.

Adolescent Salvation
Adolescent Salvation Aug 14 - Oct 4, 2026

Over the course of one night, through a haze of tequila, texting, and Taylor Swift, three teenagers banter, bicker, and push each other to the edge of danger - with consequences that could prove lethal. It begins light and funny, then shifts into something far darker, its tonal shifts as natural as the mood swings of youth. A play that lingers long after the curtain, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy, raw, and deeply human.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Aug 19 - Oct 11, 2026

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story chronicles the life and music of rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly from his early start in Texas to his meteoric rise to fame and untimely death at the age of 22. Experience the original sound that changed rock and roll music as we know it.

Shane
Shane Aug 21 - Oct 4, 2026

In this World Premiere Adaptation of the classic western, Shane, a mysterious stranger, shows up at the Starrett homestead in the Wyoming Territory in 1889. Though he seems to be hiding a dangerous past, he's offered a job as a farm hand and settles in with the Starretts: Joe, his wife Marian, and his son Bob, our narrator. When Joe refuses to sell his land to open range rancher Fletcher, it sets up a deadly showdown that alters the fates of everyone involved.