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The Book of Mormon

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

Theater

This Tony Award-winning musical satire by Trey Parker and Matt Stone ("South Park") and Robert Lopez ("Avenue Q") follows the misadventures of two missionaries ... READ MORE

John Waters

Date: Tue., May. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park

Theater

The filmmaker ("Hairspray," "Pink Flamingos") performs his solo show, "This Filthy World," expanded from the film of the same title, in which he explores sexual... READ MORE

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Boni Vino

Theater

From the co-creator of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" comes this interactive dinner show in which the title character--a convicted jewel thief just released from pri... READ MORE

Comedy at the Mette

Date: Sat., Jun. 8, 9 p.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Comedy

The stand-up comedy showcase features full-length headlining and feature sets by Chicagoland comedians. READ MORE

West Side Story

Date: Tue., Jun. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Theater

See the classic musical about two star-crossed lovers who struggle to rise above their circumstances in 1960s New York. The production runs through June 16. READ MORE

Stages, Sights and Sounds

Date: Sun., May. 19, 10 a.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Kids & Family

The 14th annual event features performances of fairy tales and brings six theater companies from around the world to Chicago to present classic and re-imagined ... READ MORE

The Merchant of Venice

Date: Sat., Oct. 19, 2 p.m.

Wilmette Public Library

Theater

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents this play about a merchant who's forced to offer his flesh as collateral to his rival, a Jewish taxpayer who despise... READ MORE

The Fair Maid of the West

Date: Sat., Jan. 18, 2 p.m.

Wilmette Public Library

Theater

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago performs Thomas Heywood's classic Renaissance drama set during the Anglo-Spanish War about a female tapster who is loved by m... READ MORE

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago: Russel Brand

Date: Wed., Jun. 12, 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The star of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Get Him To The Greek" performs a solo comedy show. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: David Cross & His Super Duper Pals

Date: Thu., Jun. 13

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The actor, best known for playing Tobias Funke on "Arrested Development, performs with fellow comedians Paul F. Tompkins, Brian Posehn and Doug Benson. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Seth Meyers

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The "Saturday Night Live" star performs with "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" correspondent Al Madrigal and former "30 Rock" writer Hannibal Buress. READ MORE