
sweet charity
May 9 - June 8
music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, book by Neil Simon
SWEET CHARITY is a lively and heartwarming musical that follows the adventures of Charity Hope Valentine, an optimistic dance-hall hostess with a heart of gold, as she searches for love in New York City. This classic 1966 Broadway hit features iconic Bob Fosse numbers like "Big Spender" and "Rich Man’s Frug." A perfect blend of humor, romance, and dazzling choreography, SWEET CHARITY offers an uplifting, spirited look at the resilience of the human heart.
Charlotte's web
May 10 - June 1
A miracle is about to happen on the Arable farm.
A kind-hearted spider spins her breathtaking web in an all-out effort to convince everyone that “Wilbur isn’t just any ordinary pig!”
Named best American children’s book of the past two hundred years by the Children’s Literature Association, E.B. White’s Newberry Honor Award-winning story explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
Join us on the farm this Spring for a cherished family classic!
Best for everyone 5+.
black dad
May 16 - May 18
Poet and Comedian Mark James Heath, invites comedians, storytellers, and social workers with him on stage to discuss family, community, and identity in these turbulent times. BLACK DAD explores what is to be a "cycle breaker" determined to heal from generational trauma while still upholding the traditions that has allowed the African-Diaspora to push America to progress despite itself.
Runtime: 90 minutes
bright star
May 23 - May 25
With a Tony-nominated score written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star follows literary editor Alice Murphy through the tumultuous road that brought her to where she currently stands, with power to change both her past and present. Set against the background of 1920s and 1940s North Carolina, inspired by true events, this show is certain to remind you that the sun will indeed shine again.
Trigger Warning: strobe light
sexual perversity in chicago
May 23 - June 1
All Bernie talks about is sex. All Dan listens to is Bernie. When Dan falls in love with Deborah, she realizes how well Dan has been listening. A play about misogyny, male bonding, and why the people at last call are there in the first place.
Spotlight on Schools Soirée
May 28
Raise a glass to changing young lives through theatre!
Join the Young People's Theatre of Chicago for an evening of cocktails, appetizers, live performances, and more as we celebrate a ‘24-25 season that put students first, with over 5000 Chicagoland school children walking through our doors to experience the joy of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, the jammin’ journey of Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds, and the indelible spirit of Charlotte’s Web.
Now, help us place more students front and center in the season to come! All we require is a partner that believes as passionately as we do that first-rate children’s theatre matters. And we hope that partner is YOU!
For A Limited Time Only (The Bread Play)
June 5 - June 15
After getting the unlimited bread deal at the Italian Garden Factory, Arlo and Val are both stuffed and ready for the check. But their server doesn’t bring them their check. They keep...bringing them more bread. They won’t stop. They won’t ever stop. The bread is unlimited. And there is no escape. A romantic horror comedy about the hard truth that nothing lasts forever, except maybe bread.
clue
June 6 - June 7
The Chicago Red Line invites you to a night of murder, mystery, and musical mayhem in their latest campy caper! When a lavish mansion gathering turns deadly, a cast of suspicious socialites must sing, slink, and sass their way through clues, cocktails, and chaos to uncover the killer—or risk becoming the next corpse on the carpet.
Passion
July 11 - August 10
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine
PASSION is an intense and hauntingly beautiful musical exploring the complexities of love, obsession, and desire. Set in 19th-century Italy, the story follows a young soldier, Giorgio, who becomes entangled in a passionate and consuming relationship with Fosca, a sickly but deeply emotional woman. With a lush and powerful score, PASSION delves into the darker, more vulnerable sides of human connection, offering an unforgettable journey into the nature of love and its transformative power.
2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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Box Office Hours
Monday - Wednesday : Closed
Thursday - Saturday: 1pm - 5 pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
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