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BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL to Close Highland Park Players' 39th Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/20/2026) - Highland Park Players will present BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL as the closing production of their 39th season, bringing the story of Carole King's rise to fame to the stage this summer.
House of DOV's CIRCLE OF APATHY to Have World Premiere at Ragdaleby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/20/2026) - House of DOV will present the world premiere of Circle of Apathy at Ragdale in Lake Forest, IL, featuring live music from Family Junket. The dance work explores cycles of growth and disintegration in nature.
THE TALES OF CUSTARD THE DRAGON to Make Debut at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouseby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/20/2026) - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present the off-Broadway family musical The Tales of Custard The Dragon, based on Ogden Nash's whimsical stories, with show-only and dinner performances available.
Ian Frank Named Shattered Globe Theatre’s New Producing Artistic Directorby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/20/2026) - Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre named Ian Frank as its new Producing Artistic Director following a national search. Frank previously served as Executive Director of Mudlark Theater in Evanston.
American Music Institute to Close Applications for Music Scholarships and Financial Aidby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/19/2026) - The American Music Institute is accepting applications for Merit Scholarships and Need-Based Financial Aid for students aged 5–18 across its Chicago-area campuses. The deadline is approaching for the 2026–2027 cycle.
Photos: Gary Cole and More in CATCH AS CATCH CAN In Rehearsal at Steppenwolf Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/19/2026) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company is concluding its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Mia Chung’s Catch as Catch Can, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. See rehearsal photos here!
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Routeby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(05/19/2026) - The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
ALWAYS OLIVIA Tribute Show Will Present at Raue Center For The Artsby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/18/2026) - Raue Center For The Arts will present ALWAYS OLIVIA, a tribute to Olivia Newton-John starring Annie Aiello, backed by a five-piece band. The show has earned three consecutive 'Tribute Artist of the Year' nominations.
THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS Gets World Premiere at Theatre at the Centerby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/18/2026) - Philip Potempa's THE FROG PRINCE AND THE PRINCESS: A HOPPY TALE will have its world stage premiere at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Ind., featuring a mixed human and puppet cast in a Brothers Grimm adaptation.
Photos: HANNA KIME’S THE TARGETED World Premiere at The Chopin Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/18/2026) - A Red Orchid Theatre will conclude its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Hanna Kime’s The Targeted, a tragicomedy about community directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng. Check out photos of the production.
THE ELEPHANT MAN to be Presented at Theater Wit in Chicagoby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/18/2026) - Bernard Pomerance's The Elephant Man will be presented at Theater Wit in Chicago, starring Jeff Award nominees Billy Surges and Katherine Schwartz, with direction by Conor Frank and live music.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineupby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/15/2026) - Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Chicago Dance Crash To Premiere expo/sd at Ruth Page Center for the Artsby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/15/2026) - Chicago Dance Crash will present EXPO/SD, a world premiere repertory concert at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, featuring new works by Annie Franklin, Cameron McKinney, and Elijah Motley.
Cast Set for BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/15/2026) - The cast has been revealed for the Drury Lane Theatre production of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, by Alan Janes, featuring the music of Buddy Holly, and directed by Drury Lane Theatre Artistic Director Matthew D. Carney.
DRY POWDER To Be Presented at Greenhouse Theatre Centerby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/14/2026) - Gwydion Theatre Company will present DRY POWDER by Sarah Burgess this July at the Greenhouse Theater Center. Directed by ensemble member Ellie Thomson, the production examines wealth, corporate power, and private equity culture. Performances will run July 9–26.
Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(05/14/2026) - Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.
Hell in a Handbag Opens THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID World Premiere in Chicagoby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/14/2026) - Hell in a Handbag Productions presents the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID, a new 'Lost Episodes' parody written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Brigitte Ditmars, running at The Clutch in Chicago.
Photos: Lyric Opera of Chicago's Wine Auction 2026by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/14/2026) - Lyric Opera of Chicago’s celebrated Wine Auction made a return. Hosted at Lyric’s iconic opera house, the triennial gathering brought together Chicago’s cultural and civic leaders, collectors, and philanthropists. See photos here!
Collaboraction to Present COLLABORAOKE: REAL BAND KARAOKE Round 2by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/14/2026) - Chicago karaoke fans, sign up now for Collaboraoke: Real Band Karaoke - Round 2 on Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m., the second in a monthly series at Collaboraction Theatre's new House of Belonging.
Chicago City Opera Will Perform DER ROSENKAVALIER This Springby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/14/2026) - Chicago City Opera will present two performances of Richard Strauss's DER ROSENKAVALIER, bringing the classic opera to Chicago audiences for a limited run.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, AVENUE Q & More Set for BrightSide Theatre 2026-27 Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/13/2026) - BrightSide Theatre announced its 15th season in Naperville, Illinois, featuring four productions: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE SECRET GARDEN: IN CONCERT, KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE, and AVENUE Q.
DANCE FOR LIFE 35th Anniversary: 10 Chicago Companies & World Premiere Announcedby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/13/2026) - Chicago Dance Health Fund announced the lineup for DANCE FOR LIFE's 35th anniversary at The Auditorium, featuring 10 Chicago companies, a community work revival, and a world premiere finale by choreographer Randy Duncan.
THE MAGIC PARLOUR Extends Run, Adds Guest Magician Eric Jones for Summer Residencyby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/13/2026) - Dennis Watkins announced a new block of tickets for THE MAGIC PARLOUR through year's end, plus a limited three-week residency from Eric Jones, a semi-finalist on NBC's America's Got Talent.
CHICAGO DANCE MONTH Returns With Record Applications & Free Citywide Eventsby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/13/2026) - See Chicago Dance announced the full lineup for the 13th Annual CHICAGO DANCE MONTH, featuring 35 artists across 12 free citywide events, plus a new Neighborhood MOVES initiative expanding programming into Chicago communities.
Photos: DO SOMETHING PRETTY World Premiere at Rivendellby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/13/2026) - Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is presenting the world premiere of Do Something Pretty by Melissa Ross, directed by Rivendell favorite, Jessica Fisch. Get a first look at production photos here!
RIDE THE CYCLONE, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and More Set For Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 2026-2027 Seasonby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/13/2026) - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced its 2026-27 season launching with Ride the Cyclone. Learn more about the full upcoming season lineup here!
The Impostors Will Bring FOOTHOLDS VOL. 7 to The Den Theatreby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/13/2026) - The Impostors Theatre Company will present Footholds Vol. 7, the final production of its seventh season, at The Den Theatre in Chicago, featuring short plays built around a shared creative constraint.
Porchlight Music Theatre Names New Executive Director and Artistic Directorby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/13/2026) - Porchlight Music Theatre announced Klaus Peter Schuller as its new executive director and Michael Weber as The Elaine Cohen and Arlen Rubin Artistic Director, with Schuller set to join the Chicago company later this year.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Extends FIREBIRD With Fall 2026 Tour Datesby A.A. Cristi - Washington, DC
(05/12/2026) - Dance Theatre of Harlem announced an extension of FIREBIRD, adding fall tour stops in Washington DC, Chicago, and Tempe following sold-out performances in New York and an international premiere in Paris.
HAMLET and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST To Be Presented At Oak Park Festival Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/12/2026) - Oak Park Festival Theatre announced casts for its 51st season, staging HAMLET and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST in repertory for the first time in company history at Austin Gardens in downtown Oak Park.
Original SIX Queens Adrianna Hicks, Samantha Pauly and More Join ROYAL REUNION Benefit In Chicagoby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/12/2026) - The original Broadway cast and band of SIX will reunite for a one-night-only benefit concert at The Fairlie in Chicago's West Loop, with proceeds supporting youth arts education scholarships at Illinois Conservatory for the Arts.
iO Theater Will Present CRÈME DE LA FEMME: Chicago's First All-Femme Improv Festivalby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/12/2026) - iO Theater will present Crème de la Femme, an all-femme improv festival featuring over 20 troupes of women and non-binary performers from the Chicago comedy community, running across two nights.
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