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BERNADETTE, THE MUSICAL To Make U.S. Premiere At The Athenaeum Center


by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2025

Following its hit European run, Bernadette, The Musical—the moving story of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes—will make its U.S. premiere at Chicago’s Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture....

Photos: JK Entertainment Makes Chicago Debut with PRODIGAL SON


by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2025

Chicago’s newest creative company, JK Entertainment, launches with PRODIGAL SON by John Patrick Shanley, running October 10–November 2, 2025, at the Athenaeum Center. Check out photos of the production....

The League of Chicago Theatres to Offer Buy One, Get One Half-Price Tickets


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2025

The League of Chicago Theatres will present It’s Theatre Season!, a new promotion featuring buy one, get one half-price tickets to select shows on Hot Tix....

The League of Chicago Theatres to Present Buy One, Get One Half-Price Tickets


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2025

The League of Chicago Theatres will present It’s Theatre Season!, a new promotion featuring buy one, get one half-price tickets to select shows on Hot Tix. Learn more!...

John Patrick Shanley’s PRODIGAL SON To Open At Athenaeum Center This Fall


by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2025

JK Entertainment has announced its inaugural production: PRODIGAL SON, running October 10–November 2 at the Athenaeum Center in Chicago. Tickets are on sale now....

Mandala Arts to Present Free Dance In Chicago, Creates Mural In Naperville


by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2025

Mandala South Asian Performing Arts will continue its 10th anniversary season with free performances in Chicago in July and the creation of a community mural in Naperville in July and August....

Mandala Arts to Present Free Dance In Chicago, Creates Mural In Naperville


by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2025

Mandala South Asian Performing Arts will continue its 10th anniversary season with free performances in Chicago in July and the creation of a community mural in Naperville in July and August....

Young the Giant to Embark on 'In The Open' 2025 Tour


by Josh Sharpe - June 02, 2025

Critically acclaimed, multi-platinum selling band Young the Giant has announced the In The Open 2025 Acoustic Tour. An intimate concert experience performed in beautiful spaces around the country, the band will be supported by Cassandra Coleman....

Lea Salonga Will Launch North American Tour This Fall


by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2025

Tony and Olivier Award-winner Lea Salonga is set to return to stages across North America with her highly acclaimed concert experience Stage, Screen and Everything In Between including dates in R...

Lea Salonga Will Launch North American Tour This Fall


by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2025

Tony and Olivier Award-winner Lea Salonga is set to return to stages across North America with her highly acclaimed concert experience Stage, Screen and Everything In Between including dates in R...

Past Shows

Prodigal Son
Prodigal Son
10/10 - 11/2/2025


PRODIGAL SON is John Patrick Shanley’s autobiographical coming-of-age story of a 15 year old attending a private New Hampshire prep school in the 1960s. Jim ...

The Outsiders
The Outsiders
9/13 - 10/13/2024


You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the film. Now experience The Outsiders like never before, live onstage in an intimate theatre.

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