Upcoming Shows
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...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 26, 2026
The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater....
by Angela Lin - April 25, 2026
For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience mem...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 23, 2026
While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
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by Emily Werner - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 20, 2026
Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style. It’s a poignantly topical play, yet sometimes too on the nose. I enjoyed how McCraney blends the hyperreal and the surreal in a play that asks the question: Should...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 20, 2026
What did our critic How great to be known by one name…. Dixie Locke (Anna Louise Bramlett) says that to Elvis Presley about Marlon Brando before Elvis becomes one name. The current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre is Heartbreak Hotel. This tells the story of Elvis’ rise up to the ...
by Angela Lin - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater from Strawdog Theatre Company?...
by Emily Werner - April 14, 2026
What did our critic think of REVIEW: GOODNIGHT MOON AT CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE at Chicago Children's Theatre? The 65-minute performance is filled with music, dance, comedy, acrobatics and puppetry....
Past Shows
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...
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 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 follows a janitor who unexpectedly finds herself on stage, using her imagination and a collection of rubbish to seek connection. Directed by...
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 explores the complexities of a wedding through multiple perspectives. The show delves into the nuanced interactions and emotions that surround a couple's big...
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 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 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 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, presented by HGBIC Productions and directed by Mikey Duran, explores the early years of the iconic actress Josephine Baker as she prepares for her...
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE), located at 1650 W. Foster Ave, in collaboration with Fat Theater Project will present Funny Like an Abortion March 10 -...
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” is an artistic collaboration performance and art exhibition between 28 artists tethered together through creativity. Storytellers, choreographers, and devised theater artists have...
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...
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...
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...
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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