Marquee: Musical Improv

Musical theatre and improv collide as Marquee presents you with an hour of fully improvised musical comedy, spontaneously creating entire scenes, songs, and stories based off of audience suggestions. This show features live accompaniment and a rotating cast of some of the most talented musical improvisers in Chicago.

Also in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville

Topdog/UnderdogSeptember 17–November 1, 2026 at Steppenwolf; this production has evening and weekend matinee performancesSteppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTicketed via SteppenwolfLimited Run

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park ZooSeptember 25–November 1, 2026; pumpkin patch open daily, live pumpkin carving weekends 10am–1pmLincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFreeLimited Run

Topdog/Underdog – ChicagoFriday, October 2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 3 p.m.Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$50 – $171One Weekend Only

Bright Eyes Live In ConcertSun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:30pmMetro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOne Day Only

DJ Shadow – Endtroducing 30th Anniversary TourFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pmThe Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOne Day Only

More theater that weekend →

Play On! — Chicago Shakespeare TheaterSeptember 11–October 18, 2026; selected performancesThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLimited Run

Marriott Theatre Presents Come From AwayRuns through Oct 4, 2026Marriott Theatre, Far Suburbs$80 – $100Limited Run

Operation Mincemeat (Chicago)Friday, October 2, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 1 and 6:30 p.m.CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Weekend Only

Jekyll & HydeThrough November 8, 2026Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLimited Run

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