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CONCENTRATION to be Presented at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

Concentration, Arne Weingart's theatrical adaptation of his poetry written in the voice of a World War II death camp prisoner, runs April 11 and 12 in a new, reimagined production at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

The Artistic Home to Present CUT TO THE CHASE Festival at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

The Artistic Home Studio will present the 2025 edition of its annual CUT TO THE CHASE festival of new one act plays. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend.

HEDDA GABLER to be Presented at The Artistic Home in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

The Artistic Home will present the Chicago premiere of Mark O’Rowe’s adaptation of Ibsen’s HEDDA GABLER. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Strawdog Theatre Announces Cast And Crew Of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024

Strawdog Theatre has announced the cast and crew for THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, running from June 6-30, 2024.

Blue In The Right Way Announces Cast And Creative Team For Its Inaugural Production: WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024

Blue in the Right Way presents its inaugural production, Women Beware Women, freely adapted by Kevin V. Smith and Daiva Bhandari, with Spanish translation by Sonia Perelló and directed by Smith, April 27 - May 12, at The Edge Theater.

Registration For FREE Tickets APIDA ARTS FESTIVAL Begins April 1
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2023

APIDA Arts Festival, Celebrating the Creativity of Asian, Pacific Island and Desi/South Asian Americans in Chicago, in association with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Goodman Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) and Lookingglass Theatre, announces registration for free tickets to the inaugural Festival, May 5 - 7, and paid tickets to the Sunday, May 7 After Party will be available Saturday, April 1 at 12 p.m. at APIDAArts.org. As some events are limited in size, registration is strongly encouraged for these free events. The mission of the APIDA Arts Festival is to amplify and unify Asian, Pacific Island and Desi/South Asian American artists in Chicago by showcasing their work at premier cultural institutions, providing greater representation, equity and opportunity. The APIDA Arts Festival will also be available via streaming on APIDA Arts YouTube channel.

APIDA Arts Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup For May 5- 7 Festival In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

APIDA Arts Festival, Celebrating the Creativity of Asian, Pacific Island and Desi Americans in Chicago, in association with the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Goodman Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) and Lookingglass Theatre, announces the inaugural Festival line up, May 5 - 7, at venues in downtown Chicago.

The Artistic Home Announces CUT TO THE CHASE One-Act Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

The Artistic Home will present the 20th anniversary of its Cut To The Chase one-act play festival, featuring six handpicked 10-minute plays, showcasing Artistic Home Studio actors, playing five intimate performances January 26 – 29, 2022 at The Den Theatre (2A), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of ON THE GREENBELT at Strawdog Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

Strawdog Theatre Company, Chicago’s newest free theater, has returned this spring with the world premiere of On The Greenbelt, playing April 22 – May 28, 2022 at Links Hall, 3111 N. Western Ave. in Chicago. 

Strawdog Theatre Presents ON THE GREENBELT in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022

A semi-finalist for the 2021 Blue Ink Playwright Awards, On The Greenbelt is a serio-comic play that jumps between past and the present, written by ensemble member Karissa Murrell Myers* and directed by Jonathan Berry.

Nominations Announced for the 47th Annual Non�"Equity Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

With the conclusion of the 2019-2020 Chicago non-Equity theater season, the Jeff Awards announced the nominees for the 47th annual awards for theater excellence that include 120 theater artists across 21 categories.

AstonRep Theatre Company Will Present its 11th annual WRITER'S SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019

AstonRep Theatre Company will present its 11th annual WRITER'S SERIES, an afternoon of staged readings of new works by local writers. This year's series will showcase two productions by Jasmine Sharma and Ellen Wiese on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 2 pm a?" 6 pm at The Edge Theater (Off Broadway stage), 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago. Patrons are invited to attend individual readings a?" or stay for the entire afternoon. Readings are free but donations will be accepted. No reservations required. For additional information, visit www.astonrep.com or call (773) 828-9129.

Photo Flash: First Look at Eclipse Theatre Company's BEYOND THERAPY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2019

Eclipse Theatre Company, the only Midwest theatre company to feature one playwright in one season, will continue their 2019 Christopher Durang Season this summer with a production of Beyond Therapy, with Rachel Lambert directing.

Photo Flash: AstonRep Theatre Presents THE CROWD YOU'RE IN WITH
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2019

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to conclude its 2018-19 season with Rebecca Gilman's dramaTHE CROWD YOU'RE IN WITH, directed by Co-Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*, playing May 16 - June 16, 2019 at The Raven Theatre (West Stage), 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.astonrep.com or by calling (773) 828-9129.

Eclipse Theatre Company Announces the Cast of BEYOND THERAPY
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2019

Beyond Therapy will continue Eclipse Theatre Company's 2019 Christopher Durang Season this Summer

AstonRep Theatre Announces THE CROWD YOU'RE IN WITH
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2019

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to conclude its 2018-19 season with Rebecca Gilman's drama THE CROWD YOU'RE IN WITH, directed by Co-Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*, playing May 16 - June 16, 2019 at The Raven Theatre (West Stage), 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago.

AstonRep Theatre Announces Casting For THE CROWD YOU'RE IN WITH
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2019

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to announce casting for Rebecca Gilman's drama THE CROWD YOU'RE IN WITH, directed by Co-Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*

AstonRep Theatre Company Presents 10th Annual WRITER'S SERIES
by Julie Musbach - Nov 20, 2018

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to present its 10th annual WRITER'S SERIES, a daylong festival of staged readings of new works by local writers.

Photo Flash: First Look at Haven Theatre's DIRECTORS HAVEN 2018
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018

Haven Theatre presents its fourth DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative annually showcasing the talents of three rising directors. This season, Charlotte Drover directs Madame Rachilde's surreal horror ballet THE CRYSTAL SPIDER, with translation by Daniel Gerould; Airos Sung-En Medill helms Josefina Lopez' heartfelt and healing SIMPLY MARIA, OR THE AMERICAN DREAM; and Dani Wieder directs an imaginative take on William Inge's drama PEOPLE IN THE WIND. The three productions, which will have the support of a full production team, will run back-to-back in one program. DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 2018 will play October 15 - 31, 2018 at Haven Theatre's resident home, The Den Theatre (2A), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. All performances are pay-what-you-can. Tickets are currently available at haventheatrechicago.com.

Casting Announced For Haven Theatre's DIRECTORS HAVEN
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2018

Haven Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its fourth DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative annually showcasing the talents of three rising directors. The 2018 productions are helmed by Charlotte Drover, Airos Sung-En Medill and Dani Wieder.