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Cassie Workman, Red Richardson, Michael Kosta Come To The Den Theatre In May


by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024

Get ready for a laughter-filled evening at The Den Theatre as comedians Cassie Workman, Red Richardson, and Michael Kosta are set to perform. ...

Roger Q. Mason's LAVENDER MEN To Receive Chicago Premiere With About Face Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2024

Experience the Chicago premiere of Roger Q. Mason's LAVENDER MEN presented by About Face Theatre. Learn when and where you can see the production, and learn how to purchase tickets....

Christianee Porter's THE CHRISTI SHOW Comes To The Den Theatre In July


by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2024

Catch Christianee Porter's hilarious The Christi Show at The Den Theatre on July 21. Don't miss the chance to witness this comedic sensation live on stage....

Liz Miele Returns To The Den Theatre In September


by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2024

Comedian Liz Miele is set to return to The Den Theatre for a memorable performance on September 22. Don't miss out on an evening of laughter and entertainment....

Video: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Joshua Wright - March 12, 2024

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check o...

Cast Set for Rolling World Premiere of BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2024

Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2023–2024 season with the rolling world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry by John Patrick Shanley. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets....

Photos: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Blair Ingenthron - February 24, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting a perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. See production photos here!...

Anna Akana's IT GETS DARKER Comes To The Den Theatre This March


by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2024

Anna Akana: It Gets Darker comes to The Den Theatre on March 16. Get ready for a one-night-only show filled with comedy and new stories from Anna Akana. ...

Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road....

Chicago Shakespeare Theater to Present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! The production will welcome thousands of students from across the region....

Past Shows

The Magnolia Ballet
The Magnolia Ballet
5/12 - 6/11/2022


Ezekiel is a Black teenager with a secret that threatens to destroy his already broken home. Hes haunted by the ghosts of racism, homophobia, and ...

Kickback
Kickback
12/11 - 8/31/2021


KICKBACK is an online festival of original plays and performances that highlights the intersection of queerness and Blackness in all its beauty and glory. When ...

Kickback
12/12 - 1/11/2021


About Face Theatre kicks off its landmark 25th season with KICKBACK, an online festival of newly commissioned short plays and performances by Black LGBTQ+ artists, ...

Kickback
12/11


KICKBACK is a virtual festival of original plays and performances highlighting the intersection of queerness and Blackness. About Face Theatre has commissioned a cohort of ...

Packing
Packing
10/31 - 12/7/2019


Half of discovering who you are is finding where you belong. PACKING, a solo performance from writer/performer Scott Bradley (Alien Queen, Carpenters Halloween, We Three ...

Dada Woof Papa Hot
1/10 - 2/16/2019


Peter Parnell; dir: Scott Ellis....

This Bitter Earth
11/1 - 12/8/2018


This brief but heartfelt dance for a man and woman dressed in understated yet elegant Valentino costumes explores Dinah Washington’s soulful rendition of “This Bitter ...

ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A FAGGOT
5/21 - 6/27/2015


Bixby Elliot; dir: Andrew Volkoff....

A KID LIKE JAKE
2/6 - 3/15/2015


"[A] smart, fluent drama... Mr. Pearle has found an intriguing subject of real currency, and one that stirs our natural sympathy." ?NY Times. "A KID ...

WHAT'S THE T?
7/14 - 7/31/2012

RENT
5/6 - 7/1/2012


RENT: DOWNTOWN LA takes place in a warehouse in industrial downtown Los Angeles, where an artistic renaissance is underway in the vein of 1990s Alphabet ...

THE KID THING
9/1 - 10/16/2011


Sarah Gubbins; dir: Becca Wolfe....

Videos


The Thanksgiving Play in Chicago The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) Tracker
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Chicago Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) Tracker
Cock in Chicago Cock
Open Space Arts (4/4 - 5/11)
A BARRIE COLE PLAY FESTIVAL: HAMBURGERS AND DISAPPOINTMENT, MAY 2-19 in Chicago A BARRIE COLE PLAY FESTIVAL: HAMBURGERS AND DISAPPOINTMENT, MAY 2-19
Sweetback Productions (5/2 - 5/19)
Warm on the Coolin' Board in Chicago Warm on the Coolin' Board
Greenhouse Theater Center (5/2 - 6/1)
Black Love Reigns Supreme in Chicago Black Love Reigns Supreme
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts (5/3 - 5/4)
Golden Girls – The Laughs Continue in Chicago Golden Girls – The Laughs Continue
Broadway Playhouse Theater at Water Tower Place (5/15 - 5/26)
Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin in Chicago Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin
Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre (4/10 - 5/12)
Godspell - 2012 Revival in Chicago Godspell - 2012 Revival
Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago (5/3 - 5/5)
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