In this celebration of the power of Black womanhood, seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's humor and passion through a fusion of poetry, dance, music, and song that explodes off the stage and resonates with all.

JERSEY BOYS returns to Chicago. JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty.

Rediscover the magic of the holiday season with A Christmas Carol, the timeless tale that warms hearts and reminds us all of the true spirit of Christmas. Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and lonely miser, is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts who take him on a journey through his past, present, and future. Along the way, he learns how to once again experience joy, compassion, and the power of generosity.

This Holiday Season, one actor takes five shots of whiskey and attempts to take part in an epic retelling of the greatest holiday story of all time...A CHRISTMAS CAROL! When this holiday season's most eligible miser is visited by three ghosts, will he change his ways, or get totally scrooged? The Drunk Shakespeare Society is decking the halls with DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL! A tipsy and twisted toast to the big Dickens himself, and the season of spirits (the alcoholic kind).

Featuring Alejandra Escalante (Ros) and Ryan Hallahan (Jake), two actors find themselves in an ever-shifting relationship during the most emotionally charged time of the year: the holidays. Set amidst the backstages and quick changes of beloved theatre classics, they try to keep the mess of their private lives offstage, whether they're falling in love or falling apart. Surprising, heartbreaking, and hopeful, All the World reminds us why-time after time-we keep stepping into the light, telling the story, and leaving it all on the stage.

Judy and Johnny are living their dream: the idealized 1950s suburban life. As Judy doubles down on her fully immersive retro domestic fantasy, the seams of their hyper-curated life begin to fray. What begins as a lifestyle choice becomes a revealing-and unsettling-interrogation of gender roles, identity, and what it costs to perform happiness.

Sparkling with the festive spirit of the holiday season, Shakespeare's magical romantic comedy is a delectable treat for the entire family. A snowy Athens gives way to the warm and colorful dream of a midsummer forest as Shakespeare's best-loved characters are consumed by the absurd chaos of love and the joy of friendship. Young love collides with a fairy feud and a bumbling group of amateur theatricals in the most warm-hearted play in the English language. An enchanting story of love, marriage, and magic, this holiday "Dream" will fill you with happiness and hope.

Experience the music of Lauryn Hill like never before at Candlelight: Tribute to Lauryn Hill, an intimate concert performed by the Metropolis String Quartet beneath the warm glow of hundreds of flickering candles. This multi-sensory experience reimagines the neo-soul icon's most beloved songs through elegant string arrangements, with a program that spans her Fugees era and landmark solo work, including "Ex-Factor," "To Zion," "Ready or Not," "Killing Me Softly," "Everything Is Everything," and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." The 60-minute performance transforms soulful hip-hop and R&B classics into something both familiar and entirely new, offering longtime fans and newcomers alike a fresh way to connect with one of music's most influential voices. Note: this is a tribute concert and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artist.

Your favorite cool cat takes the stage in this delightful musical adventure at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts! Based on the hit book series, this fun-filled show brings Pete and his friends to life with catchy songs, colorful characters, and plenty of heart. Student matinees and select Saturday performances are available, making this a purr-fect outing for families and young audiences alike!

WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID is set in 1972 at a bed-and-breakfast turned sanctuary for women escaping abuse. As the characters navigate their individual traumas, they form unexpected bonds, challenging societal norms and confronting their fears. This thought-provoking play offers a powerful look at feminism, survival, and solidarity as these women wrestly with their pasts while fighting for a better future.

Immerse yourself in the rococo grandeur of 19th-century Rome in this fizzy comedy of errors, returning to the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage for the first time in more than a decade with a vivid, period production directed by Mariame Clement. Donizetti's lively score animates the story of the aging bachelor Don Pasquale, whose disowned nephew enlists his wry fiancee and the Don's long-suffering doctor to orchestrate a complex series of dupes and double-crosses in a bid to reclaim his uncle's inheritance - all in the name of true love.

It's hard to be the New Guy in the world's most generic office. It's even harder to be the New Guy when you're the New Guy because you came out as transgender. And has anybody noticed that the boss is a Big Furry Monster? OH, BUDDY is a dark, absurdist comedy about how the bizarre demands of binary gender affect the way we take on roles in the workplace and beyond.

In Gunderson's fresh and heartfelt adaptation of Alcott's classic novel "Little Women," the four March sisters step onto the stage with new vitality and emotional clarity. As Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy navigate growing up during the Civil War, they chase dreams, confront loss and discover the fierce power of family. Splash Magazine calls it, "an absolute delight from start to finish." "Ideal for a multigenerational theatrical outing," says Pioneer Press. Chicago Stage and Screen hails it as, "a heartwarming experience perfect for the holiday season."

In Los Angeles, it's the job of this group of parents to watch movies all day. Every day. The ratings board sets the content level on up to 900 films per year. These parents watch every boring, bombastic, vile, and embarrassing scene shoulder to shoulder with their coworkers. Parental Guidance Suggested from playwright Kelle Long explores the hilarious interactions of this group and how movies are assigned ratings from G to R by the most innocent members of the movie business.

Now a beloved Chicago tradition, The Goodman Theatre ushers in the holiday season with its adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic holiday story A Christmas Carol. Audiences look forward to the "bah humbugs," the electrifying arrival of the ghosts, the jubilant musical numbers and dancing, and Scrooge's joyful rediscovery of life, love and the Christmas spirit. Goodman's Carol continues to lift heats and spirits after four decades more than a million visitors, and the timeless holiday tale promises to be merrier and more magical than ever. The Daily Herald says the play is "the crown jewel of the holiday season" -- find out for yourself or relive the magic again.

Nikki Glaser brings her The Stunning Tour to Chicago with the kind of stand-up she’s become famous for: sharp, fearless, and hilariously candid, tackling modern dating, pop culture, and the awkward truths we all try to pretend aren’t real. Expect fast punchlines, big laughs, and Glaser’s signature no-holds-barred honesty delivered with the precision of a seasoned headliner.

On one fateful Christmas Eve, George Bailey teeters on the edge of despair, until an unexpected visitor reveals the extraordinary impact of his life. The immortal story of the classic film is told as a lively 1940s radio broadcast. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY blends humor, nostalgia and heart into a timeless reminder that the choices we make can change everything.