Jeff Awards to Honor Chicago Equity Stage Managers at September Ceremony
The Jeff Awards announced a call for nominations for the Jeff Impresario Award, recognizing outstanding Chicago Equity theater stage managers.
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Arts First, a New Collective Arts Fund, to Launch in Chicago
Arts First, a new Chicago nonprofit founded by artist and consultant Meg Leary, will launch a collective funding model aimed at narrowing a $50M gap in philanthropic support for the city's creative community.
HALF AN HOUR IN HEAVEN to Play Chicago and Peoria Irish Festivals
Cinzi Lavin's transatlantic comedy-drama HALF AN HOUR IN HEAVEN will return to Chicago's Gaelic Park Irish Festival and make its Peoria Irish Festival debut, featuring two separate casts and directors.
The Alley Chicago to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Free Block Party
The Alley, Chicago's counterculture shop now located in Avondale, will mark its 50th anniversary with a free public block party featuring live music, local artists, food, and a fashion show.
LOKI - THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR World Premiere Run Extended, Cast Album Announced
Lifeline Theatre's world premiere rock musical LOKI - THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR has extended its Chicago run, with a cast album planned for release in Fall 2026 following fan demand.
Get a First Look at BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting Brokeback Mountain, the North American premiere production of Ashley Robinson’s adaptation of the novella by Annie Proulx that inspired the Academy Award-winning film.
ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre Company
Jackalope Theatre Company is now presenting the world premiere of Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, written and directed by Terry Guest.
ANATOMY OF A SUICIDE Cast and Creative Team Revealed for Chicago Run
The Metal Shop Performance Lab and JunkHeart announced the full cast and creative team for Alice Birch's ANATOMY OF A SUICIDE, directed by Alex Mallory at Redtwist Theatre in Chicago.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
MEN OF SOUL to Open at Black Ensemble Theater for 50th Anniversary Season
Black Ensemble Theater will present the revival of Men of Soul, a musical revue written and directed by Artistic Director Daryl D.
Collaboraction Theatre to Launch YOU BELONG HERE Series at New Humboldt Park Home
Collaboraction Theatre Company announced upcoming shows and events at its new House of Belonging in Chicago's Humboldt Park, including the YOU BELONG HERE series supporting independent local artists.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE to Open at Chopin Theatre From Kokandy Productions
Kokandy Productions will present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Chicago's Chopin Downstairs Studio, marking the first Chicago storefront production of the Sondheim-Lapine musical in over 15 years.
ROBBIE FULKS & GRIFFIN WILLIAM SHERRY Showcase to Take Stage at Raue Center
Grammy-nominated Robbie Fulks and Griffin William Sherry, former frontman of Ghost of Paul Revere, will perform a one-night-only Americana, folk rock, and bluegrass showcase at Raue Center in Crystal Lake, IL.
CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS GALA 2026 to Honor Isabella Wilhemy Sanchez at National Museum of Mexican Art
PlayMakers Laboratory will present its annual CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS GALA at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, honoring special effects makeup designer Isabella Wilhemy Sanchez with the Storyteller of the Year Award.
FAME: THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed by The Beautiful City Project in Wilmette
The Beautiful City Project will present FAME: THE MUSICAL at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette, IL, with proceeds benefiting a yet-to-be-announced charity.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Return to Paramount's Stolp Island Theatre This Fall
Paramount Theatre's immersive musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set to return to downtown Aurora's Stolp Island Theatre for a limited engagement this fall, with tickets already on sale.
PlayMakers Laboratory Will Celebrate THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY
PlayMakers Laboratory will present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA's 25th Birthday at Chicago's Neo-Futurist Theater, featuring current company members alongside emeritus cast in the long-running sketch comedy show written by kids.
Cast Set For Great Lakes Operetta's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
Great Lakes Operetta announced the cast and creative team for its first fully staged production, ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD, to be performed at the Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago with two alternating casts.
THE REVOLUTIONISTS To Continue Tour Across Chicago And Northern IL
Violet Surprise Theatre, under the leadership of Iris Sowlat and Allison Fradkin, is presenting The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, currently one of the most widely produced living playwrights in North America.
THE TARGETED by A Red Orchid Theatre to Extend Run at Chopin Theatre
A Red Orchid Theatre announced an extension of its world premiere of THE TARGETED, written by Hanna Kime and directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng, adding a week of performances at The Chopin Theatre in Chicago's Wicker Park.
MEXODUS to Make Chicago Premiere at Studebaker Theater
The award-winning live-looping hip-hop musical MEXODUS, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D.
McAninch Arts Center to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season with Belushi, Ballet Hispanico & More
The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage announced its 2026-2027 season, marking 40 years with performances by Jim Belushi, Ana Belaval, Ballet Hispanico, NoGravity Theatre, and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood.
ROCK OF AGES to Open at Woodstock Opera House with Theatre 121
Theatre 121 will present ROCK OF AGES at the Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock, IL, featuring the 1980s rock musical set on the Sunset Strip with anthems, comedy, and powerhouse vocals.
Chicago Chamber Music Program to Open Scholarship Applications for Ages 7-18
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra in Chicago is accepting applications for merit scholarships and need-based financial aid for its 2026-27 chamber music program, open to musicians ages 7-18.
Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman and More in ICEBOY! Rehearsals
Rehearsals are underway for the musical event of the summer: Iceboy! Or, The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O‘Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh.
LAUGHING FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS to Open at Paramount's Copley Theatre
The Second City's touring company will bring sketch comedy, songs, and improv to Paramount's Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora, featuring seven performers from the current Second City Touring Company.
YO HO. to Make World Premiere at Babes With Blades Theatre Company in Chicago
Babes With Blades Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for yo ho.
SMILEY to Make North American English-Language Premiere at Open Space Arts
Open Space Arts will present SMILEY, a queer romantic comedy by Spanish playwright Guillem Clua, in its North American English-language premiere in Chicago, directed by Jack Dugan Carpenter.
THE NOTEBOOK, THE OUTSIDERS and More Set for BROADWAY IN CHICAGO Summer Concert at Millennium Park
Broadway In Chicago announced its free annual SUMMER CONCERT at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, featuring performances from eight productions including THE NOTEBOOK, THE OUTSIDERS, WAITRESS, JERSEY BOYS, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías Theatre EVOLVE (6/26-7/18) |
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"Gus and Alice" Greenhouse Theater Center (8/14-8/23) |
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The Séance Stars and Garters Theater (9/19-10/31) |
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Hello Weekend - Free Summer Dance Party Fox Pointe (7/15-7/15) |
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Disney's Newsies Theater Wit (7/11-8/02) |
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yo ho. Babes With Blades Theatre Company (7/19-8/29) |
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Rumors by Neil Simon Parker Players Theater (7/17-8/02) |