A Wrinkle in Time
An adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's classic novel, adapted by emeritus ensemble member James Sie and directed by ensemble member Heather Currie. Meg Murray's life has...
Upcoming Shows
Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
A world premiere family-friendly fairytale noir mystery adapted by ensemble member Aly Amidei and directed by ensemble member Rob Kauzlaric, inspired by Dashiell Hammett's The...
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Written by Tom Mula and performed by ensemble member Phil Timberlake, this production reimagines Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol from the perspective of Scrooge's late...
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
A musical adaptation of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's award-winning book, adapted by ensemble member James E. Grote with music and lyrics by George Howe...
A Psalm for the Wild-Built
A world premiere stage adaptation of Becky Chambers' Hugo Award-winning solar punk novella, adapted by ensemble member Brynley Halverson and directed by Gaby Labotka. Centuries...
BIPOC Adaptation Showcase
Lifeline Theatre's ongoing BIPOC Adaptation Showcase presents a new work-in-progress from a Chicago-area playwright of color. The new work is developed with feedback from Lifeline's...
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Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
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!…
Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago
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.…
Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre
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…
Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
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. …
Review: Heart of Gold's AN INTERVENTION at Pierce Hall At The Historic Chicago Temple Building
The 2014 award-winning and timeless dramatic comedy by Mike Bartlett remains ever relevant today as we explore interventions on multiple fronts. …
Review: Babes with Blades' YO HO at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
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.…
Review: HAIR at Kokandy Productions
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.…
Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC at Studebaker Theater
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. …
Review: 4 Chairs Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE at Theater Wit
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. …
Review: THE BEST OF WOMEN OFF-COLOUR at The Second City
The Best of Women Off-Colour is a fast-paced, carefully curated show that is the perfect blend of race, culture, gender, and politics.…
Past Shows
LOKI - The End of the World Tour
LOKI - The End of the World Tour is a world premiere rock musical with music and lyrics by George Howe, book by Christina Calvit,...
Strong Poison
Strong Poison returns to Lifeline Theatre as part of a concert reading series, showcasing the adaptation by ensemble member Frances Limoncelli. This beloved Dorothy L....
The War of the Worlds
Lifeline Theatre presents a contemporary adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic, The War of the Worlds, directed by Heather Currie and adapted by John Hildreth. This...
Leaf
Lifeline Theatre presents the world premiere of Leaf, adapted by ensemble member Amanda Link from Sandra Dieckmann's picture book. Directed by Nathaniel Niemi, this production...
Kid Prince and Pablo
Kid Prince and Pablo is a new hip-hop adaptation of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper, featuring the collaborative talents of Salvadoran-American artists Brian...
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol is a one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale, presented by Lifeline Theatre. The play features Phil Timberlake, a member...
28th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival
Lifeline Theatre presents the 28th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running from November 8 to November 17, 2024. This two-week festival features an array of...
Fillet of Solo Festival
The Fillet of Solo Festival returns for its 29th annual celebration, showcasing the diverse storytelling talent of Chicago through a two-week multi-venue event. The festival...
Gaudy Night
Lifeline Theatre presents a special concert reading of Dorothy L. Sayers' Gaudy Night on September 14, 2024. Adapted by ensemble member Frances Limoncelli, this mystery...
Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son
Lifeline Theatre continues their 2023-24 season of Big Stories, Up Close with a retelling of Native Sonm Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s “gutsy, powerful, and relentless”...
27th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival
Lifeline Theatre presents the 27th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, a vibrant celebration of Chicago's premiere storytelling and live lit scene. The festival spans from...
Extra Yarn
While her parents work tirelessly at the local factory, Annabelle discovers a small wooden box in the snow filled with yarn that seemingly never ends. ...
The 26th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival
Celebrating the breadth of Chicago’s enduring storytelling and Live Lit scene, Lifeline brings together numerous solo performers and storytelling collectives for a three-week, multi-venue selection...
Dooby Dooby Moo
The County Fair is coming, and the grand prize in the talent competition is a trampoline! Duck wants that prize, but with Farmer Brown watching...
Mr. Popper's Penguins
CHICAGO – Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Mr. Popper’s Penguins, a world premiere musical adaptation with script by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric (Non-Equity Jeff...
Miss Buncle's Book
CHICAGO– Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of D.E. Stevenson’s Miss Buncle’s Book, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christina Calvit (four-time Jeff Award winner),...
Pride and Prejudice
In the town of Meryton, reputation and marriage can secure – or destroy – a young woman’s happiness. Faced with the loss of their land...
Pride and Prejudice
In the town of Meryton, reputation and marriage can secure – or destroy – a young woman’s happiness. Faced with the loss of their land...
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
Unlike other naked mole rats, young Wilbur loves to wear clothes. By daring to defy social tradition, Wilbur makes life miserable for himself and his...
How to Survive a Fairy Tale
Even though his dad is a frog and his mom claims to be a princess, Jack grew up in a house without fairy tales. So...
Hunger
During the 900-day Nazi siege of Leningrad, Russian botanist Ilya is charged with protecting a cache of valuable seeds for future generations. As the weeks...
How to Survive a Fairy Tale
Even though his dad is a frog and his mom claims to be a princess, Jack grew up in a house without fairy tales. So...
The Count of Monte Cristo
music: Sarah Pickett; dir: Marcela Lorca....
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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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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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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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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Bourbon Country Raue Center For The Arts (8/22-8/22) |
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Crime and Punishment TUTA Theatre (5/07-8/23) |
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Greenroom Improv Raue Center For The Arts (11/14-11/14) |
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The Séance Stars and Garters Theater (9/19-10/31) |
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Theater of the Mind Theater of the Mind (6/04-8/30) |