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"The Color Purple" was the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival and has been hailed as "a direct hit to the heart" ("The Hollywood Reporter"). This Broadway gem gives an exhilarating new sp... [more+]

"The Color Purple" was the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival and has been hailed as "a direct hit to the heart" ("The Hollywood Reporter"). This Broadway gem gives an exhilarating new spirit to Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning story and it's headed to Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. Tony winner John Doyle directs the soul-raising production filled with jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues. Don't miss this stunning reimagining of a young woman's journey to love and triumph in the American South. [less-]

Every Thursday in Wrigleyville is "Guys' Night" for a crew of longtime pals who gather to vent about middle-aged maladies ... and there's a "No Ladies" policy strictly enforced. "Support Group for Men... [more+]

Every Thursday in Wrigleyville is "Guys' Night" for a crew of longtime pals who gather to vent about middle-aged maladies ... and there's a "No Ladies" policy strictly enforced. "Support Group for Men" shows what happens one night when an unexpected visitor crashes the party. The gang's notions of what it means to be a man in today's America are suddenly upended and their status quo will never be the same. Don't miss this of-the-moment comedy by Ellen Fairey -- whose work the "Chicago Tribune" has hailed as "a must-see for anyone who follows important new plays" -- when it comes to Goodman Theatre at The Albert in Chicago. [less-]

Enjoy a night of breathtaking views, refreshing drinks and a fun and lively atmosphere on Lake Michigan for the Rock the Yacht All White Midnight Party. The fun starts when you board the "Spirit of Ch... [more+]

Enjoy a night of breathtaking views, refreshing drinks and a fun and lively atmosphere on Lake Michigan for the Rock the Yacht All White Midnight Party. The fun starts when you board the "Spirit of Chicago" -- an epic behemoth of a luxury yacht sporting four floors, multiple bars and an open observation deck on top. Clad in your crispest, cleanest white attire, you'll dance the night away to hip-hop, electronic and Top 40 hits spun by a live DJ while taking in the sights of Chicago landmarks like the Jardine Water Purification Plant, the Aon Center and Navy Pier. Enjoy the summer night's breeze and let one of the bartenders fix you up a premium cocktail -- just make sure don't spill any on your nice white clothes, or anyone else's for that matter. [less-]

Grammy winning rapper Chris Brown's latest album, "Heartbreak on a Full Moon", is his fifth straight album to debut at No. 5 on the "Billboard" charts -- and once you hear it live in person, you'll kn... [more+]

Grammy winning rapper Chris Brown's latest album, "Heartbreak on a Full Moon", is his fifth straight album to debut at No. 5 on the "Billboard" charts -- and once you hear it live in person, you'll know why. With singles like "Privacy," "Questions" and "Pills & Automobiles," this latest album is Breezy at his finest. In this concert at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Brown ignites the stage with help from a crew that includes Rich The Kid ("The World Is Yours"), Jacquees ("B.E.D."), H.E.R. ("Focus") and 6lack ("Prblms"). [less-]

The acclaimed stage spectacular "The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show" pays tribute to the late, great songstress by re-creating one of her concert extravaganzas, complete with back-up d... [more+]

The acclaimed stage spectacular "The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show" pays tribute to the late, great songstress by re-creating one of her concert extravaganzas, complete with back-up dancers, six-piece band, costumes and video effects. A hit around the world, the show stars the amazing South African singer Belinda Davids, who matches the original diva's signature style and vocals via her own four-octave range. And as this loving salute proves, Houston's personal problems and tragic death in 2012 can't take away her triumphs -- she's still one of the best-selling artists of all time and the only one ever to top the "Billboard" chart with seven consecutive No. 1 singles. Hear them all and more performed live at the Rosemont. [less-]

From solo powerhouses like Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin to glamorous girl groups such as The Supremes and The Shirelles, "Beehive: The '60s Musical" pays tribute to a time on the charts when women... [more+]

From solo powerhouses like Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin to glamorous girl groups such as The Supremes and The Shirelles, "Beehive: The '60s Musical" pays tribute to a time on the charts when women artists were all the buzz. This retro revue is packed with timeless tunes like "My Boyfriend's Back," "One Fine Day" and "Respect," as well as authentic costumes and, of course, plenty of wigs, as it recreates that revolutionary era in popular music when songs like "Where the Boys Are," "Downtown" and "Proud Mary" blasted from jukeboxes and car radios. Relive the heyday of pop queens like Tina Turner, Brenda Lee, Carole King and more when "Beehive" brings its high-energy stage show to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights. [less-]

The House of Blues Chicago is going mental for metal with a night of tributes to Slipknot, RATM, The Deftones, Pantera and Motorhead. This head-banging happening is set to star five of the region's to... [more+]

The House of Blues Chicago is going mental for metal with a night of tributes to Slipknot, RATM, The Deftones, Pantera and Motorhead. This head-banging happening is set to star five of the region's top cover bands, including The Subliminal Verses, Calm Like a Bomb, White Pony, Black Tooth and Killmister. Expect plenty of on-stage mayhem and instrumental pyrotechnics as you rock out to these bands' biggest hits, like Slipknot's Grammy-winning "Before I Forget," Pantera's "Piss" and Motorhead's legendary "Ace of Spades." [less-]

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner, leaving an ensemble of weary strangers stranded. This is how "Bus Stop" -- an American classic fil... [more+]

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner, leaving an ensemble of weary strangers stranded. This is how "Bus Stop" -- an American classic filled with warmhearted compassion -- unfolds. Cherie has been relentlessly pursued by a young cowboy named Bo with dreams of throwing her over his shoulder and escaping to his Montana ranch. The café's owner and the bus driver finally find time for friendship, a middle-aged scholar comes to terms with his own life and a young waitress experiences love for the first time. Ensemble member Steve Scott directs this comedic slice-of-life play at Chicago's Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three. [less-]

Though they're both in their mid-50s, Sharon and Robyn make an unlikely pair of roommates, much less friends -- Sharon's a staid Midwestern divorcee, who's happy to ante up her personal info, while he... [more+]

Though they're both in their mid-50s, Sharon and Robyn make an unlikely pair of roommates, much less friends -- Sharon's a staid Midwestern divorcee, who's happy to ante up her personal info, while her new renter Robyn's a hard-edged vegan from the Bronx, who plays her cards close to the vest. But when "The Roommate" finally does show her hand, revealing some shocking secrets, it spurs a surprising reaction in Sharon, proving it's never too late to take a gamble on changing your life. Get in on the drama when "The Roommate" comes to Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre in Chicago. [less-]

The entertainment phenomenon known as the Blue Man Group is better than ever in this updated show featuring all-new material at Chicago's Briar Street Theatre. You'll find the famous blue bald guys in... [more+]

The entertainment phenomenon known as the Blue Man Group is better than ever in this updated show featuring all-new material at Chicago's Briar Street Theatre. You'll find the famous blue bald guys interacting with "GiPads," taking a humorous look at contemporary forms of communication, and performing a pulsating new finale set to an original music score. Audiences of all ages worldwide have experienced and loved Blue Man Group, a wildly imaginative stage show that cleverly combines comedy, art and science with fabulous visual effects and Grammy-nominated music. [less-]

This Valentine's Day, love is in the air in Schaumburg as Laugh Out Loud Theater's hilarious improvisers set their sights on the world of modern romance. From Tinder to tenderness, no romantic stone i... [more+]

This Valentine's Day, love is in the air in Schaumburg as Laugh Out Loud Theater's hilarious improvisers set their sights on the world of modern romance. From Tinder to tenderness, no romantic stone is left unturned in "Love Me Tinder", a show poking fun at dating, romance and everything in between. And since it's all created in the moment, you never know what might happen. Whether you're looking for a fun date night or just a laugh at Cupid's expense, you're sure to find it with this show. [less-]

It's India 1648 and dawn will reveal, for the first time, the extraordinary beauty of the Taj Mahal, built as a tribute to the ruler who demanded its construction. But for two hapless imperial guards,... [more+]

It's India 1648 and dawn will reveal, for the first time, the extraordinary beauty of the Taj Mahal, built as a tribute to the ruler who demanded its construction. But for two hapless imperial guards, the morning light brings with it an unspeakable task that will shake their faith in God, the empire and their lifelong friendship. This boldly funny and deeply moving play examines the true meaning of beauty and the cost of transcendence in a world that confuses the value of both. Let "Guards at the Taj" take you on a centuries-old journey at Chicago's Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre. [less-]

The Saturday & Sunday matinee Dysfunctional Family Show (or It's All Relatives) draws from The Second City's legendary classic (or forgotten) scenes of domestic woes and the explosion of the nuclear f... [more+]

The Saturday & Sunday matinee Dysfunctional Family Show (or It's All Relatives) draws from The Second City's legendary classic (or forgotten) scenes of domestic woes and the explosion of the nuclear family. You're likely to see some familiar faces as the ensemble gathers on stage for the family meeting to end them all! Rated PG-13 for some language. [less-]

It's not hard out here for a "Pimprov" at Chicago's Chemically Imbalanced Theater. The show has been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the most original and hilarious unscripted comedy e... [more+]

It's not hard out here for a "Pimprov" at Chicago's Chemically Imbalanced Theater. The show has been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the most original and hilarious unscripted comedy events in town. Performers include Mark Bratton as "Ho'Lease," Jonathan Keaton as tap-dance happy "Daddy Jenkins," creator Marz Timms as the enterprising "Grand Finale" and Keith Smitherman as the enforcer "Poochie." With plenty of opportunity for audience involvement, "Pimprov" provides a dangerously funny and always unpredictable evening of laugh-filled entertainment. [less-]

The entertainment extravaganza known as "Kiss Kiss Cabaret" combines comedy, burlesque, magic and juggling for an ever-changing, always-fresh weekly variety show. The long-standing Chicago production ... [more+]

The entertainment extravaganza known as "Kiss Kiss Cabaret" combines comedy, burlesque, magic and juggling for an ever-changing, always-fresh weekly variety show. The long-standing Chicago production has moved to a new, state-of-the-art venue -- Uptown Underground. Hosted by funny and bawdy personalities and backed by a red-hot band, the Kiss Kiss Coquettes entertain with their seductive striptease. But each exciting show also features comedians, feats of magic, juggling, acrobatics and plenty of special guests. Plus, you can purchase libations from a fully stocked bar before and during the show. [less-]

It may come as a surprise that the comedian credited with coining the phrase "booty call" attended Rutgers University. But Bill Bellamy uses his brains along with his "Crazy Sexy Dirty" mind as he pic... [more+]

It may come as a surprise that the comedian credited with coining the phrase "booty call" attended Rutgers University. But Bill Bellamy uses his brains along with his "Crazy Sexy Dirty" mind as he picks apart everything popular culture. He's especially talented at working a crowd from his years hosting "MTV Jams", "MTV Beach House", "Who's Got Jokes?" and NBC's "Last Comic Standing". Along with his long list of film and TV appearances, Bellamy is a big fan of live stand-up, whether he's entertaining U.S. troops in Japan or touring stateside. And most recently he has been cast in Fox's as-yet-untitled comedy pilot about an interracial family, starring opposite Becky Newton. For now, though, "Mr. Box Office" returns to Chicago Improv of Schaumburg to joke about a variety of topics. [less-]

The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs "Weekend Improv". Done in the same fully improvised style as hit shows like "Whose Line Is it Anyway?", "Weeke... [more+]

The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs "Weekend Improv". Done in the same fully improvised style as hit shows like "Whose Line Is it Anyway?", "Weekend Improv" combines live action, video and audience participation into a truly unique, laugh-filled evening -- all in an intimate, cabaret setting. From scenes and songs to crazy games -- it's all made up on the spot and based on audience suggestions. You never know what might happen next, but it's sure to leave you in stitches. [less-]

See all your favorite reality shows recreated in one place, live onstage at Laugh Out Loud Chicago. Drama, plot twists, eliminations, confessionals, villains and someone to root for! Anything can happ... [more+]

See all your favorite reality shows recreated in one place, live onstage at Laugh Out Loud Chicago. Drama, plot twists, eliminations, confessionals, villains and someone to root for! Anything can happen and every show is different. One actor survives and you have a voice in deciding the winner. The tribe has spoken: you're either in, or you're out. So don't sashay away. [less-]

Pair strong drinks with delicious food at the Bites and Booze Festival. With unique decor, music, fantastic craft beers, cocktails, and a host of specialty alcohol tastings along with tapas-styled foo... [more+]

Pair strong drinks with delicious food at the Bites and Booze Festival. With unique decor, music, fantastic craft beers, cocktails, and a host of specialty alcohol tastings along with tapas-styled food pairings, this culinary event is as informative as it is tasty. There's no shortage of new things to try, with separate bars, a mixology stage, craft cocktail corner, cigar lounge, rooftop bar and dance floor at Lacuna Artist Lofts in Chicago. [less-]

Wanna include a bit of naughtiness in your weekend entertainment? Bim Bam Boom presents "Peepshow" at The Playground Theater in Chicago. Bring your own bottle of whatever libation you prefer, and sett... [more+]

Wanna include a bit of naughtiness in your weekend entertainment? Bim Bam Boom presents "Peepshow" at The Playground Theater in Chicago. Bring your own bottle of whatever libation you prefer, and settle in for a show that titillates the senses with a rotating cast of burlesque beauties, boylesque studs, stand-up comedians, magicians, jugglers and acrobats. "Peep Show" has something to thrill everyone. [less-]