Lifeline Theatre is turning Rogers Park into the loudest corner of the cosmos this spring with the world premiere of LOKI - THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR, a rock musical that blasts mythology into the present day with volume, humor, and a sharp edge. With music and lyrics by George Howe and a book by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, the new production was developed with and is directed by ensemble member Heather Currie. The show runs April 24 through June 14, 2026 at Lifeline Theatre’s home stage at 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Tickets are $45.

Loki - The End of the World Tour at Lifeline Theatre

The premise is big, bold, and delightfully unruly: the god Loki isn’t just causing trouble—he’s headlining. The story drops audiences into a larger-than-life “greatest rock ‘n’ roll show not on Earth,” as Loki arrives in Asgard dragging chaos, comedy, and three potentially monstrous children in tow. As tensions spark and alliances shift, Loki tangles with Odin, Thor, and the enigmatic Freya, each driven by personal motives and guarded secrets. Underneath the spectacle, the musical aims at a question that feels strikingly current: in a world defined by sides and labels, can we imagine something new enough to break the cycle?

“After many years of work and even more years of hoping, getting to premiere LOKI - THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre truly feels like a homecoming,” said playwright Christina Calvit. “This is a company that believes in bold literary adaptation, and this piece lets us blow the doors off mythology in the most thrilling way.”

Composer George Howe points to the show’s mix of ancient story and modern urgency. “The story may be hundreds of years old, but it plays like a warning for our time,” added composer George Howe. “At its heart, it’s a riotous rock spectacle. But underneath the glitter and gods, it’s an exploration of how power corrupts, how fear divides us, and whether we’re brave enough to imagine a new mythology.”

The cast is led by Jack Chylinski as Loki, joined by Scott Danielson as Odin, Keenan Odenkirk as Thor, and Janelle Sanabria as Freya. The ensemble also includes Peter Gertas (Baldur), Kate McQuillan (Sigyn), Grace Reidenauer (Hel), Anthony Kayer (Fenris), Avery Thompson (Middy), Kelan Smith (Norn 1), Kara Olander (Norn 2), and Alek Boggio (Norn 3). Understudies are Mack Alexander, Jake Elkins, Felicia Niebel, Annalie Ciolino, and Travis Shanahan.

Behind the scenes, the production team brings together a deep bench of Lifeline artists and designers shaping the show’s sonic punch and theatrical scale. The team includes George Howe (Composer / Lyricist / Music Director), Christina Calvit (Playwright), Heather Currie (Director), Kelan Smith (Co-Music Director), Lindsay Mummert (Scenic Designer), Saskia Bakker (Props Designer), G. Max Maxin IV (Lighting Designer), Aly Amidei (Costume Designer), Emily Hayman (Sound Designer), Sheryl Williams (Fight Choreographer), Devin Meseke (Production Manager), Erin Galvin (Stage Manager), Harrison Ornelas (Technical Director), and Avery Spellmeyer (Lighting Supervisor).

With a premiere run that stretches across late April into mid-June, LOKI - THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR offers Chicago theatre fans a chance to catch a brand-new rock musical at the moment it’s first unleashed—equal parts mythic mischief, concert-style swagger, and a timely story about what happens when fear and power start writing the rules.