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From NPR and WBEZ Chicago Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!

Select Thursday Evenings in the Studebaker Theater

Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! is NPR’s Peabody Award-winning quiz show. Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, listener contestants, and celebrity guests through a rollicking review of the week’s news.

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The Empire Strips Back A Burlesque Parody

Opera

April 11 – May 4

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Featuring parodies of all of the classic characters, The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody takes audiences to a galaxy far, far away, creating one of the most unforgettable (and unauthorized) theatrical interpretations of the beloved franchise.

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The Chicago Academy for the Arts Presents Spring Dance Concert

Dance

May 10

Join The Chicago Academy for the Arts' Dance Department for their final performance of the 2024–2025 school year!

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Storytelling Productions, LLC presents YORDANO y su banda en Concierto IDA Y VUELTA USA TOUR 2025

Concerts

May 17 7:30 pm

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The Yordano Ida y Vuelta 2025 Tour celebrates the Venezuelan singer-songwriter’s legendary career, taking fans on a musical journey through his timeless hits.

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Chicago Gay Men's Chorus presents: As If…The Gay ’90s

Concerts

May 23 8:00 pm

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Get ready to party like it’s 1999 with the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus! Featuring over 200 voices and all the iconic pop classics you can handle, this high-energy show celebrates the music, fashion, and unforgettable moments of the 1990s. From boy bands to divas, grunge to dance hits, As If...the Gay '90s is a totally rad tribute to the decade that defined a generation.

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Chicago Opera Theater Presents She Who Dared

Opera

June 3 – 8, 2025

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A world premiere production, She Who Dared recenters the spotlight on the courageous women who helped desegregate the Montgomery bus system in the 1950s.

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To Steve With Love Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim

Concerts

June 14 7:30 pm

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Honoring the life and songs of the most influential composer & lyricist of the modern musical, Liz Callaway celebrates the master with a carefully curated evening of the words and music of Stephen Sondheim.

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Ossia Musical Forum presents Prohairesis Midwest Film Premiere

Film

June 16 5:30 pm

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The award-winning dance film Prohairesis makes its Midwest Premiere!

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American Writers Museum Presents American Prophets Comedians on Writing, Religion & Culture

Literature

June 23 6:00 pm

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Curated by Wait Wait Don't Tell Me's Peter Sagal, featuring Hari Kondabolu, Negin Farsad & other special guests, this panel is about why and how religion is used in comedy, from Oh God! to The Good Place.

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Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents JUBA! Free Student Showcase

Dance

July 15 7:00 pm

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Often an audience favorite, young artists from around the world share their rhythms, passion and in many cases, blistering technical prowess. Previous performers included MacArthur “Genius” Michelle Dorrance, Jazz at Lincoln Center soloist, Jared Grimes and CHRP’s Artistic Director Jumaane Taylor. The Student Showcase is a window into the future of tap!

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Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents Gala! JUBALEE

Dance

July 16 7:00 pm

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Join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s fourth festival concert! CHRP brings its annual tap dance show from Rhythm World 35 down to the Studebaker Theater.

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Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents JUBA! Free Grand Finale

Dance

July 18 7:00 pm

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Hoofing at the legendary Studebaker Theater, join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s final festival concert!

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44 The Obama Musical

Musical

August 23 – September 21

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44 is the story of Obama you won't read about in history books...because history books are now banned in most states. But also because 44 is the story of Obama as Joe Biden kinda sorta remembers it... as a Musical.

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