Upcoming Shows
Violet Surprise Theatre, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women, presents a traveling production of The Revolutionists, a historical and hysterical play...
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....
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....
by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door 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....
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...
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....
by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026
What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...
by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026
What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...
by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026
French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...
by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026
What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...
Past Shows
This March, SMH will stand for Sapphics Making History, when Violet Surprise Theatre presents seven short plays about women who refine, define, and redefine the expression...
Violet Surprise Theatre presents SapphFest: Pride Off Into the Sunset. Our seventh and final virtual variety show is teeming (and streaming) with audacity and authenticity,...
Sapphics save the day!Lesbian Visibility Day, that is. Violet Surprise Theatre presents Lavender Menaces, a play festival celebrating Sapphic superheroines. Eight 10-minute plays will be...
When it comes to Chicago winters, there's no business like snow business, and since we're still in ice-olation, we're going to have ourselves a so...
Join Violet Surprise Theatre for a virtual variety show showcasing ethereal material by creepy comediennes, potent poets, diabolical dancers, prestidigitating playwrights, and sinister singers. From...
Summer dreams, gripped by livestreams... This summer, the heat is online, where you'll experience love at first site during Violet Surprise Theatre's virtual variety show,...
It's a cruel summer, leaving you queer on your own. So join Violet Surprise Theatre for SapphFest: Summer Queerance, a virtual variety show presented with...
Violet Surprise Theatre presents SapphFest: Pride Edition, a virtual variety show celebrating queer women and non-binary artists from all over the country and internationally, through...
Violet Surprise Theatre presents SapphFest, a digital variety show celebrating queer women and non-binary artists from all over the country and internationally, through storytelling, comedy,...
You can take the "gal" out of Galentine's Day, but wouldn't you rather take the gal out ON Galentine's Day? Preferably to Lez Beaus, a...
Videos
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Windfall Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31) |
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South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Bride To Be Newport Theater (6/05-6/05) |
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Rio: A Tribute to Duran Duran Raue Center For The Arts (5/29-5/29) VIDEOS |
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Two Out of Three Falls The Factory Theater (6/04-7/18) |
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Job Writers Theatre (4/09-6/14) |
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Chicago Live! Navy Pier (9/19-9/20) |
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Bach Iben Organ Marathon Westminster Presbyterian Church (5/31-5/31) |
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Good People By David Lindsay-Abaire 4 Chairs Theatre (7/17-8/23) PHOTOS |
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