These two one acts are subjective and satirical interpretations of the works of William Shakespeare and Samuel Beckett. The Magic of Lady M. by Laura Scruggs reimagines Macbeth as a feminist political satire in a style akin to John Waters or RuPaul's Drag Race. A Needless &...
Maps, Guides & Legends is a generative writing and interdisciplinary art-making workshop led by Sherry Antonini and Jenny Magnus. The event is a writing and creativity day based on the idea that doing is learning, using experiments and games as an explosive way to try new work.
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. …
Under the gripping direction of 4 Chairs Theatre founder Lauren Berman, Good People takes us into the blue-collar heart of South Boston and the residents who can’t catch a break — and those who can. …
The Best of Women Off-Colour is a fast-paced, carefully curated show that is the perfect blend of race, culture, gender, and politics.…
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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, sisterhood, and reclamation. Set within the storage closet of a nightclub, it follows a group of women as they navigate the chaos of...
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 moved out. Through acrobatics, classic rock tunes, and audience interaction, Dick and Dale embark on a...
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 historic debut at The Folies Bergère. The production showcases the rich journey that led Baker to become a groundbreaking...
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 Eileen Tull. Set in a future where mentioning abortion is criminalized, the play follows Monroe, played 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 created new work inspired by visual artists. Using the “Red String”...
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 life the voices, stories, and struggles of asylum-seekers, featuring text pulled from interviews with local...
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 performance, art, and poetry centered around the intricacies, awareness, and opression of LGBTQ+ identity. Topics...
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 performance works, along with the art installation, aim to create a dialogue around the socio-political limitations and...
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 Women, highlights the intricacy and complexity of emotional expression, sexual liberation, reproductive...
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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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Vivaldi & Beyond North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (10/18-10/19) |
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Menopause The Musical Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (10/18-10/18) |
