Chicago highlights include performances by such stellar institutions as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera and the Joffrey Ballet. Sports fans flock to games featuring the Bulls, Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Fire and Blackhawks. The Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago's Cultural Center offer art exhibits and cultural programs, and the famous Second City comedy troupe provides laughs nightly.
Popular annual festivals include Taste of Chicago, the Air and Water Show, the Jazz Festival and the Blues Festival in summer; the St. Patrick's Day Parade; and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival from the week prior to Thanksgiving until just after New Years Day.
For detailed information about upcoming events in the Chicago area, contact the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. Phone 312-567-8500. Toll-free 877-244-2246. http://www.choosechicago.com.
To call any of the phone numbers listed in this calendar from outside the U.S. or Canada, you must first dial your country's international access code, followed by the U.S. country code, 1.
Information in this calendar is subject to change and should be confirmed.
Note: For theater offerings, see the list at the end of this calendar.
September, 2008
1-14 Sep—Ravinia Festival. Since 1904, this festival has presented a wide array of opera, dance and theater performances, along with classical, orchestral, jazz, chamber and pop concerts. Outdoor performances by national and international orchestras, ensembles and artists. Highland Park (28 mi/45 km north of Chicago). For information and tickets, call 847-266-5100. http://www.ravinia.org. Concludes 14 Sep
1 Sep—Labor Day. Public holiday.
13, 14 Sep—Celtic Fest Chicago. A celebration of Celtic culture with live music, dancing, storytelling, bagpiping, a cultural fair and cuisine. Grant Park, 601 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-744-3370.
19-25 Sep—World Music Festival. International and Chicago-based performers give free and ticketed concerts at this showcase of music from around the world. Also workshops and radio broadcasts. Grant Park, 601 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs at 312-744-6630 or the Mayor's Office of Special Events at 312-744-3370.
Early-Late September—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June 2009
Early-Late September—NFL Football. The Chicago Bears play regular-season home games at Soldier Field, 425 E. McFetridge Drive. For information and tickets, call 847-295-6600, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagobears.com. Season continues through early December
Late September—Opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs regularly at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. For information and tickets, call 312-332-2244. http://www.lyricopera.org. Continues through late April 2009
Throughout September—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs play home games at one of America's most storied baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. For information and tickets, call 773-404-2827. For tickets, call Tickets.com toll-free at 800-843-2827 or 886-652-2827. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com. Season concludes late September
Throughout September—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox host regular-season home games at U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. For information, call 312-674-1000. For tickets, call toll-free 886-769-4263, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Season concludes late September
Throughout September—Soccer. The Chicago Fire play regular-season home games at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois. For information, call 708-594-7200. For tickets, call toll-free 888-657-3473, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicago-fire.com. Season continues through mid October
1 Sep—The American Girls Revue. Children's musical based on the popular American Girls doll collection. American Girl Place Theater, 111 E. Chicago Ave. Phone toll-free 877-247-5223. http://www.americangirlplace.com. Final day
October, 2008
3-6 Oct—Chicago Antiques Fair. International dealers peddle their antique wares at Merchandise Mart, on the Chicago River between Franklin and Orleans. Also presentations on decorating with antiques. For more information, call 800-677-6278. http://www.merchandisemart.com/chicagoantiques.
13 Oct—Columbus Day. Public holiday.
16-29 Oct—Chicago International Film Festival. North America's oldest competitive film festival presents more than 100 features and 40 live-action and animation shorts, as well as regional, national and world premieres. Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark St.; Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Dr.; and AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St. For information, call 312-425-9400. For tickets, call 312-332-3456. http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com.
29-31 Oct—Chicago Humanities Festival. More than 100 events delve into the work of novelists, poets, philosophers, art historians, archaeologists and scholars. Various venues. For information, call 312-661-1028. http://www.chfestival.org. Continues through 9 Nov
Early-Late October—Dance. The resident Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and other touring troupes perform dance styles from around the world. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. For information and tickets, call 312-922-2110, or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Continues through late May 2009
Early-Late October—NHL Hockey. The Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For information and tickets, call 312-943-7000, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com. Season continues through early April 2009
Early-Mid October—Soccer. The Chicago Fire play regular-season home games at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois. For information, call 708-594-7200. For tickets, call toll-free 888-657-3473, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicago-fire.com. Season concludes mid October
Throughout October—Opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs regularly at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. For information and tickets, call 312-332-2244. http://www.lyricopera.org. Continues through late April 2009
Throughout October—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June 2009
Throughout October—NFL Football. The Chicago Bears play regular-season home games at Soldier Field, 425 E. McFetridge Drive. For information and tickets, call 847-295-6600, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagobears.com. Season continues through early December
November, 2008
1-30 Nov—Dance Chicago. The city's exceptional dance companies come together for this annual festival featuring a bevy of performances from ballet to ethnic dance. Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. For more information, call 773-935-6860. http://www.dancechicago.com.
1-9 Nov—Chicago Humanities Festival. More than 100 events delve into the work of novelists, poets, philosophers, art historians, archaeologists and scholars. Various venues. For information, call 312-661-1028. http://www.chfestival.org. Concludes 9 Nov
7-9 Nov—SOFA (International Expositions of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art). This exhibit includes old and new works by well known artists. Also features a lecture series. Navy Pier. For information, call 773-506-8860, or toll-free 800-563-7632. http://www.sofaexpo.com.
11 Nov-Veterans Day. Public holiday.
22 Nov—Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. More than a million lights twinkle in the trees along North Michigan Avenue. Also a fireworks show and performances by Disney characters and musical groups. For more information, call 312-642-3570. http://themagnificentmile.com.
27 Nov—Thanksgiving Day. Public holiday.
Early-Late November—NBA Basketball. The Chicago Bulls take to the court in home games at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.nba.com/bulls. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout November—NFL Football. The Chicago Bears play regular-season home games at Soldier Field, 425 E. McFetridge Drive. For information and tickets, call 847-295-6600, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagobears.com. Season continues through early December
Throughout November—Dance. The resident Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and other touring troupes perform dance styles from around the world. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. For information and tickets, call 312-922-2110, or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Continues through late May 2009
Throughout November—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June 2009
Throughout November—NHL Hockey. The Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For information and tickets, call 312-943-7000, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com. Season continues through early April 2009
Throughout November—Opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs regularly at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. For information and tickets, call 312-332-2244. http://www.lyricopera.org. Continues through late April 2009
December, 2008
25 Dec-Christmas Day. Public holiday.
31 Dec—Ronald McDonald's New Year's Eve Bash. Navy Pier and the City of Chicago host a free New Year's Eve party designed especially for children, with a fireworks show beginning at 7 pm. Along Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. For information, call 312-595-7437. http://www.navypier.com.
Early December—NFL Football. The Chicago Bears play regular-season home games at Soldier Field, 425 E. McFetridge Drive. For information and tickets, call 847-295-6600, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagobears.com. Season concludes early December
Throughout December—Dance. The resident Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and other touring troupes perform dance styles from around the world. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. For information and tickets, call 312-922-2110, or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Continues through late May 2009
Throughout December—NHL Hockey. The Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For information and tickets, call 312-943-7000, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com. Season continues through early April 2009
Throughout December—NBA Basketball. The Chicago Bulls take to the court in home games at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.nba.com/bulls. Season continues through mid April 2009
Throughout December—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June 2009
Throughout December—Opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs regularly at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. For information and tickets, call 312-332-2244. http://www.lyricopera.org. Continues through late April 2009
January, 2009
1 Jan-New Year's Day. Public holiday.
19 Jan—Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Public holiday.
Throughout January—Dance. The resident Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and other touring troupes perform dance styles from around the world. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. For information and tickets, call 312-922-2110, or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Continues through late May
Throughout January—Opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs regularly at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. For information and tickets, call 312-332-2244. http://www.lyricopera.org. Continues through late April
Throughout January—NBA Basketball. The Chicago Bulls take to the court in home games at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.nba.com/bulls. Season continues through mid April
Throughout January—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June
Throughout January—NHL Hockey. The Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For information and tickets, call 312-943-7000, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com. Season continues through early April
February, 2009
16 Feb—Presidents Day. Public holiday.
Throughout February—Dance. The resident Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and other touring troupes perform dance styles from around the world. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. For information and tickets, call 312-922-2110, or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Continues through late May
Throughout February—NHL Hockey. The Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For information and tickets, call 312-943-7000, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com. Season continues through early April
Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The Chicago Bulls take to the court in home games at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.nba.com/bulls. Season continues through mid April
Throughout February—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June
Throughout February—Opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs regularly at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. For information and tickets, call 312-332-2244. http://www.lyricopera.org. Continues through late April
March, 2009
Mid March—St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. This downtown parade of marching bands and floats processes down Columbus Drive from Balbo to Monroe. The celebration of Irish culture continues with music, dance, cultural displays, food and drink at the Irish American Heritage Center. Advance tickets are recommended. 4626 N. Knox Ave. For information and tickets, call 773-282-7035. http://www.irishamhc.com.
Late March—Chicago Bike Show. The largest bike show of its kind in the Midwest is held in the city ranked among the nation's best for cycling. Stunt shows, along with the latest products and information from bicycle manufacturers, stores and local clubs. Donald Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. For information, call 847-675-0200, ext.201. http://www.chicagobikeshow.com.
Throughout March—Dance. The resident Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and other touring troupes perform dance styles from around the world. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. For information and tickets, call 312-922-2110, or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Continues through late May
Throughout March—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June
Throughout March—NBA Basketball. The Chicago Bulls take to the court in home games at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.nba.com/bulls. Season continues through mid April
Throughout March—NHL Hockey. The Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For information and tickets, call 312-943-7000, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com. Season continues through early April
Throughout March—Opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs regularly at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. For information and tickets, call 312-332-2244. http://www.lyricopera.org. Continues through late April
April, 2009
Early-Late April—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs play home games at one of America's most storied baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. For information and tickets, call 773-404-2827. For tickets, call Tickets.com toll-free at 800-843-2827 or 886-652-2827. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Early-Late April—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox host regular-season home games at U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. For information, call 312-674-1000. For tickets, call toll-free 886-769-4263, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Early-Late April—Soccer. The Chicago Fire play regular-season home games at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois. For information, call 708-594-7200. For tickets, call toll-free 888-657-3473, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicago-fire.com. Season continues through mid October
Early April—NHL Hockey. The Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For information and tickets, call 312-943-7000, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com. Season concludes early April
Early-Mid April—NBA Basketball. The Chicago Bulls take to the court in home games at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. For tickets, call toll-free 800-462-2849, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.nba.com/bulls. Season concludes mid April
Late April—Art Chicago. One of America's leading modern-art shows, it features works by 3,000 international artists displayed under a giant tent at Butler Field. For information and tickets, call 312-226-4700. http://www.artchicago.com.
Throughout April—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June
Throughout April—Opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs regularly at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. For information and tickets, call 312-332-2244. http://www.lyricopera.org. Concludes late April
Throughout April—Dance. The resident Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and other touring troupes perform dance styles from around the world. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. For information and tickets, call 312-922-2110, or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Continues through late May
May, 2009
25 May—Memorial Day. Public holiday.
Throughout May—Soccer. The Chicago Fire play regular-season home games at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois. For information, call 708-594-7200. For tickets, call toll-free 888-657-3473, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicago-fire.com. Season continues through mid October
Throughout May—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Continues through late June
Throughout May—Dance. The resident Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and other touring troupes perform dance styles from around the world. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway. For information and tickets, call 312-922-2110, or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Concludes late May
Throughout May—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox host regular-season home games at U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. For information, call 312-674-1000. For tickets, call toll-free 886-769-4263, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Throughout May—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs play home games at one of America's most storied baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. For information and tickets, call 773-404-2827. For tickets, call Tickets.com toll-free at 800-843-2827 or 886-652-2827. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
June, 2009
Throughout June—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox host regular-season home games at U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. For information, call 312-674-1000. For tickets, call toll-free 886-769-4263, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Throughout June—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs play home games at one of America's most storied baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. For information and tickets, call 773-404-2827. For tickets, call Tickets.com toll-free at 800-843-2827 or 886-652-2827. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Throughout June—Soccer. The Chicago Fire play regular-season home games at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois. For information, call 708-594-7200. For tickets, call toll-free 888-657-3473, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicago-fire.com. Season continues through mid October
Throughout June—Concert. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform nearly 200 concerts each season at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. For information, call 312-294-3333. For tickets, call 312-294-3000, or toll-free 800-223-7114. http://www.chicagosymphony.org. Concludes late June
July, 2009
4 Jul-Independence Day. Public holiday.
Throughout July—Soccer. The Chicago Fire play regular-season home games at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois. For information, call 708-594-7200. For tickets, call toll-free 888-657-3473, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicago-fire.com. Season continues through mid October
Throughout July—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs play home games at one of America's most storied baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. For information and tickets, call 773-404-2827. For tickets, call Tickets.com toll-free at 800-843-2827 or 886-652-2827. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Throughout July—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox host regular-season home games at U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. For information, call 312-674-1000. For tickets, call toll-free 886-769-4263, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
August, 2009
Throughout August—Soccer. The Chicago Fire play regular-season home games at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois. For information, call 708-594-7200. For tickets, call toll-free 888-657-3473, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://www.chicago-fire.com. Season continues through mid October
Throughout August—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago White Sox host regular-season home games at U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. For information, call 312-674-1000. For tickets, call toll-free 886-769-4263, or Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Throughout August—Major-League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs play home games at one of America's most storied baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. For information and tickets, call 773-404-2827. For tickets, call Tickets.com toll-free at 800-843-2827 or 886-652-2827. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com. Season continues through late September
Theater Listings
The following productions are among those in progress or opening soon. Call to confirm that the performances you're interested in are still being staged.
Phone numbers listed below are for the theater box offices. You may also buy tickets for many of these productions through Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212. Half-price tickets (on the day of the performance) may be secured at Hot Tix locations at 78 W. Randolph St.; 168 E. Pearson St.; 9501 N. Skokie Blvd.; and at all Tower Records locations.
Campaign Supernova!
Second City E.T.C. explores cultural transitions. Second City, 1616 N. Wells St. Phone 312-337-3992. http://www.secondcity.com.
ComedySportz
Comedy competition between two teams performing improvisational skits based on audience suggestions. ComedySportz of Chicago, Inc., 2851 N. Halsted St. Phone 773-549-8080. http://www.comedysportzchicago.com.
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Dennis DeYoung's (formerly of the rock band Styx) interpretation of the classic play. Bailiwick Repertory, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Phone 773-883-1090. http://www.bailiwick.org.
No Country For Old White Men
The Second City troupe takes another crack at national politics. Second City Mainstage, 1616 N. Wells St. Phone 312-337-3992. http://www.secondcity.com.
Quadrille
Chicago's only dinner show with performances by horses and riders. Noble Horse Theater, 1410 N. Orleans St. Phone 312-266-7878. Toll-free 877-424-7500. http://www.noblehorsechicago.com.
The American Girls Revue
Children's musical based on the popular American Girls doll collection. American Girl Place Theater, 111 E. Chicago Ave. Phone toll-free 877-247-5223. http://www.americangirlplace.com.
The Sparrow
A teenager with telekinetic powers. Apollo Theater, 2450 N. Lincoln Ave. Phone 773-935-6100. http://www.apollochicago.com.
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Satire of an Italian-American wedding improvised with audience participation. Pipers Alley, 230 W. North Ave. Phone 312-664-8844. http://www.tonyntina.com.
