YUPLUS is Chicago’s very own live comedy game show!

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Three comedians represent their respective cities: New York vs. Los Angeles vs. Chicago. Playing for laughs and bragging rights, they have no idea what’s next. Get to know our comedians through a series of pre-taped challenges and impromptu games in a talk-show style format.

Hosted by actor and comedian Jonah Saesan (South Side on HBO, Exposure on Hulu).

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Ages 18+ 

It's fun to sing and dance with your bestus friend ever!

The celebrated creators of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” are back with a Vaudeville-style musical romp for all ages. MO WILLEMS and award-winning TYA composer DEBORAH WICKS LA PUMA adapt Willems’ own best-selling early-reader series into a rollicking musical that celebrates friendship, forgiveness, charming character eccentricities, and the glorious fun of actually being in a musical!!

YPT’s “Pigeon” sold out every performance — get your “E&P” tickets early!

3-2-1: Three premiers, Two playwrights, One night!

“Growing Up” by Matthew Johnson is a story of speaking with your younger self. But is it the adult who has the best advice, or vice versa? “@ Crystal” by Emma Price tells a modern tale of phishing at the office. Can a really bad plan have sort of a happy ending? And finally, Matthew Johnson’s “Old Friends” is a reunion of sorts, but does anyone bring their true self?

"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller is an American tragedy about Willy Loman, an aging traveling salesman struggling to reconcile his life with the American Dream. His failing career, strained relationships, and fading grasp on reality lead to a mental and emotional breakdown.

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This production begins our season's long examination of economic injustice, beginning with the point of view from the withered American middle class. This production is directed by Scott Westerman.

Three ageless timeless deathless sisters in a basement in Bushwick. One of them falls in love. Another falls in hate. The third tries to keep the two from falling. 

(a witch play for hard times)

*this production utilizes strobe lighting and other effects which may affect those with photosensitivity. Viewer discretion is advised.

Written and Directed by Shepsu Aakhu 

Adapted from interviews with Chuck Bowen

In this tour de force, Shepsu Aakhu explores the memories of Chuck Bowen, a “machine made” public servant who rose to prominence in the Democratic Party of the 1950’s and who now in his mid-90’s continues to have the ear of the powerful. Covering his entrance into the party during the same period as Harold Washington, Chuck’s story covers the intersection of policing, organized crime, the policy racket, housing and urban development, the patronage system and the uneasy bargains that helped to define a century of life in this city. Through his unique perspective we glimpse the epic moments of his life and that of Chicago with humor, warmth, wisdom, and an honesty that only a political insider can provide. 

At the tail end of the 1960s, a quintet of young adults keep the last flame of the revolution burning. As they prepare their next national action, they learn that their hearts may be bigger than their guts. A play about rebellion, maturity, and where the hippies go after the drum circles disperse.