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REDTWIST THEATRE

1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60669

Confederates
Confederates
12/29 - 3/8/2026


Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents Confederates, January 29 - March 8, by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Aaron Reese Boseman, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn ...



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 and Creative Team Set for CONFEDERATES at Redtwist Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026

Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Confederates by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Aaron Reese Boseman, at Redtwist Theatre....

Photos: Redtwist Theatre's CHICAGO: QUEERLY ADAPTED FROM THE PLAY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF THAT INSPIRED THE MUSICAL YOU CAN'T GET AWAY FROM


by Gillian Blum - October 19, 2025

CHICAGO: QUEERLY ADAPTED FROM THE PLAY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF THAT INSPIRED THE MUSICAL YOU CAN'T GET AWAY FROM at Redtwist Theatre released production photos of its world premiere....

1926 CHICAGO World Premiere, Queer Adaptation is Coming to Redtwist Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 16, 2025

Redtwist Theatre will present a world premiere production replacing Collective Rage: A Play In 5 Betties by Jen Silverman. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

Cast Set for STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER at City Lit


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 02, 2025

City Lit’s 45th season will continue in October with the world premiere of Timothy Griffin’s STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....

Sarah Ruhl's HOW TO TRANSCEND A HAPPY MARRIAGE to Kick Off Redtwist Theatre's 21st Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2025

Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, the launch of its 2025 - 2026 season, “Defiant Femmes.” Learn how to purchase tickets!...

Photos: BIG TIME TOPPERS at Redtwist Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - July 08, 2025

Chicago’s Theatre L’Acadie has released production images of Patrick Vermillion’s Big Time Toppers, directed by Brandii Champagne. Big Time Toppers will take place at Redtwist Theatre (1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660) and runs from July 10th - July 26th....

Ada Grey Joins Cast Of Lucid Theater's BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2025

Ada Grey has joined the four-actor cast of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY at Chicago's Lucid Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!...

Lucid Theater To Stage Comedy BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY In August


by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025

Lucid Theater will present the world premiere of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY by Chicago playwright Amy Crider, whose WELLS AND WELLES was a breakout hit of summer 2024. ...

JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN Extended At Citadel Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2025

Citadel Theatre has announced a one-week extension of Chicago premiere of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN, by Chicago/Skokie-based actor and playwright Paul Stroili....

Past Shows

CHICAGO: QUEERLY ADAPTED FROM THE PLAY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF THAT INSPIRED THE MUSICAL YOU CAN'T GET AWAY FROM


Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents a world premiere production, Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You've Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can't Get ...

How To Transcend a Happy Marriage


Award-winning Redtwist Theatre launches its 21st season, “Defiant Femmes,” with  How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Elizabeth Swanson and movement ...

 Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus


Award-winning Redtwist Theatre, currently presenting, the recently extended through April 6, Titus Andronicus, one of the top rated plays in Chicago, according to TheaterInChicago.com, presents  ...

Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus
2/23 - 4/6/2025


CHICAGO – Award-winning Redtwist Theatre announces an original adaption of William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown, Caroline Kidwell and Jordan ...

The Totality of All Things
12/5 - 1/19/2025


The Totality of All Things centers around Judith Benson, a well-respected journalism teacher in a small Indiana high school, whose beliefs are challenged when an ...

The Totality of All Things
The Totality of All Things
12/5 - 1/19/2025


Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the headlining production in Twisted Playfest, The Totality of All Things, written ...

Twisted Playfest
12/17 - 12/22/2024


Twisted Playfest at Redtwist Theatre features a selection of ten plays at various stages of development, showcasing emerging talents in the theatrical landscape. Highlights include ...

Twisted Playfest
Twisted Playfest
12/17 - 12/22/2024


Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to present its inaugural Twisted Playfest, December 17 - 22, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Complete schedule ...

Bottle Fly
10/17 - 11/24/2024


Bottle Fly, written by Jacqueline Goldfinger and directed by Eileen Dixon, explores the complexities of love against the backdrop of queer survival in the Everglades. ...

Bottle Fly
Bottle Fly
10/17 - 11/24/2024


CHICAGO – Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger’s Bottle Fly, directed by Co-Artistic Director Eileen Dixon, October 17 ...

WOLVES BY STEVE YOCKEY
WOLVES BY STEVE YOCKEY
10/1 - 11/5/2023


This fall, award-winning Redtwist Theatre bring’s Steve Yockey’s intimate, gory, gay reimagining of “Little Red Riding Hood” to life. Embrace fear and paranoia with the ...

The Great Khan
The Great Khan
1/19 - 2/26/2023


A revolutionary, multicultural play about the effects of systemic racism on two Black American teens, The Great Khan is a National New Play Network rolling ...

Below the Belt
Below the Belt
5/17 - 6/16/2019


An absurdist corporate comedy. Somewhere, in an anonymous factory cranking out units of some unnamed product, three men try to maintain some semblance of humanity ...

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