Chicago Dramatists

Beau O'Reilly's BeauTown Cabaret to Present The Return Of The FOLK AN' SPOKE FESTIVAL

BeauTown Cabaret brings back the FOLK AN' SPOKE FESTIVAL from August 10 to September 1, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events celebrating folk music and spoken word artistry.

Ernie Nolan Chosen as Next Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre

 Unicorn Theatre has announced that Ernie Nolan has been  chosen as its next Artistic Director. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Nolan brings  a wealth of experience, creativity, and a profound passion for innovative and inclusive storytelling to  Kansas City

Cast and Creative Team Set for DONTRELL, WHO KISSED THE SEA at Pegasus Theatre Chicago

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the cast and creative team for Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Hedgerow Theatre Partners With Mauckingbird Theatre Company On Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.

SERENDIPITOUS Returns To Open-Door Playhouse This Month

Open-Door Playhouse will presents the podcast revival of SERENDIPITOUS starting June 11, 2024.

Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces 2024 Premiere Play Festival Finalists

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the finalists for the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, showcasing new and innovative works from emerging playwrights.

The 35th Annual RHINOCEROS FESTIVAL Begins This Saturday!

 Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr kicks off its 35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, May 25 - June 30.

NOT A MOMENT, BUT A MOVEMENT Play Festival Held Next Month at The Kirk Douglas Theatre

Center Theatre Group, in collaboration with The Fire This Time Festival and Watts Village Theater Company, will present a second season of Not A Moment, But A Movement, an initiative created to amplify, center, and celebrate Black voices.

Raven Theatre Reveals 42nd Season Lineup For 2024-25

 Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!

FutureHome's Immersive THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Lands In LA This June

Experience the immersive theatrical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's poem, THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK, presented by FutureHome at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024.

Steep Theatre Announces Two New Shows for 2024 Season

Steep Theatre will be back on stage in 2024 with two new productions that continue the company's tradition of bringing new work to Chicago audiences.

THE DREAMLESS PATRON to be Presented as Part of RhinoFest at Chicago Dramatists

Experience the magical realism of THE DREAMLESS PATRON, a semi-scripted comedy presented by Strong Branch Productions. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Arizona Theatre Company Launches Inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival Amplifying Diverse Voices In Theatre

Arizona Theatre Company will launch its inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival after nearly 30 years of recognizing Latine artists with the National Latine Playwrights Award.

Leviathan Lab To Present Reading Of Minh-Anh Day's SINGULARITY

Join Leviathan Lab for a staged reading of SINGULARITY, a new dark comedy by Minh-Anh Day, on April 29 at Alchemical Studios, NYC. Learn more about the show!

The 35th Annual RHINOCEROS THEATRE FESTIVAL Returns in May

​​​​​​​Curious Theatre Branch has announced the 35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, May 25 - June 30 at six venues across Chicago.

Chicago Dramatists Will Host Performances of Mark Larson's WORKING

Chicago Dramatists will host a unique two-night theatrical celebration of acclaimed Mark Larson's new book, Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History of American Work in a Time of Social and Economic Transformation.

Washington Stage Guild Closes Season with World Premiere of AN UNBUILT LIFE

Get the latest cast updates for the Washington Stage Guild's production of AN UNBUILT LIFE.

David A. Tucker II To Feature At Inaugural National Latine Playwrights Festival

Chicano playwright David A. Tucker II wins the 2023 National Latine Playwrights Award for his black comedy, The Nude. He will be featured at the inaugural National Latine Playwrights Festival in June 2024, hosted by the Arizona Theatre Company.

Photos: Curious Theatre Branch's THE GOOD Starring Jenny Magnus Opens Tomorrow

Curious Theatre Branch continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, See photos from the production.

Washington Stage Guild Closes Season with World Premiere of AN UNBUILT LIFE

Get the latest updates on the area premiere of VICTORIAN LADIES’ DETECTIVE COLLECTIVE by the Washington Stage Guild. Stay tuned for more information about the show.