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Chicago Dance Groups Will Perform PERSISTENT SPRING at Ruth Page Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

The Chicago Movement Collective (CMC), and the Winifred Haun & Dancers (WH&D) will present the third annual PERSISTENT SPRING 2026 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago. 

Chicago Repertory Ballet Unveils 2026 Spring Series With Two World Premieres And THE RITE OF SPRING
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Chicago Repertory Ballet will present its 2026 Spring Series in May. The program features two world premieres and a revival of The Rite of Spring. Performances will take place in Chicago for one weekend only.

Ballet Hispánico Premieres New Dance at MoMA's Wifredo Lam Retrospective
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

On March 19, 2026, Ballet Hispánico will perform original choreography at MoMA, inspired by the exhibition 'Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream'. The event features works by Eduardo Vilaro.

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.

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Present Three World Premieres At The Harris Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.

Photos: THE IRISH … AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY At Porchlight Music Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

Check out photos of Porchlight Music Theatre’s production of The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, now playing through March 15 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. 

Porchlight Young Professionals Will Perform THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Porchlight Young Professionals will host a special event featuring the musical THE IRISH... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY on February 20. Learn more about the show here!

Porchlight Young Professionals to Host HAPPY HOUR & A HIT: THE IRISH … AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre’s Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board will present Happy Hour & A Hit: The Irish … and How They Got That Way at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

THE OTHER WITCH To Be Presented One Night Only At Epiphany Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

Nejla Yatkin will present THE OTHER WITCH, a compelling solo dance performance, at Chicago's Epiphany Arts Center on March 8, 2026. This one-night event celebrates International Women's Day with a powerful exploration of feminine wisdom through dance, multimedia, and ritual.

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Continues INSIDE/OUT Series And Unveils Columbia College Chicago Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2026

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre will continue its Inside/Out performance series in early 2026 and will serve as company-in-residence at Columbia College Chicago’s Dance Center for its Spring Concert Series.

Kayla Boye's SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY is Coming to Porchlight Music Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre will present Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story, written by and starring Kayla Boye, directed by Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Linda Madonia.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Porchlight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the next production in its 31st season, The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty McGee.

RUTH PAGE'S THE NUTCRACKER Celebrates 60 Years at the Ruth Page Center For the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

The Ruth Page Center for the Arts will present its annual live production of “Ruth Page's The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the legendary Ruth Page.

Chicago Repertory Ballet Reveals Cast For World Premiere Of THE CAPULETS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

Chicago Repertory Ballet will present the world premiere of The Capulets November 7–16, 2025 at Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Directed and choreographed by Wade Schaaf, the Shakespeare-inspired ballet reimagines Romeo and Juliet from Lady Capulet’s perspective, with a cast led by Miriam-Rose LeDuc. Tickets are available at crbdance.com.

THE CAPULETS World Premiere to be Presented by Chicago Repertory Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025

Chicago Repertory Ballet will present the world premiere of its original ballet, The Capulets. The Capulets focuses on the fraught relationships and power dynamics of the Capulet family. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Reveals 2025�"2026 Season Featuring Inaugural Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2025

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) has announced its 2025–2026 season, a dynamic slate of programming that reflects the company’s mission to explore identity through movement and music.

Ruth Page Center for the Arts Will Host an Open House
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

Ruth Page Center for the Arts will host its free semi-annual Open House commemorating the start of the 2025 - 2026 school year in August. Learn more about the event here!

Chicago Movement Collective and Winifred Haun & Dancers Host 2nd Annual PERSISTENT SPRING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

The Chicago Movement Collective (CMC), and the venerable Winifred Haun & Dancers (WH&D) will present the second annual PERSISTENT SPRING: a showcase of Chicago dance artists.

Chicago Theaters Centering Women's Stories This Women's History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025

Choices abound for audiences looking to celebrate the stories of women this Women’s History Month on stages all throughout Chicagoland.

Review: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 31, 2025

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s FUN HOME is a musical journey in sketches through the memories of Alison Bechdel. Based on the graphic memoir of the same name — and so called because the Bechdel family business was a funeral home — Porchlight director Stephen Schellhardt’s production brings each scene sharply to life.