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BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, and More Nominated For Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.

MEXODUS to Make Chicago Premiere at Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

The award-winning hip-hop musical MEXODUS, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, will play a limited run at Chicago's historic Studebaker Theater, presented by P3 Productions and Audible.

MEXODUS to Make Chicago Premiere at Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The award-winning live-looping hip-hop musical MEXODUS, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, will play a limited run at Chicago's historic Studebaker Theater, presented by P3 Productions and Audible.

TITUBA American Premiere and More Set for Court Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

Court Theatre has unveiled its 72nd season. The 2026/27 season will feature the American premiere of Winsome Pinnock’s Tituba, set in colonial Salem against the backdrop of the infamous witch trials, and more.

Video: First Look at THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2026

Watch a first look video of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao at Goodman Theatre, now running through April 12, 2026.

Review: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 3, 2026

THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a lopsided stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. While the first act is tight and focuses squarely on the budding relationship between ultra-nerd Oscar Wao and his freshman year college roommate Yunior, the second act incorporates almost all the other key plot points from Díaz’s text. As a result, the first half is a charming and sweet “bromance,” but the second half of this English language premiere (the production was originally produced in Spanish at Repertorio NYC) is sprawling, overlong, and not that engaging. There’s simply no reason this adaptation needed to be almost three hours.

THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO Extends at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

The Goodman will present an eight-performance extension for the world premiere of Marco Antonio Rodríguez’s English stage adaptation of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao— based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Díaz.

Photos: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO in Rehearsals at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

Get a first look inside rehearsals of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao—Marco Antonio Rodríguez’s world-premiere English-language stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Wendy Mateo.

Lenin D’Anthony Izquierdo and More to Star in THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is coming to Chicago in a new English-language stage adaptation by Marco Antonio Rodríguez, continuing The Goodman’s Centennial 2025/26 Season

Lookingglass Reveals Plays and Creatives for its New Works Festival, GGLASSFEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed the plays and creative teams for its inaugural new works festival: GglassFest. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend!

New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman Theatre Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.

Lookingglass Theatre Company Unveils Expanded Lobby and Dedicates The Joan and Paul Mainstage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Chicago’s Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Water Tower Water Works earlier this month. Learn more here!

Lookingglass Theatre Company Shares 2025 Performances, Post-show Discussion, Events, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its current 2025 season including two mainstage productions, events, and more.

David Schwimmer and James Oh Join Lookingglass Theatre Company Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025. Learn more!

20th Annual NEW STAGE FESTIVAL Announced At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2024

Five new works—four developmental plays plus one musical in free public readings—are on tap this December for Goodman Theatre's 2024 New Stages Festival, under Artistic Susan V. Booth and Director of New Works Kat Zukaitis.

Jackalope Theatre To Return To The Broadway Armory With ANNUAL LIVING NEWSPAPER FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

Jackalope Theatre Company will return to the Broadway Armory with the 15th Annual Living Newspaper Festival in September.

Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, a biting comedy about everything right, wrong and woke in America, directed by Jess McLeod. Check out photos from inside opening night here!

Chicago Dramatists Will Host Performances of Mark Larson's WORKING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024

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.

LA HAVANA MADRID Comes to Millennium Park This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

Collaboraction and Teatro Vista Productions will team to present a free, outdoor, staged concert version of Sandra Delgado’s smash hit La Havana Madrid, Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion as part of Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Season.

Lookingglass Announces New Artistic Director, Meets Its Yearly Fundraising Goal and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024

Get the latest updates from LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY. For interviews and additional information, contact James Juliano.