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From working-class London lads to rock ‘n’ roll icons, The Kinks exploded onto the ‘60s music scene with a raw, energetic new sound that rocked a nation and changed the industry forever. The story of the band’s atmospheric rise to fame is told through their own prolific catalog of hit songs, including “You Really Got Me,” “Lola,” and “All Day and All of the Night”—all performed live onstage by the actors. You’ll be rocking out in your seat with a live concert experience of the irresistible music that inspired generations. With an original story, music, and lyrics by The Kinks’ legendary Ray Davies and a script by Joe Penhall, this award-winning new musical makes its North American Premiere directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall, whose UK debut production took the West End by storm.

Join the Chicago Shakespeare Theater as they cross the pond for a special performance at Soho Place in London on March 24, 2025. Known for their captivating renditions of the Bard's classics, this esteemed US theater company is sure to delight with a night of high-caliber performance. The curtain rises at 7:30 PM, promising an evening filled with dramatic tension, poetic language, and the timeless themes that have made Shakespeare's works enduringly popular. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see one of Chicago's finest theater companies on the international stage. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster. For more information, visit chicagoshakes.com.

How far would you go to chase a dream? A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations—a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates theatre and film for, with, and by individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), is thrilled to return to Chicago Shakespeare Theater with a punk-inspired re-telling of Frankenstein.

A deeply resonant tribute to male friendship In the spring, Olivier Award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti returns to Chicago with Hymn. Originally set in London in its premiere at the Almeida Theatre, Chakrabarti will reframe the play for CST to be set in Chicago. This soul-affirming story charts the lives of two middle-aged Black men as they form a deep bond in an intimate exploration of the loyalties and betrayals of brothers, fathers, and sons. Chakrabarti’s Red Velvet enjoyed an acclaimed run at CST in 2017; other notable credits include Life of Pi, now on tour across North America, and Hamnet, a stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel that premiered at the Royal Shakespeare Company last year.

A new musical from the award‑winning producers of SIX. July 2, 1982. With a lawn chair and approximately 42 helium-filled weather balloons, truck driver Larry Walters defied all odds (and FAA airspace regulations) to achieve his lifelong dream: soaring 16,000 feet above Los Angeles. No, seriously—in a chair. Inspired by the unbelievable true story of how Larry and his partner Carol Van Deusen rallied their friends and family to help them reach new heights, this heartwarming and hilarious new musical makes its North American Premiere following a celebrated UK run. Featuring an irresistible 80s-inspired pop score, 42 Balloons asks: How far would you go to make your dreams take flight? Is the sky really the limit… and what happens when things don’t go as planned?