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Photos: DRINK THE PAST DRY World Premiere At Ghostlight Ensemble PhotosPhotos: DRINK THE PAST DRY World Premiere At Ghostlight Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(5/19/2025) - Ghostlight Ensemble will present the premiere of Drink the Past Dry, a site-specific piece of immersive theatre about the connections we have to the past and how sometimes to move forward, we have to go back. Check out photos from the show.

Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre PhotosPhotos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago

(5/19/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 49th Season with Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. See rehearsal photos here!

Photos: Circus-Themed CATS Soars At Chicago's Paramount Theatre PhotosPhotos: Circus-Themed CATS Soars At Chicago's Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Broadway

(5/9/2025) - Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out photos of the high-flying production.

Photos: THE AVES At Berkeley Repertory Theatre PhotosPhotos: THE AVES At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(5/5/2025) - Check out brand-new production photos from the world premiere of Jiehae Park's the aves, performing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre now through Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Photos: THE LOVE OF THREE KINGS In Rehearsal At Opera Festival Of Chicago PhotosPhotos: THE LOVE OF THREE KINGS In Rehearsal At Opera Festival Of Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(4/30/2025) - The Opera Festival of Chicago shares rehearsal photos from their April 28 rehearsal of The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re) at Roosevelt University.

Photos: AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN At Story Theatre PhotosPhotos: AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN At Story Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(4/29/2025) - The Story Theatre is over the moon to kick off Season V with a reimagined production of At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen by Governing Ensemble member and Joseph Jefferson Award-winning playwright Terry Guest, directed by Joseph Jefferson Award-winning director Mikael Burke. See photos of the production.

Photos: BUST At Goodman Theatre PhotosPhotos: BUST At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(4/28/2025) - Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard’s groundbreaking, laugh-out-loud new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, opens tonight. Check out photos from the production. Check out photos and video from the production.

Photos: GARY: A SEQUAL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redetwist Theatre PhotosPhotos: GARY: A SEQUAL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redetwist Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Chicago

(4/27/2025) - Redtwist Theatre’s Taylor Mac’s Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, is now playing through June 1, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, directed by Steve Scott. See the photos here!

Photos: Curious Theatre Branch's THE INFINITY PLAY PhotosPhotos: Curious Theatre Branch's THE INFINITY PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(4/24/2025) - Curious Theatre Branch will present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya Odim, now playing through May 18, at Jarvis Square Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. See photos from the production.

Photos: Music Theater Works 2025 Producers Gala: LUCK BE A LADY Sets New Fundrai PhotosPhotos: Music Theater Works 2025 Producers Gala: LUCK BE A LADY Sets New Fundraising Record
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(4/17/2025) - Music Theater Works’ annual gala, the Producers Gala, Luck Be a Lady was held Saturday, April 5, at the Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave. See photos from the event.

Photos: A WONDROUS SOUND at Lyric Opera of Chicago PhotosPhotos: A WONDROUS SOUND at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago

(4/17/2025) - Opening night of A Wondrous Sound took place Wednesday, April 16 at the Lyric Opera House, launching a two-performance-only celebration of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and the Lyric Opera Chorus. See photos!

Photos: Meet the Cast of CATS At Paramount Theatre PhotosPhotos: Meet the Cast of CATS At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(4/15/2025) - Paramount Theatre is presenting a circus-themed revival of Cats, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork, April 30-June 15, 2025. Check out first look photos of some of the cast!

Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of THE BOOK OF GRAC PhotosPhotos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of THE BOOK OF GRACE
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway

(4/10/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary tug-of-war between family and freedom by Suzan-Lori Parks. Check out photos from inside opening night here.

Photos: THE BOOK OF GRACE Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre PhotosPhotos: THE BOOK OF GRACE Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago

(4/7/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary tug-of-war between family and freedom by Suzan-Lori Parks. See photos here!

Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! On Tour Featuring Jay Armstrong Johnson, Robert Petkoff, a PhotosPhotos: MOULIN ROUGE! On Tour Featuring Jay Armstrong Johnson, Robert Petkoff, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Broadway

(4/3/2025) - Check out new production photos of the 2025 North American touring company.  Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Chicago, where the tour launched in March of 2022 with performances beginning tonight through April 20 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

Photos: HOW I BECAME A PIRATE At Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse PhotosPhotos: HOW I BECAME A PIRATE At Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(3/24/2025) - Rock Island's Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse is presenting the eagerly awaited return of the family comedy HOW I BECAME A PIRATE. Running March 25 through April 19. Check out photos of the production.

Photos: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At Oil Lamp Theatre PhotosPhotos: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At Oil Lamp Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(3/14/2025) - Oil Lamp Theater’s 2025 season continues with The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, now playing through April 6, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. See photos from productions.

Photos: Idle Muse Theatre Company's THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, Now Playing Through PhotosPhotos: Idle Muse Theatre Company's THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, Now Playing Through April 12
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(3/14/2025) - Idle Muse Theatre Company's production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's The School for Scandal, directed by Evan Jackson, is now playing through April 12 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. See photos from the production.

Photos: LA BOHEME At Chicago Lyric Opera PhotosPhotos: LA BOHEME At Chicago Lyric Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(3/14/2025) - Love burns bright in the City of Light as Puccini’s La Bohème returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Check out photos from the production.

Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre Now Extended PhotosPhotos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre Now Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago

(3/13/2025) - Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now extended. Check out production photos and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION PhotosPhotos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago

(3/5/2025) - The Beautiful City Project's February cabaret THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, featured an all-Black cast and band, and raised funds and awareness for Sunshine Gospel Ministries, a Chicago organization celebrating its 120th year. See photos here! 

Photos: NOBODY LOVES YOU At American Conservatory Theater PhotosPhotos: NOBODY LOVES YOU At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(3/4/2025) - Check out brand-new production photos from Nobody Loves You, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater now through Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Photos: Meet the Cast of GO DOG GO! - VE PERRO ¡VE! At Chicago Children's Theate PhotosPhotos: Meet the Cast of GO DOG GO! - VE PERRO ¡VE! At Chicago Children's Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(2/28/2025) - Chicago Children’s Theatre will present the world premiere bilingual musical, Go Dog Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!. Check out first look photos of the cast in costume.

Photos: World Premiere Musical HELENA & HERMIA In Rehearsal PhotosPhotos: World Premiere Musical HELENA & HERMIA In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(2/26/2025) - Following the critically acclaimed and Jeff Recommended season opener, The Impostors Theatre Company will return with the highly anticipated world premiere of Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey. See photos from inside rehearsal.

Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre PhotosPhotos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Chicago

(2/24/2025) - Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now playing through March 30. Check out all new production photos here and learn more about the show!

Photos: ONE PARTY CONSENT is Now Playing at First Floor Theater PhotosPhotos: ONE PARTY CONSENT is Now Playing at First Floor Theater
by Stephi Wild - Chicago

(2/20/2025) - Chicago’s First Floor Theater has released production photos of the World Premiere production of ONE PARTY CONSENT, written by Omer Abbas Salem. Check out photos here!

Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE PhotosPhotos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway

(2/13/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, just celebrated opening night for its searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out photos from inside the big night here.

Photos: Lookingglass Theatre Company's CIRCUS QUIXOTE PhotosPhotos: Lookingglass Theatre Company's CIRCUS QUIXOTE
by Blair Ingenthron - Chicago

(2/8/2025) - Lookingglass Theatre’s Circus Quixote is now playing through March 30 at The Joan and Paul Theatre at Water Tower Water Works. Check out photos and learn how to get tickets here!

Photos: FOOL FOR LOVE Now on Stage At Steppenwolf Theatre Company PhotosPhotos: FOOL FOR LOVE Now on Stage At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago

(2/7/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Get a first look at photos here! 

Photos: TimeLine Theatre Company Presents DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY PhotosPhotos: TimeLine Theatre Company Presents DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(1/31/2025) - This winter, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of their legendary duel, TimeLine Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley, adapted and directed by Christopher McElroen, January 29 - March 2, 2025. See photos from the production.

Photos: THE LAST FIVE YEARS In Rehearsal At Kalliope & Co. PhotosPhotos: THE LAST FIVE YEARS In Rehearsal At Kalliope & Co.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago

(1/27/2025) - Kalliope & Co. has released photos from inside rehearsal for Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, directed by Brent Ervin-Eickhoff, with music direction by Harper Caruso and Kyle Anne Grendys as associate director. 

Photos: Oil Lamp Theater Presents THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABR PhotosPhotos: Oil Lamp Theater Presents THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(1/24/2025) - Oil Lamp Theater will launch its 2025 season with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield and directed by JT Nagle. See photos from tge production now playing through February 16, at Oil Lamp Theater,.

Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater PhotosPhotos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Chicago

(1/23/2025) - Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer on the show, and Producer Gigi Pritzker of Madison Wells Live and Chicago’s First Lady Stacie Johnson. Check out photos!

Exclusive: First Look at PARADE National Tour PhotosExclusive: First Look at PARADE National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Broadway

(1/22/2025) - BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at photos from the touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States. The production is on stage through January 26th, 2025 at Hennepin Arts in Minneapolis.

Photos: FUN HOME Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre PhotosPhotos: FUN HOME Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Chicago

(1/22/2025) - Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out opening night photos here!

Photos: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre PhotosPhotos: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Chicago

(1/19/2025) - Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, now playing through March 2, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out photos here!

Photos: FOOL FOR LOVE In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre Company PhotosPhotos: FOOL FOR LOVE In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Chicago

(1/16/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released photos from inside rehearsal for Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.

Photos/Video: FAT HAM at the Goodman Theatre PhotosPhotos/Video: FAT HAM at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Chicago

(1/16/2025) - Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre. Check out the photos and video here!

Photos: Pegasus Theatre's 38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival PhotosPhotos: Pegasus Theatre's 38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Chicago

(1/4/2025) - Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, is now playing through January 26 at Chicago Dramatists. Check out photos from the production here!





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