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THE FACTORY THEATER

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

Upcoming Shows

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...



Review: SMILEY at Open Space Arts


by Angela Lin - June 13, 2026

We might not know if our relationships will have a happy ending, but we can guarantee a happy beginning. At the end of the day, isn’t that all we can ask for?...

Review: ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre


by Emily Werner - June 05, 2026

What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?...

Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - June 05, 2026

Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar o...

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre


by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026

If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...

Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....

Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....

Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


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...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


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....

Past Shows

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Richard III
Richard III
May 20 – Jun 25, 2022

The crown: the symbol of ultimate power and the goal of one of Shakespeares most extravagantly charming (and despicable) creations, Richard of Gloucester. As literatures...

Videos


South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Chicago Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26)
RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition in Chicago RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition
Raue Center For The Arts (7/10-7/18)
Greenroom Improv in Chicago Greenroom Improv
Raue Center For The Arts (11/14-11/14)
An Evening with Kevin Smith in Chicago An Evening with Kevin Smith
The Hemmens Cultural Center (9/18-9/18)
Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson in Chicago Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson
Raue Center For The Arts (10/17-10/17)
The Little Mermaid: a staged concert in Chicago The Little Mermaid: a staged concert
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (1/29-2/14)
St. Nicholas in Chicago St. Nicholas
City Lit Theater Company (6/26-7/26)
Kinky Boots in Chicago Kinky Boots
James M. Nederlander Theatre (6/09-6/21)
yo ho. in Chicago yo ho.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company (7/19-8/29)