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IO THEATER

1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL 60642
Chicago, IL 60642

Upcoming Shows

Crème de la Femme: An All-Femme Improv Festival
May 29 – May 30, 2026

Crème de la Femme is an all-femme improv festival produced by local improvisers Janelle Soulliere and Grace Goze in partnership with iO Theater. The festival...


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Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 08, 2026

Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog. And that’s precisely the point — Molloy’s musical invites audiences to look away from their screens and lean into this intimate, inventive, and fully a cappella show. Molloy (perha...

Review: LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre


by Misha Davenport - May 08, 2026

LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country....

Review: FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


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....

Past Shows

Sketch Playlist
Sketch Playlist
Jan 8 – Apr 16, 2026

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the ultimate sketch playlist. Come see these writers and performers...

Magic Mondays Chicago
Magic Mondays Chicago
Oct 20 – Dec 15, 2025

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago's top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and...

Videos


South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Windfall in Chicago Windfall
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
Good People  By David Lindsay-Abaire in Chicago Good People By David Lindsay-Abaire
4 Chairs Theatre (7/17-8/23) PHOTOS
Kinky Boots in Chicago Kinky Boots
James M. Nederlander Theatre (6/09-6/21)
Oh, Mary! in Chicago Oh, Mary!
CIBC Theatre (1/19-2/07)
Chicago Live! in Chicago Chicago Live!
Navy Pier (9/19-9/20)
The Notebook in Chicago The Notebook
James M. Nederlander Theatre (8/06-8/16)
Spaceman in Chicago Spaceman
[producing body] (5/19-6/13)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet Company in Chicago Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet Company
Coronado Theatre (11/04-11/04)
As You Like It in Chicago As You Like It
Chicago Women's Park and Garden (6/26-6/28)