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White Rooster
3/1 - 4/30/2026


White Rooster is a darkly funny tale of love, loss, and the peculiar inheritances we grapple with. Following a family tragedy, Min finds herself entangled ...


Sunset 1919 is an annual artistic ritual presented by the Lookingglass Theatre, commemorating the start of the 1919 Chicago race riots. The event features music, ...

Untitled Vampire Play
6/1 - 7/31/2026


Untitled Vampire Play is a world premiere written by Kevin Douglas and directed by Devon DeMayo, set to run from June to July 2026 at ...



The Goodman to Mark 100 Years With Upcoming 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER Events


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2025

As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative. Learn more about the programming here!...

Submissions Now Open for Asian American Arts Chicago 2026 Festival


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2025

Asian American Arts Chicago will present EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL, a two-day celebration of the transformation and creativity of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian artists, performers and makers. Learn more!...

GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List


by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2025

The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!...

Timeline Theatre to Open 29th Season With World Premiere of Sandra Delgado’s HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF STARS


by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2025

TimeLine Theatre Company will launch its 29th season this fall with the world premiere of Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars, a genre-defying new play written by and starring Sandra Delgado. ...

Lookingglass Theatre Company’s Annual Community Ritual SUNSET 1919 Returns July 27


by A.A. Cristi - July 18, 2025

Lookingglass Theatre Company will present its fifth annual Sunset 1919: A Ritual on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Eugene Williams Memorial Marker, located 1/4 mile north of 31st Street Beach....

Lookingglass Theatre Company's SUNSET 1919: A RITUAL to Return in July


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 18, 2025

Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the return of the fifth annual Sunset 1919: A Ritual. Learn more about the event and see how to attend upcoming events here!...

WHITE ROOSTER World Premiere and More Set for Lookingglass Theatre Company 2025-2026 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 16, 2025

Chicago's Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed its 2025 - 2026 season taking place in The Joan and Paul Theatre at Water Tower Water Works. Learn more! ...

Photos: World Premiere of IRAQ, BUT FUNNY at Lookingglass Theatre


by Emmy Rice - June 07, 2025

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, has released production photos for the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, now playing through July 20 in The Joan and Paul Theatre. See the photos here!...

YOU WILL GET SICK & More Lead Chicago's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows


by Team BWW - May 29, 2025

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include You Will Get Sick & more!...

EUREKA DAY And More Set for TimeLine Theatre Company 2025-26 Season


by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a landmark 29th season—culminating in a long-awaited inaugural production in its new theatre currently under construction at 5035 N. Broadway in Uptown. ...

Past Shows

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
10/1 - 11/30/2025


Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars tells the story of Clara, a mother holding her family together as she navigates her responsibilities while applying for U.S. ...

Iraq, But Funny
6/1 - 7/20/2025


Iraq, But Funny is a world premiere play at Lookingglass Theatre, showcasing a semi-autobiographical comedy written by Ensemble Member Atra Asdou and directed by Dalia ...

Rick Bayless in Cascabel
3/21 - 3/23/2012


Rick Bayless in Cascabel is an unforgettable theatrical adventure featuring a sumptuous feast, world-class circus acts, and a tantalizing love story starring celebrity chef Rick ...

Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting
1/4 - 1/13/2012


April 9, 1947- Baseball’s Opening Day is one week away, and Branch Rickey, General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, will call up Jackie Robinson to ...

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