Sept. 6<\/p>\n
The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/p>\n
Website<\/a><\/p>\n In the mood for improv? SpotlightCTRL presents \u201cUNMUTED,\u201d a 120-minute live experience blending improv, hip-hop and real talk backed by a live DJ and an ensemble of performers. TV Personality Headkrack will host, BranooFunck will spin the music and Off Book Improv Troupe will bring the talent for this one-of-a-kind-performance.<\/p>\n Alonzo Bodden at The Den Theatre<\/p>\n Sept. 7<\/p>\n The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Social and political comic Alonzo Bodden will make his appearance at The Den Theatre for a one-night comedy show. Bodden, a one-time winner of \u201cLast Comic Standing,\u201d has been making audiences laugh for 30 years with appearances on NPR\u2019s \u201cWait Wait \u2026 Don\u2019t Tell Me\u201d and in films like \u201cBringing Down The House\u201d and \u201cScary Movie 4.\u201d Don\u2019t miss this chance to check out an award-winning standup.<\/p>\n \u2018BULL\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Through Sept. 11<\/p>\n The Annoyance Theatre, 851 W. Belmont Ave<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Trying to get a diehard sports fan into live theater? This Annoyance production reimagines the Chicago Bulls\u2019 iconic 1990s dynasty \u201cthrough the lens of two unproven, bench-warming jokesters, merging the legendary \u201896 Bulls with beloved movie tropes of the same era,\u201d as they\u2019re shoved from the bench and into the spotlight.<\/p>\n Joey Villagomez at The Den Theatre<\/p>\n Sept. 14<\/p>\n The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Enjoy a night of laughter with Chicagoan Joey Villagomez at The Den Theatre. Villagomez has done stand-up for almost 20 years and has become a staple in the city\u2019s comedy scene with his takes on parenting, Mexican culture and all things Chicago. He has also made appearances at the TBS Just For Laughs Festival and has performed in comedy clubs across the country.<\/p>\n \u2018How to Transcend a Happy Marriage\u2019<\/p>\n Through Sept. 21<\/p>\n Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Redtwist Theatre takes on this emotional play, which deconstructs the idea of the American dream as two couples discuss life, love and monogamy, opening up unexplored paths in their relationships. Sarah Ruhl\u2019s emotional play is a perfect fit for Redtwist\u2019s intimate space.<\/p>\n Jay Larson at The Den Theatre<\/p>\n Sept. 24<\/p>\n The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Comedy Central and Laugh Factory comic Jay Larson features authentic humor from everyday topics like golf, getting in shape, fatherhood, even self-driving cars (\u201cIf If I wanted to be driven around by something with no soul and bad instincts, I\u2019d just drive myself\u201d). Don\u2019t miss Larson\u2019s only Chicago stop on his current tour at the Den Theatre.<\/p>\n \u2018Catacombs<\/a>\u2018<\/p>\n Sept. 12-27<\/p>\n Dorothy, 2500 W. Chicago Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Dorothy, the iconic basement bar and \u201970s-inspired lounge in West Town, transforms into a theater to host \u201cCatacombs,\u201d the world premiere of a play by Katherine Gwynn. What starts as a glamorous meet-cute between the two leads soon turns into them exploring their deep and mysterious past. The show runs on select nights at the bar for a complete immersive experience.<\/p>\n \u2018Carmen<\/a>\u2018<\/p>\n Sept. 18-28<\/p>\n The Lyric Opera, 20 N. Upper Wacker Drive<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n The Joffrey Ballet is opening its 70th season with the U.S. premiere of Liam Scarlett\u2019s acclaimed \u201cCarmen,\u201d which the Joffrey describes as \u201can evocative and theatrical masterwork.\u201d The production updates the story of the classic opera about the passionate woman who seduces soldier Don Jos\u00e9 to a 1930s cigarette factory, with Spain on the brink of civil war, bringing a new intensity to this classic tale. Scarlett also choreographed the Joffrey\u2019s unforgettable \u201cFrankenstein\u201d last year.<\/p>\n \u2018Am\u00e9lie\u2019<\/p>\n Through Sept. 28<\/p>\n Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Kokandy Production presents \u201cAm\u00e9lie the Musical,\u201d which follows the tale of the enchanting, imaginative waitress determined to help others find happiness as she eventually finds it for herself. As she puts it in one of her musical numbers, \u201cI might be a dreamer, but it\u2019s gotten me this far.\u201d The audience becomes part of Am\u00e9lie\u2019s journey as the entire basement of the intimate theater \u2014 as well as the lobby, bar and cafe \u2014 have been transformed into her imaginative world.<\/p>\n \u2018Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern<\/a>\u2018<\/p>\n Through Sept. 28<\/p>\n Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Take your favorite gamer to the Broadway Playhouse production of global phenomenon \u201cDungeons & Dragons\u201d for a live on-stage experience that\u2019s interactive and thrilling. The audience joins in this fantasy adventure to choose heroes, battle monsters and help three adventurers on their quest to save their world.<\/p>\n \u2018Tom & Eliza\u2019<\/p>\n Through Sept. 29<\/p>\n TUTA Theatre, 4670 N. Manor Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n TUTA Theatre, which describes its productions as \u201cunique, intimate and urgent plays,\u201d has extended its run of \u201cTom & Eliza\u201d to Sept. 29. This play is performed as a \u201cdual meditation\u201d in one breath, where two characters use rapid-fire language to tell the story of their relationship in an unfiltered fashion.<\/p>\n \u2018White Rabbit, Red Rabbit\u2019<\/p>\n Through Sept. 29<\/p>\n TUTA Theatre, 4670 N. Manor Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n TUTA Theatre is also extending its run of \u201cWhite Rabbit, Red Rabbit.\u201d This show features a different actor each performance reading the same script, which explores playwright Nassim Soleimanpour\u2019s experiences growing up in Tehran. There\u2019s no rehearsal, no director and no set.<\/p>\n \u201944 \u2013 The Musical\u2019<\/p>\n Through Sept. 21<\/p>\n Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave. <\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n \u201c44\u201d\u00a0uses the form of an R&B musical to offer a satirical look at the rise and presidency of Barack Obama, as well as the multitude of political characters he encounters along the way to the Oval Office, including Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Mitch McConnell, Lindsay Graham and Ted Cruz. Immense vocal talent on the stage and catchy tunes craft the political arena of 2008 America.<\/p>\n \u2018The Crucible\u2019<\/p>\n Sept.19-21<\/p>\n Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Playwright Arthur Miller\u2019s classic sendup of McCarthyism, \u201cThe Crucible\u201d opens in the town of Salem, Massachusetts, and follows its collapse into hysteria when a group of teenage girls accuse their neighbors of witchcraft. The play\u2019s depiction of the Salem Witch Trials serves as a cautionary tale for the dangers of witch hunting and political prosecution.<\/p>\n \u2018Ghost Fetus\u2019<\/p>\n Sept. 11-27<\/p>\n Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Trap Door Theatre presents \u201cGhost Fetus\u201d by Chicago-based playwright Suz Evans in its Trap Open Series, which offers a platform for up-and-coming playwrights and non-traditional forms of playmaking. In the comedic \u201cGhost Fetus,\u201d chaos ensues as a ghost seeks revenge, a church is caught up in its contradictions and two queer teens come to terms with faith, fear and desire.<\/p>\n Vinny Guadagnino at The Den Theatre<\/p>\n Sept. 26-27<\/p>\n The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Vinny Guadagnino\u2019s rise to comedy dates back to 2009 on MTV\u2019s \u201cJersey Shore.\u201d Since then, he has appeared on multiple spinoffs and original series, and he now describes himself as a \u201creality star transitioning into a comedian.\u201d He\u2019ll make an appearance at the Den Theatre for its fall seasonal show run with his surprisingly effective deadpan delivery as he discusses, of course, reality TV and other topics.<\/p>\n Carmen Esposito, \u2018Feat\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 3-4<\/p>\n Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cNo bigger deal for a Chicago kid,\u201d said comedian Carmen Esposito of their upcoming show at the Steppenwolf.\u00a0They\u2019re debuting their next hour of standup, called \u201cFeat,\u201d on the Steppenwolf stage, inspired by a minor foot surgery that resulted in a near-death experience. The Chicago-area native is now best-known for their\u00a0show\u00a0\u201cTake My Wife\u201d and frequent TV appearances, as well as their\u00a0stand-up comedy\u00a0and podcast,\u00a0\u201cQueery.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Rabbits in Their Pockets\u2019<\/p>\n Sept. 5-Oct. 5<\/p>\n Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Lifeline Theatre kicks off its season with the world premiere of Kimberly Dixon-Mays\u2019 original play, which follows two estranged and opposite siblings putting their grief behind them and learning to accept each other\u2019s special magic in the project they pursue. The production began in Lifeline\u2019s 2024 BIPOC Developmental Workshop and draws from African-American, African and Caribbean oral traditions, as well as A.A. Milne\u2019s Cherry Stones and the Br\u2019er Rabbit stories.<\/p>\n \u2018Ashland Avenue<\/a>\u2018<\/p>\n Sept. 6-Oct. 5<\/p>\n Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Playwright Lee Kirk offers a love letter to Chicago with this look at a local appliance store and family business. Patriarch Pete (legendary Chicago actor Francis Guinan) is ready to hand over Pete\u2019s TV and Video to his daughter Sam (\u201cThe Office\u2019s\u201d Jenna Fischer) after decades. But sometimes our dreams just don\u2019t line up with what our parents have in mind for us. The Goodman kicks off its 100th anniversary season with this star-studded, hyper-local premiere.<\/p>\n \u2018The F*ck House\u2019<\/p>\n Aug. 31-Oct. 11<\/p>\n Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Developed through Strawdog Theatre\u2019s BIPOC Playwright Residency, this play follows a Korean American teen and her best friend who are trying to navigate the terrors of the \u201980s Midwestern suburbs, including junior high. Watch as Mo and Steff\u2019s friendship is tested as Mo assimilates into invisibility, while Steff aspires to be more.<\/p>\n \u2018The Blood Countess\u2019<\/p>\n Sept. 11-Oct. 11<\/p>\n The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Countess Elizabeth B\u00e1thory was a Hungarian noblewoman accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls and women from 1590 to 1610. In this spooky play at Idle Muse Theatre at The Edge Off Broadway, you\u2019ll travel to the Carpathian Mountains to see how a countess becomes a monster, exploring the truth behind centuries of blood-soaked rumors.<\/p>\n \u2018Elephant and Piggie\u2019s We Are In A Play\u2019<\/p>\n Sept. 27-Oct.11<\/p>\n Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Kids love Mo Willems\u2019 \u201cElephant and Piggie\u201d picture books, as two very different \u2014 and funny \u2014 friends explore the world around them. Enjoy a musical adaptation of this best-selling early-reader series in a live musical suitable for all ages that celebrates friendship, forgiveness, fun and more. Best for theatergoers 3 and older.<\/p>\n \u2018Big White Fog\u2019<\/p>\n Sept. 12-Oct.12<\/p>\n Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n The Court Theatre will present \u201cBig White Fog\u201d by Theodore Ward, which follows the struggling Mason family during the cusp of the Great Depression. Resident artist Ron OJ Parson directs the story of the Mason family as they strive to secure their future, facing the state of the economy and racial violence on the South Side.<\/p>\n \u2018Wish You Were Here\u2019<\/p>\n Sept. 18-Oct. 19<\/p>\n Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n The Remy Bumppo Think Theater celebrates 30 years with \u201cWish You Were Here,\u201d the story of a tight circle of girlfriends who attempt to hang on to a sense of normalcy in the 1970s as protests break out across Iran. As the revolution escalates, each woman is forced to join a wave of emigration or face an uncertain future in their home country. In its 105-minute run time, the play tells a story of best friends and their chronicles through a decade of intense wartime.<\/p>\n \u2018Rome Sweet Rome\u2019<\/p>\n Sept. 23-Oct. 19<\/p>\n Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n In the world premiere of \u201cRome Sweet Rome,\u201d the Q Brothers Collective returns to bring their satirical adaptation of Shakespeare\u2019s classic look at political power, \u201cJulius Caesar.\u201d This play blends \u201990s hip-hop and New Jack Swing while fusing Shakespeare\u2019s political intrigue and satire in a new style \u201cthat bumps, breathes and breaks boundaries.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018The Lion King\u2019<\/p>\n Oct. 3-19<\/p>\n Cadillac Palace Theater, 151 W. Randolph St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Watch \u201cThe Lion King\u201d take the stage as Pride Rock makes its return to Chicago. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, \u201cThe Lion King\u201d retells the Disney classic against the backdrop of amazing visuals that bring Africa to the stage, along with a soundtrack crafted by award-winning artists, including Elton John and Tim Rice.<\/p>\n \u2018The Book of Mormon\u2019<\/p>\n Oct. 14-19<\/p>\n CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Follow the misadventures of an unlikely pair of missionaries sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word in \u201cThe Book of Mormon,\u201d which The New York Times called \u201cthe best musical of this century.\u201d Grab tickets for a good laugh at this celebrated production, winner of nine Tony awards, including Best Musical. <\/p>\n \u2018Wyrd\u2019<\/p>\n Oct. 9-26<\/p>\n Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n A perfect production to kick off your Halloween season, Lazy Susan Theatre Company will present \u201cWyrd,\u201d billed as a \u201cwitch play for hard times.\u201d \u201cWyrd\u201d follows three \u201cageless, timeless, deathless\u201d sisters in a basement in Bushwick \u201cas one of the sisters falls in love, the other in hate and the last does her best to keep them from falling.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Medea\u2019<\/p>\n Oct. 11-26<\/p>\n The Lyric Opera, 20 N. Upper Wacker Drive<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n The Lyric promises \u201cHell has no fury like a sorceress scorned\u201d as it brings the epic tale of \u201cMedea\u201d to life this fall. After Medea helps Jason find the golden fleece, she calculates her revenge once he leaves her for the princess of Corinth, culminating in the most devastating acts imaginable. The Lyric\u2019s Music Director Enrique Mazzola leads the podium, and international powerhouse soprano \u2014 and Berwyn native \u2014 Sondra Radvanovsky inhabits the demanding title role.<\/p>\n \u2018Mr. Wolf<\/a>\u2018<\/p>\n Sept. 11-Nov. 2<\/p>\n Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Steppenwolf is keeping it all in-company for its season opener, \u201cMr. Wolf,\u201d which traces the story of a home torn apart by a kidnapping \u2014 that then must re-align when their daughter returns. \u201cMr. Wolf\u201d was written by ensemble member Rajiv Joseph and directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman, with company cast members including Tim Hopper and Caroline Neff (most recently spied in \u201cFool for Love\u201d) along with Kate Arrington, Namir Smallwood and Emilie Maureen Hanson in her Steppenwolf debut.<\/p>\n \u2018Drunk Dracula<\/a>\u2018<\/p>\n Sept. 24-Nov. 2<\/p>\n The Lion Theatre, 182 N. Wabash Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n We all know Dracula\u2019s preferred beverage, but what if he changes it up a bit? The creative minds behind \u201cDrunk Shakespeare\u201d are now offering \u201cDrunk Dracula\u201d for the Halloween season. As with the original, one actor gets drunk, the others try to survive and familiar stories take on a unique, booze-soaked twist. In this version, Dracula is ready to leave his castle to take on Chicago; naturally, vampire-inspired craft cocktails will be available throughout the performance.<\/p>\n \u2018Veal\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 25-Nov. 2<\/p>\n A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Red Orchid kicks off its 33rd anniversary season with this world premiere of Jojo Jones\u2019 dystopian dark comedy. After a violent coup, Chelsea becomes queen of North America. She\u2019s visited by three former friends from middle school who want a big favor. But Chelsea now has the power, and she is going to make the group revisit the terrible end of their young friendship.<\/p>\n \u2018Click Clack, Boo!\u2019<\/p>\n Oct. 4-Nov. 2<\/p>\n Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Join Duck, Pig, Cow and Hen as they plan for their Halloween party in \u201cClick Clack, Boo!,\u201d an adaptation of the beloved children\u2019s picture book written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin. When Farmer Brown refuses to participate in Halloween festivities for the year, the farm animals resort to trickery to enjoy the holiday treats. Recommended for kids 5 and older.<\/p>\n \u2018Paranormal Activity\u2019<\/p>\n Oct. 8-Nov. 2<\/p>\n Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Chicago Shakespeare takes on a production that\u2019s probably even more terrifying in person than the horror film series it\u2019s based on. Enjoy this thrill-filled play from Chicago playwright Levi Holloway that follows James and Lou, who move from Chicago to London to escape their past and find themselves in terrifying circumstances in the \u201cParanormal Activity\u201d universe.<\/p>\n \u2018The Sound of Music\u2019<\/p>\n Oct. 21-Nov. 2<\/p>\n James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n As fans of the classic 1965 film are aware, \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d follows the tale of Maria, the nun who chooses to follow her heart as she pursues the full life ahead of her. Featuring a critically acclaimed soundtrack by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, enjoy this classic with its themes of love, resilience and the power of music \u2014\u00a0and a plethora of now-familiar songs.<\/p>\n \u2018Revolution(s)<\/a>\u2018<\/p>\n Oct. 4-Nov. 9<\/p>\n Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Rage Against the Machine founder and Libertyville native Tom Morello has crafted the score for \u201cRevolution(s),\u201d the story of a soldier who returns to Chicago from Afghanistan \u2014 only to find the South Side is also occupied territory. Morello is known for using music as a vehicle for political protest, and he uses his skills here to create what the Goodman is calling \u201ca ground-breaking new punk\/metal\/hip-hop musical,\u201d likely to be one of the don\u2019t-miss highlights of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018Leo Lionni\u2019s Frederick\u2019<\/p>\n Sept. 27-Nov. 16<\/p>\n Chicago Children\u2019s Theatre, 100 S. Racine Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Based on Leo Lionni\u2019s Caldecott-winning picture book, this musical production tells the story of Frederick, a mouse who does not spend his time gathering food for the winter and daydreams the summer away. Nevertheless, when the fall comes around, Frederick manages to prepare something special for the cold winter for his friends. Recommended for ages 4 and older.<\/p>\n \u2018A Devil Comes To Town\u2019<\/p>\n Nov. 6-22<\/p>\n Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cA Devil Comes to Town\u201d follows the sudden arrival of a mysterious, devilish publisher that sets off a series of unfortunate events in a town that\u2019s obsessed with writing. All hell breaks loose in this play as literary ambition turns feral throughout the town.<\/p>\n \u2018Hell\u2019s Kitchen\u2019<\/p>\n Nov. 11-30<\/p>\n James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Based on the early years of international superstar Alicia Keys, the Tony Award-winning \u201cHell\u2019s Kitchen\u201d follows the story of 17-year-old Ali as she searches for her place in the world and longs for a better life. During her journey of self-discovery, Ali meets the mentor who changes her life, her family and the neighborhood that helps her grow.<\/p>\n \u2018A Beautiful Noise \u2013 The Neil Diamond Musical\u2019<\/p>\n Nov. 19-30<\/p>\n Cadillac Palace Theater, 151 W. Randolph St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cA Beautiful Noise \u2013 The Neil Diamond Musical\u201d returns this year by popular demand to tell the history of the legendary pop star and songwriter. The musical follows the true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-topping American rock icon. Enjoy Neil Diamond favorites like \u201cSweet Caroline\u201d and \u201cSolitary Man\u201d through an energetic retelling of his career in this jukebox musical.<\/p>\n \u2018Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical\u2019<\/p>\n Oct. 10-Dec. 21<\/p>\n Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Kokandy Productions brings back a classic terrifying tale just in time for the Halloween season with the musical \u201cJekyll & Hyde.\u201d Based on Robert Louis Stevenson\u2019s 1886 novella about a two-sided personality, \u201cThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,\u201d this will be the first Chicago staging of the musical in over 15 years.<\/p>\n \u2018Jacob Marley\u2019s Christmas Carol\u2019<\/p>\n Nov. 28-Dec. 21<\/p>\n Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.<\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n Witness the beloved Charles Dickens\u2019 \u201cChristmas Carol\u201d from a different viewpoint as Scrooge gets the chance to change his ways with advice from his former partner, Jacob Marley, in this one-man performance.<\/p>\n \u2018A Year with Frog and Toad\u2019<\/p>\n Nov. 29-Dec.21<\/p>\n Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BULL-Poster-Square-1024x1024.jpg\")
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How to Transcend A Happy Marriage will run at the Redtwist Theatre until Sept. 21. Credit: Eileen Dixon<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-WORLD-PREMIERE-PLAY-BY-KATHERINE-GWYNN-1024x512.png\")
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The Joffrey Ballet is opening its 70th season with \u201cCarmen.\u201d Credit: Carolyn McCabe<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Amelie-2.-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-1024x683.jpg\")
Kokandy Productions\u2019 Am\u00e9lie will be at the Chopin Theatre until Sept. 28. Credit: Michael Brosilow<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54623990420_8d3c851cef_o-1024x683.jpg\")
Tom & Eliza will have an extended run at TUTA Theatre, 4670 N. Manor Ave., past its original closing date of Aug. 17. Credit: Provided<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54696222077_b1a184f944_o-1024x683.jpg\")
Huy Nguyen in the opening night performance of WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT. Credit: Provided<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-5.22.59-PM-743x1024.png\")
Comedian Carmen Esposito takes the Steppenwolf stage Oct. 3-4. Credit: Instagram<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/unnamed-9-833x1024.jpg\")
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Ayanna Bria Bakari and Saran Bakari in rehearsal for \u201cBig White Fog.\u201d Credit: Joe Mazza<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-4.47.14-PM-809x1024.png\")
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents \u201cRome Sweet Rome,\u201d a wild and satirical new \u201cadd-rap-tation\u201d of Shakespeare\u2019s Julius Caesar from Q Brothers Collective (GQ, JQ, JAX and POS). Credit: Jeff Kurysz<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-4.55.12-PM-1024x1019.png\")
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\u201cMr. Wolf\u201d kicks off Steppenwolf\u2019s fall season with the story of a family torn apart by a kidnapping and its aftermath. Credit: Joel Moorman<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-1024x666.png\")
\u201cDrunk Dracula\u201d debuts at The Lion Theater Downtown this month. Credit: Provided<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1756908396_130_image002-2.jpg\")
The cast of A Red Orchid Theatre\u2019s world premiere of Veal includes (left to right) Jasper Johnson, Alice Wu, Jojo Brown, Carmia Imani and Alexandra Chopson. Credit: Travis A. Knight<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-5.00.13-PM-921x1024.png\"){kind=spacer}
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The 18-person cast of Steppenwolf\u2019s production of \u201cAmadeus.\u201d Credit: Provided<\/p>\n