A Fall From Royalty
APC Theatre
July 12
The play unfolds in two distinct but interconnected eras: the 1400s and the 1800s. “A Fall From Royalty” is a dramatic exploration of greed, power, and historical consequences. It asks whether people, when faced with the full weight of their actions, can truly change or if the temptation of wealth and domination is too strong to resist. However, the story takes a twist. Just as the kings sign the Trans Atlantic slave trade, they are pulled 400 years into the future—into the 1800s, where they witness the horrific consequences of their actions. They see the brutal realities of slavery, the suffering of millions, and how their greed has led to the devastation of countless lives. They meet people enslaved on plantations, freedom fighters, abolitionists, and others whose existence has been shaped by the decisions of their ancestors.”’
Purchase tickets by visiting: A Fall From Royalty | July 12 2025 | Richard Gallion
ENDGAME” AT FACILITY THEATRE
Samuel Beckett’s Tragicomic Tale On Stage May 22 – June 29, 2025
ENDGAME, by Samuel Beckett, explores themes of existential despair, isolation, and the cyclical nature of life. The relationship between Hamm, a blind and paralyzed man, and Clov, his servant, reflects the dependence and powerlessness inherent in human existence. Their repetitive dialogue and occasionally hilarious routines suggest the futility of attempting to find meaning or escape from their circumstances.
The production runs May 24 – June 29, 2025 (previews May 22 and 23) at Facility Theatre, 1138 N. California Ave., with performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets (suggested donation of $30) are now on sale at www.facilitytheatre.org
Memorabilia
Filament Theatre June 4 – June 29, 2025 Experience the journey of Salvador, a frazzled inventor, who creates an apparatus to preserve his most beloved memories and maybe… just maybe, face the realities of the darker ones. With courage and foolishness, Salvador will walk you through his days of chaos, memories, and wonder. MEMORABILIA is a solo-show using old boleros, clown, acrobatics, juggling, dance, and theatre to tell a story with humor and heart. Schedule: Wednesdays through Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 and 6 p.m. Run Time: 80 minutes Location: Filament Theatre (4041 N. Milwaukee Ave.) Tickets: General Admission $45. Each performance has a number of Teatro for All tickets for $20 available on a first come, first served basis. At a higher price, the VIP package ($65) helps support Teatro Vista’s ticket accessibility programs and includes reserved seating and Teatro Vista memorabilia (see what we did there?) as a thank you for being a community champion. Note: Taxes and fees not included. Group rates available; contact boxoffice@teatrovista.org for details
“SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN”
EXTENDED AT A RED ORCHID THEATRE
Production Must Close June 28, 2025
When Soso is left for dead on the Eastern Front, he’s taken in by the Kremlin due to his shocking resemblance to a certain someone. Koba is tasked with training him to perform the role of a lifetime: Stalin’s body double. While Soso is a performer—trained to dance, juggle, and tour the countryside entertaining peasants—Koba is an actor’s actor, a student of Stanislavski himself (maybe you’ve heard of his System?), committed to the pursuit of perezhivanie, or experiencing a character’s reality. Together, the doubles prepare for the Conference at Tehran, when three so-called Great Men (or were they merely players?) decided the fate of the 20th century.
Red Orchid Theatre
Dates: May 28 – June 28, 2025
Schedule: Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.
Location: A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St.
Tickets: $35-$50 regular run. Student, senior, and group discounts available.
Box Office: (312) 943-8722 or online at www.aredorchidtheatre.org
Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains
exhibition opens this summer at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum
Three new pieces to be unveiled alongside over 100 portraits of iconic superheroes and villains and life-size murals by renowned artist Alex Ross
A new art exhibit showcasing the work of the world-renowned comic book artist will open this summer. Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains will be the inaugural exhibition to be held in the newly expanded 3,000-square-foot East gallery space of the Dunn Museum, located approximately 30 miles North of Chicago, and will be on view from June 29, 2025 through February 16, 2026.
Ross has created three new portraits that will be unveiled at the opening of the exhibition and placed exclusively on display for the entirety of the exhibition. The Dunn Museum will host a ticketed preview event, A Night with Alex Ross, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Tickets are available at LCFPD.org/AlexRoss
Sammy Obeid
Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $31 – $65
Lebanese-Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid was born in Oakland, California, and double majored in business and mathematics at UC Berkeley before turning down a job at Google to pursue stand-up comedy.
Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, Obeid has also appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and America’s Got Talent, as well as Conan on TBS. He is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row—a feat featured in both Time magazine and The New York Times.
Roosevelt Collection Shops, 150 W. Roosevelt Rd., is thrilled to announce the return of its wildly popular summer “Night Market” with South Loop Farmers Market. Taking place every Thursday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, June 12 through September 25, 2025, the immersive indoor/outdoor event transforms the heart of Chicago’s South Loop into a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and connection. Situated among top national and local retailers—including H&M, LensCrafters, Fleet Feet, Chicago French Press, and the new AMC Theater—the event invites guests to shop, dine, and explore while enjoying the lively marketplace atmospher
An Evening With Masood Boomgaard & Self-Help Singh
Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $22 – $45
South African comedian Masood Boomgaard returns to the United States with his brand-new live experience, “An Evening with Masood Boomgaard and Self-Help Singh”—a unique double dose of hilarity, wisdom and wonderfully unapologetic real talk.
Best known as the mind behind the viral sensation Self-Help Singh, Boomgaard has built a cult following around the world with his deadpan delivery, mock-spiritual guidance and soul-crushingly honest advice. The Self-Help Singh character is a satirical take on the over-saturated self-help industry, offering painfully funny truths instead of feel-good fluff. Think Deepak Chopra—if he had zero interest in your success.
Now, in this new two-in-one comedy experience, fans will get more than just the Singh persona. For the first time on a U.S. stage, audiences will also meet the real Masood Boomgaard—comedian, world traveler and the man behind the madness. Boomgaard pulls back the curtain to share stories from his life, his upbringing in South Africa and his journey performing stand-up across more than 20 countries. Expect sharp insights, hilarious cultural commentary and behind-the-scenes tales from a career built on turning awkward truths into comedy gold.
This is more than a comedy show—it’s a demotivational awakening with a deeply personal twist.
Whether you’re a long-time disciple of Self-Help Singh or just someone who enjoys a good laugh at the absurdity of life, An Evening with Masood Boomgaard and Self-Help Singh promises a night of enlightenment, entertainment and existential despair—in the best way possible.
THE ELMHURST ART MUSEUM ANNOUNCES
SHAKKEI: WORK BY MAYUMI LAKE AND BOB FAUST
September 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Elmhurst Art Museum presents Shakkei: Work by Mayumi Lake and Bob Faust, the first major museum exhibition for Chicago-based artists Mayumi Lake and Bob Faust. Lake and Faust are mutually inspired by the Japanese principle of Shakkei (“borrowed scenery”), a design philosophy that incorporates organic features and architectural designs. The artists’ kaleidoscopic works use color and pattern to create immersive optical experiences, interpreting the Eastern concept broadly as a metaphor for empathy, adaptability, and the ability to hold multiple viewpoints simultaneously. The exhibition will feature recent large-scale artworks by Lake and Faust in separate galleries, as well as a collaborative new work combining their design languages. The exhibition is curated by Liz Chilsen, Manager of Exhibitions & Collections, and will be on view at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue in Elmhurst, from September 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026
KULA SHAKER
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Metro | 7:30 P.M. | $28.50 – $35.00 | GA | All Ages
On sale this Friday at 10am through jamusa.com
