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American Music Institute Will Present Student Recital at Clarendon Hills Campusby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/12/2026) - The American Music Institute (AMI) will present a student recital at its Clarendon Hills, IL campus, featuring performers of all ages and skill levels across a variety of music styles.
(X) Collective to Present MOSAIC SERIES: BLACK BRUNCH for Chicago Theatre Artistsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/12/2026) - (X) Collective will present Mosaic Series: Black Brunch,, a community gathering in Chicago for Black theatre artists to connect over a shared meal, conversation, and relationship-building across disciplines and career stages.
Magician John Westford Will Present One-Night-Only Show at Raue Centerby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/11/2026) - Illusionist and actor John Westford will perform a one-night-only show at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, IL, featuring crowd interaction and improvised illusions.
LES MISÉRABLES Makes Final Chicago Run at Cadillac Palace Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/11/2026) - Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES makes its final Chicago engagement in a strictly limited two-week run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, with Nick Cartell leading the cast as Jean Valjean.
BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB World Premiere and More Set for American Blues Theater 2026-2027 Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/11/2026) - American Blues Theater announced its 2026-2027 Season, featuring world premieres of BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB and THE CONQUERED, the Chicago premiere of UHURU, and the 25th anniversary of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theaterby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/11/2026) - American Blues Theater has released production photos of ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE its final production of its 40th anniversary season. Directed by Harmony France with music direction by Michael Mahler.
CLUB SHUSH! SPEAK EASY. LAUGH HARD. To Play The Yellow Rose Theatreby Marissa Faith Curley - Chicago
(05/10/2026) - The Yellow Rose Theatre will present CLUB SHUSH! SPEAK EASY. LAUGH HARD. at The Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago, an interactive, decade-hopping comedy where audiences shape the outcome of a century of secrets inside one back room.
SORDID LIVES To Open At Riverfront Playhouseby Marissa Faith Curley - Chicago
(05/10/2026) - Riverfront Playhouse will present SORDID LIVES, the black comedy written by Del Shores and directed by Patrick Deering, featuring a cast led by 2025 Lou Award recipient Ann Keen.
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC Opens At Paramount Theatreby Marissa Faith Curley - Chicago
(05/09/2026) - Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B-29 Bombers, South Pacific is one of the most romantic musical of all time, and also an uplifting tale that reminds us all of the importance of celebrating cultural differences.
Lori Dimun Named Driehaus Foundation Senior Program Director, Arts and Cultureby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/08/2026) - Lori Dimun, current President & CEO of the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, will join the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation as Senior Program Director, Arts and Culture, overseeing grantmaking for Chicago's cultural ecosystem.
THEATER OF THE MIND Extends Through Summer, Adds $99 Date Night Packageby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/08/2026) - Goodman Theatre's THEATER OF THE MIND, the immersive experience created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, extended its run after nearly 20,000 tickets sold, and announced a new $99 'Make it a Date Night' package.
EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/07/2026) - Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.
Third Coast Symphony to Present Free Concert in Chicago With Copland and Saint-Saënsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/07/2026) - Third Coast Symphony, formed by a merger of the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra and Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, will present a free performance in Chicago.
UIS Performing Arts Center Director Bryan Rives to Retire, Sarah Brewer Named Interimby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/06/2026) - Bryan Rives, Director of the UIS Performing Arts Center at the University of Illinois Springfield, will retire after nine years of leadership. Sarah Brewer has been named Interim Director while a national search for a permanent replacement is conducted.
SATURN RETURNS From Chicago Tap Theatre To Play at The Edge Theaterby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/06/2026) - Chicago Tap Theatre will present SATURN RETURNS, directed by Molly Smith, at The Edge Theater in Chicago. The production explores aging through tap dance and live music, inspired by the astrological concept of a Saturn return.
Photos: Get a First Look at COVENANT at Goodman Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/06/2026) - Secrets come to light, faith is tested and myth becomes reality in Chicago native York Walker’s Covenant—a Southern Gothic supernatural thriller. You can now get a first look at production photos here!
THE LIGHTNING THIEF and More Set for Next Page Productions Inaugural TYA Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/06/2026) - Next Page Productions announced its inaugural Theatre for Young Audiences season at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, James and the Giant Peach, The Lightning Thief and more.
KING JOHN Will Come to Chicago This Summerby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/06/2026) - Circuit Theatre Company will stage Shakespeare's rarely produced KING JOHN at United Church of Rogers Park, directed by Korey Pimental, featuring a nine-member ensemble cast in a 90-minute production.
Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/05/2026) - Raven Theatre in Chicago has released production photos for OCTET, the a cappella musical by Dave Malloy. Directed by Keira Fromm, performances take place on the Johnson Stage.
Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Ages 7–28by A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/05/2026) - The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 online edition, welcoming violinists ages 7–28 from around the world, with prizes up to $3,000 for Senior Artists.
Chicago Kids Chamber Music Program Offers Tuition Discount for Young Musiciansby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/05/2026) - American Youth Chamber Orchestra's Chicago program is accepting auditions for its year-round chamber music program for students ages 7–18. A limited-time $100 tuition discount is available for qualifying enrollments.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and More Set For Chicago Children’s Theatre 2026-27 Seasonby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/05/2026) - Chicago Children's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, reviving four productions from its 20-year history, including CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, MANUAL CINEMA'S LEONARDO!, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY PARTY.
NEW WEEK NEW SHOW Returns to Second City's De Maat Theatre In Juneby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/04/2026) - Don't Quit Productions will present NEW WEEK NEW SHOW at Chicago's Second City De Maat Theatre, featuring a fresh sketch show each Saturday, written and performed in seven days or less by a rotating cast.
HERSHEL AND THE HANNUKAH GOBLINS and More Set for Strawdog Theatre Company 39th Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/04/2026) - Strawdog Theatre Company has revealed its 39th season, themed Consequences, featuring three productions including, a returning Hershel and the Hannukah Goblins and more.
Writers Theatre to Present THE STOPPARD SERIES Alongside LEOPOLDSTADT Productionby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(05/04/2026) - Writers Theatre will present The Stoppard Series, a lineup of lectures and community events surrounding its 29-member ensemble production of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt, directed by Carey Perloff, at its Glencoe, IL venue.
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of WINDFALLby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(05/04/2026) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Windfall by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo, playing through May 31, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater. Check out photos from inside opening night here.
NO GROWN-UPS ALLOWED Will Return to Second City Chicago This Summerby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/04/2026) - The Second City will present NO GROWN-UPS ALLOWED, its popular kids sketch and improv comedy show, for another summer run in Chicago. The 60-minute interactive show is geared toward ages 6-13, with tickets priced at $29.
Zach Barr Wins 2026 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award For THE PILONby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/04/2026) - Playwright Zach Barr received the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for THE PILON, which had its world premiere at Chicago's Red Theater. The award carries a $25,000 honorarium.
COPLEY COMEDY SERIES Brings Chicago Stand-Ups To Paramount Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(05/01/2026) - Paramount Theatre's Copley Comedy Series announced its lineup of Chicago-based stand-up comedians performing at Aurora's intimate 165-seat Copley Theatre, with all previous shows having sold out.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Will Come to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouseby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/01/2026) - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as part of its 49th season, featuring Jacob Medich as Tevye and Sarah Hayes as Golde, directed by Georgette Kleier.
LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and More Will Come to Buffalo Theatre Ensembleby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/01/2026) - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble announced its 40th anniversary season at Glen Ellyn's McAninch Arts Center, featuring LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. Subscriptions are now on sale.
A PEOPLE Will Make Chicago Premiere From YI Love Jewish and Arts Judaica at Theater Witby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(05/01/2026) - YI Love Jewish and Arts Judaica will present the Chicago premiere of A PEOPLE at Theater Wit, directed by Avi Hoffman, tracing 5,000 years of Jewish identity through music, vignettes, and monologues.
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Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute Raue Center For The Arts (6/05-6/05) |
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Andy Warhol presents: The Cocaine Play Jackalope Theatre Company (5/28-7/06) |
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Under the Big Top Ruth Page Center for the Arts (6/13-6/13) |
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Alison Krauss And Union Station Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia (9/12-9/12) |
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Readings on Ravenswood Remy Bumppo Theatre Company (5/04-6/15) |
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Loki: End of the World Tour LifeLine Theatre Company (4/24-6/14) |
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Tacoville 2026 Naper Settlement (6/05-6/07) |
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The Revolutionists Violet Surprise Theatre (3/07-7/18) |
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