Omer Abbas Salem

Raven Theatre Unveils Two New Commissions And A Play In Development For 2025�"26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Raven Theatre has announced two newly commissioned plays and one play in development for its 2025–26 season. The projects include BLOODMOBILE: 1988 by Alex Lubischer, an untitled new work by Omer Abbas Salem, and MERCY by Felicia Oduh.

Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY Comes to First Floor Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Chicago's First Floor Theater has announced its 13th season with the Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY, written by reid tang and directed by Tina El Gamal.

Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Unveil Cohort of the Trans History Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre joined forces earlier this year to launch a groundbreaking national initiative: The Trans History Project. Learn more!

New Harmony Project Performs Public Play Reading of ONE PARTY CONSENT
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025

As part of the 2025–2026 PlayFest Indy season, The New Harmony Project (NHP), will present a public reading of One Party Consent, a new play by acclaimed Chicago playwright Omer Abbas Salem.

Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of YOU WILL GET SICK
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Check out photos from inside the big night!

THE COLOR PURPLE and More Set for Goodman Theatre Summer 2025 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, and more.

DREAM HOU$E & More Set for Refracted Theatre Company 2025 - 2026 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Refracted Theatre Company has shared its 2025 season, including Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, and Role Call, Refracted’s series of free, community reading series.

THE CAVE Extended at A Red Orchid Theatre Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre is extending the World Premiere of Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai’s THE CAVE, directed by Alex Mallory. Learn more and see how to attend performances.

Photos: ONE PARTY CONSENT is Now Playing at First Floor Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Chicago’s First Floor Theater has released production photos of the World Premiere production of ONE PARTY CONSENT, written by Omer Abbas Salem. Check out photos here!

Cast and Crew Set for ONE PARTY COSENT World Premiere at First Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Chicago’s First Floor Theater has revealed the cast and production team for the World Premiere production of ONE PARTY CONSENT, written by Omer Abbas Salem. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE CAVE World Premiere at A Red Orchid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai’s THE CAVE, directed by Alex Mallory. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Seven Artists-in-Residence to Join Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Goodman Theatre has welcomed seven early-career artists who will join the Theatre for its 99th season as directing fellows and playwrights-in-residence. Learn more about the artists!

First Floor Theater Announces Season 12
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

First Floor Theater reveals its 2025 season featuring world premieres and exciting new productions.

Steep Theatre Announces Two New Shows for 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Steep Theatre will be back on stage in 2024 with two new productions that continue the company's tradition of bringing new work to Chicago audiences.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024

Check out photos from opening night of Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

About Face Theatre Opens Its 29th Season with the RE/GENERATION Studio Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023

About Face Theatre’s Re/Generation Studio workshop series returns to kick off the company’s 2023-2024 season from November 30 through December 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre.

DEAD OUTLAW World Premiere, NOBODY CARES Starring Laura Benanti & More Set for Audible Theater Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023

Audible Inc. celebrates the fifth anniversary of Audible Theater with new shows: The Energy Curfew Music Hour, Nobody Cares starring Laura Benanti, and the world premiere of Dead Outlaw. Read more about these upcoming productions and the expansion of Audible Theater's programming.

Jackalope Theatre's World Premiere of PRETTY SHAHID Has Been Canceled
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023

Jackalope Theatre Company has announced it has canceled their world premiere production of Pretty Shahid, scheduled for June 16 - July 23, written by company member Omer Abbas Salem, directed by Sophiyaa Nayar, with associate direction by company member Nadya Naumaan. Ticket holders for Pretty Shahid will be contacted with refund options.

Jackalope Theatre Presents the World Premiere of the Romantic Comedy PRETTY SHAHID
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere of Pretty Shahid, at Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway, June 16 - July 23.

Cast Announced For About Face Theatre's MOSQUE4MOSQUE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022

About Face Theatre has announced casting for the world premiere of Omer Abbas Salem's new play Mosque4Mosque, directed by Sophiyaa Nayar. Mosque4Mosque is a family comedy about a queer Arab-American Muslim man navigating his first real relationship while his relentlessly caring immigrant mother tries to find the perfect man for him to marry.