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Over $1.76 Million Awarded to Chicago Arts Organizations By Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation


by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2026

The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation awarded more than $1.76 million in grants to 66 of Chicago’s small arts organizations and arts advocacy organizations in 2025....

Cast Set For THE SEAGULL at Red Theater


by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2026

 Red Theater has announced the cast and crew of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, directed and adapted by Ian Maryfield, running February 14 - March 15, 2026 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater....

Cast Set For THE SEAGULL at Red Theater


by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2026

 Red Theater has announced the cast and crew of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, directed and adapted by Ian Maryfield, running February 14 - March 15, 2026 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater....

Cast Set For THE SEAGULL at Red Theater


by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2026

Red Theater has announced the cast and crew of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, directed and adapted by Ian Maryfield, running February 14 - March 15, 2026 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood....

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week 2026 to go on Sale This Week


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2026

Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets. Chicago Theatre Week 2026 will take place February 5-15, 2026. Find out how to get tickets here. ...

Red Theater Reveals Cast of the World Premiere of THE PILON


by Stephi Wild - September 29, 2025

Red Theater presents the world premiere production of The Pilon, written by Zach Barr and directed by Jessica Love, running at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood...

Red Theater Announces Cast, Creative Team Of KAIROS By Lisa Sanaye Dring


by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2025

Red Theater has announcef the cast and creative team for our premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring's Kairos, directed by Artistic Director Clare Brennan, running April 23 - May 18, 2025 at The Edge Off Broadway....

The Jeff Awards Reveal 51st Anniversary Non-Equiy Theater Awards Nominations


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 06, 2025

Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Learn more about the nominations....

Red Theater to Present DOGS, A World Premiere By Hanna Kime, in November


by Blair Ingenthron - October 05, 2024

Red Theater will open the 24/25 season with the world premiere of Chicago playwright Hanna Kime's DOGS, directed by Becca Holloway, running November 1 - 24, 2024 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood....

Red Theater Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2024

Red Theater revealed its 24/25 season at The Edge Off Broadway with two shows exploring the limits of our bodies and the forward march of time. The season opens with the world premiere of Hanna Kime’s DOGS, directed by Becca Holloway, running November 1-24, 2024. Learn more about the season! ...

Past Shows

Kairos
4/23 - 5/18/2025


Red Theater presents Lisa Sanaye Dring's Kairos, directed by Clare Brennan, running from April 23 to May 18, 2025. The play features Tamsen Glaser as ...

Hamlet
Hamlet
4/26 - 5/19/2024


Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in an intimate, in-the-round setting. You're invited to get up close and personal with your ghosts.

Caveman Play
Caveman Play
11/30 - 12/30/2023


Rocky and Dandelion are the first Cave-people to adopt agriculture. They’ve prepared a presentation for you, the other Cave-people, to tell you all about it.

Indoor Cats
Indoor Cats
2/17 - 3/12/2023


Red Theater is thrilled to present our second show of the 22/23 season: Mora V. Harris’ INDOOR CATS, directed by co-Artistic Director Wyatt Kent. This ...

Vinegar Tom
Vinegar Tom
10/28 - 11/20/2022


Red Theater presents Caryl Churchill's VINEGAR TOM Directed by Clare Brennan Original Music by Roy Gonzalez & Max Cohen October 28 - November 20, 2022  ...

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