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A Bright Room Called Day
A Bright Room Called Day
12/12 - 12/22/2024


By Tony Kushner Set against the backdrop of 1930's Germany, this gripping drama follows a group of artists and activists as they navigate the rise ...

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus


MO WILLEMS' EXCITABLE PIGEON SPARKS HOLIDAY HAVOC! CHICAGO – Building on two years of outstanding reviews, sold-out performances, and extraordinary attendance at weekday school matinees, ...

The Promotion
The Promotion
1/30 - 3/1/2025


Trish and Josh are friends. They’re also the top two salespeople in their small insurance agency. When they find out they’ve each been offered a ...

Machine Made
Machine Made
5/1 - 5/31/2025


Written and Directed by Shepsu Aakhu Adapted from interviews with Chuck Bowen In this tour de force, Shepsu Aakhu explores the memories of Chuck Bowen, ...


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Young People's Theatre Of Chicago Announces 2024-25 Season


by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2024

Young People's Theatre of Chicago has announced its '24-'25 season, featuring Mo Willems' Pigeon, a Bob Marley musical for Chicago Theatre Week, and a cherished children's classic....

DePaul University's Blue Demon Theatre to Present the World Premiere of TURING


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 08, 2024

DePaul University's Blue Demon Theatre will present the world premiere of TURING, a new musical by Timothy L. Michuda and Benjamin Ward. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Young People's Theatre Of Chicago to Present LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2024

Young People's Theatre of Chicago will present for LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET, a hip-hop, soul, gospel, and Motown-infused musical adaptation of the Newberry Award-winning book. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

BIBLE BINGO Returns to the Greenhouse Next Month


by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Vicki Quade and Nuns4Fun Entertainment have announced the return of the hit comedy, Bible Bingo, at the Greenhouse Theater Center, Chicago, starting Friday, April 12....

EASTER BUNNY BINGO Returns to Chicago Next Month


by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2024

Vicki Quade’s comedy: Easter Bunny Bingo: Jesus, Resurrection, & Peeps! returns on March 1 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, Chicago. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!...

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Welcomes Erin Olson as 'Sister'


by Blair Ingenthron - November 19, 2023

The show features a new actress, Erin Olson, in the role of “Sister.” She will be performing the comedy through the end of the year....

CHRISTMAS BINGO to Return To The Greenhouse, Chicago


by Blair Ingenthron - November 04, 2023

Christmas Bingo returns to the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago for its 12th year. Get all the performance details here!...

Collab24 24-Hour Devised Theatre Festival to Be Held This Month at Greenhouse Theater Center


by Blair Ingenthron - October 14, 2023

Collab24 is a 24-hour devised theatre festival in Chicago, bringing together artists to create and present original theatrical pieces. Performances run from October 20th-22nd at Greenhouse Theater Center....

THE BUTTCRACKER: A NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE Comes To The Greenhouse Theater Center This November


by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2023

The sold-out sensation returns this holiday season to Chicago, The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque©. Now in its seventh edition, Chicago's favorite alternative twist on the original story of Clara and her beloved holiday toy is a live event not to be missed. ...

GUAC Comes to the Greenhouse Theater Center in August


by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2023

GUAC, Written by Manuel Oliver and James Clements and Directed by Michael Cotey comes to The Greenhouse Theater Center next month. The performance is set for Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 7:30PM....

Past Shows

The Book of Me
The Book of Me
10/24 - 11/23/2024


Wanda stands on the cusp of womanhood. Educated in the finest schools by successful Black parents she appears to be a well adjusted child of ...

A Paper Orchestra
A Paper Orchestra
10/24 - 10/27/2024


The Emmy nominated screenwriter of: King of the Hill, Beavis & Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Brickleberry and Tacoma FD is ...

Last Stop on Market Street
Last Stop on Market Street
5/11 - 6/2/2024


Young People's Theatre of Chicago presents: *Last Stop on Market Street* A hip-hoppin’, toe-tappin’ musical joyride about finding beauty in everyday city life. Visiting his ...

Warm on the Coolin' Board
Warm on the Coolin' Board
5/2 - 6/1/2024


Everybody has a plan, and Day is no exception. He has a plan for his baby brother Brian. Trouble is - Brian is off plan. ...

Bible Bingo: A Comedy of God, Games, and Goofy Prizes


Now in its 13th year, "Bible Bingo" is a hit, long-running, interactive comedy play, written by Vicki Quade. The premise is that Mrs. Mary Margaret ...

Late Nite Catechism
Late Nite Catechism
7/15 - 5/25/2024


After 30 years, Sister is still in the habit, helping you laugh your sins off! This is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by ...

The Diary of Anne Frank (One-Act)


The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago inaugurates its ‘Tweens and Teens  series with the Chicago Premiere of Wendy Kesselman’s vital new one-act version of The ...

Tad in 5th City
Tad in 5th City
2/1 - 3/2/2024


After the assassination of Dr. King on April 4, 1968, violence erupted on Chicago's west side, consuming a 28-block stretch of West Madison Street. This ...

Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night


Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night reopens at Greenhouse Theater Center for the 2023 holiday season. Written by Vicki Quade, one of the creators of ...

Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun?


"Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun?" is an interactive comedy game show, where willing audience members compete to see who was paying attention ...

Blackademics
Blackademics
10/15 - 11/18/2023


There's something strange about the trendy new restaurant in town. When Ann and Rachelle meet there for dinner, there's already tension in the friendship they've ...

Sacred Tassels Burlesque


Join us in sacred celebration of burlesque and feminine energy. After 8 weeks of practicing the art of burlesque with headmistress Red Hot Annie, courageous ...

Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games


Who is the patron saint of werewolves? Which saint died and went to hell, then came back to life? Can you dress as a sexy ...

Late Nite Catechism
"Late Nite Catechism"
7/15 - 10/28/2023


After 30 years, Sister is still in the habit, helping you laugh your sins off! This is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. Written by ...

Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones
10/7 - 10/15/2023


Adapted from Barbara Parks’ beloved early-reader book series, this TYA classic follows the uproarious escapades of a plucky first-grader who documents adventures with family and ...

Hamlet
Hamlet
9/29 - 10/8/2023


Shakespeare Blood Oath returns with their production of Hamlet, the classic tale of Murder, Revenge, and … Indecision! Plus: There’s a swordfight! And you’d better ...

If the Moon Never Came Back
If the Moon Never Came Back
10/5 - 10/7/2023


"If the Moon Never Came Back" is Lazy Susan Theatre Company’s debut production. Within the show we explore the complexities of our lives; relationships, loss, ...

The Fallen Angels Hotel
The Fallen Angels Hotel
9/21 - 9/24/2023


Washed up actress Marjorie Moore finds herself trapped in the Fallen Angels Hotel, where she meets other "retired" celebrities. She must fight her way through ...

My Whorizontal Life
My Whorizontal Life
9/21 - 9/22/2023


What's in a Name? ...Sephe Haven? ...Isadora O'Boto? As an escort, I was Natasha and Gwen. Natalie, Delilah, and Sasha. And Scarlett. Names kept me ...

Mia: Where Have All the Young Girls Gone


Mary Bonnett’s world premiere play, MIA; WHERE HAVE ALL THE YOUNG GIRLS GONE? is taken from interviews and research on girls and women who have ...


Buckle up for this highly interactive adventure that puts you in the driver’s seat. Everyone’s favorite pigeon wants to drive the bus, and it’s up ...

The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque


Audiences are invited to follow Clara and her Buttcracker on a wild hallucinogenic trip from a boring-AF holiday party to the Land of Sweets where ...

Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever
11/17 - 12/18/2022


Written & Directed by Lilian Davidson McGrady. When Macy arrived at a beautiful retreat centre in the Rocky Mountains, she was expecting a relaxing marriage ...

Holy Ghost Bingo
Holy Ghost Bingo
10/1 - 10/31/2021


Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games is a Halloween-themed interactive comedy play. The premise is that Mrs. Mary Margaret OBrien, a former nun, is ...

JUDY & LIZA — ONCE IN A LIFETIME: THE LONDON PALLADIUM CONCERT — A TRIBUTE


Actresses Nancy Hays and Alexa Castelvecchi star in ONCE IN A LIFETIME, recalling the iconic 1964 concert of Judy Garland and her 18-year-old daughter Liza ...

Judy & Liza: London Palladium Concert - a Tribute


Enjoy Nancy Hays and Alexa Castelvecchis performance as they lovingly recall the famed 1964 concert by the legendary mother-daughter duo of Judy Garland and an ...

Judy & Liza:- Once in a Lifetime: The London Palldium Concert Tribute


Actresses Nancy Hays and Alexa Castelvecchi star in ONCE IN A LIFETIME, recalling the iconic 1964 concert of Judy Garland and her 18-year-old daughter Liza ...


Ever wonder who that stranger is sitting next to you? What is their story? What are they hiding? Shellie and Dex dare to answer these ...

The Land of Forgotten Toys
The Land of Forgotten Toys
11/27 - 12/29/2019


Grace, a strong young woman fresh out of high school and fascinated by stars, planets, and distant galaxies, is stuck working in her family's toy ...

Contractions
10/10


Emma’s been seeing Darren. She thinks she’s in love. Her boss thinks she’s in breach of contract. In a series of cordial but increasingly tense ...

Big Fish
9/29


Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman ...

Horse Girls
Horse Girls
9/5 - 9/22/2019


Welcome to the dark and twisted world of Ashleigh Whitford, the twelve-year-old illustrious Leader of the Lady Jean Ladies, South Floridas most exclusive horse club. ...

Dead Man's Cell Phone
Dead Man's Cell Phone
2/7 - 3/10/2019


An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with ...

We Don’t Play Fight


Written by Jason Calabrese Directed by Joey Mayberry March 9th, 2019 @ 8pmUpstairs Studio$20 *A portion of the performances proceeds will go directly to the ...

Monger
Monger
8/30 - 9/30/2018


MONGER follows a Chicago criminal defense attorney with a secret sex life who deals with his sensitive 16-year-old son’s legal crisis on the day he ...

Merchant on Venice
Merchant on Venice
3/20 - 4/15/2018


South Asian re-imagining of Shakespeare’s THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, set on Venice Boulevard in present day Culver City, California – a section of the Los ...

Musical Therapy (The Musical)


Musical Therapy at The Greenhouse Theater Center! Part of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. Theresa is a young, (very) single couples counselor in Chicago. While ...

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