An LA Times's Critic's Choice, this look at the life and battles of the most groundbreaking and impactful comedian of all time, Lenny Bruce, not only draws from his many court battles championing the freedom of speech but also includes many of Bruce's original comedic bits and insights from his own writings, masterfully woven together by the show's creator and star, Ronnie Marmo and expertly directed by Tony Award winning stage actor, film and television star, Joe Mantegna.

   

"Funny, fierce, tragic, I'm Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce, beautifully directed by Joe Mantegna with a strong performance by Ronnie Marmo vividly brings to life the comedian we so miss today." - Billy Crystal

"Actor Ronnie Marmo, in the one man exploration of Lenny Bruce, I’m Not a Comedian, I’m Lenny Bruce is a force of volcanic proportions. I was riveted by Ronnie and moved by Bruce’s tragic life. I went home and googled all the players in Lenny Bruce’s life. It had such an impact on me." - Patti Lupone

*Please note this production is rated R and includes explicit language, simulated drug use, mature content and nudity. 

Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are," "It's Not For Me To Say," "Misty”, and “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” Mathis has recorded close to 80 albums, 6 Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide. During his extensive career he has had 3 songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, achieved 50 Hits on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart, and still ranks as the all-time #6 album artist in the history of Billboard’s pop album charts.

It's 1968 and Harold is turning thirty-two. Luckily, friend-enemy Michael is there with six mutual friends to help him ease into this next year. The party is all jokes and quips until the host proposes a harmless game of truth or dare. Suddenly, each must reckon with his sexual identity – out, closeted, flamboyant, or "passing" — in an oppressive world where self-love is a luxury. Fresh from its hit Broadway revival, this landmark play comes to Chicago for the first time in 20 years. Join us as the Playhouse hosts our next immersive birthday party. Sit inches from the characters who "helped spark a revolution by putting gay men's lives onstage" during the pre-Pride era. At this party, the cake tastes like truth, and everyone gets a slice.

 

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE OCT. 15-JAN. 3

Best Group Availability Thursday & Fridays.

 

The FRIENDS™ Experience in Chicago is open!

Are you ready to explore and engage with FRIENDS™ like never before? With twelve nostalgia packed rooms including set recreations, amazing new Instagram-worthy photo ops and real props, this is bigger than huge.

Re-enact all of your favorite FRIENDS™ moments—hang out in Joey and Chandler’s apartment, poke Ugly Naked Guy on Monica’s balcony and hang out on the famous orange couch from Central Perk.

I KNOW! It’s all so exciting.