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ATHENAEUM THEATRE

2936 N. Southport Chicago 60657
Chicago, Chicago 60657



Still Point Theatre to Present Social Change Theater Festival in March


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2025

Still Point Theatre Collective will present the first annual Social Change Theater Festival in March. This festival will provide a space for artists, activists, and audiences to engage with performance as a tool for social change. Learn more!...

WBEZ Chicago and Radiolab Present MIXTAPES TO THE MOON: HOW THE CASSETTE CHANGED THE WORLD, September 30


by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2023

WBEZ presents an immersive listening experience with 'Mixtapes to the Moon: how the cassette changed the world.' Join host Simon Adler on a journey exploring the impact of cassette tapes and the Walkman. Interviews with the host are available, and limited media tickets are also available....

Past Shows

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


Beloved by fans all over the world, The Outsiders comes to Chicago. You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the film. Now experience The Outsiders like ...

Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson


Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the unparalleled musical legacy of the King of Pop himself with INVINCIBLE, hailed by none other than ...

The Mad Ones
The Mad Ones
7/12 - 8/11/2024


*The Mad Ones* invites audiences on an introspective and rebellious exploration of youth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of authenticity, as a group of high school ...

An Evening with Peter Sagal


In 1997, Peter got a call from a friend telling him about a new show at NPR, which was looking for “funny people who read ...

An Evening with Dennis Quaid


Dennis Quaid is an American icon and treasure. Alongside his globally beloved acting career, Quaid is a respected singer-songwriter with hundreds of thousands of miles ...

All-American Awaaz 2024


All-American Awaaz (A3) is the National Championship of South Asian A Cappella where the top 8 collegiate teams from across the country have the opportunity ...

C.S. Lewis Onstage
C.S. Lewis Onstage
2/23 - 2/25/2024


An intimate evening with a literary icon! This one-man show captures the personality and fiction of the author of The Chronicles of Narnia and The ...

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play


Inspired by the classic American film, It’s a Wonderful Life, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play“ is performed as a 1940s live radio ...

Ballet Chicago 'The Nutcracker'


Through its inspiring story, beautiful music, and charming choreography, “The Nutcracker” is a celebration of the joyous holiday season. “The Nutcracker” takes us on an ...

The Art Deco Nutcracker


Set in 1920s America, Alexei Kremnev’s one-of-a-kind “The Art Deco Nutcracker,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, is a fresh, yet traditional take on the beloved holiday ...

Dante 360
Dante 360
11/10 - 11/19/2023


Back for its third year, we are pleased to remount the Athenaeum Center original. Every year we reimagine the show with new faces and design. ...

Eurydice
Eurydice
1/6 - 2/11/2017


Whisked down to the underworld on her wedding day, Eurydice tries to make sense of her memories and her passions, and poignantly reconnects with her ...

World AIDS Day Production of RENT


Artists Giving Back is thrilled to announce our first major project! December 1, 2015 – World AIDS Day, Artists Giving Back will be producing RENT ...

Long Day's Journey Into Night
11/1 - 12/19/2012


Considered to be an autobiographical piece which was published and produced posthumously, Long Day’s Journey Into Night centers on the Tyrone family. James Tyrone, a ...

Titanic
Titanic
1/12 - 1/28/2012


Set sail on Cock & Bull Theatres Titanic by Christopher Durang. This is not the movie, nor the musical, but an experimental polymorphic voyage of ...

Videos


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The Book of Grace in Chicago The Book of Grace
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (3/27 - 5/18) Tracker
Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck in Chicago Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck
The Barrington Theater (4/25 - 5/11) Tracker
 Riverdance 30 – The New Generation in Chicago Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Cadillac Palace Theatre (4/22 - 4/27)
Iraq, But Funny in Chicago Iraq, But Funny
Lookingglass Theatre Company in the Water Tower Water Works (5/29 - 7/20)
Dog Sees God in Chicago Dog Sees God
Governors State University (4/3 - 4/6)
Forever Young: A Tribute to Rod Stewart in Chicago Forever Young: A Tribute to Rod Stewart
Raue Center For The Arts (5/2 - 5/2)
JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance - Rhythm World Concert 3 - Student Showcase in Chicago JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance - Rhythm World Concert 3 - Student Showcase
Studebaker Theater (7/16 - 7/16)
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite in Chicago Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
CIBC Theatre (4/19 - 4/19)
ART in Chicago ART
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company (5/1 - 6/1)
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