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ASHLAND AVENUE Extends at The Goodman Theatre in October


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 04, 2025

Lee Kirk’s new Chicago-set drama Ashland Avenue has added eight performances, extending one week at The Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

Tony-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award At Annual Benefit


by A.A. Cristi - August 18, 2025

The Sarah Siddons Society will honor Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel with its 2025 Award at the annual Benefit on Monday, November 17, 2025 at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario St. The evening will begin with a 6 p.m. reception, followed by a 7 p.m. program....

TCG Names 2025 Rising Leaders of Color Cohort of Emerging Journalists and Critics


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 17, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has revealed the 2025 Rising Leaders of Color cohort of three early-career journalists and critics of color. Learn more here!...

Fleetwood- Jourdain Theatre Reveals Cast For Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's PASS OVER


by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2025

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Evanston's celebrated company devoted to presenting dynamic Black American and African Diaspora-centered storytelling, has announced the cast for PASS OVER, a play by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, which is a provocative riff on WAITING FOR GODOT and THE BOOK OF EXODUS....

Javier Dubon Appointed Interim Executive Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival


by Stephi Wild - June 24, 2025

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) announced a transition in its senior executive leadership. Gabriella Calicchio, who began her tenure as Executive Director in November 2024, will conclude her time with the organization on July 1, 2025....

Sarah Siddons Society Expands Theatre Arts Scholarships To Fifth Chicago-area University


by A.A. Cristi - June 02, 2025

The Sarah Siddons Society's Board of Directors has approved Northern Illinois University (NIU) as its fifth Chicago-area university to receive scholarship funding for students studying theatre arts....

The Theatre School Hosts Climate Action Festival to Inspire Environmental Action


by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2025

In continuation of the celebration of its Centennial year, The Theatre School at DePaul University has announced the launch of a Climate Action Festival, running Wednesday, May 14 through Sunday, May 18, 2025....

Alana Arenas Shares Favorite Backstage Moments at PURPOSE


by Stephi Wild - April 07, 2025

Alana Arenas, who is appearing in Purpose on Broadway, took us backstage at the Hayes Theatre to share some of her backstage routines, favorite moments, must-haves and more....

The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 19, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend....

Jim Maronek Recognized For Service To Peninsula Players Theatre


by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2025

The Board of Directors of Peninsula Players Theatre, Wisconsin's oldest professional theatre, recently honored artist and scenic designer Jim Maronek for his 29 years of service. ...

Past Shows


Foundations in Intimacy Direction/Coordination is a training program at The Theatre School at DePaul University designed for those seeking to enhance their skills in intimacy ...

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
5/11 - 6/1/2024


by William Shakespeare adapted by Don Fleming directed by Chris Anthony When the Duke of Athens is set to marry his new queen, chaos ensues within William Shakespeare's ...

Ascension
Ascension
5/15 - 5/26/2024


by Jeffrey Luke Baker directed by Gus Menary The morning after graduating high school, Matthew wakes to a future that looks bleak. Addicted to porn, dependent on pot, ...

Killing of a Gentleman Defender


When Martín is hired to create a play for Chicago's youth about violence on the Southside, he's conflicted between the Northside institution funding him and ...

Is God Is
Is God Is
2/14 - 2/25/2024


Twins Anaia and Racine receive a mission from their presumed dead mother, God, to seek revenge on their father. Stretching from the Dirty South to ...

Vinegar Tom
Vinegar Tom
2/10 - 2/19/2023


by Caryl Churchill and directed by Christine Freije Alice, Joan, Betty, Ellen, and Susan are trapped by circumstance—poverty, unwanted advances, undesired pregnancy, and societal expectations. In the ...

Good Grief
Good Grief
2/3 - 2/12/2023


by Ngozi Anyanwu and directed by Carla Stillwell Matthew Jason George is a celestial king with a James Dean vibe. At least that’s how Nkechi (N) decides ...

Las Wavys
Las Wavys
1/21 - 2/11/2023


by Ricardo Gamboa and directed by Coya Paz When a villainous group of aliens threatens the planet, four students from the South Side of Chicago band together to ...

Falling
Falling
10/19 - 10/28/2018


Tami is fighting to maintain normalcy in her family while caring for Joshua, her son with Autism. When Grammy Sue comes to visit, the family ...

Junie B Jones Is Not a Crook
Junie B Jones Is Not a Crook
1/11 - 2/17/2018


by Allison Gregory adapted from the book series by Barbara Park directed by Krissy Vanderwarker ? Remember Junie B. Jones? She’s back, and she’s on ...

Into the Woods
Into the Woods
11/1 - 11/12/2017


music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by James Lapine directed by Barry Brunetti musical direction by Mark Elliott? ? Into the Woods is a ...

Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England


by Madeleine George directed by April Cleveland Set in a typical college town, Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England follows the narrative of the Dean, ...

Mrs. Phu's Cleansing Juices (and also salads)


by ?Emily L. Witt directed by Krissy Vanderwarker Entering Mrs. Phu's means crossing a gauntlet of steadfast Reaganites and pro-lifers. Just on the other side ...

Michael Jordan in Lilliput
Michael Jordan in Lilliput
5/3 - 5/14/2017


by Mickle Maher directed by Erica Weiss What happens when the tiny inhabitants of a secluded island seek to join the developed world and form ...

Wig Out!
Wig Out!
4/12 - 4/23/2017


by Tarell Alvin McCraney????????????????????? directed by Nathan Singh????????????????????????????????????????? Welcome to the underground drag scene, a place where many gay men create families for themselves. The ...

The Women Eat Chocolate
The Women Eat Chocolate
5/20 - 5/28/2016


written by Caroline Macon, BFA Playwriting, Class of 2016 directed by Heidy Stillman At age 13, Alexandra Appleton is certain she's a poet. Her life ...

The translation of likes
The translation of likes
5/6 - 5/15/2016


by Nambi E. Kelley directed by Ron OJ Parson The Theatre School is pleased to present the world premiere of The Translation of Likes, a ...

WHAT HAPPENED IN PINKVILLE? A CUBIST DIALECTIC ON THE MASSACRE AT MY LAI


A world premiere play by Greg Allen "What Happened in Pinkville?" tells the true story of an American military atrocity: the massacre of 500 civilians ...

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A Carpenters Christmas in Chicago A Carpenters Christmas
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