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Monster Jam
Monster Jam Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026

Get ready for non-stop excitement as Rosemont roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, heart-pounding races, and plenty of big air! The world's best drivers tear up on the dirt as they battle for the Event Championship in four competitions: Racing, Skills, Donuts, and everyone's favorite, Freestyle, where Monster Jam trucks defy the laws of physics and do the impossible. Fans will be right in the middle of the action, helping to crown the Event Champion as they get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts, and saves.

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire
I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire Sep 18 - Oct 31, 2026
Refracted Theatre Company at The Den Theatre

To cope with the absence of her father, neglect of her mother and ridicule by her classmates, eighth-grader and president of the Tobey Maguire Fan Club, Shelby Hinkley decides to risk it all for love, kidnap famous actor Tobey Maguire and marry him in her basement. Her fantasies of happily ever after start to crumble as she realizes Tobey may not be the charismatic, heartthrob actor she thinks she knows,while Tobey does everything he can to escape the clutches of his number one fan. A Y2K farce, I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire is a full-throttle explosion of our para-social relationships and the obsessions that detonate them.

Black Bear Island
Black Bear Island Sep 25 - Oct 17, 2026
Bramble Theatre Company at Bramble Arts Loft

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: Tribute to Phil Collins
Candlelight: Tribute to Phil Collins Sep 26

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.

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical Sep 29 - Oct 11, 2026

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.

Dial M For Murder
Dial M For Murder Oct 2 - Nov 1, 2026

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.

Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande
Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande Oct 3 - Oct 10, 2026
Wicker Park Art Center

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.

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet Oct 7 - Jan 3, 2027

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.

A Strange Loop
A Strange Loop Oct 8 - Nov 8, 2026

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.

Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville Oct 9 - Nov 1, 2026

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.

Waitress
Waitress Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2026

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

King Lear
King Lear Oct 15 - 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.

A Dark Wood
A Dark Wood Oct 15 - Nov 1, 2026
Tin Drum Theatre Company at The Greenhouse Theater Center

'The Fix' was supposed to correct everything that had gone wrong with the country. Now, three members of a shattered family occupy different corners of a society in free-fall, even surviving in their own way. Which of them will make it to Paradise and what will it cost? Does such a place even exist?

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour Oct 16

Brad Williams possesses something that everyone can agree is funny: a disability. Brad is a dwarf. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including Mind Of Mencia, Live at Gotham, the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Pitboss. Brad has also performed for the troops all over the world because soldiers think dwarfs are funny too.

King Hedley II
King Hedley II Oct 16 - Nov 29, 2026

Revisiting characters established in August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, this play returns to Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1985. King Hedley, a man recently released from prison, attempts to rebuild his life by selling stolen refrigerators so he can buy a video store. Despite decades of generational trauma, can King break free from the crippling socio-economic struggles that have held him down? Amid the realities of rampant crime and drug use in the neighborhood community, he tries to carve out his own destiny.

Ben Schwartz and Friends
Ben Schwartz and Friends Oct 17

Ben Schwartz is an American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer and he's bringing his Ben Schwartz and Friends Improv Show to Chicago! Schwartz will be accompanied by some talented improvisers straight from LA.

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!