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Late Nite Catechism

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A humorous interactive play about a catechism class and the jovial nun who leads it. 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

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A sequel to "Late Nite Catechism" features a jovial nun and her humorous take on the Catholic church and the state of the world. READ MORE

Speak Easy Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8:30 p.m.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Theater

Chicago comedians host a showcase of five local and national performers. Doors open at 8 p.m. READ MORE

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Wed., May. 22, 10:15 a.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: 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

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

Magic Matinee

Date: Sat., May. 25, 2 p.m.

Theater Wit

Kids & Family

Sean Masterson recreates the late 19th-century Chicago matinees of French magician Herrmann the Great. The show includes sleight-of-hand tricks, illusions and i... READ MORE

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

Date: Wed., May. 22, 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

Let Them Eat Chaos

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The cast of Second City Mainstage goes on a journey through time and across the world in this show about personal relationships. READ MORE

Anti-Flag

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Beat Kitchen

Concert

With Make Do and Mend, Hostage Calm and World's Scariest Police Chases. READ MORE

The Magic Cabaret

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

P.T. Murphy, David Parr and other local magicians perform interactive, small-scale parlor magic in an early 20th Century setting. READ MORE

Comedy Accident

Date: Sun., May. 26, 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

El Stories

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

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Waltzing Mechanics perform humorous and dramatic adaptations of public transit tales adapted verbatim from interviews with Chicago commuters. 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 Kiss Kiss Cabaret

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

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret Coquettes perform a burlesque revue with live comedic musical accompaniment. Also features guest acrobatic, musical and magic acts. READ MORE

Inner City

Date: Wed., May. 22, 10:15 p.m.

The Second City's De Maat Studio Theater

Comedy

Current and former members of The Second City Touring Company perform an improv show. READ MORE

Barnum

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 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