Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2026 season opens with a world premiere, yo ho., by playwright SMJ, directed by JD Caudill and fight choreography by Carly “CB” Cason, July 19 - August 29 at The Edge Theater Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. yo ho. charts the journey...
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.…
The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…
In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone. …
The 2014 award-winning and timeless dramatic comedy by Mike Bartlett remains ever relevant today as we explore interventions on multiple fronts. …
Babes With Blades Theatre Company opens its 2026 season with yo ho, a captivating reimagining of historical fantasy full of over-the-top comedy, sexual tensions, and touching portrayals and celebrations of queer love.…
Kokandy's Hair may be missing the sense of daring and immediacy that has defined their other recent critical successes, but it can still be a good time for those in search of familiar earworms sung beautifully.…
Champions of Magic is entertainment in its purest form for patrons of all ages and will have everyone leaving the theater bursting with youthful energy and amazement. …
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) is proud to present the world premiere of The Mark, October 11 - November 22 at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, written by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff, directed by Richard Costes with fight direction by Ensemble Member Hazel...
Calvaria: A Play for Feral Girls is part of Babes With Blades Theatre Company's Fighting Words Festival, running from September 6 to September 14. Written by Maggie Smith and directed by Morgan Manasa, this play follows Edie Hruska as she investigates a disturbing incident on...
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2025 season opens with an extended run of its new works festival, the Fighting Words Festival, September 6 – 14 at the Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St, 2nd Floor. All performances are $5 or pay-what-you-can with a suggested ticket...
TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS is a poignant exploration of identity and legacy, centered on Johanna Goodish, the daughter of the infamous pro wrestler King Kong Bruiser. Directed by Ashley Yates, this staged reading delves into Johanna's struggle to escape the shadows of her father's...
yo ho. explores the captivating journey of notorious pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read as they navigate life aboard a campy, sexually charged ship threatened by royal forces. This play, written by SMJ and directed by Maureen Yasko, delves into themes of historical fantasy, sexual...
Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, running from October 16 to November 23 at The Edge Theater. Directed by Lauren Katz with fight direction by Jillian Leff, this production features a diverse ensemble cast including...
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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The Beautiful Game In Concert Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (8/31-8/31) |
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for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (8/01-8/30) |
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The 17th Annual Newspaper Living Festival Jackalope Theatre Company (8/20-8/24) |
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Journeyman Presents 50 years of SLOWHAND Raue Center For The Arts (1/23-1/23) |
