Upcoming Shows
Running with Coffee, written and performed by Eileen Byrne, is a one-woman show in which Byrne portrays eleven characters drawn from her own lived experience....
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 is a world premiere written by Kevin Douglas and directed by Devon DeMayo, set to run from June to July 2026 at...
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...
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....
by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026
What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA 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...
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. ...
by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026
What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...
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...
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....
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....
by Angela Lin - April 25, 2026
For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience mem...
Past Shows
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...
Lookingglass Theatre Company, in keeping with its celebrated tradition of bringing to life Ensemble-created new work, presents the world premiere of White Rooster, written and...
Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, is proud to announce multi-award winner Anthony Rapp in the world premiere of a seasonal and intimate cabaret, Anthony...
There’s nowhere star of Broadway stage and screen, Anthony Rapp, than home in Chicago for the Holidays this December!
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 is a world premiere play at Lookingglass Theatre, showcasing a semi-autobiographical comedy written by Ensemble Member Atra Asdou and directed by Dalia...
Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 - July 20,...
After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors...
Somewhere in La Mancha there lived a man who read so many books that his brains dried up…Saddle up with Lookingglass as we go tiltingly,...
Hooray! Lucy and Charlie just got hitchedand theyre embracing the worst of the American dream. They do what they want. Take what they want. Theyre...
Hooray! Lucy and Charlie just got hitched…and they’re embracing the worst of the American dream. They do what they want. Take what they want. They’re...
Youve never met a heroine like Lucy Snow. Suddenly bereft of family, friends, and funds, young Lucy journeys unaccompanied to an unfamiliar land armed only...
Chicagos beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this holiday season, a classic the whole family will treasure! Based on Hans Christian Andersens story about...
Chicagos beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this holiday season, a classic the whole family will treasure! Based on Hans Christian Andersens story about...
Congo Square Theatre Company, one of the nations premier African American ensemble theater companies, presents What to Send Up When It Goes Down in residence...
True to his loyal and resolute nature, The Steadfast Tin Soldier returns! Hans Christian Andersens story about a little tin soldier who never gives up...
Within every man there is a monster; within every monster, a man. But which is which? An eerie evening of ghost stories crackles to life...
Three siblings, two parents, and one very unexpected dinner guest. As a family gathers for an overdue dinner, a mysterious envelope arrives with astonishing news....
Unlock this jewel-adorned music box for the whole family! Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses, Treasure Island)...
Water Tower Water Works:adapt: David Kersnar, Althos Low; dir: David Kersnar....
Kevin Douglas; music: Rick Sims; dir: David Schwimmer.Water Tower Water Works:...
Madness rages like the angry sea when man pits himself against leviathan in Herman Melville’s epic and poetic tale, furiously reimagined by director David Catlin...
Unseen. Unheard. Unknown. At the margins of society, on the knife-edge of survival, they work for low wages, in harsh conditions. No safety net. No...
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...
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...
Videos
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Windfall Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31) |
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South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Parker Players Theater (4/24-5/17) |
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Two Out of Three Falls The Factory Theater (6/04-7/18) |
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Ruthless - The Musical Citadel Theatre Lake Forest (5/03-5/17) |
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Hookman by Lauren Yee Bump in the Night Theatre (5/15-5/30) |
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Beau and Aero Theater Wit (6/03-6/07) |
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Los Regalos/The Gifts The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago (6/03-6/07) |
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SELL ME: I am from North Korea Theater Wit (6/04-6/06) |
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Paula Poundstone Raue Center For The Arts (9/12-9/12) VIDEOS |
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