The Revolutionists
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...
Violet Surprise Theatre
Have show, will travel!Chicagoland area, IL
Upcoming Shows
Review: HAMLET at Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park IL
What did our critic think of HAMLET at Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park IL?…
Review: REALITY DETOX: THE IMPROV EXPERIENCE at The Second City E.t.c.
The Second City e.t.c.’s 50th revue Reality Detox promises more improv than ever before. While originally billed as an all-improv piece, ensemble members Kennedy Baldwin, Anna Portnick, Chas Lilly, Max Thomas (appearing in his second e.t.c revue), Annie Sullivan, and Riley Woolen haven’t quite m…
Review: THEATRE EVOLVE'S NATIVE GARDENS at The Den Theatre
Theatre Evolve brings the beauty of nature and clash of comedy in their current production of Native Gardens at the Den Theatre. Premiering at the Cincinnati Playhouse on January 23, 2016, playwright Karen Zacarías has become one of the most produced Latina playwrights in the United States. While c…
Review: ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
Iceboy! is an absolute riot. It’s a truly original and genuinely laugh-out-loud new musical comedy featuring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.…
Review: MEN OF SOUL at Black Ensemble Theater
Men of Soul plays like a greatest‑hits album you never want to end.…
Review: AS YOU LIKE IT presented by Midsommer Flight
There’s nothing quite like the gentle strum of a mandolin through the open breeze of a public park to make you fully appreciate both the arrival of summer and the magic of live theater.…
Review: Black Button Eyes Productions' ST. NICHOLAS at City Lit Theater
We are always telling stories, and we are always listening to them. In Black Button Eyes’ latest production, St. Nicholas, this eternal need for meaning through storytelling brings us into supernatural territory. …
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Tour at Broadway In Chicago
The Water for Elephants tour transports audiences to the circus — and has some dazzling aerial tricks up its sleeve. Based on the popular 2006 novel by Sara Gruen, Rick Elice’s book and PigPen Theatre Co.’s score comprise a memory musical: The elderly Mr. Jankowski (Robert Tully) looks back o…
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
Jeff award-winning director Nick Bowling and this cast have created a work that reminds us of why Sondheim’s music is special. The orchestra under the direction of Brad Haak fills the theater with the intricate melodies of this musical. Sally Dolembo’s costumes are gorgeous and showcase the turn…
Review: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER at Sandbox Theatre Collective
What did our critic think of HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER at Sandbox Theatre Collective?…
Past Shows
Sapph-isticated Histories: Women Across Time
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...
SapphFest: Pride Off Into the Sunset
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,...
Lavender Menaces
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...
SapphFest: A Snowball's Chance in L
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...
SapphFest: All Boo'd Up
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...
SapphFest: Summer Lovin'
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,...
SapphFest: Summer Queerance
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...
SapphFest: Pride Edition
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...
SapphFest
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,...
Lez Beaus
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...
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Catch as Catch Can Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/04-7/12) |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
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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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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Hairnation 2026- An Outdoor 80s Tribute Festival BaseCamp Pub (7/26-7/26) |
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TobyMac, Third Day & Chris Tomlin Carver Arena (11/21-11/21) |
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn Chicago Theatre (10/31-10/31) |
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The Electro Recall with Morgan Page and Slushii BaseCamp Pub (7/11-7/11) |
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Black Bear Island Bramble Theatre Company (9/24-10/17) |
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& Juliet The Auditorium (7/22-8/02) |