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Chicago, IL 60601


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Chicago Opera Theater Announces Two Premieres and More for 2024-25 Season


by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024

Discover the exciting new season announced by CHICAGO OPERA THEATER for 2024-25. Get a sneak peek into the upcoming performances and stay updated with the latest in the world of opera....

Fine Arts Building Hosts Free Second Fridays Events With Art, Opera, Puppetry, and More


by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024

On the heels of its 125th anniversary last year, Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building (410 S. Michigan Avenue) presents a monthly showcase of artists throughout the building with its ongoing Second Fridays open studios events, free and open to the public on the second Friday of each month from 5-9 ...

Visceral Dance Chicago Performs Two Works by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano


by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024

Visceral Dance Chicago will perform the company premieres of two works by acclaimed Spanish choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano this spring....

MusicNOW to Present Curtis Stewart In Premiere Of His Violin Concerto And Jessie Montgomery's Concerto Grosso


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 4:30pm, 'Jessie Montgomery & Curtis Stewart,' a celebration of composer-performers, will be performed at Symphony Center....

Chicago Opera Theater Presents Huang Ruo's Chinese Mythology Based BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS With Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, January 26 -28


by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2023

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo's environmentalist opera Book of Mountains and Seas presented in partnership with the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival and p...

6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2023

The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city....

Shattered Globe Adds New Ensemble Members: AmBer Montgomery, Adam Schulmerich, and Leslie Ann Sheppard


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre is welcoming AmBer Montgomery, Adam Schulmerich, and Leslie Ann Sheppard as new ensemble members....

Cast Changed For Chicago Opera Theater's SOLDIER SONGS


by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2023

Chicago Opera Theater has announced a casting change for its upcoming 50th Anniversary Season opening concert of David T. Little's one-man theatrical cantata Soldier Songs. Learn more about the concert here!...

Arts Programs Announced For Fine Arts Building's 125th Anniversary Celebration On October 13


by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2023

Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Chicago's Fine Arts Building with a free concert in the renovated Studebaker Theater and other exciting arts programs....

David T. Little's SOLDIER SONGS Comes to Chicago Opera Theater


by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2023

 Chicago Opera Theater kicks off its 50th Anniversary season with David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated Soldier Songs. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!...

Past Shows

King Roger
King Roger
11/18 - 11/20/2022


Chicago Opera Theater (COT) , Chicago’s foremost producer of contemporary and re-imagined opera, kicks off its 2022/23 season with the Chicago Premiere of the grand ...


This highly original and theatrical st1:place w:st="on"Caribbean/st1:place adaptation of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including ...


Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess ...


Getting to Know... The Sound of Music is the newest adaptation in the Getting to Know Collection, unique musicals designed for youth performers. The final ...


A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon ...


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...


This highly original and theatrical st1:place w:st="on"Caribbean/st1:place adaptation of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including ...


From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this ...

GUYS & DOLLS JR
12/6 - 12/7/2013


Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, GUYS AND DOLLS JR. introduces us to colorful characters who have become legends in the musical theatre ...

Videos


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Steel Magnolias in Chicago Steel Magnolias
Steel Beam Theatre (4/19 - 5/12)
Women Beware Women in Chicago Women Beware Women
Blue In The Right Way (4/17 - 5/12)
A Little Night Music in Chicago A Little Night Music
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre (5/24 - 7/14)
Music of the Baroque: Heaven & Earth in Chicago Music of the Baroque: Heaven & Earth
Saints Faith, Hope, & Charity Catholic Church (5/12 - 5/12)
Les Miserables in Chicago Les Miserables
Cadillac Palace Theatre (12/17 - 1/5)
9 to 5: the Musical in Chicago 9 to 5: the Musical
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (5/2 - 5/10)
Back in the Saddle in Chicago Back in the Saddle
Color Club (5/17 - 5/18)
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