Lookingglass Theatre Company
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ICE CREAM CIRCUS! to Tour Chicago Parks as Part of Night Out in the Parks (May 21, 2026)
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, EUGENE ONEGIN and More Set for League of Chicago Theatres Summer Season (May 21, 2026)
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival (May 6, 2026)
ICE CREAM CIRCUS! to Tour Chicago Parks as Part of Night Out in the Parks (May 21, 2026)
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, EUGENE ONEGIN and More Set for League of Chicago Theatres Summer Season (May 21, 2026)
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival (May 6, 2026)
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ICE CREAM CIRCUS! to Tour Chicago Parks as Part of Night Out in the Parks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Ice Cream Circus! a free, wordless outdoor show combining dance, clown, and circus arts, at neighborhood parks across Chicago and Evanston as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Ice Cream Circus! a free, wordless outdoor show combining dance, clown, and circus arts, at neighborhood parks across Chicago and Evanston as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series.
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, EUGENE ONEGIN and More Set for League of Chicago Theatres Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
This summer, Chicago is offering a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, music, and more. To highlight these productions, The League of Chicago Theatres is publishing its Summer Theatre Guide.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
This summer, Chicago is offering a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, music, and more. To highlight these productions, The League of Chicago Theatres is publishing its Summer Theatre Guide.
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.
Eileen Byrne Will Bring RUNNING WITH COFFEE to Lookingglass Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Eileen Byrne's one-woman play RUNNING WITH COFFEE will be presented at Lookingglass Theatre's Water Tower Water Works, with proceeds benefiting North Shore Senior Center.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Eileen Byrne's one-woman play RUNNING WITH COFFEE will be presented at Lookingglass Theatre's Water Tower Water Works, with proceeds benefiting North Shore Senior Center.
Lookingglass Theatre to Hold 2026 Summerglass Camps for Ages 6-18
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present its 2026 Summerglass Camps lineup, offering three theatre and creativity programs for young artists ages 6-18 at its Chicago location. Registration is now open.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present its 2026 Summerglass Camps lineup, offering three theatre and creativity programs for young artists ages 6-18 at its Chicago location. Registration is now open.
Lookingglass Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY. The production blends romance, horror, and comedy. Performances will take place in Chicago.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY. The production blends romance, horror, and comedy. Performances will take place in Chicago.
THE GREAT GATSBY & More Lead Chicago's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top Chicago picks for Spring 2026!
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top Chicago picks for Spring 2026!
Lookingglass Theatre Will Stage CIRCUS QUIXOTE at McCarter This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center will present Circus Quixote, a gravity-defying theatrical spectacle from Chicago’s famed Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors Gymnasium, running March 4–15.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center will present Circus Quixote, a gravity-defying theatrical spectacle from Chicago’s famed Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors Gymnasium, running March 4–15.
Enrico Colantoni and Teri Hatcher to Star in FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Fault, a new addition to the 2025/2026 season starring film and television star Enrico Colantoni, and Golden Globe winner Teri Hatcher.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Fault, a new addition to the 2025/2026 season starring film and television star Enrico Colantoni, and Golden Globe winner Teri Hatcher.
Cast Set for Matthew C. Yee's WHITE ROOSTER at Lookingglass Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of White Rooster, written and directed by Ensemble Member Matthew C. Yee. Yee's play weaves together puppetry, movement, song, and folklore.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of White Rooster, written and directed by Ensemble Member Matthew C. Yee. Yee's play weaves together puppetry, movement, song, and folklore.
EDWARD Adds Four Performances at Sullaluna Following Sold-Out New York Run
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
Following a sold-out New York run, the solo show EDWARD, written and performed by Ed Schmidt, will present four additional performances at Sullaluna in the West Village. The unique theatrical experience allows the audience to shape the narrative by selecting objects from a box, each representing aspects of one man's life. The additional shows are scheduled for early March.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
Following a sold-out New York run, the solo show EDWARD, written and performed by Ed Schmidt, will present four additional performances at Sullaluna in the West Village. The unique theatrical experience allows the audience to shape the narrative by selecting objects from a box, each representing aspects of one man's life. The additional shows are scheduled for early March.
Lookingglass Theatre to Present COME AS YOU AREN'T BALL Celebration of Costume Design
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Come As You Aren’t Ball, a premier costumed benefit celebrating and supporting the Ensemble’s acclaimed tradition of creating bold new work.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present Come As You Aren’t Ball, a premier costumed benefit celebrating and supporting the Ensemble’s acclaimed tradition of creating bold new work.
Season of Concern Holiday Collections Raise Over $140,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
Throughout each holiday season, area performing arts organizations take up audience collections at productions to benefit Season of Concern. Theater companies raised $140,537 for the organization.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
Throughout each holiday season, area performing arts organizations take up audience collections at productions to benefit Season of Concern. Theater companies raised $140,537 for the organization.
WHITE ROOSTER World Premiere is Coming to Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of White Rooster, written and directed by Ensemble Member Matthew C. Yee.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of White Rooster, written and directed by Ensemble Member Matthew C. Yee.
Erik Schroeder Named General Manager of The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Erik Schroeder has taken on the role of General Manager of The Public Theater. Most recently Erik served as Managing Director of The Acting Company for four seasons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Erik Schroeder has taken on the role of General Manager of The Public Theater. Most recently Erik served as Managing Director of The Acting Company for four seasons.
Cast Updated For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced a casting update for Paranormal Activity, an original story based Paramount Pictures' terrifying film franchise—now live on stage.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced a casting update for Paranormal Activity, an original story based Paramount Pictures' terrifying film franchise—now live on stage.
ANTHONY RAPP: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY is Coming to Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present multi-award winner Anthony Rapp in the world premiere of a seasonal and intimate cabaret, Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present multi-award winner Anthony Rapp in the world premiere of a seasonal and intimate cabaret, Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays.
The Goodman to Mark 100 Years With Upcoming 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative. Learn more about the programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative. Learn more about the programming here!
Review: HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF STARS at TimeLine Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 16, 2025
HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF STARS comes at an eerily relevant time. While I didn’t think all elements of the material worked, this play is a good reminder that navigating the immigrant experience without making any mistakes is an impossible feat.
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 16, 2025
HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF STARS comes at an eerily relevant time. While I didn’t think all elements of the material worked, this play is a good reminder that navigating the immigrant experience without making any mistakes is an impossible feat.
THE MINUTES Regional Premiere to be Presented at Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will open its 10th season with the regional premiere of The Minutes, nominated for the Tony Award for best play of 2022, written by Tracy Letts. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will open its 10th season with the regional premiere of The Minutes, nominated for the Tony Award for best play of 2022, written by Tracy Letts. Learn more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Lookingglass Theatre Company been nominated for?
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What awards has Lookingglass Theatre Company won?
Lookingglass Theatre Company has won the Regional Theater Tony Award (Tony Awards) and received nominations for several productions, including TimeLine Theater Company's The Invisible Hand, The Lyric Opera's 1984, Goodman Theatre's The Jungle, and Steppenwolf's The Motherf—–er with the Hat. Additionally, they've received the Joseph Jefferson Awards, which recognize excellence in Chicago theater. Their work has also been highlighted in various other awards and honors.
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