CONGO SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY

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....

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. ...

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!...

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....

by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2023

The nonprofit African American Arts Alliance of Chicago has announced Charlique C. Rolle as its new board president, effective immediately. Rolle is the first new president in the Alliance’s 26-year history, following the celebrated tenure of founding president Jackie Taylor. Joining Rolle as the ne...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 14, 2023

Discover the nominations for the 55th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity Theater! Find out who made the cut and get ready for the highly anticipated awards ceremony....

by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2023

Congo Square Theatre Company presents WELCOME TO MATTESON!, a dark comedy by Chicago born playwright Inda Craig-Galván that examines relevant issues like housing injustice and classism....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2023

Join us at Northlight Theatre for the extended production of Marie and Rosetta - a powerful and soulful musical that tells the inspiring story of two iconic women in the world of gospel music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable night of entertainment! ...

by Stephi Wild - July 12, 2023

Founded in 1999, Congo Square Theatre Company (Congo Square), one of the nation’s premier African American ensemble theater companies, celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2023-2024 with a powerful theatrical season honoring the myriad experiences that make up Black culture. A...

by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2023

Congo Square Theatre Company continues to prioritize its founding principles of radical generosity and radical community-building with an expanded Festival on the Square (FOTS) this summer. ...