by Rebecca GIlman

Nov 1 - 24

The MadKap Play Series continues a terrifying about a seemingly innocent blind date that spirals into a nightmare of obsession and stalking. This powerful exploration of power dynamics, and the consequences of unchecked desire creates a riveting and thought-provoking mystery thriller.

5 weekly live performances
Jan 25 - Feb 22, Saturdays at 1 pm

Live Semi-finals – Mar 1 at 1 pm

Live Finals March 22 at 7:30 pm

GRAND PRIZE:  The Skokie Idol winners from each category will be featured live in a free concert as part of the Wednesdays On The Green concert series sponsored by the Skokie Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Skokie Idol is welcome to all singers, regardless of their experience. Contestants are divided into two or more divisions depending on their age as of January 1, 2025.  There will be one winner in each division.

Nov 29 at 8 pm

Roxy Bellows is a high-octane entertainer whose ability to create an evening of outrageous laughs and astounding improvised music has wowed audiences across the country. Now you can experience Roxy’s ribald wit and amazing musical talent as she belts out show stoppers and croons sweet ballads in a show made up on the spot just for you.

Nov 30 - 7:30 pm

Daryl Nitz hosts even of Chicago’s top entertainers to celebrate one of Broadway’s greatest writing teams, John Kander and Fred Ebb. Featuring music from Cabaret, New York, New York, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Chicago, and many more.

Join Brandy Braxton, Sean Caron, Laura Freeman, Dan Michel, directed and hosted by Daryl Nitz, with Beckie Menzie and Irwin Berkowitz.

Thurs, Dec 19 at 8 pm

Holiday Songs and Selected Favorites

The Sweet Maries are a harmony forward, female fronted singer-songwriter acoustic band that plays original songs and select covers from the ’60s and ’70s. The genres touched upon include Americana, Gospel, Folk, Jazz and Rock. Very acoustic, very much listening music, very heavenly altogether.

See and hear the original line-up of The Sweet Maries: Amy Shoemaker (vocals and guitar), Susie Lofton (vocals), Don Stiernberg (mandolin) and Jim Cox (bass); with Nick Kitsos (drums and percussion), performing holiday songs and selected favorites.

Dec 20- 7 pm

Most Comedians would agree that the truth is funnier than fiction. Well these last three decades of truth will come to life again with Bobby V's Comedy Show - a tell all about Home Fitness Training.

You will hear firsthand hilarious experiences from the trainer's point of view.

From the likes of training local celebrities, seductive clients, the "Negative Nancys," the Bickersons who can't stop arguing throughout their sessions, Pete the perverts, and crazy clients dropping pounds while dropping their pants and asking for medical advice. His FU money client stories will have you laughing in your seats til your abs hurt. No need for a core workout that day!

Bobby V has performed at Zanies, Laugh Factory, Comedy Bar, Second City, I/O Theatre, the Lincoln Lodge, North Shore Center, and other clubs across the country.

Dec 21 at 7:30 pm

Tribute artist Denny Diamond celebrates the legendary tunes of Neil Diamond, spilling the tea on the tales behind the melodies and sharing his reasons for belting them out.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newbie to his melodies, get ready for a crash course in everything Neil Diamond.

This show promises an unforgettable tribute brimming with love for the music and the crowd. - a show you won't want to miss!

Dec 28 at 7:30 pm
Dec 29 at 2:00 pm

Based on the bestselling book Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish by Abigail Pogrebin, well known Jewish personalities are celebrated as their stories are brought to life. Stars include Bravo Executive Andy Cohen, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, designer Kenneth Cole, actress and comedian Fran Drescher, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, 60 Minutes’ Mike Wallace and TV writer-producer Norman Lear.

The stars' stories have been adapted into humorous and often touching songs by award-winning writers such as Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line), Marilyn & Alan Bergman (Yentl), Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), Duncan Sheik & Steven Sater (Spring Awakening), Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, Or Change), Richard Maltby & David Shire (Closer Than Ever), Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) and Michael Friedman (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson).

A New Year's Eve Spectacular celebration featuring music by Charlene Brooks and a cavalcade of returning stars from our past shows including Julie Peterson (Book of Merman), Tyler Lord (South Pacific), Olivia Daly-Short (Grease), Anna Siebert (The Lightning Thief), plus Skokie Idol Finalist Nina Centeno.

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FEB 7 - MAR 2, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm
Wed. Matinee on Feb 19 at 1:30 pm

Book and Lyrics by Mark Saltzman 

A new musical by Mark Saltzman. Shakespeare meets the modern-world in this delightful musical rom-com with songs based on traditional Italian melodies. After a 600 year nap, Romeo believes that Bernadette, the tough-as-nails daughter of a New York mob boss, is the reincarnation of his beloved Juliet. He pursues her to an America filled with whimsical characters, singing mobsters, and a family feud that puts the Montagues and Capulets to shame.

Directed by Bernard Rice. Music Direction by Jeremy Ramey. Choreography by Abby Glaws