Circus Themed CATS & More Lead Chicago's May 2025 Top Theatre Shows
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
BWW Q&A: Namir Smallwood Talks THE BOOK OF GRACE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
As Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its landmark 49th season, ensemble member Namir Smallwood steps into another powerful role in the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks.
Photos: THE LOVE OF THREE KINGS In Rehearsal At Opera Festival Of Chicago
The Opera Festival of Chicago shares rehearsal photos from their April 28 rehearsal of The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re) at Roosevelt University.
Open Space Arts To Co-Produce GANGSTA BABY U.S. Premiere
Open Space Arts, in association with Emmy-winning Chicago producer G.
JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN Extended At Citadel Theatre
Citadel Theatre has announced a one-week extension of Chicago premiere of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN, by Chicago/Skokie-based actor and playwright Paul Stroili.
Collaboraction to Screen TRIAL IN THE DELTA: THE MURDER OF EMMETT TILL at Judicial Conference
Chicago's Collaboraction Theatre Company will present a private film screening of its live theatrical performance, Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till, on Friday, May 9 for the Judicial Conference held by the Municipal Court of Philadelphia of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
Ryan Plunkett’s OLD FASHIONED MAGIC is Coming to Chicago Magic Lounge
Chicago Magic Lounge will welcome Ryan Plunkett as its next Artist-In-Residence with his show Old Fashioned Magic.
Review: BUST at Goodman Theatre
Zora Howard’s BUST: AN AFROCURRENTIST PLAY opens with a mystery.
Photos: AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN At Story Theatre
The Story Theatre is over the moon to kick off Season V with a reimagined production of At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen by Governing Ensemble member and Joseph Jefferson Award-winning playwright Terry Guest, directed by Joseph Jefferson Award-winning director Mikael Burke.
Cast And Production Team Revealed For BrightSide Theatre Season Closer PIPPIN
BrightSide Theatre has announced the cast for the final show of its 13th season – the Stephen Schwartz/Roger O.
BERLIN Extends at Court Theatre Through Late May
Court Theatre has extended Berlin, the world premiere adaptation by Mickle Maher, based on the graphic novel by Jason Lutes, and directed by Charles Newell.
VEAL World Premiere and More Set for A Red Orchid Theatre 33rd Season
Following a groundbreaking 32nd season, A Red Orchid Theatre unveiled its 2025-26 productions, the Company’s 33rd season.
Cast Set For Chicago Premiere Of Nick Payne's INCOGNITO at Tin Drum Theatre Company
Tin Drum Theatre Company has revealed the cast of the Chicago premiere of Nick Payne's mind-bending drama, Incognito, coming this summer to Theater Wit.
Karen Slack to Honor Composer Florence Price in Final Lyric Unlimited Recital
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Learning and Civic Engagement division, Lyric Unlimited, will present the final performance in soprano Karen Slack’s three-part recital series as Lyric Unlimited’s 2024/25 Artist-in-Residence.
Photos: BUST At Goodman Theatre
Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard’s groundbreaking, laugh-out-loud new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, opens tonight.
Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast of AMELIE Chicago Premiere
Kokandy Productions invites you to spend the summer in Paris (Montmartre, to be exact), as it kicks off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.
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