Upcoming Shows
FULLY COMMITTED is a fast-paced, hilarious one-person comedy that takes audiences behind the scenes of New York’s hottest restaurant. One actor brings to life nearly 40...
When young black journalist Xan Smith is assigned to interview the once successful, now aging, white novelist, Henry Percival, her mission is clear. She is...
by Rachel Weinberg - March 03, 2026
THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a lopsided stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. While the first act is tight and focuses squarely on the budding relationship between ultra-nerd Oscar Wao and his freshman year college roommate Yunior, the second act incorpora...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 23, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The current offering is called Icons. What a gift to the audience. I don’t know if Robert Joffrey had any idea what his company has become. Icons recreate 4 different ballets from different decades over the 20th Century....
by Rachel Weinberg - February 19, 2026
When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version ...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - February 14, 2026
Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name....
by Rachel Weinberg - February 13, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pu...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
Past Shows
A staple of Chicago theater for 25 years, CUT TO THE CHASE presents six staged new plays — three world premieres and three Chicago premieres — as one fun night...
Dominick Pupa, nightclub sensation and cohost of the hit podcast FixingFamousPeople, returns to Chicago – and for the first time to The Den Theatre - with...
Dominick Pupa, nightclub sensation and cohost of the hit podcast FixingFamousPeople, returns to Chicago – and for the first time to The Den Theatre - with...
Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to...
Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like ROMEO AND JULIET. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of...
Sierra Kenyon presents her second solo comedy special exploring themes of queerness, mental illness, and autism in The Deep End. Directed by Sabrina Odigie and...
Winters keep getting worse in Evanston, IL, where salt truck drivers Peter and Basil battle the ice and snow and pass the time with jokes...
A staple of Chicago theater for over two decades, CUT TO THE CHASE presents six new plays as one fun night of theater. This year’s...
A staple of Chicago theater for over two decades, CUT TO THE CHASE presents six new plays as one fun night of theater. This year’s...
Let's Go Girls The Concert is a musical journey celebrating the influential women of country music over the past century, featuring the captivating voice of...
Two-Time Jeff Award Winner Missy Wise Vanderzee celebrates the iconic women of country music from the last century! Hear your favorite tunes from stars like...
Hedda Tesman returns from her honeymoon to the brutal banality of domestic life: an agonizingly bland husband; a living room full of dying flowers; and...
Trust is tricky. You enter working relationships and it's unprofessional not to offer it. When you feel your trust challenged, you convince yourself that you're...
Jeff Award-Winner Blake Montgomery is proud to present Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, December...
It’s The Golden Age of Hollywood, and the streets of Los Angeles teem with aspiring starlets. When Vera Stark—maid to “America’s Little Sweetie Pie” Gloria...
Paul Chowdhry will bring his stand-up comedy to The Den Theatre on November 10, 2024, as part of his debut North American tour. Known for...
Adam Ray takes the stage for a special performance at The Den Theatre on October 31, 2024. Known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling,...
Jarlath Regan brings his stand-up comedy show to The Den Theatre on October 30, 2024. Known for his witty observations and engaging storytelling, Regan's performance...
Clint Coley will take the stage at The Den Theatre on October 27, 2024. Known for his versatile talents, Coley is a stand-up comedian, producer,...
Samuel Comroe brings his unique comedic perspective to The Den Theatre for two nights of laughter on October 25 and 26, 2024. Known for his...
Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor known for his humorous storytelling that draws from his life experiences and observations. Having performed in...
Annie Lederman, a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, and actress from Los Angeles, will perform at The Den Theatre on October 23, 2024. Known for her...
Sindhu Vee is set to bring her acclaimed comedy back to Chicago with a live performance at The Den Theatre on October 23, 2024. Formerly...
Nataly Aukar is set to showcase her unique brand of comedy on October 20, 2024, at The Den Theatre. Known for her captivating storytelling and...
Fahim Anwar brings his sharp observational comedy to The Den Theatre on October 18, 2024. The Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer is touring in...
Liam Cullagh will join Langston Kerman and David Gborie for a live taping of the podcast My Momma Told Me at The Den Theatre on...
In this culturally relevant story, ‘Within a Shadow’ is about a quirky Black college senior who juggles awkward crushes, fierce friendships, and cultural clashes at her...
Ryan Sickler brings his distinctive comedic flair to The Den Theatre for a two-night engagement on October 11 and 12, 2024. Known for his successful...
Julio Torres brings his unique comedic perspective to The Den Theatre with Color Theories on October 10, 2024. Known for his Emmy-nominated work and acclaimed...
The Beautiful City Project presents an all-femme cabaret featuring comedic musical theatre songs, performed by a talented cast including Maddison Denault, Laura Savage, and Elizabeth...
Straightiolab Podcast will take the stage at The Den Theatre on October 6, 2024. Hosted by George Civeris and Sam Taggert, this live podcast promises...
Chris Redd will perform a series of stand-up shows at The Den Theatre in Chicago on October 4 and 5, 2024. Known for his time...
El Brote is a psychological drama from Argentina, presented by Compañia Criolla, which delves into the blurred lines between reality and fiction. The story centers...
The Latina Comedy Festival returns to The Den Theatre for an evening showcasing the freshest faces in Latina comedy on October 4. The Nena Show...
Beneath The Willow Tree (A World Premiere) by Isis Elizabeth, Directed by Aaron Reese BosemanBeneath The Willow Tree is a spiritual family drama that centers...
Chloé Hilliard will perform at The Den Theatre on September 29, 2024. A former journalist turned comedian and TV writer, Hilliard gained recognition with her...
Stephen Brower brings his unique blend of comedy and storytelling to the Den Theatre with Palatable Gay Robot, a captivating performance that examines identity and...
This is a list of things Christian believes in: logic, banana Laffy Taffy, video games, and Daniel. This is a list of things Christian doesn't...
Get ready for a night of laughter as Zarna Garg takes the stage in her hilarious comedy show at The Den Theatre. With sharp wit...
Annual festival of new of new one act plays, this year celebrating the theme “Face to Face.” These seven one-acts plays are each built around...
A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther Povitsky can be seen on Hulu’s 2nd season of DOLLFACE, starring alongside Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell....
The Den Theatre welcomes Stanzi Potenza: Hot Girl Activism for a one-night only stand-up performance on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at The...
Passions ignite when Layla, an intense literature professor, accuses Imran, a brashly iconoclastic novelist, of trading in anti-Muslim stereotypes. But as their attraction grows into...
On a dusty road between Backwards and Conspiratorial lies a town called Progress; where Ida, the mayor, hopes to create a utopia where the women...
Chicago Tap Theatre launches its 20th anniversary with a celebratory performance featuring classics from its 20-year history, including some pieces that have not been seen...
Playboy Sandro Botticelli has it all: talent, fame, good looks. He also has the ear and the wife of Lorenzo de Medici, as well as...
Welcome to Windwater, Colorado, circa 1990. When you enter this territory, you take on the shape of a blurry outline on the horizon, at once...
Berlin, 1944: four women in Aryan drag vie to be the Fhrers personal secretary as he heads into a bunker with his girlfriend. As the...
In 1997, 13-year-old Victoria Montalbano was introduced to her perfect man, Han Solo, and shes been looking for him ever since. In this piece, called...
Three bartenders arrive at their beloved queer bar to find that the establishment has been vandalized. As they try to piece together the events of...
The World Comedy Expo brings sketch, improv, and stand-up comedy artists from across the United States and around the world to Chicago audiences March 25...
Originally founded by Dole Roxy, The Church of Modern Love is comprised of people centered around one simple idea: “You Deserve To Be Loved.”. and...
Musical trio Foiled Again (Allison Bazarko-Kirk, Rob Lindley, Anne Sheridan Smith) celebrates the women of country, folk and bluegrass music with original vocal arrangements of...
Next Thing You Know is the story of four twenty-something New Yorkers as they laugh, love and drink their way through the big questions that...
William Inge's classic tale of optimism, romance, and loneliness gets a fresh reboot in the Chicago ensemble tradition. Long time Chicago actress Lia Mortensen and...
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