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ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO To Open In Chicago In September


by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre....

Congo Square's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED Begins Tomorrow


by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024

Broadway In Chicago and Congo Square Theatre have announced the Chicago premiere of August Wilson's autobiographical show, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, begins tomorrow Saturday, April 20....

Chicago Arts Organizations Receive $500,000 in Grants From Donnelley Foundation


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2024

The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has expanded its commitment to Chicago’s small arts organizations by offering Cash Reserve Challenge Grants of $10,000-$25,000 to eligible arts grantees. Learn more about the Foundation and about the grants!...

Ruth Page Center To Host CENTER STAGE AT RUTH PAGE Celebration This Month


by A.A. Cristi - March 06, 2024

Join the Ruth Page Center for the Arts for their production, CENTER STAGE AT RUTH PAGE, on March 22 and 23. ...

See August Wilson's Works at Three Chicago Theatres This Spring


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2024

This spring, the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson will light up Chicago stages. Learn more here!...

Congo Square Theatre Will Launch National Executive Director Search


by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2024

The Board of Directors of Congo Square Theatre, one of the nation’s premier African American ensemble theater companies, announced that it will launch a national search to replace Charlique C. Rolle, current Congo Square Executive Director, who departs the company effective Monday, March 1, 2024....

Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical Extends At The Chopin Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2023

Kokandy Productions' 'AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical' extends its run at The Chopin Theatre through December 10, 2023, with two additional weeks of performances....

TWELFTH NIGHT Extends at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre


by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night, staged by director Tyrone Phillips in the Courtyard Theater, now extended by popular demand through December 3, 2023. ...

Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago Reveals Winners of the 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards


by Stephi Wild - November 08, 2023

The nonprofit Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has announced the winners of its 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards, honored Monday night in a festive celebration at Black Ensemble Theater. Learn more about the winners here!...

Congo Square Theatre's Digital Offerings THE CLINIC: Season 3, and THE BLACKSiDE: Season 4 Available Now


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2023

The Clinic, Congo Square Theatre Company's (Congo Square) popular old-school radio drama, culminates with its third and final season with all episodes now available online....

Past Shows

Hit 'em On The Blackside Season 2


The cast and crew of Hit em On The Blackside are upping the ante in Season 2 by bringing back memorable characters from Season 1 ...

The Clinic
The Clinic
9/9 - 10/10/2021


Congo Square Theatre Company (Congo Square), one of the nations premier African American theatres, launches its 2021-2022 season with THE CLINIC, introducing the old-school serial ...

Festival on the Square
2/4 - 2/6/2021

Twisted Melodies
4/30 - 6/14/2015


Kelvin Roston, Jr.; dir: Samuel G. Roberson Jr.....

King Hedley II
3/6 - 4/6/2014


Studio 2: August Wilson; dir: Daniel Bryant....

The Fall of Heaven
2/22 - 3/24/2013


- Walter Mosley; dir: Daniel Bryant....

Bulrusher
5/18 - 6/17/2012


Set in 1955, Bulrusher is an orphaned multi-racial girl who was found floating in a basket on the river as an infant in the town ...

Festival on The Square
2/24 - 3/4/2012

The Nativity
12/2 - 12/31/2011


Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral: adapt: Paul Menser from Paul Mesner; dir: Paul Mesner....

Videos


Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Chicago Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) Tracker
Little Bear Ridge Road in Chicago Little Bear Ridge Road
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/13 - 7/21) Tracker
Bandstand in Chicago Bandstand
Raue Center For The Arts (9/13 - 10/20)
Teen Performance Intensive in Chicago Teen Performance Intensive
The Center for Performing Arts (8/5 - 8/9)
The Singularity Play in Chicago The Singularity Play
Jackalope Theatre Company (5/19 - 6/22)
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK in Chicago JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Beverly Arts Center (5/1 - 7/26)
Jesus Christ Superstar in Chicago Jesus Christ Superstar
Theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College (6/7 - 6/23)
CHICAGO DANCE MONTH’S WAVE WALL MOVES RETURNS IN JUNE in Chicago CHICAGO DANCE MONTH’S WAVE WALL MOVES RETURNS IN JUNE
See Chicago Dance (6/8 - 8/31)
Kids in America in Chicago Kids in America
Raue Center For The Arts (6/22 - 6/22)
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