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Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof Aug 7 - Aug 17, 2025

Fiddler on the Roof shares the happiness and tears of a tight-knit Jewish community in Czarist Russia. Tevye, the town's milkman, finds the long-held traditions that define his faith and family are threatened by a modern world that is encroaching on his beloved Anatevka. Don't miss this lush and memorable score as it's performed by Music Theater Works with a stellar cast and full orchestra.

Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine
Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine Aug 7 - Aug 23, 2025

The humanity and honesty of the young couple as they look love, life and death in the eye, is presented through a combination of poetic realism and fantasy. The score by Jennings, performed live on stage by a violinist, reflects musical influences from eastern European to American folk. Jennings says, "With this guidance, I found a deep emotional soundscape to bring this fantastical story with all of its emotions resonating with life on stage."

MJ
MJ Aug 12 - Aug 31, 2025

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry is finally coming to Broadway in a brand-new musical. Centered around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and created by Tony Award winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ, goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status.

Rachmaninoff and the Tsar 
Rachmaninoff and the Tsar  Aug 13 - Sep 21, 2025

Having safely escaped Russia during the 1917 revolution, beloved composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff performed all over the world before eventually making his home in sunny Beverly Hills. Privately longing for the Russia that he knew and loved as a young man, one memory in particular continues to haunt him-Tsar Nicholas II. Hershey Felder's newest musical play will feature the virtuoso actor/pianist in the role of Rachmaninoff alongside British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Nicholas II. Featuring the composer's most beloved works, Rachmaninoff and the Tsar promises to be another mystical musical journey in the inimitable Hershey Felder style that audiences have come to know and love.

Side by Side by Sondheim
Side by Side by Sondheim Aug 14 - Sep 14, 2025

Side By Side By Sondheim offers a captivating journey through the wit and brilliance of one of Broadway's greatest musical storytellers. Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of the contemporary master, Stephen Sondheim, and a must for diehard fans featuring songs from Gypsy, Company, West Side Story, A Little Night Music, Follies and others.

Come from Away
Come from Away Aug 20 - Oct 12, 2025

Before they have a clue what's happening, thousands of airline passengers are diverted to the town of Gander, doubling its population overnight and putting the townsfolk to the test. Based on astonishing true events and hundreds of hours of interviews with the townspeople and the "come from aways" who were welcomed with open arms, audiences experience the spirit of small-town generosity that helped the healing begin. Full of songs that celebrate kinship and grit, Come From Away's message is simple and significant: in this day and age, it's more important than ever for kindness to reach across the borders.

Things with Friends
Things with Friends Aug 22 - Oct 5, 2025

Manhattan. Burt and Adele are hosting a dinner party. Steak is on the stove. The George Washington Bridge has collapsed into the Hudson. Kristoffer Diaz has written a play about it. We've already said too much. Featuring Ensemble member Audrey Billings, Artistic Affiliate Jon Hudson Odom with Coby Goss, Maya Hlava and Flaco Navaja

A New Brain
A New Brain Aug 22 - Sep 14, 2025

Gordon Schwinn is a talented yet frustrated composer who is working on a children’s TV show and is having a hard time composing a song for the show’s demanding star. His day gets much worse when he collapses into a plate of spaghetti during lunch with his friend Rhoda. He’s rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with a life-threatening brain condition. As Gordon moves in and out of consciousness, a series of dreams and flashbacks help him come to terms with his career and the state of his relationships with his partner, his boss, and his mother; and remind him of all the songs he has yet to write.

44: The Obama Musical
44: The Obama Musical Aug 23 - Sep 21, 2025

Barack Obama's election changed history. And as we can clearly see, it also ended racism forever! But 44 - The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL is the story of Obama you won't read about in history books...because history books are now banned in most states. But also because 44 is the story of Obama as Joe Biden kinda sorta remembers it...

The Twenty-Sided Tavern
The Twenty-Sided Tavern Aug 25 - Sep 28, 2025

Embark on a journey that might involve dungeons, might involve dragons, and is guaranteed to be unlike anything you've ever experienced. Dive into this raucous comedic explosion full of riddles, puzzles, combat and more - the story's in your hands and YOU must decide our heroes' fate. Laugh along and choose between over thirty playable characters as they explore dozens of different rooms and race toward an incredible, one-of-a-kind ending based on your actions and decisions. At The Twenty-Sided Tavern, you are not merely an audience member; you are an adventurer ready to change the fate of the world around you, and the story will never be the same again.

Zakir Khan Live
Zakir Khan Live Aug 31

Welcome to Zakir Khan's world, where laughter meets life in relatable tales. Uncover the journey of India's beloved comedian, blending wit, wisdom, and a touch of poetry, captivating audiences worldwide. Discover the heart behind the humor, as Zakir takes you on an exciting journey full of adventure & anecdote.

Dial M For Murder
Dial M For Murder Sep 3 - Oct 26, 2025

An affair, a fortune on the line, and the perfect murder...But what happens when it all goes wrong? Find out in this riveting new adaptation.

Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin' Sep 3 - Sep 28, 2025

Kick up your heels and tap your toes! The joint is jumpin' this Fall with a major new production of the musical revue set in the golden age of the Harlem Renaissance in the '20s and '30s. The musical's original creator and director, Tony, Olivier, and Outer Critics Circle Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr. is joined by the legendary Andre De Shields-an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner and member of the original 1978 Broadway cast-to reimagine, reframe, and direct a new production for a new generation of audiences. This infectiously joyful tribute to Fats Waller celebrates the enduring spirit of Black artistry as a multi-talented quintet of performers belts out more than 30 hit songs from Waller and other artists-including "The Joint is Jumpin'," "Honeysuckle Rose," and the title track "Ain't Misbehavin'." CST produces this fresh, new production that goes straight to the heart of Waller's music, brought to life by the extraordinary artists who began it all.

The First Lady of Television
The First Lady of Television Sep 4 - Oct 5, 2025

In 1950, Gertrude Berg was the popular creator and star of America's first family sit-com, The Goldbergs. When co-star Philip Loeb is accused of communism, Gertrude must make an enormous decision: fire him to keep the sponsors at bay or defend him and risk the show being canceled. In this new play based on the true story of a pioneering American entertainer, onstage comedy balances with the offstage intersection of art, religion, and politics that is shockingly relevant for today.

Chris Distefano
Chris Distefano Sep 5

Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy. He became the first stand-up comedian to sell out both the world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights in 2023, but his fearless yet endearing stage presence and natural ability to connect with audiences around the world has made him a household name in not just comedy, but all of entertainment. Chris quickly rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the Guy Code/Girl Code series.

Rabbits in Their Pockets
Rabbits in Their Pockets Sep 5 - Oct 5, 2025

In the pursuit of joy, does method matter? The only thing sisters Ash and Harley have in common is a desire to get beyond their grief about their family's losses. But when they start a project together to do so, their pursuit of joy stops being just a philosophical question. It could literally change their worlds, if they can stay together long enough to let it. A world premiere original play that began in Lifeline's 2024 BIPOC Developmental Workshop by Chicago playwright Kimberly Dixon-Mays.

Ashland Avenue
Ashland Avenue Sep 6 - Oct 5, 2025

Pete's TV and Video has served Chicagoland for 40+ years, its plucky owner famous for his legendary commercials and customer care. But it's a new era, and Pete's last store location is struggling while Sam-his daughter and family business heir apparent-has different dreams. Starring Chicago's Francis Guinan and Emmy Award-nominee Jenna Fischer (The Office), with Will Allan, Cordelia Dewdney and Chike Johnson, this stunning new play asks what happens when we stop looking after our aging parents and start looking after ourselves?