The dreams of John F. Kennedy live on. His idealism, eloquence and strength of character have helped to form the fabric of our nation. Honoring the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s presidency, Proscenium Productions presents Kennedy, a musical based on JFK’s life and political career. This thought-provoking production shines a light on Kennedy’s historic commitments for a new Read More »

Street Tempo Theatre has managed to pack the whole holiday season into one festivous, exciting, cheery and merry show, titled It’s A Wonderful Santa Land Miracle Nut Cracking Christmas Story… Jews Welcome. Audiences will be taken on a seasonal adventure with singing, dancing, stories, interactive games and non-holiday specific eggnog. Spend time with family and friends Read More »

Laughter is the best medicine. Chicago is known for comedy, and this holiday season Chicago’s comedy community would like to be known for the games kids can play just as much as the games comedian’s play on stage. This Monday, December 3, Studio BE (3110 North Sheffield Ave.) will host an evening to help raise funds Read More »

In the iconic 1972 action-disaster epic The Poseidon Adventure, a luxury ocean liner overturns at midnight on New Year’s Eve. This December 31, on the 40th anniversary of The Poseidon Adventure, Camp Midnight and the Music Box Theatre resuscitate New Year’s Eve on the S.S. Poseidon, a campy celebration set against the backdrop of the seminal disaster movie. The SS Poseidon’s departure is precisely timed Read More »

If you were Colin Kane‘s mom, you would have your soap ready to wash out his mouth, but soap alone may not do the trick. Nor should it. Colin’s legion of loyal fans come in droves to support his blend of witty and often filthy joke telling. In 2006, Kane won Howard Stern’s “Kill or Read More »

In the two weekends from January 3 – 13, 2013, more than 800 artists from 130 sketch comedy troupes will perform more than 170 shows for the largest ever Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival – and the largest sketch comedy festival America has ever seen, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. The complete schedule for the 12th Annual Read More »

Although it is probably not the best place to bring your pet bull (or small children), Equinox is one of the best places to get your Christmas decorations, among other delights. The jam-packed store on the corner of Broadway & Roscoe (3401 N. Broadway) is always an eyeful, with trinkets and goodies ranging from unique Read More »

In an independent comedy milieu that’s over populated with producers and theaters trying to get rich quick by putting up shows with pre-existing characters (think Burlesque shows featuring video game types, or musical theater based on TV shows), Octavarius distinguishes itself by being creatively rich, stabbingly satirical and self-destructing (it’s performed for one night only) in its Read More »

For the musical lover in your life, The Mercury Theater is offering discounted subscriptions (through the end of the day today) to their 2013 lineup, which will get you into three shows for $60 or all four for $75. In January, they begin with Rogers and Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing, which features songs like “Oh Read More »

Schubas and Lincoln Hall are running a special now featuring $100 gifts cards for $75 (through Saturday, December 1) and big discounts on their show posters, many now only $5 (through the end of the day today). In addition, all merch orders over $25 will come with a free tote bag. You can avoid the Read More »