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Cast Set for Pegasus Theatre's 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2025

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the cast and for its 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival....

Pegasus Theatre Chicago Will Present THE 39TH ANNUAL YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL In January 2026


by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2025

Pegasus Theatre Chicago will present the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival from January 1–24, 2026, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen Street. The annual festival spotlights original one-act plays written by Chicago high school students....

Plays and Playwrights Set for Pegasus Theatre's 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 29, 2025

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival at Chicago Dramatists. The Young Playwrights Festival has engaged and inspired high school students across Chicago by teaching them to craft one-act plays. Learn more!...

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE to Be Reimagined in Original Concert Reading in Chicago


by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2025

Smoke & Mirror Productions will present Berlioz: An Episode in the Life of an Artist, a new concert reading performance by Chicago playwright and musician Nick_Jones. ...

Ada Grey Joins Cast Of Lucid Theater's BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2025

Ada Grey has joined the four-actor cast of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY at Chicago's Lucid Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!...

Lucid Theater To Stage Comedy BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY In August


by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025

Lucid Theater will present the world premiere of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY by Chicago playwright Amy Crider, whose WELLS AND WELLES was a breakout hit of summer 2024. ...

Pegasus Theatre Reveals Cast of SHAKIN' THE MESS OUTTA MISERY


by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2025

Pegasus Theatre Chicago and Director ILesa Duncan have announced the casting for the revival of playwright Shay Youngblood's Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery....

HAND FOOT HAND Comes to the Trap Door Theatre


by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2025

Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with, Hand Foot Hand, written and performed by Deborah Kent, and directed by Kate Hendrickson....

Pegasus Theatre Chicago To Receive NEA Grant for Young Playwrights Festival


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2025

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000 supporting the Young Playwrights Festival. Learn more about the organization and about the grant....

Unexpected Theatre Company's 7 MINUTES TO LIVE Extended At Chicago Dramatists 


by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2024

UNEXPECTED THEATRE COMPANY has announced the extension of 7 MINUTES TO LIVE. ...

Past Shows

Nyra's Dreams
Nyra's Dreams
10/27 - 11/19/2023


Prop Thtr and SurTaal Dance are proud to announce the world premiere of Nyra’s Dreams, created and performed by Shalaka Kulkarni and directed by Stefan ...

36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival


The Young Playwrights Festival is the oldest such festival in the United States, has for 36 years engaged and inspired high school students across Chicago ...

Homecoming 1972
5/16 - 6/23/2013


- Robert Koon; dir: Kimberly Senior....

Southbridge
1/24 - 3/13/2013


- Reginald Edmund; dir: Russ Tutterow....

Fulton Street Sessions
2/23 - 3/25/2012


TUTA's production of Fulton Street Sessions is a cabaret-style production in the form of a collection of sketches, musical numbers and interludes reflecting current national ...

Blizzard '67
1/5 - 2/12/2012


Jon Steinhagen; dir: Ann Filmer. 16th Street Theater:...

Bordello
Bordello
1/27 - 3/6/2011


Sixty miles outside Las Vegas today, sex is for sale in state licensed bordellos, where almost any fantasy can be accommodated for the right price. ...

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