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Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour Oct 19 - Oct 21, 2026
Allstate Arena and United Center

The all-new "Worlds Collide Concert Tour" brings together the worlds of "Descendants," "ZOMBIES," and for the very first time, "Camp Rock," in an unforgettable new arena spectacular. A pop concert of the highest caliber, this year's cast features an exceptionally talented lineup of Disney stars including Malachi Barton ("ZOMBIES 4," "Camp Rock 3"), Liamani Segura ("Descendants: Wicked Wonderland," "Camp Rock 3"), Dara Renee ("Descendants: The Rise of Red"), Mekonnen Knife ("ZOMBIES 4"), Hudson Stone ("Camp Rock 3"), Swayam Bhatia ("ZOMBIES 4"), Kiara Romero("Descendants: Wicked Wonderland"), and Alexandro Byrd ("Descendants:Wicked Wonderland"). Fans will experience an evening packed with hit songs from all three franchises brought together in a brand-new production with fresh mashups and fan favorite songs. Next-level choreography and electrifying special effects create a show filled with nonstop delight, fan interactions, and nostalgia. Come dressed as your favorite character, sing along all night, and experience the music and moments from "Descendants," "ZOMBIES" and "Camp Rock" colliding on stage in this all-new concert experience!

Matt & Ben
Matt & Ben Oct 20 - Oct 27, 2026
Mortal Worm at Bughouse Theater

When their screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they're being tested by a Higher Power. Winner of the 2002 Best Overall Production at the New York International Fringe Festival, the hit play was hailed as "acidic, funny and affectionate!" by The New York Post. Heartfelt and hilarious, Matt & Ben dives deep into friendship, jealousy, ambition, and the beautiful mystery of creating together.

Mud Life
Mud Life Oct 21 - Nov 15, 2026
Collaboraction at Kimball Arts Center

Mud Life follows Roc and his cousin Tae, two aspiring hip-hop artists from Chicago's West Side, struggling to build a future while under the thumb of a manipulative strip-club owner named Littles. When a mysterious outsider offers Roc and Tae a rare opportunity to break free, loyalties fracture, ambitions collide, and they are forced to make choices that will alter the course of their lives forever.

King Lear
King Lear Oct 22 - Nov 21, 2026
Babes With Blades Theatre at Theater Wit

King Lear, in order to "unburdened, crawl toward death," chooses to divide the ruling of the kingdom between his three daughters via a verbal joust of who loves him the most. When his youngest daughter Cordelia does not meet the standards he expected her, chaos, greed and betrayal creep in to take over the story. Parallel to Lear's suffering, his friend the Earl of Gloucester is manipulated by one son to turn on his other son.

Adirondack Chair Circle
Adirondack Chair Circle Oct 22 - Dec 6, 2026

Banna has it all... or at least that's what the other suburban moms think. Beneath the charcuterie boards, backyard soirees and pickleball, there's a funny feeling bubbling underneath this seemingly perfect facade. Is it the pressure to save her children from the beliefs of the school district? Or is it just that suspicious crow watching her every move? A piercing world premiere from a playful Chicago voice, Stephanie Alison Walker's Adirondack Chair Circle exposes the hilarious hypocrisy of the clubs we join and the company we keep. And has a damn good time doing it.

The Royale
The Royale Oct 22 - Nov 29, 2026

Jay is a really good boxer, so good they call him “The Sport.” He’s won his last seventy-six fights and has his sights set on being crowned the next heavyweight champion. But it’s 1905, and in the Jim Crow era, a Black man doesn’t get to fight a reigning white champion. When a surprising chance at the title appears, Jay gears up for the fight of his life—where the stakes are staggeringly high inside the ring and out. Inspired by real-world boxer Jack Johnson, this adrenaline rush of a play by Marco Ramirez (Orange is the New Black, Buena Vista Social Club) is a kinetic and poetic portrayal of what it takes and what it costs to make history.

The Book Of Mormon
The Book Of Mormon Oct 23 - Nov 1, 2026

THE BOOK OF MORMON is the Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical! From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of "South Park," and Tony Award-winner Robert Lopez, co-creator of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Avenue Q, comes THE BOOK OF MORMON, a new Broadway musical that Jon Stewart of The Daily Show describes as, "a crowning achievement, so good it makes me angry" and by Entertainment Weekly as "the funniest musical of all time." Don't miss your chance to see what Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls "the best musical of this century." Don't miss THE BOOK OF MORMON Chicago.

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Oct 23

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac is a glowing, immersive concert that transforms Fleetwood Mac’s iconic soft-rock sound into lush, cinematic string arrangements performed live in a sea of flickering candles. Expect an intimate, emotionally rich journey through favorites like “Everywhere,” “Gypsy,” “You Make Loving Fun,” “Never Going Back Again,” “Don’t Stop,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Landslide,” “Little Lies,” “Songbird,” “Rhiannon,” and “The Chain,” where familiar melodies take on new warmth and drama—part sing-along nostalgia, part classical reimagining, and entirely transportive.

Omar
Omar Oct 23 - Oct 28, 2026

Inspired by the memoir of 19th-century Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said, this breathtaking work spins a musical narrative of Omar's capture in West Africa, journey across the Atlantic Ocean, and enslavement in South Carolina, where he confronts his circumstances and challenges his faith through a series of indelible writings.

Before We Are History
Before We Are History Oct 23 - Oct 25, 2026

The project brings together plays that captured the lives, relationships, sexuality, fear, humor, friendship and resilience of gay men as AIDS transformed their communities, alongside work by artists whose lives and writing continue to carry the history of the epidemic into the present. It grew from a desire to revisit theatrical works that were once urgently connected to LGBTQ+ audiences but are now seldom produced.

Carmela Full of Wishes
Carmela Full of Wishes Oct 24 - Nov 15, 2026
Chicago Children's Theatre at The Station

When Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true-she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. Traveling through their neighborhood, Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make...

Candlelight: 80s Rock Anthems
Candlelight: 80s Rock Anthems Oct 24 - Jan 15, 2027

Experience the greatest rock anthems of the 1980s reimagined in an intimate candlelit setting at Candlelight: 80s Rock Anthems. The Metropolis String Quartet brings iconic hits from legends like Queen, U2, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and Michael Jackson to life through stunning string arrangements, transforming power ballads and stadium anthems into elegant classical performances. Surrounded by the warm glow of hundreds of candles, audiences will hear beloved songs including "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Under Pressure," "Africa," and "Beat It" performed with classical sophistication while maintaining the raw energy that defined the decade. This 60-minute concert offers a unique multi-sensory experience that bridges the worlds of rock and classical music, perfect for both devoted fans of 80s rock and those seeking an enchanting evening of live music in an unforgettable atmosphere.

Memphis The Musical
Memphis The Musical Oct 24 - Oct 25, 2026

Set in the underground clubs, radio stations, and recording studios of 1950s Memphis, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Memphis tells an inspiring story of music, passion, and breaking barriers. The musical follows Huey Calhoun, a young white radio DJ with a deep love for rhythm & blues, and Felicia Farrell, a talented Black singer he meets on Beale Street dreaming of her big break. As their careers rise during the birth of rock 'n' roll, the pair must navigate family pressures, personal ambition, and a divided world that challenges their relationship.

Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour Oct 25

Matt Rife is bringing his "Stay Golden Tour" to Capital One Arena as part of his highly anticipated 2025 North American tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour marks another milestone in Rife's rapidly growing career, following the global success of his sold-out performances and viral comedic presence. Rife has become a standout voice in modern comedy, known for his sharp observational humor, quick improvisation, and engaging stage presence. His work has captivated audiences both online and on stage, earning him a massive following. He gained widespread recognition through his viral stand-up clips, appearances on MTV's Wild 'N Out, The Challenge, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions Oct 25

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Classical Compositions transforms a beloved concert series into something delightfully sinister, as the Metropolis String Quartet performs a spine-tingling program illuminated entirely by the flicker of candlelight. The hour-long experience weaves together the great macabre masterworks of the classical canon, from Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain and Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre to Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King and Bach's thunderous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, alongside eerie favorites like Chopin's Funeral March and Mozart's Lacrimosa. Modern chills round out the evening with string arrangements of Thriller, Ghostbusters, The Cranberries' Zombie, and themes from The Exorcist and The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's an atmospheric, multi-sensory celebration of the season that makes classical music feel gloriously haunted.

Frankenstein
Frankenstein Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2026
Manual Cinema at The Studebaker Theater

In Manual Cinema’s thrilling version of the classic Gothic tale Frankenstein, the Chicago-based Emmy Award-winning performance collective imaginatively combines shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, and live sound effects and music in a haunting show unlike any other. The production stitches together the fictional story of Frankenstein with the biography of the original novel’s author, Mary Shelley, to create an unexpected tale about the beauty and horror of creation.

Heroes of the Fourth Turning
Heroes of the Fourth Turning Oct 29 - Dec 6, 2026

It's nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four recent graduates have gathered to celebrate their beloved mentor and professor Gina, newly inducted as president of their tiny Catholic liberal arts college. The reunion spirals into spiritual chaos, clashing generational politics and a vicious fight to be understood. Offering grace and disarming clarity, this haunting play speaks to the torn heart of a country at war with itself.