Two lifelong friends sail into open water: one edging closer to the pull of oblivion, the other with a question neither can escape. Nobel laureate Jon Fosse's I Am the Wind is a poetic, aching meditation on companionship, loss, and the fragility of life. Staged with physical risk - actors suspended on narrow swinging planks with nothing to catch them - the delicate reality of the body hangs in the balance.

When her estranged childhood sweetheart mysteriously dies, Amitra returns home after a long absence to Black Bear Island, which legend says is haunted by a monstrous man-killing bear. As she searches for the truth, the forest begins to engulf the house and her past begins to collide with the present as her memory starts to unfog. This gothic, magical realistic thriller explores regret, the unreliableness of our own memories, and the paths we choose to become who we are. A Chicago premiere!

Candlelight brings its signature multi-sensory concert experience to the music of Phil Collins, performed live by the Metropolis String Quartet in a space illuminated by the warm glow of hundreds of candles. Over the course of an hour, the quartet reimagines the beloved songbook of the Genesis frontman and solo superstar through elegant string arrangements, with a program expected to include "In the Air Tonight," "Against All Odds," "Another Day in Paradise," "Sussudio," "Invisible Touch," "You'll Be in My Heart," and more. The intimate candlelit setting transforms familiar pop and rock anthems into something entirely new, making this a memorable evening for longtime fans and newcomers alike. This tribute concert is open to guests ages 8 and up, with anyone under 16 accompanied by an adult, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artist.

Candlelight Babies invites parents and their littlest music lovers, ages 0 to 36 months, to share a warm, multisensory concert experience bathed in the glow of thousands of flickering candles. A live string duo performs beloved classical works by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, along with familiar childhood favorites like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Old MacDonald Had a Farm, all played at gentle, baby-friendly volume levels. Designed to support early cognitive and emotional development while sparking creativity, the 45-minute concert offers a relaxed atmosphere where families can settle into comfortable seating or spread out in a padded movement area made for wiggling, playing, and cuddling. Part of the popular Candlelight concert series, this tender introduction to live music creates a memorable bonding experience for the whole family.

How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and - of all people - Ian Fleming turn the tide of World War II? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical and a 2025 Tony winner, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is the best-reviewed show in West End history with 88 five-star reviews and the #1 Broadway Show of 2025 (Entertainment Weekly). It’s 1943 and the Allies are on the ropes. Luckily, they’re about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, it’s the fast-paced, hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII.

This wildly satirical look at political correctness gone wrong features a quartet of hopelessly misguided and culturally clueless theater artists scrambling to create an inoffensive Thanksgiving pageant - with hilariously disastrous results! Indigenous playwright Larissa FastHorse has crafted one of the most popular and celebrated new plays of the last 10 years, and this production, directed by Brian Rabinowitz, has its cast doing quintuple duty, playing the main characters plus 4 sets of students - from kindergarten through high school - performing outrageously misguided Thanksgiving songs and skits.

Alfred Hitchcock’s adored, chilling thriller gets a modern twist that no one will see coming. A murderous misstep begins a high-stakes hunt for the real criminal as time is quickly running out. This captivating, heart-racing play leaves audiences on the edge of their seats while the mystery of the year unravels before their eyes. Will the clues unlock the right person, or will an innocent victim pay the price? The suspense is to die for.

In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. As a new authoritarian government tightens its grip on Russia, Erika Sheffer's Vladimir follows an independent journalist who uncovers a story that could expose the truth behind a nation in transition. But when every headline comes with consequences and every source becomes a target, she must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice for the story. Vladimir is a gripping political thriller about what happens when silence becomes complicity.

This wickedly funny musical with book by Rick Elice and Marshall Brickman (JERSEY BOYS), and songs by Andrew Lippa (THE WILD PARTY, BIG FISH), follows Wednesday Addams as she falls in love with a perfectly respectable young man from a very normal family. When the two families meet for dinner, secrets are revealed, expectations are challenged, and hilarity ensues. Filled with unforgettable characters, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy, this Broadway hit celebrates what makes every family unique.

Princess Ida and Prince Hilarion were betrothed when they both were babies, but now that they're grown up, she has other ideas. A fairy-tale battle of the sexes, Gilbert & Sullivan's underrated Princess Ida combines Gilbert's sparkling wit with one of Sullivan's most thrilling scores. Performed by a 32-person cast with a 30-piece orchestra.

Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande transforms the pop superstar's biggest hits into an intimate, multi-sensory concert experience, performed live by the Metropolis String Quartet in a room aglow with hundreds of flickering candles. Over the course of an hour, audiences will hear string arrangements of fan favorites spanning Grande's career, from early anthems like "The Way" and "Dangerous Woman" to chart-toppers including "thank u, next," "God is a woman," "Into You," and selections from her recent eternal sunshine era. Part of the internationally acclaimed Candlelight concert series, this tribute reimagines familiar pop songs through the elegance of classical instrumentation, creating an evening that appeals equally to devoted Arianators and lovers of live string music. The concert runs 60 minutes and is open to guests ages 8 and up.

Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre - now imagine it set in Sun Studio itself. The new Stolp Island Theatre will be designed to immerse you in the experience so you can say "I was there!" On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a chance encounter at Sun Studio in Memphis. What transpired ?was one of the greatest impromptu jam sessions in music history.

Usher is a Black, queer playwright who spends his days working as an usher on Broadway. He spends his nights struggling to write an original musical about a Black, queer playwright who spends his days working as an usher on Broadway. Lines blur, thoughts intrude, and soon he finds himself wrestling to break free from a very strange creative loop.

A dark absurdist comedy with a twist of vaudeville, Any Rebellion of Will finds a depressed, anguished Will being kicked out of his authoritative parents' home on his 25th birthday. Will returns home with an odd, mystical street performer, Giselle who ignites a rebellious passion in Will and a demented, destructive mania in his parents.

Music Theater Works presents the first professional production of Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville in Chicago since its pre-Broadway run. Set sail for a tropical getaway with this feel-good musical packed with island vibes and beloved Buffett classics. This lighthearted romantic comedy follows Tully, a laid-back island singer, and Rachel, a career-focused tourist, as their worlds collide at a beachfront resort. With a story about adventure, self-discovery and living life to the fullest, Escape to Margaritaville is the ultimate musical vacation for Parrot Heads and newcomers alike.

Through music, videos, photos and live actors, Sanctuary Stories captures in words and images the lives and communities touched by the immigration crackdown in Chicago. This "living documentary" is a unique and unprecedented adventure in multimedia storytelling that brings journalism to life.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago 2026/27 Season kicks off with a thrilling fable of deceit and retribution. Under the baton of Music Director Enrique Mazzola, sharp humor, high drama, and an exquisite score intertwine in the story of a charismatic seducer whose unrepentant lustfulness brings about a most spectacular demise. Singing with a voice that can "shake the heavens" (Opera Today), bass-baritone and Lyric veteran Christian Van Horn stars as one of opera's most infamous anti-heroes, crowning a stellar cast. Director Robert Falls's instant-classic take on this morality tale for the ages offers an expansive and hard-hitting Don Giovanni sure to satisfy anyone with a wicked taste for drama.