TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix
Midwest Premiere Production
Sept. 7 – Oct. 12, 2025
Book by EllaRose Chary
Lyrics by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn
Music by Brandon James Gwinn
Directed by Claire DiVizio
Following a critically acclaimed world premiere at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego, this is TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, a fantasy-driven, irreverent, funny, rock musical for a new generation. From the Richard Rodgers winning writing team of EllaRose Chary and Brandon James, Theo presents the Midwest Premiere of this exciting new musical that takes the story of Thelma & Louise and reimagines it into a queer rock musical, in which strong female characters don’t “always gotta die.”.
Heralded as “90-minutes of gay fun” (San Diego Stage and Screen), TL;DR “contemplates questions of queer representation, who gets their happily ever after, and what that even looks like from a highly entertaining feminist and queer perspective.” (BroadwayWorld).
This project is partially supported by a grant from the Evanston Arts Council, a city agency supported by the City of Evanston, and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal agency.
Urinetown
Nov. 7 – Jan. 4, 2026
Music by Mark Hollman
Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis
Book by Greg Kotis
Directed by Danny Kapinos
Music Directed by Aaron Kaplan
Choreographed by Brenda Didier
Welcome to Urinetown!
A hilarious, satirical, and wildly entertaining musical that turns a world of water shortages into a riotous rebellion! With catchy tunes, sharp wit, and an unforgettable story, Urinetown takes you on a journey where the fight for free peeing becomes a fight for freedom itself.
Theo brings its rich history of Kurt Weill revues to this long-form musical inspired by the work of Weill and Bertolt Brecht. In a dystopian-like city, a water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets forcing the citizens to pay to use public amenities. With gusto, and show-stopping numbers, a hero and his ragtag friends rise from the sewage to spark the revolution!
Written by Chicago’s own Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, don’t miss this Tony Award-winning hit where nothing is safe from witty criticism — capitalism, politics, the establishment, the anti-establishment, and even musical theatre itself!
URINETOWN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The Drowsy Chaperone
Mar. 6 – Apr. 19, 2026
Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Directed by L. Walter Stearns
Music Direction by Eugene Dizon
Escape into the glitz and glamour of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’, the (fictitious) 1928 musical comedy brought to life in Theo’s intimate cabaret space. As a die-hard musical fan drops the needle on his favorite cast album, the show bursts into hilarious chaos—complete with showgirls, gangsters, mistaken identities, and one very tipsy chaperone.
Winner of five Tony Awards, this madcap love letter to Jazz Age musicals is packed with laughs, catchy tunes, and nonstop fun. Don’t miss the musical comedy event of the season!
Damn Yankees
May 22 – July 5, 2026
Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop
Directed by Daryl Brooks
Batter up! It’s summertime at Theo and we’re bringing the grand slam of musical theatre to Howard Street!
What would you give to see your team finally win it all? In this high-energy, Tony Award-winning classic, die-hard fan Joe Boyd makes a devilish deal to transform into a star player and lead the Washington Senators to victory over the dreaded Yankees. But as the stakes rise, Joe must decide if fame and glory are worth the cost.
Packed with unforgettable tunes like “Heart” and “Whatever Lola Wants,” dazzling choreography, and plenty of laughs, Damn Yankees is a winning mix of romance, comedy, and America’s favorite pastime.
DAMN YANKEES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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