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Open Space Arts Will Stage Chicago Premiere of A THIRD WAYby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/13/2026) - Open Space Arts has announced it will stage the Chicago premiere of A THIRD WAY, running April 3 through 19 at its intimate theatre at 1411 W. Wilson Ave. in Chicago.
Lifeline Theatre Premieres KITTY AND THE BEANSTALK This Winterby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/13/2026) - Lifeline Theatre will present KITTY AND THE BEANSTALK from February 15 to March 22, 2026, offering a fresh take on the classic tale with a unique theatrical experience.
Black Ensemble Theater to Present ANOTHER NIGHT @ BET Event Seriesby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/13/2026) - Black Ensemble Theater will launch a new event series, Another Night @ BET. These celebratory evenings, curated by Bernard Lilly, Jr. will engage the Black Ensemble community in new, innovative ways.
American Music Institute to Offer 25% Off Guitar Lessonsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/13/2026) - In celebration of National Guitar Day, the American Music Institute is offering a 25% discount on trial guitar lessons. Available for all ages and skill levels across multiple Illinois locations.
SET IN CHICAGO: Improvised Movie Sequels to Debut at Second Cityby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/13/2026) - Set in Chicago will offer a unique theater experience with improvised sequels to beloved movies, playing at Second City. Whether it's The Godfather IV, Star Wars: Episode XII, or Fast and Furious 38 the cast brings the big screen to the stage.
Tickets for & JULIET in Chicago Go on Sale Tomorrowby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/12/2026) - Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for & Juliet will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, February 13, for the two-week limited engagement (July 22–August 2), at The Auditorium (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive).
South Chicago Dance Theatre To Present Three World Premieres At The Harris Theaterby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/12/2026) - South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.
Ghostlight Ensemble to Stage 3 STAGES OF LOVE: SIMPLE LOVE This Monthby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/12/2026) - Ghostlight Ensemble will present '3 STAGES OF LOVE: SIMPLE LOVE,' a cabaret blending Shakespeare and original music, starting this Friday at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro. The show, created by Khnemu Menu-Ra, explores the complexities of love through a semi-autobiographical lens.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Companyby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(02/12/2026) - Now running at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, and featuring an all-ensemble cast. The Dance of Death will play through March 22, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Check out photos from inside opening night here!
Dennis Watkins Extends THE MAGIC PARLOUR Through Summer; Derek Hughes Joins as Guest Artistby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/11/2026) - Dennis Watkins has extended THE MAGIC PARLOUR in Chicago through summer, adding new tickets and guest performances by Derek Hughes. The intimate magic show continues in the Loop adjacent to Goodman Theatre.
American Youth Chamber Orchestra Opens Enrollment for 2026 Chamber Music Programsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/11/2026) - Study with world-class faculty from Juilliard, Oberlin, Berklee, and other top music conservatories around the world at the American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) located in the west suburbs of Chicago.
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for Chicago Engagementby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/11/2026) - Broadway In Chicago announced the HAM4HAM lottery, providing a chance to purchase discounted HAMILTON tickets. The lottery opens in February 2026, offering fans an affordable way to see the acclaimed musical.
A Red Orchid's BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Extends For Final Timeby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(02/11/2026) - A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a second and final extension for its acclaimed production BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, now running until March 2026.
Daniel Sloss Unveils BITTER North American Theater Tour Datesby A.A. Cristi - Philadelphia
(02/10/2026) - Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, has announced North American theater tour dates for his brand-new show, Daniel Sloss: BITTER.
BEST ACTRESS Takes the Stage at Chopin Theatre This Springby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/10/2026) - The Grelley Duvall Show will present BEST ACTRESS at the Chopin Theatre from March 12 to April 12. This anticipated return marks a significant event in Chicago's theatrical season.
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKSby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/10/2026) - The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to the Den in Chicagoby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(02/10/2026) - THE ABNORMAL HEART will be staged for two performances at The Den in Chicago, with an additional pay-what-you-can event in NoHo, offering audiences a varied viewing opportunity.
Theatre Above The Law To Present Original Adaptation Of CYRANO At Jarvis Square Theaterby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/09/2026) - Theatre Above the Law will present an original adaptation of Cyrano by Michael Dalberg at the Jarvis Square Theater in Chicago. The intimate production explores love, identity, and self-perception through a contemporary retelling of the classic story.
David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar's THEATER OF THE MIND Cast Announcedby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/09/2026) - Goodman Theatre has announced the cast for Theater of the Mind, a new immersive theatrical experience co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar. The all-Chicago company will guide audiences through an intimate, small-group journey.
REVELATOR: A TRIBUTE TO TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND To Play Raue Center For The Artsby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/09/2026) - REVELATOR: A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on March 21, 2026. The concert features music from across the Tedeschi Trucks Band catalog, performed by a Chicago-based tribute ensemble.
TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS To Make Chicago Premiere At The Auditoriumby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/09/2026) - The Auditorium will present the Chicago premiere of Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends on March 7–8, 2026. Curated by New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck, the program features artists from ballet, contemporary, and tap.
THE ART OF BELONGING To Be Presented By Circa Pintig At The Rizal Centerby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/09/2026) - CIRCA Pintig will present THE ART OF BELONGING, a multidisciplinary theater and film project exploring Filipino immigrant life in the Midwest, at the Rizal Center in Chicago.
Photos: HEDDA GABLER at Remy Bumppo Theatre Companyby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/09/2026) - Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s will present additional performances for its 30th anniversary season production of Hedda Gabler. Get a first look at production photos.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Returns to Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre Next Monthby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(02/09/2026) - Paramount Theatre's long-running hit musical Million Dollar Quartet has wrapped its winter break, and is rebooting to rock downtown Aurora's Stolp Island Theatre for three more months, March 4-May 31, 2026.
Photos: Collaboraction's TRIAL IN THE DELTA: THE MURDER OF EMMETT TILLby Gillian Blum - Chicago
(02/07/2026) - Collaboraction Theatre Company opened Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till on February 6 — check out photos from the production, running through March 1.
DINOSAUR DIMENSIONS EXPEDITION To Visit Raue Center For The Artsby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/06/2026) - Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition will visit the Raue Center for the Arts for a one-day family performance. The production features animatronic dinosaurs and a science-themed storyline designed for young audiences.
BOHEMIAN QUEEN to Perform Iconic Queen Hits at Raue Centerby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/06/2026) - Raue Center For The Arts will present Bohemian Queen, a powerful tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time, on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Photos: THE IRISH … AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY At Porchlight Music Theaterby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/06/2026) - Check out photos of Porchlight Music Theatre’s production of The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, now playing through March 15 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St.
Parker Players Theater Company to Present THE LION IN WINTERby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(02/05/2026) - Parker Players Theater Company will present THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman, directed by Jocelyn Adamski. The classic drama explores power, family, and succession within a royal household. The production will be staged in Barrington.
Ghostlight Ensemble to Present THE 8TH DWARF by Olivia Sieckby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/05/2026) - Ghostlight Ensemble will bring a new twist to a classic fairy tale with its newest young audiences production opening this weekend, The 8th Dwarf, written by Chicago theatre artist Olivia Sieck.
American Music Institute to Offer Valentine's Day Music Lesson Gift Packagesby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/05/2026) - This Valentine's Day, the American Music Institute is offering music lesson gift packages, a memorable gift that provides lifelong skills and joy. Available for all ages and skill levels, these lessons cover a variety of instruments and styles, taught by world-class faculty.
The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awardsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(02/05/2026) - The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.
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