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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Date: Fri., May. 24, 10:30 p.m.

Theater

A female cast performs a burlesque parody of the "Indiana Jones" adventure flicks in which a sacred statue -- and the reputation of a dishonored village goddess... READ MORE

Blue Man Group

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

Briar Street Theatre

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

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Date: Sat., Jan. 19, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

In the burlesque show based on the "Star Wars" movie trilogy, Luke Skywalker is a sexually frustrated farmer who attempts to rescue Princess Leia with the help ... READ MORE

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Date: Sat., Jan. 19, 10:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

A burlesque spoof of Star Wars: Episode V, this production is directed and choreographed by MsPixy. READ MORE

Pal Joey

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 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

Fight Girl Battle World

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

Theater Wit

Theater

Qui Nguyen's futuristic play follows E-V (Sheila O'Connor), a prizefighter and the last known female human in the galaxy. Mitch Golob directs. READ MORE

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11:30 p.m.

The Neo-Futurarium

Theater

The longest-running show in Chicago, it's a one-hour blitz of 30 extremely brief plays. READ MORE

Magic Chicago

Date: Wed., Jun. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

After a long run at City Lit, local magicians Robert Charles and Benjamin Barnes move their monthly performance to Stage 773. READ MORE

The Miss Neo Pageant

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

The Neo-Futurarium

Theater

This comedy, directed by Stephanie Shaw, portrays behind-the-scenes interactions of beauty pageant contestants. Jessica Anne, Tif Harrison, Megan Mercier, Molly... READ MORE

The Hot Karl

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11:59 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

A late-night improv set features uncensored adult humor. READ MORE

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7 p.m.

Gallery Cabaret

Comedy

Hosts Emily Lake and Charlie Lind present a rotating roster of both veteran and emerging Chicago comics. Participate by sharing your own jokes during the Tight ... READ MORE

100 Proof Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

Local funnyman Jamie Campbell hosts sets by three to four professional comics. "The Chaser," a free stand-up open mic, follows. Specials include $3 Old Styles a... READ MORE

Game Night

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

Enjoy watching comedy games from the TV show "Whose Line is It Anyway?" Audience members might have the change to play with seasoned performers, and board games... READ MORE

Storytown

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10:30 a.m.

Stage 773

Kids & Family

This interactive show lets kids design the setting and help shape the story while the actors, artists and musicians bring it to life. READ MORE

Uncaged

Date: Tue., May. 28, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Comedy

The Gorilla Tango Improv Zoo house teams perform a show based on audience suggestions. READ MORE

Teenage Dream

Date: Wed., May. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

The parody of teen movies features nerds with magical powers, girls with a double life and jocks that break out into perfectly choreographed musical numbers. READ MORE

Autobahn

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Studio BE

Theater

Fairline Theater Co. performs Neil LaBute's play, a collection of seven short plays about deception, feeling lost and being dissatisfied - all set in the front ... READ MORE

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Date: Sat., May. 25, 12 p.m.

Next Theatre Company

Theater

Performed in Russian, the dramatic puppet show uses animation, video and more to tell an adventurous story that takes place in various countries throughout the ... READ MORE