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Blue Man Group

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Kids & Family

Schedule note: Shows generally take place Thursdays through Sundays. There are occasional Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday performances as well. ("See more dates a... READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City's 100th revue kicks off another election cycle by diving into the country's increasingly personality driven political system, and celebrating th... READ MORE

We're All in This Room Together

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

The Second City e.t.c.

Comedy

Songs, sketches and short scenes poke fun at human interactions -- or the lack thereof -- in the age of Facebook, Twitter and other 21st century technology. Rya... READ MORE

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Kids & Family

This Dr. Seuss adaptation follows two children stuck indoors during a rainy afternoon as they are introduced to the mysterious Cat in the Hat. He brings trouble... READ MORE

Pal Joey

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

Based on John O'Hara's book, the classic musical tells the story of a man working in a south side night club who falls for both a young shop girl and a high soc... READ MORE

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

This play, written and directed by Adam Pasen and produced by the Dead Writers Theatre Collective, chronicles the exchanges between literary icons Edith Wharton... READ MORE

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Concert

Originally known as "Baby That's Rock n Roll," the production features nearly 40 hits created by the pioneers of rock and roll. READ MORE

Comedy Accident

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

Hi-Tops

Theater

Local improv troupe Comedy Accident interviews local celebrities and people-about-town for a live podcast show. Specials include 25-cent wings. READ MORE

Million Dollar Quartet

Date: Sun., May. 19, 3:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Theater

A musical recreation of the legendary, impromptu 1956 Sun Records recording session that featured Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. ... READ MORE

Back to Back Theatre: Ganesh Versus the Third Reich

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Theater

The Australian ensemble--composed of performers with disabilities--explores the story of a young man who creates a play about Ganesh--the Hindu god of overcomin... READ MORE

Head of Passes

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Theater

Set at the mouth of the Mississippi River, the production tells the story of a family planning a surprise birthday party that gets interrupted by a dark and sho... READ MORE

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Date: Sun., May. 19, 3 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

The three-man comedy troupe Bri-Ko combines sketch, acting and clowning in a silent comedy show. READ MORE

Gay Play Weekend: Forbidden Glass

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Center on Halsted

Theater

When a gay Iranian sweet talks an American reporter into helping him get an interview for his sanctuary in Turkey, a world of forbidden desires and danger expos... READ MORE

Gay Play Weekend: Sand Man

Date: Sun., May. 19, 4 p.m.

Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Center on Halsted

Theater

When a boy was shot in the head for giving another boy a Valentine in 2007, the media hardly covered the event. This production explores one man's frustration w... READ MORE

Barnum

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Mercury Theater

Theater

The musical carnival show showcases a group of actors performing in "The Greatest Show on Earth" - featuring everything from the oldest woman to the smallest ma... READ MORE

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Review

Date: Sun., May. 19, 4 p.m.

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

The Second City performs 52 classic scenes that poke fun at life in Chicago. READ MORE

Lear

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

Red Tape Theatre

Theater

This dramatic comedy, written by Young Jean Lee and directed by James D. Palmer, shows what happens when children are left to run things with no guidance. READ MORE

The Elephant and the Whale

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Chicago Children's Theatre, Ruth Page Center for the Arts

Kids & Family

The family-friendly production set in 1919 tells the story of a circus elephant who befriends a homesick baby whale. READ MORE

What's The T?

Date: Sun., May. 19, 3 p.m.

Victory Gardens Theater

Theater

About Face Theatre Company performs the new play about trans-activist Ms. Ma who used her YouTube page to create community and spread the word about queer safe ... READ MORE

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Blue Man Group

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

The Cat in the Hat

Pal Joey

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Comedy Accident

Million Dollar Quartet

Back to Back Theatre: Ganesh Versus the Third Reich

Head of Passes

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Gay Play Weekend: Forbidden Glass

Gay Play Weekend: Sand Man

Barnum

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Review

Lear

The Elephant and the Whale

What's The T?