Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday in April with a must-see month of theater, breaking records for the Tony Award-winning company with 66 performances in a single month.
Wild Door Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Maybe Tomorrow, a darkly funny and unsettling new play by Max Mondi and directed by Andrew Gallant, April 13 - May 24, in Studio B at The Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture.
The Second City and Funny Girls has announced that applications are now open for the second annual Chicago Funny Girls cohort, continuing its no-cost, improv-based leadership program that empowers girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 3–8 across Chicago to build confidence, forge connections,
I Killed Andy Breitbart will return to Chicago for a limited three-week run at The Apollo Theater Studio.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre will host its 15th season reveal gala in Chicago.
Eclectic Full Contact has revealed the cast and crew for the their final show of season 14, The Red Lion, by Patrick Marber, at the Bramble Arts Loft.
Raven Theatre in Chicago has appointed Jonathan Berry as its new Executive Artistic Director, following the departure of Sarah Slight to Goodman Theatre.
The Peppermint Patties will present a one-night-only cabaret at Hey Nonny on May 14, exploring the complexities of love through music and personal storytelling.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Do Something Pretty by Melissa Ross, directed by Jessica Fisch.
Broadway In Chicago has revealed that single tickets for the first national tour of Suffs, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will go on sale.
PRIDEARTS will present A.
Theatre for Young Audiences USA (TYA/USA) has awarded Chicago Children's Theatre a $10,000 grant as part of the TYA Fund, a fund to support midsize theater organization members of TYA/USA.
Aurora's Paramount Theatre will return with Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Mia Chung’s Catch as Catch Can, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton, and staring The West Wing's Gary Cole.
Refracted Theatre Company has revealed its 2026 season, featuring I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire by Samantha Hurley, directed by Tyler Struble.
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone will bring her razor-sharp observational humor and legendary spontaneity to the stage at Raue Center For The Arts on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7 PM.
TimeLine Theatre announced the cast and production team for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, set to open in their new Uptown location this May.
The Music Institute of Chicago will host its 95th Anniversary Gala in May.
First Floor Theater will present WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY, written by Reid Tang and directed by Tina El Gamal, from May 7 to June 6, 2026, at Raven Theatre in Edgewater.
Redtwist Theatre will present ‘night, Mother in Chicago.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre will host its annual gala in Arlington Heights.
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Belting for Life will return to Evanston SPACE in Chicago for its annual benefit concert.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will celebrate Aszure Barton, Charlie Gardner, and Patti Eylar at the Spotlight Ball 48 on May 16, 2026, at the Harris Theater, recognizing their contributions to dance.
Explore Your Lyric on Sunday, April 26 will bring circus-inspired activities, special performances of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, and more to life at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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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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Menopause The Musical Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (10/18-10/18) |
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St. Nicholas City Lit Theater Company (6/26-7/26) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Hard Rock Live Rockford (9/12-9/12) |
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American English Raue Center For The Arts (12/31-12/31) |
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Chicago Cabaret Artists Performing with The Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra North & Maple Kitchen (7/01-9/02) |
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Rumors by Neil Simon Parker Players Theater (7/17-8/02) |
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Broadway in Your Backyard Porchlight Music Theatre (7/06-9/19) |
