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 been spiraling out of control since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances, until Mrs. Whatsit...
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 Maltese Falcon. During the dark days of Candy Prohibition, hard-boiled detective Sam Sugarplum and his...
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 business partner, Jacob Marley. Back by popular demand for a third year, Timberlake transforms into nearly...
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 and directed by ensemble member Amanda Link. The animals on Farmer Brown's farm have had enough, and when their request for...
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 after the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and wandered into the wilderness, a tea monk makes an...
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 ensemble and supported by the organization's resources. Specific dates within Summer 2027 have...
This farcical Off-Broadway show is sure to leave you laughing while making you simultaneously nostalgic and relieved you’re no longer in the throes of middle school.…
Redtwist Theatre begins its 22nd season, entitled “State of Violence”, with the world premiere of Prayer Circle. This is resident playwright Erik Gernand’s second play with Redtwist since his successful Jeff-winning The Totality of All Things in 2024. What is brought to the stage is an enjoyab…
Play On! is a lively retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Conceived by Sheldon Epps (who also directs) and with a book by Cheryl L. West, Play On! transports Shakespeare’s story to Harlem, New York. West’s book skillfully weaves Duke Ellington’s songs into the narrative.…
Joffrey Ballet soars in John Neumeier's LILIOM…
The Trisha Brown Company shimmers in their tribute to Bob Rauschenberg.…
TimeLine Theatre Company’s The Birth of the Pill takes some big swings...and sometimes misses. Adapted for the stage by Jessica Huang from Jonathan Eig’s book, it’s certainly relevant now. And Huang’s script takes “A People’s History of the United States” approach to storytelling. The …
Richard brings us on a deeply personal journey through trauma and belonging in finding and regaining her voice in a society built by and catered to white people.…
Jekyll & Hyde is rarely produced, and Kokandy brings it to vivid life in this new, larger venue. As Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and Lucy, David Moreland and Ava Lane Stovall really lead the way for the ensemble with their captivating performances. And in its most compelling moments, this Jekyll & Hyde truly…
The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying On My Back is genuinely a unique experience at the Goodman. The 7 Fingers Co-Founder Shana Carroll wrote, directed, and choreographed this world-premiere autobiographical performance piece that shares vignettes from her life story. An international company o…
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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 January 12-21, 2024 , at Lifeline Theatre (6912 N. Glenwood Ave.) and South of The Border (1416 W Morse Ave.)...
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. Armed with her love of friends and family, and her grandmother’s knitting needles, she effortlessly knits sweaters for the whole...
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 of powerful personal stories. Participants, locations, scheduling, and full...
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 around every corner, how will he hold singing and dancing rehearsals for Cow, Pig and Ewe? Hop aboard Farmer Brown’s truck and travel...
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 Awards: New Adaptation, The Island of Dr. Moreau and Neverwhere), music and lyrics by...
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), and directed by Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne (Jeff Award and After Dark...
In the town of Meryton, reputation and marriage can secure – or destroy – a young woman’s happiness. Faced with the loss of their land and income, Elizabeth Bennet’s mother is desperate to secure husbands for her daughters at any cost. When Lizzy is introduced to Mr. Darcy at a...
In the town of Meryton, reputation and marriage can secure – or destroy – a young woman’s happiness. Faced with the loss of their land and income, Elizabeth Bennet’s mother is desperate to secure husbands for her daughters at any cost. When Lizzy is introduced to Mr. Darcy at a...
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 best friend. When the teasing and bullying at school get out of control, the pups take their case before Grand-pah: the greatest...
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 when he is thrust into a mysterious forest, threatened by bears and witches and trolls, he must find a way to survive on his own without any knowledge of the...
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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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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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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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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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KING HEDLEY II City Lit Theater (10/16-11/29) |
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The Last Word The Last Word (9/24-12/18) |
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The Swallow Open Space Arts (9/11-10/18) |
