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safronia
safronia May 14 - Jun 13, 2027

safronia is an epic poem told through the vibrant music of the hundreds of thousands who journeyed to Chicago during the Great Migration-and a revelatory conclusion to the 2026/27 season. It celebrates the sonic legacy of artists like Curtis Mayfield, Nina Simone, and Oscar Brown Jr., and completely reimagines the scope of the American classical music landscape.

The Night Fawn
The Night Fawn May 27 - Jul 3, 2027

Brendan has a story, one that hurts to tell.?He's lost his job, his marriage has ended and he's headed back home to settle his late mother's affairs. It's there that he finds the need to talk, as an unthinkable secret from his childhood demands attention. A provocative confession with haunting implications about memory and revenge, Adam Rapp's The Night Fawn offers a sunset to our season - but real monsters don't wait to come out after dark.

The Lion King
The Lion King Jun 3 - Jul 31, 2027

Experience the phenomenon as it once again leaps onto the Cadillac Palace Theatre stage. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you'll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar-winning song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life." Let your imagination run wild at the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls "a landmark event in entertainment."

Guys & Dolls
Guys & Dolls Jun 4 - Jun 20, 2027

Hailed as “the perfect musical comedy,” this brassy favorite follows a cast of gamblers and dreamers from New York City to Havana and back as they chase luck, love, and redemption. Enjoy Frank Loesser’s iconic score, featuring “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and more, brought to life by an all-star cast and the Lyric Opera Orchestra.

Heathers the Musical
Heathers the Musical Jun 8 - Jun 20, 2027

Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she's unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is, until J.D., the mysterious teen rebel, teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it's murder being a somebody...

The Conquered
The Conquered Jun 11 - Jun 18, 2027

Jane is adrift. She suffers a recurring nightmare in which a young man breaks into her house. Her husband recommends that she speak to someone about her growing anxiety. Jane finds a therapist who could help, but her quest leads to a dangerous discovery. Featuring American Blues ensemble member Editha Rosario-Moore. Winner of the 2024 Blue Ink Award for playwriting.

Songs for a New World
Songs for a New World Jun 11 - Jul 18, 2027

Take one step, one small step into this powerful song cycle about facing your fears, changing your mind, embracing new experiences and leaping into the unknown. Written by acclaimed composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown, audiences are invited to experience the bold characters and unique stories in a musical unlike any other they may have seen.

The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride Jul 19 - Aug 22, 2027

A miraculous blend of sword fights and satire, absurd fun and true romance, THE PRINCESS BRIDE has been both a beloved novel and celebrated film. Now, as you wish, it comes to enchanting life as a Broadway musical. Like many timeless stories, this one asks the eternal question: Why does life have to be so complicated? Journey to Florin, where a sweet-natured giant, a six-fingered (well technically 11-fingered) scoundrel, a vengeance-obsessed Spaniard, and an overconfident meanie all conspire to make things incredibly difficult for two young lovers just trying to live happily ever after. Prepare to die laughing and fall in love all at the same time, all over again.

Just In Time
Just In Time Aug 10 - Aug 22, 2027

JUST IN TIME, the acclaimed "runway hit" (Variety) that is taking Broadway by storm, will make a splash in Chicago. An "utterly electrifying" (Entertainment Weekly) new musical, JUST IN TIME brings to life the story of Bobby Darin, the legendary singer whose short but remarkable journey took him from teen idol to global sensation. Packed with his biggest hits, including "Beyond the Sea," "Mack the Knife," "Splish Splash," and "Dream Lover," JUST IN TIME is "a helluva good time at the theater" (Time Out) and a "wallop of joy" (NY Post).

Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie Aug 12 - Aug 22, 2027

A Tony Award-winning and classic musical comedy set in small-town 1950s America, Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of rock & roll star "Conrad Birdie." When Conrad gets drafted into the Army, he plans to say a final goodbye to the town of Sweet Apple, Ohio - but not without a farewell kiss! Based on the events of Elvis Presley's own draft into the Army in 1957, Bye Bye Birdie is a sweet, lighthearted musical filled with young romance and just a bit of chaos featuring the classics "Put on a Happy Face," "How Lovely to Be a Woman" and, of course, "Bye Bye Birdie."

Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club Aug 31 - Sep 12, 2027

It's been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the "Queen of Feeling," her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba - until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past. Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see" (The Washington Post), the Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.

Witch
Witch Sep 17 - Oct 24, 2027

If an opportunity comes knocking, would you shake its hand? In this dark comedy, one may find out just what it takes to come out on top. Will their fate be sealed with sorcery or do they dare to dance with the devil? How far would you go to make your wildest dreams come true?

Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins Oct 7 - Oct 31, 2027

Cameron Mackintosh's and Disney's Tony Award-winning "Best Musical" Mary Poppins brings its timeless magic to audiences of all ages. Set inside a child's oversized Victorian doll house that bursts open with imagination, wonder and theatrical magic, everyone's favorite nanny arrives with her iconic umbrella to take the Banks family, and audiences, on an unforgettable journey. Featuring beloved songs including "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "Step in Time," this enchanting production is filled with breathtaking dance, dazzling visual moments and heartwarming storytelling. A magical experience for both children discovering the wonder of the story for the first time and adults rediscovering the joy and nostalgia of a beloved classic, Mary Poppins is a family adventure where imagination takes flight and everything is truly "Practically Perfect."