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Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater
by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. 
Cast Set For SCARAMOUCHE World Premiere in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

City Lit Theater announced the cast for the world premiere musical SCARAMOUCHE, based on Rafael Sabatini's adventure novel, directed by Beth Wolf and featuring a 10-person cast with a 30-number score.
ANTIGONE To Be Presented By Promethean Theatre Ensemble At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

Antigone, adapted by Lewis Galantiere from Jean Anouilh, will be presented by Promethean Theatre Ensemble in Chicago. Directed by Elaine Carlson, the production reimagines the classic in a contemporary setting.
Video: Watch the Trailer For SHORT SHAKESPEARE! HAMLET
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2026

All of the betrayal, passion, and poetry of Shakespeare’s most famous play—distilled into just 75 minutes. Watch the video trailer for Short Shakespeare! Hamlet at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Cast Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's SHORT SHAKESPEARE! HAMLET
by Gillian Blum - Dec 20, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced the cast for Short Shakespeare! Hamlet, an original and accessible 75-minute adaptation directed by CST Artistic Director Edward Hall.
Photos: THE MARK World Premiere at Babes With Blades
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s 2025 season continues with the world premiere of The Mark, now playing at The Edge Theater. Get a first look at photos here!
Cast Set for THE MARK World Premiere at Babes With Blades
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

Babes with Blades has revealed the cast and creative team today for The Mark, written by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff. See who is starring, and learn more!
Babes With Blades Theatre Company FIGHTING WORDS FESTIVAL Returns in September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2025

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2025 season opens with an extended run of its new works festival, the Fighting Words Festival, September 6 – 14 at the Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St, 2nd Floor.
Cast Set for R.U.R. (ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS) at City Lit Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

City Lit Theater will follow up its three Jeff Award wins with its season-closing production of R.U.R. (ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS), a world premiere adaptation of the 1920 science-fiction play by the Czech writer Karel Čapek.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company to Present New Works Festival FIGHTING WORDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 2025 season will open with an extended run of its new works festival, collectively called Fighting Words. Learn more!
Photos: THE TEMPEST at Idle Muse Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s world premiere production of The Tempest, adapted and directed by Idle Muse Theatre Company Member Tristan Brandon, is now playing through October 20, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater. Check out production photos below!
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE TEMPEST at Idle Muse Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Idle Muse Theatre Company reveals the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of THE TEMPEST, running from September 19 to October 20. Discover who's bringing this classic to life.
Photos: First Look At Midsommer Flight's Outdoor ROMEO & JULIIET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2024

Midsommer Flight is presenting a fully staged ROMEO AND JULIET ­ as its 2024 free Shakespeare production. See photos from the production. 
Midsommer Flight To Present Free Production Of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET In Six Chicago Parks
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024

Midsommer Flight will present a free production of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET from June 28 to August 4 in six Chicago parks.
Photos: Babes With Blades Theatre Company's World Premiere THE S PARADOX Opens Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s 2024 season opens with The S Paradox, written by Joining Sword & Pen International Playwright Competition (JS&P) and Margaret W. Martin Award Winner Jillian Leff, directed by Morgan Manasa with fight direction by Samantha Kaufman at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. See photos from the production.
Tickets Now On Sale For Babes With Blades' THE S PARADOX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 2024 season opener The S paradox. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
Babes With Blades Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of THE S PARADOX, April 7 - May 18
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents the world premiere of The S Paradox, written by Jillian Leff and directed by Morgan Manasa. Join them at The Factory Theater from April 7 to May 18. Press Night is on Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
Photos: First Look At THE DUCHESS OF MALFI From Babes With Blades Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2023

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster and directed by Artistic Director Hayley Rice with fight direction by Maya Vinice Prentiss, is now playing through October 21 at The Factory Theater.
Babes With Blades Announces Cast And Creative Team For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI At The Factory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2023

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) has announced the cast and creatives for The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster and directed by Artistic Director Hayley Rice with fight direction by Maya Vinice Prentiss, September 9  – October 21 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.
Free Production of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE to be Presented in Six Chicago Parks This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

For its tenth annual summer production of free Shakespeare in Chicago’s parks (one each year since 2012, except for the pandemic years of 2020-2021), Midsommer Flight will perform the romantic and fantastical adventure CYMBELINE.

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