Ingenuity will host its Tapestry 2026 gala on May 6 at the Four Seasons Chicago, honoring the Joffrey Ballet with its Equity in Arts Education Award and recognizing philanthropist Zach Lazar for his civic leadership.
BAMtheatre will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Performing Arts Facility with a free BAM Block Party on May 30 in Westmont, IL, capping a 25th Anniversary Season that included top awards at three national competitions.
Filament Theatre announced the cast for the world premiere of FAREWELL OPPORTUNITY, written by Georgette Kelly and directed by Raquel Torre, running April 25–May 17 in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.
Big Noise Theatre will conclude their 2025-2026 season with THE WIZARD OF OZ! (by L.
Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.
Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre announced three new Ensemble Members—Ellie Fey, Kotryna Hilko and Jeff Rodriguez—along with five new Artistic Associates, as the company celebrates its 35th year.
The Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.
A Red Orchid Theatre will present the world premiere of The Targeted.
Chicago Repertory Ballet will present its 2026 Spring Series in May.
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present its 2026 Summerglass Camps lineup, offering three theatre and creativity programs for young artists ages 6-18 at its Chicago location.
Single Tickets for KINKY BOOTS National Tour in Chicago will go on sale on Friday, April 10.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal footage of WINDFALL, the world premiere of a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, now playing through May 31, 2026 in the Ensemble Theater.
Sandbox Theatre Collective will stage Happy Birthday Mars Rover by Preston Choi at Mrs.
Kokandy Productions announced full casting for HAIR, running July 2–September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi.
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY.
Paramount Theatre is pulling out all the stops for its upcoming production of South Pacific, the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that sweeps audiences from the warm sea breezes of a tropical paradise to the tense backdrop of World War II.
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM is a well-acted, slow-burn character study.
Lookingglass Theatre Company begins its 2025/26 season with the world premiere of WHITE ROOSTER in the Joan and Paul Theatre at the Water Tower Water Works.
Trap Door Theatre will present LE BAL as the final production of its season in Chicago.
Singer and songwriter Yasmin Levy will open her return to the United States with the tour 'One More Night with Yasmin Levy' in Chicago at the Studebaker Theatre, marking the first concert of the tour.
Theatre EVOLVE has announced the cast and crew of its upcoming production of Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías, directed by Moises Diaz, which runs June 26-July 19 at The Den Theatre.
Heartbreak Hotel will come to the Marriott Theatre in April, starring Tyler Hanes as Elvis Presley.
Production photos have been released for Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, now playing through May 3, 2026, in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
The Impostors Theatre Co.
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra opened auditions for its Chamber Music Program in Clarendon Hills, IL, for students ages 7–18.
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Catch as Catch Can Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/04-7/12) |
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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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Always Olivia Raue Center For The Arts (8/15-8/15) |
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Hairbanger's Ball FREE concert Fox Pointe (7/08-7/08) |
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Greater Tuna The Little Theatre On The Square (7/02-7/12) |
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James and the Giant Peach North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (4/22-5/14) PHOTOS |
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yo ho. Babes With Blades Theatre Company (7/19-8/29) |
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Hairnation 2026- An Outdoor 80s Tribute Festival BaseCamp Pub (7/26-7/26) |
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The Outsiders Cadillac Palace (8/11-8/11) |
