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Due to popular demand, Trap Door Theatre has announced an extension of its critically acclaimed production of Galileo, Bertolt Brecht’s powerful portrait of the legendary astronomer and his struggle with faith, truth, and authority.

The Den Theatre has announced Robby Hoffman will be performing one-night-only on Friday, June 20 at 7:15 p.

The magnificently macabre hit musical that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be presented as part of the 24–25 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series and will take the stage at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater at Peoria Civic Center, June 17–18, 2025.

Individual tickets for the highly anticipated return engagement of the musical MJ will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28.

Cristela Alonzo will perform Downtown at Larimer Square in May.

Jackalope Theatre Company’s 17th season continues with the world premiere of Rehana Lew Mirza’s latest play, Neighborhood Watch.

MadKap Productions will present a special presentation of eight live performances of the musical FOREVER PLAID at the Skokie Theatre.

Sandbox Theatre Collective has announced the beginning of a six-month residency with Green Shirt Studio beginning in June.

The Den Theatre has announced Star Spangled Banter, a high-energy stand-up comedy showcase featuring some of the funniest and fiercest progressive voices on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 7:15 p.

The Den Theatre will present Star Spangled Banter, a high-energy stand-up comedy showcase featuring some of the funniest and fiercest progressive voices.

Collaboraction Theatre Company will present The Belonging Bash in June.

Links Hall has announced DUSK, a special all-day closing event to ritualize and celebrate the beloved organization's almost 50-year impact in the dance and performance community in Chicago and beyond.

Chicago’s First Floor Theater has released production images of their Chicago Premiere production, EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING, written by Will Arbery and running May 22 - June 14, 2025 at The Den Theatre's Bookspan stage, 1331 N.

TUTA Theatre, which began its post-pandemic production in 2024 with the Jeff award-winning ATTEMPTS ON HER LIFE, followed by the critically acclaimed THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER, has announced a two-play repertory of recent plays for summer 2025.

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a landmark 29th season—culminating in a long-awaited inaugural production in its new theatre currently under construction at 5035 N.

Chicagoans can immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Türkiye.

Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its 43rd season, with productions appearing on its Edgewater stages at 6157 N.

Despite a few growing pains and a rushed finale, SWEET CHARITY is a great vehicle for the cast’s charming female lead and further evidence that Blank attracts some of the best young musical talent in the city while pushing the envelope of what Chicago storefront theater can accomplish.

Lucid Theater will present the world premiere of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY by Chicago playwright Amy Crider, whose WELLS AND WELLES was a breakout hit of summer 2024.

For a dose of summer fun, theatergoers are invited to grab their Walkman, cue up their favorite 80s mix tape, and head to Marriott Theatre as it continues its unforgettable 50th anniversary season with the world premiere of Always Something There…

After their 2024 debut Women Beware Women, Blue in the Right Way will present its second production, a reimagining of Max Shulman and Robert Paul Smith's THE TENDER TRAP, directed by Kevin V.

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a new 2025/26 season including Metropolis' first ever Main Stage production of Grease.