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The Factory Theater

The Factory Theater 1623 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL 60626

The Factory Theater is a theatre in Chicago, IL.

Upcoming Shows

Radical Futures

Radical Futures

Oct 9 – Nov 21, 2026

The Factory Theater and Artistic Director Michael Jones are proud to announce the first production of its 32nd season, the world premiere of B.Z Florida’s Radical Futures, directed by Kayla Menz, October 9 - November 21 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. Forged in...

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Review: THEATER OF THE MIND Presented by Goodman Theatre

Review: THEATER OF THE MIND Presented by Goodman Theatre

by Angela Lin · November 3, 2026

Step into the memory palace and experience a one-of-a-kind experience where neuroscience, philosophy, and theater collide. Theater of the Mind, presented by Goodman Theatre, co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, and directed by Andrew Scoville, is a fascinating immersive theatrical journey tha…

Review: MANUAL CINEMA'S FRANKENSTEIN at Studebaker Theater

Review: MANUAL CINEMA'S FRANKENSTEIN at Studebaker Theater

by Zac Thriffiley · November 2, 2026

Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein has come to life once again, further establishing itself as one of the city’s most thrilling holiday traditions in the shadowy hall of the Studebaker Theater.…

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Zac Thriffiley · October 23, 2026

The Winter’s Tale—now playing and soon to run in repertory with the even wilder Midsummer Night’s Dream—provides audiences with an emotional, uplifting, and even redemptive story sure to thaw frozen hearts and provide a much needed escape.…

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

by Angela Lin · October 22, 2026

Magic is a timeless art full of secrets, and as Parr reveals through the course of Time Traveler, history is even stranger and more serendipitous than we know.…

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

by Lauren Sheely · October 20, 2026

Saturday night brought the long-awaited return of Dance Theatre of Harlem to The Auditorium for a celebratory evening of dance that showcased the range and versatility of this 57-year old company, which had not been seen in Chicago since 2016.…

Past Shows

11 total · showing 1–10

Two Out of Three Falls

Two Out of Three Falls

Jun 4 – Jul 18, 2026

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to present Two Out of Three Falls, June 4 - July 18, written by Bill Daniel and directed by Ashley Yates. Previews are Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. with an understudy preview performance on Saturday, June 6 at 8...

Kubrickian

Kubrickian

Feb 13 – Mar 15, 2026

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to present Kubrickian, February 20 - March 15, written by Zack Peercy and directed by AJ Schwartz. Trapped in a white space, three men who should be focused on escape or explanation can’t seem to stop talking about acclaimed film...

The Sporting Life

The Sporting Life

Oct 10 – Nov 22, 2025

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., presents The Sporting Life, October 10 - November 22, written by Marjorie Muller and directed by Kayla Menz. 16-year-old Dot still hasn’t gotten her period. Lucky for her, there’s a Witch in the woods who can get it started. However, in...

Muffed

Muffed

Aug 18 – Sep 20, 2025

The Factory Theater and Unheard of Company are proud to announce, The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading of “Muffed: A Recounting of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised by the Members of the Meaningful Action Theatre Company...

The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince

The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince

Jun 6 – Jul 19, 2025

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the final production of their 30th season, The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince, written by Factory Chief Operations Officer Chase Wheaton-Werle and directed by Becca Holloway, June 6 - July 19. On...

Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon

Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon

Feb 14 – Mar 29, 2025

CHICAGO – The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the second production of their 30th season, Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon, opening Friday, Feb. 21. The production runs through March 29 and was written by Phil Claudnic and directed by Jennifer...

Inheritance -or- Brothers From the Deep

Inheritance -or- Brothers From the Deep

Oct 18 – Nov 23, 2024

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the first production of their 30th season, Inheritance -or- Brothers from the Deep, opening Friday, Oct.18. The production runs through November 23 and was written by Michael Jones and directed by Jamaque Newberry...

This is Our Youth

This is Our Youth

Dec 6

THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan follows 48 hours in the lives of three very lost young souls in the big city: Warren, a strange barking dog of a kid who has just stolen $15,000 dollars from his abusive, tycoon of a father; Dennis, his charismatic but domineering...

The Kelly Girls

The Kelly Girls

Feb 17 – Apr 1, 2023

Belfast, 1960s: as conflicts between various political factions threaten to tear Ireland apart from the inside, sisters Fianna and Regan Kelly feel compelled to engage in the fight for their homeland. But when they join the ranks of The Provisionals and find themselves...

Plaid as Hell

Plaid as Hell

Oct 29 – Nov 19, 2022

Plaid As Hell is an honest, slightly raunchy, queer comedy which introduces us to Cass, who is hoping her annual camping trip will go well this year. But with her best friend Emilie sniping at Cass’s new girlfriend Jessica, not to mention the serial killer on the loose, the...

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