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Chicago's wish is granted! Disney's "ALADDIN," the hit Broadway musical, has landed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement. From the producer of "The Lion King" comes the timeless sto... [more+]

Chicago's wish is granted! Disney's "ALADDIN," the hit Broadway musical, has landed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement. From the producer of "The Lion King" comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It's an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by "USA Today" as "Pure Genie-Us," "ALADDIN" features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken ("Newsies") with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman ("Beauty and the Beast"), Tony Award winner Tim Rice ("The Lion King," "Aida"), and book writer Chad Beguelin ("The Wedding Singer"). Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon," "Something Rotten!"), this "Fabulous" and "Extravagant" ("The New York Times") new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley ("Mary Poppins"), Gregg Barnes ("Kinky Boots"), and Natasha Katz ("An American in Paris"). See why audiences and critics agree, "ALADDIN" is "Exactly What You Wish For!" (NBC-TV). [less-]

Chicago's own Ron Hawking reprises his successful show "The Men and Their Music" on its 10th anniversary featuring the music of Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Burt Bacharach an... [more+]

Chicago's own Ron Hawking reprises his successful show "The Men and Their Music" on its 10th anniversary featuring the music of Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Burt Bacharach and more. This celebration on the intimate Apollo Theater Main Stage boasts a refreshed set list, live band and even some surprise hits from current artists. Hawking's a gifted singer and engaging comic entertainer who also had a long-running hit with his Sinatra tribute, "His Way". Spring for VIP seating and enjoy an included cocktail. [less-]

A mismatched couple do everything in their power to avoid each other in the high-society romantic comedy "Sylvester" at Lifeline Theatre. Sylvester, Duke of Salford, is handsome, wealthy and could car... [more+]

A mismatched couple do everything in their power to avoid each other in the high-society romantic comedy "Sylvester" at Lifeline Theatre. Sylvester, Duke of Salford, is handsome, wealthy and could care less about other people. Phoebe Marlow is a charming and witty independent spirit languishing under the thumb of her overbearing stepmother. Hijinks ensue when these two contrary personalities are thrust together by their meddling families and seek to dodge the arrangement through a giddy array of midnight escapes and frantic sea voyages. Will love find them in the end? Find out as "Sylvester" makes its world premiere in Chicago. [less-]

The animals aren't the only ones that are going to go wild as " Night at the Zoo" swings into Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. When the sun goes down, you'll have the chance to join other party animals as ... [more+]

The animals aren't the only ones that are going to go wild as " Night at the Zoo" swings into Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. When the sun goes down, you'll have the chance to join other party animals as you fill up on beer and wine while soaking in the zoo's amazing wildlife exhibits and gardens after hours. On top of it all, this adults-only event features fun games, giveaways and a DJ that'll be spinning tunes into the night. [less-]

There aren't many cities more beautiful than Chicago in the summer, and on this Monday or Tuesday night Sunset Cruise, you'll get a chance to experience all the majesty of the Windy City as you sail a... [more+]

There aren't many cities more beautiful than Chicago in the summer, and on this Monday or Tuesday night Sunset Cruise, you'll get a chance to experience all the majesty of the Windy City as you sail along the Chicago River. You'll get phenomenal views of the city and its landmarks, including the Sears Tower and Merchandise Mart, enjoy delicious cocktails and feel the beat with on-board dancing. Make the most of your summer with this awesome cruise and see Chicago in a whole new way. It's a great way to start off your week! [less-]

Eat, drink and be merry whilst roaming among the jousting knights, regal ladies, saucy wenches and royal overseers of the famed Bristol Renaissance Faire, returning for its 30th season of fun and game... [more+]

Eat, drink and be merry whilst roaming among the jousting knights, regal ladies, saucy wenches and royal overseers of the famed Bristol Renaissance Faire, returning for its 30th season of fun and games just outside of Chicago. Hundreds of performers dressed in Elizabethan costumes create a magical world of music and excitement, with games, rides and 20 stages of entertainment options ranging from knife throwers to improv troupes. More than 150 artisans will also be exhibiting and selling their original hand-crafted items, including hand-blown glass creations, pottery, authentic clothing and weaponry. All the frolicking and cavorting can leave one in need of refreshment, though fear not -- there are dozens of food and drink options available for purchase, including the signature giant turkey leg and the ice-cold sassafras. Kids are very welcome, and any little ones under the age of 4 can attend for free. [less-]

Direct from Broadway, "Something Rotten!" is a "big, fat hit!" ("New York Post"). Set in the '90s -- the 1590s, that is -- this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom (Tony nominee R... [more+]

Direct from Broadway, "Something Rotten!" is a "big, fat hit!" ("New York Post"). Set in the '90s -- the 1590s, that is -- this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom (Tony nominee Rob McClure and Broadway's Josh Grisetti), two brothers desperate to write their own hit play while the "rock star" Shakespeare (Tony nominee Adam Pascal) keeps getting all the hits. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first musical. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, "Something Rotten!" is ""The Producers" plus "Spamalot" plus "The Book of Mormon". Squared!" ("New York Magazine"). Don't miss this dazzling show when it comes to Chicago's Oriental Theatre. [less-]

The casual, intimate environs of Steppenwolf's cabaret-style 1700 Theatre is the perfect place to enjoy "Barbecue", in which a modern American family gathers in a local park to roast one of its own ov... [more+]

The casual, intimate environs of Steppenwolf's cabaret-style 1700 Theatre is the perfect place to enjoy "Barbecue", in which a modern American family gathers in a local park to roast one of its own over the coals. While the dysfunctional O'Mallery clan waits for their drug-abusing sister Barbara to arrive for a planned intervention, they drink, smoke and dredge up old feuds and grudges, all the while keeping their taser close at hand in case she declines her upcoming trip to rehab. The Strawdog Theatre Company stages this Chicago premiere of this raucous comedy exploring issues of dependence, family and race by Obie-winner Robert O'Hara. [less-]

Yacht Party Chicago's late-night booze cruise sets sail from Navy Pier, complete with an on-board buffet, cash bar, DJ entertainment and spectacular views of the sparkling Chicago skyline from Lake Mi... [more+]

Yacht Party Chicago's late-night booze cruise sets sail from Navy Pier, complete with an on-board buffet, cash bar, DJ entertainment and spectacular views of the sparkling Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan. The boat will no doubt be rocking to Top 40, EDM and hip-hop hits, so you can dance the night away and soak up the sights as well. The Spirit of Chicago is a luxury four-story yacht with a lounge area, two dance floors and a top deck to party on, so you'll have plenty of room to see the sights and get your wiggles out. [less-]

Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, "An American in Paris" blends director Christopher Wheeldon's Tony Award-winning choreography with show-stopping Gershwin tunes as it tells... [more+]

Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, "An American in Paris" blends director Christopher Wheeldon's Tony Award-winning choreography with show-stopping Gershwin tunes as it tells the romantic post-war tale of an American soldier and a mysterious French woman. The results garnered the stirring new musical four Tony Awards following a Broadway debut that "Variety" called "an enchanting ... and deeply moving experience." Dubbed "a masterpiece!" by "The Wall Street Journal", "An American in Paris" will make you swoon when it comes to Chicago for a stunning run at the Oriental Theatre. [less-]

Chicago's legendary 1960s nightclub comes bursting back to life in a "heartfelt and fascinating" ("Chicago Tribune") musical celebration of the city's Latino community. Step back into that bygone era ... [more+]

Chicago's legendary 1960s nightclub comes bursting back to life in a "heartfelt and fascinating" ("Chicago Tribune") musical celebration of the city's Latino community. Step back into that bygone era and experience "La Havana Madrid", the long-gone Caribbean night club that drew throngs of newly-arrived Latinos to the city's north side. Inspired by real stories, this intimate recreation of the vibrant music venue immerses you in the pulsing sounds of live mambo and salsa. Written by Sandra Delgado and featuring live music by Carpacho y su Super Combo, this Teatro Vista production comes blazing into The Owen at Goodman Theatre. [less-]

Yacht Party Chicago celebrates the summer with this boozy sunset sail on Lake Michigan. Climb aboard the Anita Dee II Yacht at Dusable Harbor, and enjoy an on-board bar, DJ entertainment and spectacul... [more+]

Yacht Party Chicago celebrates the summer with this boozy sunset sail on Lake Michigan. Climb aboard the Anita Dee II Yacht at Dusable Harbor, and enjoy an on-board bar, DJ entertainment and spectacular views of the sparkling Chicago skyline. The boat will no doubt be rocking to Top 40, EDM and hip-hop hits, so you can dance the night away as the sun sets and soak up the sights from both indoor and outdoor decks. Once you're back at the pier, head to the after-party at a bar in River North, which includes one drink. [less-]

If you'e looking for that one last big summer shindig, Yacht Party Chicago has you covered with these Labor Day weekend booze cruises aboard the three-level Anita Dee II departing from DuSable Harbor.... [more+]

If you'e looking for that one last big summer shindig, Yacht Party Chicago has you covered with these Labor Day weekend booze cruises aboard the three-level Anita Dee II departing from DuSable Harbor. With an on-board bar, spectacular views of the sparkling Chicago skyline and live DJ entertainment, the boat will no doubt be rocking to Top 40, EDM and hip-hop hits, so you can dance the afternoon away and soak up the sights from the indoor and outdoor decks. [less-]

If you believe that cheese is a gift from above to be cherished, treasured and celebrated, then you simply can't miss Say Cheese Fest 2017 at Concord Fifty + Five in Chicago. In honor of National Chee... [more+]

If you believe that cheese is a gift from above to be cherished, treasured and celebrated, then you simply can't miss Say Cheese Fest 2017 at Concord Fifty + Five in Chicago. In honor of National Cheese Month, Say Cheese Fest is a social event that brings together restaurants and retailers that serve the cheesiest products. Your ticket to this event gets you tasting samples from numerous cheese vendors, along with two drink tickets. You don't even have to say cheese at this event -- in a room full of cheese fanatics, everybody's already thinking it. [less-]

Shakespeare in the park. Blankets spread out. Wine and cheese picnics under the stars. Does it get any more blissfully summer than that? Kick off the season at the Oak Park Festival Theatre in Austin ... [more+]

Shakespeare in the park. Blankets spread out. Wine and cheese picnics under the stars. Does it get any more blissfully summer than that? Kick off the season at the Oak Park Festival Theatre in Austin Gardens with the bloody and brilliant classic "Macbeth". Nastier than Scorsese at his bleakest, more violent than Tarantino at his bloodiest, Shakespeare's "Macbeth" still shocks like no other tale on the page, stage or screen. Set in a gloomy world of ghosts and witches, the tragedy's cycle of corruption is thrown into motion when the popular King Duncan of Scotland is murdered by his trusted friend and general Macbeth. Driven by a supernatural prophesy and his wife's deadly ambition, Macbeth goes on to claim his destiny. But just as he grasps the crown, it starts to slip through his guilty fingers. Shakespeare's brilliant rumination on ambition and excessive pride proves as timeless -- and timely -- as ever in this "stunningly well-crafted [and] swift-moving" ("The Wednesday Journal") production directed by Barbara Zahora, the Bard's poetry "so deftly and fluidly conveyed that we feel all the dark power in this tight, taut, tragic tale" ("Chicago Reader"). [less-]

DreamWorks' hit animated movie comes to wild life in the fun new family musical, "Madagascar - A Musical Adventure!" This Chicago stage spectacular features everybody's favorite zoo refugees Alex the ... [more+]

DreamWorks' hit animated movie comes to wild life in the fun new family musical, "Madagascar - A Musical Adventure!" This Chicago stage spectacular features everybody's favorite zoo refugees Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo, plus 10 memorable new songs. The animals' journey goes from the wilderness to just plain wild when they are tracked by Skipper and his ever-plotting penguins. Brought vividly to life on stage by imaginative sets and colorful costumes, this high-energy, dance-filled production will make you and the kids "Move It! Move It!" with King Julian and his loyal lemur subjects. "Madagascar - A Musical Adventure!" at the Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier is a celebration of friendship and the perfect escape for any family's outing. [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-]

Acclaimed playwright Stephanie Liss explores the effects of the Congo's ongoing civil war in her play "Sister Africa". Rooted in real-life stories, this rich and emotional production delves into the g... [more+]

Acclaimed playwright Stephanie Liss explores the effects of the Congo's ongoing civil war in her play "Sister Africa". Rooted in real-life stories, this rich and emotional production delves into the genocide that has ravaged the nation and looks at the work of Jewish World Watch, which has come to the aid of female victims and children. You'll view this international tragedy through the eyes of both the Jews and the Congolese, two peoples who have lived through unspeakable horrors. Watch how they help to heal each other when this powerful play comes to Chicago's Athenaeum Theatre Studio One. [less-]

If you knew the stranger sitting next to you, how much would you have in common? That's the question posed by "Survivor Story: A Workshop", the new play running at Chicago's Athenaeum Theatre Studio O... [more+]

If you knew the stranger sitting next to you, how much would you have in common? That's the question posed by "Survivor Story: A Workshop", the new play running at Chicago's Athenaeum Theatre Studio One. Inspired by true events, two Chicago women with hope on the horizon are dealt a blow they never imagined. Although they never meet, they share the same fears and face similar trials as they each deal with the aftermath of their own experiences. As the story unfolds, a realization dawns on the audience -- we are more alike than we are different. [less-]

No one likes Mondays, but congratulate yourself for getting through the first workday of the week by enjoying a Sunset Cocktail Cruise this summer aboard the Anita Dee II yacht. Enjoy DJ dancing and t... [more+]

No one likes Mondays, but congratulate yourself for getting through the first workday of the week by enjoying a Sunset Cocktail Cruise this summer aboard the Anita Dee II yacht. Enjoy DJ dancing and the fully-stocked cash bars on the yacht's two interior decks. And you can soak up unparalleled views of Chicago's world-famous skyline through the panoramic windows or outdoors on the observation deck. This leisurely 2.5-hour sail around Lake Michigan is the perfect way to kick back, relax and get your week off to a great start. [less-]