50-Plus Theater Productions To Check Out In Chicago This Fall

CHICAGO — Fall is upon us, and the Chicago theater scene is unfolding a compelling season of plays, musicals, operas and more in every corner of the city.

Block Club has gathered details on more than 50 productions coming to stages across various neighborhoods and at varying price ranges so you can make the most of the city’s theater season.

There are parody musicals, riveting dramas, unique solo comedy performances, ballet, historic productions, Broadway hits, holiday fun and much more to check out this fall.

Know of a show or theater company that should be on our list? Tell us more at arts@blockclubchi.org.

Here’s a roundup of more than 50 Chicago theater productions to check out this fall:

‘The Man Who Fell With The Rain’

Through Sept. 19

Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St., Bucktown

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The Trap Door Theatre kicked off its 33rd season with the world premiere of “The Man Who Fell With The Rain,” a dark comedy fable based on the short story by Gabriel García Márquez. In playwright Andrei Kureichik’s adaptation, an old man with enormous wings falls from the sky into the backyard of an ordinary couple as the allure of wonder shows greed, fear and spectacle.

‘I Killed Andy Breitbart’

Through Sept. 27

Apollo Theatre, 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln Park

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Based on the shocking true story, “I Killed Andy Breitbart” follows Andrew Breitbart and the far right’s attempt to use a small Chicago theater company to stop the reelection of President Barack Obama. This solo show featuring Pam Dickler and directed by Drew Martin provides a powerful satirical performance on the social media spiral of misinformation, running for only eight shows.

‘Advance Man: Part One Of The Honeycomb Trilogy’

Through Sept. 27

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Rogers Park

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Strawdog Theatre Company is taking on a two-year project staging Mac Rogers’ epic “The Honeycomb Trilogy” with three standalone plays set in the same dystopian universe. The ensemble is kicking things off with “Advance Man,” which follows astronaut Bill Cooke as he returns from the first manned mission to Mars bearing both secrets and illicit cargo. The “heart-pounding” sci-fi horror play intertwines Rogers’ classic themes of xenophobia, climate change and family drama.

‘Joan Crawford Goes To Hell’

Through Sept. 27

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The Clutch, 4335 N. Western Ave., Lincoln Square

Hell in a Handbag Productions is celebrating its 25th year of bringing camp theater to Chicago with “Joan Crawford Goes To Hell” in a revival of the fan favorite. In this campy comedy, Joan Crawford dies, goes to hell and must relive her life through the eyes of her daughter.

‘How We Got On’

Through Sept. 27

Definition Theatre, 1160 E. 55th St., Hyde Park

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It’s the 1980s and three friends from the suburbs are about to discover something that will change their lives forever: hip-hop. Hank, Julian and Luann have their hearts set on making their mark on the emerging genre, and their raw talent plus turntables carry them through family struggles, cultural isolation and fierce competition in this play that shares the generation that helped build hip-hop.

‘Adolescent Salvation’

Through Oct. 3

Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Lakeview

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“Adolescent Salvation” at the Theater Wit is making its Chicago debut in this four-actor play that starts out like any old slumber party from teenagedom: spreading gossip, sneaking tequila sips and Taylor Swift. But the play eventually unravels to show the “sloppy, raw and deeply human” struggles of adolescence. This comedy drama is sure to be a nostalgic journey with an ending the audience won’t see coming.

‘The Birth Of The Pill’

Through Oct. 4

TimeLine Theatre, 5035 N. Broadway, Uptown

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Learn more about reproductive rights history as “The Birth Of The Pill” makes its world premiere at TimeLine Theatre. The powerful play about science and power shares the story of the activists and scientists who championed the pill contraceptive, while also revealing the cost of the medical trials on women in Puerto Rico.

‘Vape! The Grease Parody’

Through Jan. 3

Apollo Theatre, 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln Park

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Drawing on all the best moments from the 1978 musical “Grease” — from the not-so-hidden sexual innuendos to the pull-on-your-heart-strings romances — “Vape!” puts a Gen-Z spin on the beloved musical. Poodle skirts are out and strawberry-flavored Geek Bars are in as the hit parody continues its Chicago run.

‘Blood Of The Lamb’

Through Oct. 3

The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park

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This two-woman thriller is making its Chicago premiere as the Promethean Theatre Ensemble presents “Blood Of The Lamb” for a month starting early October. Following pregnant traveler Nessa who gets trapped in an airport in Dallas, alongside lawyer Val, who won’t let her leave, the powerful play explores themes of reproductive justice in a post-Roe America.

‘Black Girl From A White Suburb’

Through Oct. 4

American Blues Theater, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave., West Ridge

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Tania Richard takes the stage for the debut of the theater adaptation of her memoir “Black Girl from a White Suburb: Finding My Light, Using My Voice.” The solo show blends social commentary and humor as it shares Richard’s upbringing in an all-white Chicago suburb and her struggle to fit in amid microaggressions, lack of representation and an unwavering yearning to see herself reflected. When Tania is cast as the Caterpillar in “Alice in Wonderland,” her transformation begins.

‘The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying On My Back’

Through Oct. 4

The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., Loop

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Montreal-based artist collective The 7 Fingers presents a gravity-defying performance that transforms director Shana Carroll’s memoir into a mesmerizing, multidisciplinary stage performance. Memory is transformed into shocking and moving aerial tricks, trapezes and other choreography as Carroll’s life story is told through this “thrillingly modern brand of circus.”

‘Play On!’

Through Oct. 18

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 600 E. Grand Ave., Navy PIer

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Visit Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Twelfth Night” by way of Duke Ellington in this inspired musical on the Chicago Shakespeare stage. The classic tale of mistaken identity and misconstrued romance is interpreted through iconic tracks like “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” and “I’m Beginning to the See the Light,” against the backdrop of swing-era Harlem. Sheldon Epps, the show’s original creator, directs his Tony-nominated jazz musical for a new generation. 

‘You Can’t Take The Funk’

Through Oct. 25

Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St., Uptown

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Take a trip back to the peak of the 1970s as the Black Ensemble Theater brings funk to the spotlight in this musical written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks. The groovy ride is a tribute to all things funk, including Earth, Wind & Fire, Sly and the Family Stone and more of your favorites from the beloved era of bell-bottoms and groove.

‘Sunday in the Park with George’

Through Nov. 1

Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1534 W. Division St., Wicker Park

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Kokandy Productions takes on another revival with this innovative, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Sunday in the Park with George,” the first Chicago storefront production of the musical in over 15 years. Artist Georges Seurat is inspired by his life in Paris to create his 19th-century masterpiece, “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte,” using an innovative new technique called Pointillism — but at what cost to his personal life? The musical explores the challenges of creativity and the balance of work and love. For more on the musical, the painting and the local production, visit here. 

‘Jekyll & Hyde’

Through Nov. 8

Broadway Playhouse At Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Streeterville

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The classic gothic pop-rock musical is making its return to Chicago after last year’s sold-out, high-demand run. In its Broadway in Chicago debut, “Jekyll & Hyde” is a riveting tale based on the 1886 gothic horror novella which follows a London mad scientist as he creates a potion to separate good and evil. But once he takes it himself, he discovers an alter ego he cannot hide. The musical combines the everlasting debate of good versus evil while combining it with a “thrilling” score of pop rock hits.

‘Dirty Dancing: The Musical’

Sept. 9-20

James N. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Loop

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Suddenly it’s 1987 again and “Dirty Dancing” is back. In this reimagined musical for the stage, families can introduce the younger generation to the riveting romance between Baby and Johnny in the “summer that changed everything.” Combined with the film’s timeless hit tunes and electric dancing, the musical is the perfect “feel-good escape” and reminder of summer as Chicago barrels toward the fall.

‘Witch’

Sept. 10-Oct. 10

The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave., Edgewater

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Idle Muse Theatre Company is hitting the stage at The Edge Off Broadway to bring “The Witch” to Chicago audiences. Elizabeth is the so-called witch and outcast of her quiet village; when a charming devil arrives to bargain for the souls of Edmonton’s residents, Elizabeth isn’t so convinced. The retelling of the Jacobean drama combines drama and more in this fable performance.

‘A Wrinkle In Time’

Sept. 11-Oct. 18

Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Rogers Park

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Meg Murray’s life has been out of control ever since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances. One night, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which arrive to help Meg rescue her father from the deep darkness that threatens the entire universe. Lifeline Theatre presents the stage rendition of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic sci-fi fantasy story “A Wrinkle in Time,” adapted by ensemble member James Sie and directed by Heather Currie.

‘Yamel Cucuy’

Sept. 17-20

Wirtz Center Chicago, 710 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Gold Coast

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“Yamel Cucuy” continues the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival in a haunting drama that combines Mexican folklore and modern horror movies to tell the story of Yamel as she is hunted by immigration agents. The play contends physical and metaphysical violence of borders, complete with puppetry and live actors.

‘Liliom’

Sept. 17-27

Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Loop

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Acclaimed choreographer John Neumeier is bringing his iconic narrative ballet “Liliom” in its Chicago premiere as the Joffrey Ballet kicks off its season. Set during the Great Depression, the ballet (the inspiration for the classic musical “Carousel”) follows carousel barker Liliom as he falls in love with a young waitress named Julie. When the couple falls into extreme poverty, Liliom wrestles with passion and crime until the ultimate tragedy transpires.

‘Topdog/Underdog’

Sept. 17-Nov. 1

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park

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The dark yet comedic play “Topdog/Underdog” is coming to the Steppenwolf this fall. Following two brothers named Lincoln and Booth, the play dissects the sibling rivalry after the brothers are abandoned by their parents as teenagers, left to their own devices in a rundown room. Written by Suzan-Lori Parks, the play received a Pulitzer Prize in 2002 and now will be taken on by Steppenwolf ensemble members Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood.

‘American Son’

Sept. 18-Oct. 4

Friendship Community Place, 5150 N. Northwest Highway, Jefferson Park

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Set in the tense environment of a Florida police station, “American Son” tells the story of an estranged biracial couple who debate their feelings about race and bias after their teenage son is detained following a traffic stop. The emotionally charged drama combines powerful narrative with a deep exploration of modern social issues.

‘I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire’

Sept. 18-Oct. 31

The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park

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Eighth-grader Shelby Hinkley is juggling school, dealing with the absence of her father and neglect from her mother, plus being the president of the Tobey Maguire Fan Club. In an epic risk for love, Shelby decides to kidnap the famous “Spider-Man” actor, hide him in her basement and marry him. Presented by the Refracted Theatre Company, the dark comedy written by Samantha Hurley delivers powerful commentary on parasocial relationships and obsessions.

‘Birds Of North America’

Sept. 10-Oct. 4

A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St., Old Town

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A Red Orchid Theatre is remounting their hit production of “Birds of North America,” a two-character play that follows the complicated relationship between a father and daughter over the course of a decade as they take part in their shared hobby of birding in suburban Maryland. The play received seven 2026 Equity Jeff Award nominations for Best Director, Best Performer in a Principal Role and more, along with endless rave reviews in its original sold-out Chicago run.

‘Prayer Circle’

Sept. 20-Nov. 8

Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Edgewater

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The intimate black box theater at Redtwist Theatre will be the site of the world premiere of “Prayer Circle” by Erik Gernand, directed by Dusty Brown. Abby, after a bout of tough times, decides to join her small-town prayer circle, which discovers their prayers have real, and deadly, consequences in this dark comedy play.

‘Lucy Darling’

Sept. 23-27

Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Loop

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“Lucy Darling,” starting award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix, is returning to Chicago for a stint of intimate performances after a sold-out tour across North America. Get an up-close look at Hollywood’s Golden Age star Lucy Darling, as the alluring socialite and cocktail waitress shares her latest vagabond voyages and shenanigans in this charming, satirical and hilarious performance.

‘A Midsummer’s Night Scream’

Sept. 25-Nov. 1

Otherworld Theatre Company, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln Park

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The Otherworld Theatre Company, which specializes in all things science-fiction theater, is putting its own spin on the Shakespeare classic in “A Midsummer Night Scream.” Just in time for spooky season, the production adds an unexpected ’80s folk horror slasher twist on the 16th-century comedy as five friends gather in an isolated cabin in the Catskills.

‘Dead Girl’s Quinceañera’

Sept. 26-Nov. 1

The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., Loop

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Presented in association with Chicago Latino Theater Alliance, “Dead Girl’s Quinceañera” tells a story of Latine girlhood through the “darkly hilarious” story of Maria’s three best friends trying to solve the mystery of what happened after her Quinceañera ends due to an unknown emergency and Maria is nowhere to be found.

‘Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical’

Sept. 29-Oct. 11

CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Loop

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Broadway in Chicago continues its 2026-27 season with the Tony-winning musical “Operation Mincemeat.” Audiences will be transported back to World War II in a play that combines the thrill of “Strangers on a Train” with the charm and music of “Singing in the Rain,” as allies attempt to pull off the ultimate deception in Nazi Germany, based on a true story.

‘El Evangelio Jornalero’

Oct. 1-24

St. Augustine College, 1345 W. Argyle St., Uptown

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Repertorio Latino Theatre Company and Colectivo El Pozo are joining forces for the first time since 2015 to present “El Evangelio Jornalero,” which follows the story of a group of Chicago day laborers who meet everyday at “Home Deport” while waiting for work.

A fellow worker convinces the group to stage a play of what they experience on the daily — wage theft, work discrimination and aggressive immigration enforcement. The play combines the stories of the workers with the larger theme of the role of art in struggle and victory. The performance will be in Spanish and English with English subtitles.

‘Vladimir’

Oct. 2-Nov. 14

Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Lakeview

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Shattered Globe Theatre presents a riveting political thriller following an independent journalist in increasingly authoritarian Russia. The journalist uncovers a story that could “expose the truth” behind the changing nation. But every headline comes with a consequence and every source becomes a target. What happens when silence becomes complicity?

‘Any Rebellion Of Will’

Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St., Bucktown

Oct. 8-Nov. 1

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After Will is kicked out his strict parents’ home on his 28th birthday, he rebels by bringing back an odd street performer who draws out the ultimate rage in his parents. The dark, absurdist comedy written by S.L. Daniels will be hitting the stage at the intimate, 45-seat Trap Door Theatre in Bucktown.

‘A Strange Loop’

Oct. 8-Nov. 8

Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St., Edgewater

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In this co-production with About Face Theatre, Raven Theatre will dive into the world of Usher, a Black, queer playwright whose days are spent working as an usher on Broadway. In his mission to write a play about this very life, Usher finds himself trapped in a very strange creative loop. Directed by Mikael Burke, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Michael R. Jackson brings a new approach to exploring identity, race and sexuality.

‘Don Giovanni’

Oct. 10-Nov. 1

Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Loop

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago is kicking off its 2026-27 season with Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” The heart-pounding fable follows reckless seducer Don Giovanni as he finally faces his reckoning in an accidental murder. Intertwined with supernatural elements, the Mozart classic is reimagined for the Chicago stage by director Robert Falls.

‘Waitress’

Oct. 13-18

James N. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Loop

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Broadway in Chicago celebrates the 10th anniversary of Sara Bareilles’ hit musical “Waitress,” based on Adrienne Shelly’s 2007 movie, with a short run. Jenna is a waitress and expert pie-maker trying to escape her small town and rocky marriage. When she has the chance to compete in a baking competition in a nearby county, everything changes.

‘The Winter’s Tale’

Oct. 13-Dec. 12

Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave., Downtown

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Get lost in the Bard’s fairy tale with “The Winter’s Tale” at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Led by Artistic Director Edward Hall, the play takes the audience through a tale of a hopeless romance as King Leontes of Sicilia is overtaken by a jealousy regarding his pregnant wife, Hermione. Complete with themes of betrayal and forgiveness, reunion and reconciliation and more, the Shakespeare classic is one not to miss this fall.

‘A Dark Wood’

Oct.15-Nov. 1

Greenhouse Theater Center, 2256 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln Park

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“A Dark Wood” is making its Chicago debut as the Tin Drum Theatre Company returns to bring the dystopian tale to the stage. The play, written by Eric Coble and directed by Steve Needham, follows three characters in a society darkened by “The Fix,” as they try to escape societal upheaval and lawlessness in a story that will have your eyes glued to the stage.

‘Radical Futures’

Oct. 16-Nov. 21

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Rogers Park

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A failing dive bar. Two estranged friends. A few rounds of a hallucinogenic cocktail that trigger the visions of tomorrow. As their visions grow more intense and the sci-fi hallucinations become wilder, the two friends battle the question: Does their friendship have a future? The Factory Theater will host the world premiere of the play written by B.Z. Florida and directed by Kayla Menz.

‘Adirondack Chair Circle’

Oct. 22-Dec. 6

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park

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In this “Real Housewives”-esque story born from Chicago playwright Stephanie Alison Walker, a crew of suburban moms take on the battle of banning “controversial” books in the kids’ school library. This satirical comedy “exposes the hilarious hypocrisy of the causes we claim and the company we keep.”

‘Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’

Oct. 23-25

Beverly Theatre Guild, 2153 W. 111th St., Beverly

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The Beverly Theatre Guild is taking on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s reimagination of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella.” The story of a mistreated woman, her battle against her step-sisters and of course, the handsome prince she meets at a grand ball will only run at the Beverly-based theater for three days as the Theatre Guild turns the traditional love story into a bumping musical.

‘Omar’

Oct. 23-28

Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Loop

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The Chicago Lyric Opera continues its new season with a limited run of “Omar.” Based on the memoir of 19th-century scholar Omar ibn Said, the opera provides a musical narrative following his capture in West Africa, his journey across the Atlantic Ocean and harrowing experience as an enslaved man in the American South. The “fundamentally American story” combines hymns, bluegrass and spiritual music in a Pulitzer-winning score by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels.

‘The Book Of Mormon’

Oct. 23-Nov. 1

Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Loop

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The show that the New York Times calls “the best musical of this century” is coming to Chicago for a week of unhinged comedy as a pair of Mormon missionaries get sent halfway across the world to spread their message. The musical has garnered international attention and won nine Tony Awards.

‘Carmela Full Of Wishes’

Oct. 4-Nov. 15

Chicago Children’s Theatre, 100 S. Racine Ave., West Loop

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Families are invited to the premiere of the Chicago Children’s Theatre’s 2026-27 season, which kicks off with the play “Carmela Full of Wishes,” based on the book by Matthew de la Peña. The play recommended for ages 6 and up follows a young girl named Carmela on her birthday as she contemplates her coveted birthday wish alongside her older brother. In a tale dedicated to family and dreamers, the play portrays Carmela’s migrant community through “touching and funny fantasies.”

‘Memphis The Musical’

Oct. 24-25

Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Loop

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Escape into the underground clubs, radio stations and recording studios of 1950s Memphis as the Tony Award-winning musical takes the stage in the Windy City. Audiences will get to know Huey Calhoun, a young white radio DJ with a passion for R&B and Felicia Farrell, a talented Black singer, as the two navigate a love story challenged by family pressures, societal qualms and personal ambitions — all complete with show-stopping music and choreography.

‘Heroes Of The Fourth Turning’

Oct. 29-Nov. 7

A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St., Old Town

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The Chicago premiere of this haunting societal commentary will hit the stage at A Red Orchid Theatre as “Heroes Of The Fourth Turning” begins in late October. The play begins in the early hours of the morning in Wyoming as four recent graduates gather to celebrate their professor Gina. But the celebrations take a turn for the worse as chaos ensues and the rift between generations reveals itself.

‘Frankenstein’

Oct. 30-Nov 1.

Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Loop

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“Frankenstein” gets the perfect and timely Halloween twist in this reimagining of the classic gothic tale. Using shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects and live music, the play is guaranteed to be a haunting show “like nothing else you’ve ever seen.”

‘A Clockwork Orange’

Nov. 5-Jan. 10

Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Wicker Park

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In the stage adaptation of the 1962 dystopian novel, “A Clockwork Orange” at the Chopin Theatre brings audiences into teenager Alex’s life in an ultraviolent future society riddled with state imprisonment, government mind control and more. The twisted tale remains “hauntingly relevant” as the play juggles themes of state control, violence and morality.

‘Mexodus’

Nov. 6-21

Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Loop

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The Studebaker Theater continues its performance season with “Mexodus,” a musical retelling of the little-known story of the Underground Railroad running south into Mexico. Set in 1851, the hip-hop musical uses live loops and beats to tell the story of Henry, an enslaved Black man, and Carlos, a veteran of the Mexican-American War.

‘Jersey Boys’

Nov. 10-22

CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Loop

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Celebrate 20 years of the Broadway sensation “Jersey Boys” as it hits the road and comes to Chicago. What started as just four guys from New Jersey turned into one of the most legendary music acts of all time, with hits like “Sherry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “Jersey Boys” is here to show you where it all started. The deep dive into the world of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons has won four Tony Awards.

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Nov. 11-Jan. 3

Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave., Streeterville

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Catch the Shakespeare classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as it hits the stage in Chicago, brought to life by the Chicago Shakespeare Theater company of Windy City actors. The Shakespeare comedy follows a tale of the unpredictableness of love as four Athenian lovers and a group of actors explore a magical forest led by fairies.

‘Don Pasquale’

Nov. 12-27

Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Loop

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Transport to the glamour and “rococo grandeur” of 19th-century Rome as the Chicago Lyric Opera continues its season with a run of “Don Pasquale.” The comedy, which is returning to the Chicago stage for the first time in over a decade, follows aging bachelor Don Pasquale as he’s duped, tricked and deceived by his disowned nephew, his fiancé and doctor in an intricate ploy to reclaim an inheritance.

‘Oh, Buddy’

Nov. 12-Dec. 12

Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St., Bucktown

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Trap Door Theatre continues its 33rd season with “Oh, Buddy,” an absurdist and dark comedy about the binary gender roles in the workplace told through the perspective of the “New Guy” at a generic office, whose new job anxiety is amplified by coming out as transgender.

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