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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at James M. Nederlander Theatre

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Wands at the ready. J.K Rowling and Jack Thorne's theatrical heavyweight, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is heading on tour! Following record-breaking and multi-award-winning runs on London's West End and Broadway, Chicago audiences can now experience the magic of the astounding production as it launches the trek with a 21-week engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, beginning in fall 2024. A continuation of The Boy Who Lived's story, 'Cursed Child catches up with Harry and co as grown-ups where the challenges of adulthood, jobs, and kids prove far scarier than anything Voldemort could have cooked up!

Inherit The Wind at Albert Goodman Theater

Inherit The Wind

Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee's unforgettable play, Inherit The Wind, will take the stand at Goodman's Albert Theatre this fall. The writers based their work on the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial, a fearsome battle of creationists and scientists. The Goodman's own Henry Godinez will direct, with Broadway star Alexander Gemignani as prosecutor Brady and Hollywood actor Harry Lennix as defense attorney Drummond. Since its debut in 1955, the show has won three Tony Awards and been adapted into four movies. A historical spectacle that must be seen to be believed!

1776 at Marriott Theatre

1776

Before hip hop blockbuster phenomenon Hamilton ruled the the Broadway roost, another historic musical got the country's patriotic blood pumping! First premiering on the Great White Way in 1969, Peter Stone and Sherman Edward's historical tuner 1776 garnered much critical acclaim as well as three Tony and two Drama Desk Awards for its gripping portrayal of the birth of modern America. Don't miss this Mariott Theatre production, directed by Nick Bowling and choreographed by William Carlos Angulo.

The Audience at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace

The Audience

For over sixty years Elizabeth II met each of her Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace, under the unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. In The Audience, award-winning playwright Peter Morgan gives us an imagined record of these extraordinary meetings of crown and state, offering a behind-the-curtain look at the machinations of modern monarchy, from Winston Churchill to Tony Blair and beyond.

Drunk Shakespeare at The Lion Theatre

Drunk Shakespeare

Take a journey to a mysterious hidden venue where mayhem awaits! Enter through a secret door and discover a glam cocktail bar and library where the infamous Drunk Shakespeare Society are ready to perform! But the main event really begins when one actor takes to the stage after at least five shots of whiskey and attempts to perform an entire play by William Shakespeare. No two shows are the same, four sober actors must try and keep the script going whilst one actor tackles the script through blurred vision and slurred words.

Sonic Symphony at Auditorium Theatre

Sonic Symphony

Attention video gamers and music fans alike! Come and let the orchestra take you on a high-speed journey through over 30 years of iconic music from the Sonic The Hedgehog universe! Sonic Symphony is an all-encompassing immersive experience, with a symphony orchestra performing musical selections spanning the entire three-decade range of the Sonic universe.

Sabrina Carpenter at United Center

Sabrina Carpenter

Singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter is hitting the road once again in 2024 on the Short N Sweet tour! The tour comes during Carpenter's ruling of the Billboard charts (and everybody's playlists). Her tracks 'Espresso' and 'Please, Please, Please' have been two of the biggest pop hits of the year. There's no slowing her down as she quickly races to stardom, so make sure you catch her when she comes to town!

Blue Man Group at Briar Street Theater

Blue Man Group

Unlike anything you've ever seen before, the Blue Man Group's show is a dazzling audio-visual delight, throwing dance, performance art, music and comedy into a big melting pot and giving it a mighty stir. Filled with audience interaction, this is a fluorescent-painted extravaganza you're never going to forget.

Universoul Circus at Washington Park

Universoul Circus

The awe-inspiring UniverSoul Circus is heading on tour bringing the most electrifying and interactive single ring extravaganza under the big top. There's no doubt about it; the 243 year history of the modern circus has finally been reborn in the form of UniverSoul Circus, nationally recognized for its unique brand of high energy audience interaction and thrilling circus artistry.

Hillary Clinton at Auditorium Theatre

Hillary Clinton

Celebrating the release of her new book Something Lost, Something Gained, join the former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State for insightful discussions on politics, democracy, personal growth, and the shared path to a brighter future. One of the most infamous and inspiring women of all time, the former first lady spent four years as Secretary of State to President Obama and came close to taking the Presidency in the 2016 elections before losing in a highly controversial competition to Donald Trump. Now she's released her most intimate memoir yet.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at Rosemont Theater

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

The original Jersey Boy, Frankie himself, is taking his latest incarnation of the Four Seasons on tour across the States in this year. The legendary falsetto and his band will be belting out the hits that made them world-famous during the last five decades, and what led them to sell over 100 million records worldwide.

Theo Von at Vibrant Arena

Theo Von

Comedian, podcaster, TV host and actor, is there anything Theo Von can't do?! Catch one of America's rising stars in action this spring as Theo Von heads out on his Dark Arts tour! Famed for his creation of CrankTexts.com (a website where the star gets into all sorts of weird and wonderful conversations with strangers), Theo Von began his varied career when he starred in MTV's hit series Road Rules.

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