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Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble

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Review: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit

by Angela Lin · June 19, 2026

When honest artistic integrity meets conservative religious outrage, what follows is escalating frenzy, controlled chaos, and poignant reflections on what it means to produce art and tell the stories where they need to be heard — and the conflicting struggles that come with such intentions. Tin Dr…

Review: UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY at Lookingglass Theatre Company

Review: UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY at Lookingglass Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg · June 17, 2026

Untitled Vampire Play — a world premiere from Lookingglass ensemble member Kevin Douglas — is a fun, wacky romp. The play doesn’t take itself seriously, and director Devon de Mayo’s cast has plenty of fun with vampire and human antics alike. Douglas’s script draws on all sorts of vampire l…

Review: LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre

Review: LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg · June 14, 2026

Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt follows multiple generations of an Austrian Jewish family from prosperity to despair — spanning over 50 years from 1899 to 1955. Now in its Chicago-area premiere at Writers Theatre, the late Stoppard’s final play includes a cast of 24 actors and many, many character…

Review: SMILEY at Open Space Arts

Review: SMILEY at Open Space Arts

by Angela Lin · June 13, 2026

We might not know if our relationships will have a happy ending, but we can guarantee a happy beginning. At the end of the day, isn’t that all we can ask for?…

Past Shows

Architecture of Memory

Architecture of Memory

May 8 – May 23, 2026

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) presents the world premiere of Architecture of Memory, May 8 - 23, at Chicago Danztheatre, 1650 W. Foster Avenue.Architecture of Memory...

Open House

Open House

Dec 13

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE), 1650 W Foster Ave, is excited to host an open house, Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1 - 4 p.m. Join Chicago Danztheatre...

Body Passages

Body Passages

Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2025

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) presents the return of The Artists’ Residency, Body Passages, Nov. 14-15. This collaboration between ten Chicago-based creatives will take place at...

Halloween Creepy Crawlies

Halloween Creepy Crawlies

Oct 25

Halloween Creepy Crawlies is a family friendly dance production that explores the mysteries of Halloween through a lost ghost’s search for her haunted home. On...

Always, Sometimes, Maybe

Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2025

Always, Sometimes, Maybe follows a janitor who unexpectedly finds herself on stage, using her imagination and a collection of rubbish to seek connection. Directed by...

Arachne

Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2025

Arachne presents a unique blend of Greek mythology and contemporary themes in a solo show that explores the intricate relationship between Athena, the Goddess of...

Destination Wedding

Sep 21 – Sep 28, 2025

Destination Wedding explores the complexities of a wedding through multiple perspectives. The show delves into the nuanced interactions and emotions that surround a couple's big...

Full Circle Festival

Full Circle Festival

Sep 19 – Sep 28, 2025

Experience Nine Original Works from Chicago Based Artists.

Chicago MemoryScape

Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2025

Chicago MemoryScape is a public art and dance installation presented by RE|Dance Group as part of the Full Circle Festival. This innovative piece transforms the...

Every Brilliant Thing

Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2025

Every Brilliant Thing is a heartwarming and interactive play that explores the joys and struggles of life. Written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, and...

The Storage Closet

Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2025

The Storage Closet is a new play by Emma Jean Eastlund that explores the world of GoGo dancing through a raw, femme-driven narrative of survival,...

Well-Balanced Dads

Sep 20 – Sep 27, 2025

Well-Balanced Dads is a family-friendly physical comedy presented by Whisper Theater, showcasing the humorous journey of two fathers adjusting to life after their children have...

Josephine

Sep 19 – Sep 26, 2025

Josephine, presented by HGBIC Productions and directed by Mikey Duran, explores the early years of the iconic actress Josephine Baker as she prepares for her...

Funny, Like an Abortion

Mar 10 – Mar 30, 2025

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble, in collaboration with Fat Theater Project, presents the Chicago premiere of Funny, Like an Abortion, written by Rachel Bublitz and directed by...

Tethering In Wander Land

Tethering In Wander Land

Nov 1 – Nov 9, 2024

“Tethering In Wander Land” is an artistic collaboration performance and art exhibition between 28 artists tethered together through creativity. Storytellers, choreographers, and devised theater artists have...

What We Carried

What We Carried

May 8 – May 16, 2020

The final performance of the 2019-20 Art & Activism Performance Series, What We Carried is a documentary-style danztheatre work created by ensemble-members that brings to...

The Queer Landscape

The Queer Landscape

Mar 20 – Mar 21, 2020

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is pleased to announce the third installment of its 2019-20 Art & Activism Performance Series, THE QUEER LANDSCAPE, an evening of live...

Stories of Chicago

Stories of Chicago

Jan 24 – Jan 25, 2020

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is pleased to present Stories of Chicago. This is the second of a four-part performance series called Art + Activism. The featured...

The Forward March of Women

The Forward March of Women

Sep 20 – Sep 21, 2019

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is pleased to present, The Forward March of Women. Through performance and visual art, this one-weekend presentation of, The Forward March of...

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/04-7/12)
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Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Chicago Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) PHOTOS
Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson in Chicago Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson
Raue Center For The Arts (10/17-10/17)
Jingle Belles Comedy in Chicago Jingle Belles Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (12/10-12/10)
Gala! JUBALEE in Chicago Gala! JUBALEE
Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago (8/06-8/06)
As You Like It in Chicago As You Like It
Nichols Park (7/10-7/12)
The Wizard Of Oz in Chicago The Wizard Of Oz
CIRCA 21 Dinner Playhouse (7/08-9/05)
Improvised Romantasy in Chicago Improvised Romantasy
iO Theater (6/05-6/26)
In the Continuum in Chicago In the Continuum
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (7/25-8/09)