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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.

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.

An intimate evening of songs and stories with two living legends of instrumental music In support of their brand new unprecedented duet album, "Just Us".

The 2025 Winter Jazz Fair will conclude with a heartfelt tribute to one of Chicago's most iconic musical legends, Quincy Jones.

For one night only, this unique concert will be filled with intimate and funny behind-the scenes stories peppered with Rudetsky's encyclopedic knowledge of Broadway and mixed with incredible performances from Mueller's Broadway career and beyond!

Enjoy a romantic evening with the wonderful violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou on Valentines Day serenading you with romances for violin & orchestra by Beethoven, Dvorak and Svendsen and love inspired works by Kreisler. The Camerata Chicago Orchestra will complete the concert delighting you with the most celebrated romantic melody of all time: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy by Tchaikovsky.

Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Symphony Orchestra presents a concert under the direction of CCPA Orchestra Director Stephen Squires. This performance also features CCPA Student Solo Competition Winner, Sava Velkoff, in Bartók’s Viola Concerto.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Lee Newcomer with this special concert at the Studebaker Theater, featuring Rachel Barton Pine.

Join The Chicago Academy for the Arts for a presentation of top work form all six of their arts departments. Secure your tickets today!

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra performs the authentic edition of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," as arranged in 1960 by Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington, as well as Elvis tribute artist Victor Trevino Jr. performing holiday favorites from Elvis's best-selling Christmas album.

The Camerata Chicago Orchestra is thrilled to present Brazilian violinist Guido Sant’Anna in his North American debut. Guido gained international recognition in 2022 when at seventeen he became the first South American violinist to win the prestigious International Fritz Kreisler Competition in Vienna.

Join us for an unforgettable night with Dalal Abu Amneh, the renowned Palestinian singer, songwriter, and neuroscientist. With her powerful voice and unique style, Dalal brings a fresh take on Arabic music, blending traditional Palestinian folk melodies with contemporary sounds.

Frank Sinatra’s recording legacy stands as the greatest of all American singers. Jeff Lindberg and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra team up with vocalist Paul Marinaro and you to honor this legacy.

Season of Concern and She Inspires Productions presents this one night only one-night-only benefit concert for Season of Concern. Featuring the outstanding talents of Chicago’s Leading Ladies, who have been seen, and celebrated, on professional stages throughout the Greater Chicagoland area and across the country. This performance will not only showcase your favorite Chicago Divas but will also welcome the younger generation of Divas to the stage. Whether you’re a fan of Broadway classics, pop hits, or soulful jazz, this concert has it all! Don’t miss this opportunity to support Season of Concern and to enjoy a night filled with pure entertainment.

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra and the incomparable vocalist Dee Alexander pay tribute to the life, music, and legacy of the great Nina Simone on the 91st anniversary of her birth.

Celebrate the birth of the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus in the grand finale of our 40th Season with Party Like it’s 1983! Immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of the ’80s as we pay homage to our founding year.

Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Symphony Orchestra presents a concert under the direction of CCPA Orchestra Director Stephen Squires.

In the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia the Camerata Chicago Chamber Orchestra holds its 20th Anniversary Celebration concert. Internationally renowned violinist Stefan Milenkovich performs the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall, Camerata Chicago will also perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, the Pastoral, and the Barber of Seville Overture by Rossini.