The film version of Amélie was released in 2001. It was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar and has an impressive 8.3 rating making it the #111th top rated movie of all time. The musical first premiered at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2015 and on Broadway in 2017. And now, in October of 2025, it opens at the Chopin Theatre in Chicago. 

Amélie is a waitress at a cafe in Paris. She spends her time finding joy for others, instead of for herself. Her friends eventually guide her to find love. It’s a very quirky, French, and light-hearted romantic comedy. 

The entire cast is impressive as they act, play instruments, and sing. Aurora Penepacker is very sweet and kind as Amélie. Joe Giovannetti (A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard) is very charming as Nino. Mizha Lee Overn is great in her many roles. 

Get tickets now for Amélie through September 28th!

Cost of a ticket: $50

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Quinn Delaney