Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son
5/10 - 6/30/2024
Lifeline Theatre continues their 2023-24 season of Big Stories, Up Close with a retelling of Native Sonm Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley ’s “gutsy, powerful, and ...
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WELLS AND WELLES Comes to City Lit Theater in July
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
The world premiere play WELLS AND WELLES by Chicago playwright Amy Crider imagines what might have been said in a private meeting between these two pioneers of literature and the arts....
Cast Set For NATIVE SON at Lifeline Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2024
Casting has been announced for Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of Richard Wright’s powerful introspection on race and justice like never before. Native Son runs at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. in Rogers Park, from May 10 – June 30, 2024....
2024 Winners Revealed For The Non-Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2024
Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards have revealed the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season. Learn more about the full list of winners here!...
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD to Play Chicago Children's Theatre Beginning in April
by Blair Ingenthron - February 11, 2024
Chicago Children's Theatre's 2023-24 season finale will be a celebration of the same joyful energy that launched the company nearly 20 years ago, A Year with Frog and Toad. Learn more about the production here!...
Lifeline Theatre Announces Cast for World Premiere KidSeries Production Of SKUNK AND BADGER
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2024
Lifeline Theatre's World Premiere KidSeries Production of Skunk and Badger features a talented cast. Adapted by Lifeline Ensemble Member, this production is based on the popular book....
Kokandy Productions, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre & More Nominated for 2023 Jeff Awards- See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 06, 2024
Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards has revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season....
Lifeline Theatre's Retelling Of Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley's NATIVE SON Adaptation, May 10 - June 30
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2024
Lifeline Theatre presents a retelling of Nambi E. Kelley's 'Native Son' adaptation, directed by Ilesa Duncan. Don't miss this powerful production from May 10 - June 30 in Chicago....
Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road....
Lifeline Theatre Announces New Managing Director And Development Consultant Added To Team In The New Year
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2024
Lifeline Theatre has announced that Elizabeth Rupp, recognized for her work in the arts administration sector, has been hired as the Managing Director. She joins the team in its mission of exploring, interpreting, and reimagining books and other literary works to create stories that move audiences b...
American Blues Theater Launches The Commons Series With UHURU
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024
American Blues Theater launches The Commons, a new, monthly community event initiative, with a reading of Gloria Majule’s Uhuru, directed by Ensemble Member Manny Buckley. ...
Past Shows
Skunk and Badger
3/2 - 4/7/2024
Badger loves nothing more than studying his rock collection in peace and quiet in his brownstone home. Or rather his Aunt Lula’s brownstone, he is ...
27th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival
1/12 - 1/21/2024
Lifeline Theatre presents the 27th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival , a vibrant celebration of Chicago's premiere storytelling and live lit scene. The festival spans ...
Cat's Cradle
9/1 - 10/22/2023
Join the famed Hoenikker family on the Caribbean Island of San Lorenzo for a satirical tale of how “pure” scientific research, banana republic politics, and ...
Extra Yarn
2/18 - 3/19/2023
While her parents work tirelessly at the local factory, Annabelle discovers a small wooden box in the snow filled with yarn that seemingly never ends. ...
The 26th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival
1/21 - 2/20/2023
Celebrating the breadth of Chicago’s enduring storytelling and Live Lit scene, Lifeline brings together numerous solo performers and storytelling collectives for a three-week, multi-venue selection ...
Dooby Dooby Moo
11/12 - 12/11/2022
The County Fair is coming, and the grand prize in the talent competition is a trampoline! Duck wants that prize, but with Farmer Brown watching ...
Miss Holmes Returns
8/26 - 10/16/2022
Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson are back on the case! After a string of successes in assisting Scotland Yard, a seemingly clear-cut murder ...
Middle Passage
4/15 - 6/5/2022
Rutherford Calhoun, a newly freed Illinois slave eking out a living in 1830 New Orleans, stows away aboard The Republic, an outbound rigger, to evade ...
Pride & Prejudice
11/12 - 11/30/2020
When Lizzy is introduced to Mr. Darcy at a local dance, tempers flare as her independent spirit clashes with his ingrained arrogance. Can the headstrong ...
Whose Body?
9/6 - 10/27/2019
Mr. Popper's Penguins
10/24 - 11/29/2015
CHICAGO – Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Mr. Popper’s Penguins, a world premiere musical adaptation with script by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric (Non-Equity Jeff ...
Miss Buncle's Book
9/11 - 11/1/2015
CHICAGO– Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of D.E. Stevenson’s Miss Buncle’s Book, by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christina Calvit (four-time Jeff Award winner), ...
Pride and Prejudice
4/20 - 6/10/2012
Pride and Prejudice
5/3 - 6/10/2012
In the town of Meryton, reputation and marriage can secure – or destroy – a young woman’s happiness. Faced with the loss of their land ...
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
3/17 - 5/6/2012
Unlike other naked mole rats, young Wilbur loves to wear clothes. By daring to defy social tradition, Wilbur makes life miserable for himself and his ...
Pride and Prejudice
4/20 - 4/30/2012
In the town of Meryton, reputation and marriage can secure – or destroy – a young woman’s happiness. Faced with the loss of their land ...
Hunger
2/3 - 3/25/2012
Two women share the same man and the same recipe in Hunger. Helene Kvale directs this immersive performance piece featuring wine, chocolate and the desire ...
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
3/17 - 3/18/2012
Unlike other naked mole rats, young Wilbur loves to wear clothes. By daring to defy social tradition, Wilbur makes life miserable for himself and his ...
How to Survive a Fairy Tale
1/7 - 2/26/2012
Even though his dad is a frog and his mom claims to be a princess, Jack grew up in a house without fairy tales. So ...
How to Survive a Fairy Tale
1/14 - 2/26/2012
Even though his dad is a frog and his mom claims to be a princess, Jack grew up in a house without fairy tales. So ...
Hunger
2/3 - 2/13/2012
During the 900-day Nazi siege of Leningrad, Russian botanist Ilya is charged with protecting a cache of valuable seeds for future generations. As the weeks ...
How to Survive a Fairy Tale
1/7 - 1/8/2012
Even though his dad is a frog and his mom claims to be a princess, Jack grew up in a house without fairy tales. So ...
The 13 Clocks
10/15 - 12/4/2011
The Count of Monte Cristo
9/9 - 10/30/2011
music: Sarah Pickett; dir: Marcela Lorca....
Videos
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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Chicago Cabaret Week 3rd Annual, 10-day Festival
Chicago Area Venues (5/10 - 5/19) CONCERT | |
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https://www.choosechicago.com/event/romance-language-french-songs-for-lovers/
Rockwell on the River (5/16 - 5/16) CONCERT | |
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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
The Center for Performing Arts (12/6 - 12/8) | |
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CHICAGO DANCE MONTH’S WAVE WALL MOVES RETURNS IN JUNE
See Chicago Dance (6/8 - 8/31) | |
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The Beat Goes On
The Center for Performing Arts (11/2 - 11/2) | |
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LOVE Happens
The Center for Performing Arts (2/8 - 2/8) | |
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The Choir of Man
The Apollo Theater (4/19 - 7/14) | |
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