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A RED ORCHID THEATRE

1531 N Wells St.
Chicago 60610

Upcoming Shows

The Targeted
May 7 – Jun 14, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes its 33rd season with the world premiere of The Targeted, a tragicomedy written by Hanna Kime and directed by Grace...



Review: ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre


by Emily Werner - June 05, 2026

What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?...

Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - June 05, 2026

Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar o...

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre


by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026

If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...

Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....

Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....

Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Past Shows

Birds of North America
Jan 15 – Feb 22, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter drama, Birds of North America, directed by Kirsten Fitzgerald. The story follows...

Veal
Sep 25 – Nov 2, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Jojo Jones' dark comedy, Veal, directed by ensemble member dado. Set in a dystopian world, the...

THE CAVE
Jan 23 – Mar 9, 2025

The Cave is a world premiere play by Sadieh Rifai, exploring the turbulent life of Dema, a Palestinian-American girl whose world shifts dramatically when her...

Grey House
Grey House
Oct 10 – Dec 1, 2019

After a brutal car wreck in the mountains of Oregon, a young couple seeks shelter from a blizzard in a small cabin. But the cabins...

The Killing Game
The Killing Game
May 2 – Jun 23, 2019

A town is beset by plague and the bodies are piling up along with moral accusations, political implications and medical speculations. We peer into households...

Fulfillment Center
Fulfillment Center
Jan 31 – Mar 24, 2019

In the New Mexico desert, a down-on-her-luck folk singer takes a job at a giant retailer’s shipping center. Her young manager struggles to connect with...

Small Mouth Sounds
Small Mouth Sounds
Oct 18 – Dec 9, 2018

Six urbanites take their troubles to the woods and attempt to work them out at a secluded spiritual retreat. Attendees may not speak for the...

The Butcher of Baraboo
Mar 29 – May 13, 2012

Skewed family values and the deep and dark secrets they create become a life force for Valerie, the infamous butcher of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Once her...

Megacosm
Jan 12 – Jan 14, 2012

With existential terror, Megacosm presents us with a world full of revolt and chaos both inside and out. An industrialist in the near future utilizes...

Videos


South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Chicago Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26)
Andy Warhol presents: The Cocaine Play in Chicago Andy Warhol presents: The Cocaine Play
Jackalope Theatre Company (5/28-7/06)
Greater Tuna in Chicago Greater Tuna
The Little Theatre On The Square (7/02-7/12)
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in Chicago A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Marion Cultural and Civic Center (6/17-6/17)
Zac Brown Band in Chicago Zac Brown Band
Allstate Arena (11/21-11/21)
The Electro Recall with Morgan Page and Slushii in Chicago The Electro Recall with Morgan Page and Slushii
BaseCamp Pub (7/11-7/11)
EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase in Chicago EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase
Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07)
RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition in Chicago RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition
Raue Center For The Arts (7/10-7/18)
A Christmas Carol in Chicago A Christmas Carol
Drury Lane Theatre (11/28-12/27)