Chicago Dramatists News

RG Productions and Theatre Gigante have come together in an historic collaboration for the world premiere of 'Sparrows Fall' written and directed by Richard Gustin in conjunction with World Premiere Wisconsin.

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Beau Jest, James Sherman's delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat.

Her Story Theatre will present the world premiere of THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY at The Den Theatre in Chicago. The new play by Kurt McGinnis Brown runs March 28 through April 19.

Playhouse on the Square will present sex/work​. A thirty-year-old virgin, an escort, an aging conservative news anchor, and a stripper, desperately pursue what it means to be a woman on their own terms.

Check out production photos from Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, now playing through January 24 at Chicago Dramatists.

HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026.

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the cast and for its 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival.

New plays will ring in the new year at The Goodman when the popular annual New Stages Festival returns. This year’s line-up features the newest works by some of the country’s hottest playwrights.

Pegasus Theatre Chicago will present the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival from January 1–24, 2026, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen Street. The annual festival spotlights original one-act plays written by Chicago high school students.

Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival at Chicago Dramatists. The Young Playwrights Festival has engaged and inspired high school students across Chicago by teaching them to craft one-act plays. Learn more!

Smoke & Mirror Productions will present Berlioz: An Episode in the Life of an Artist, a new concert reading performance by Chicago playwright and musician Nick_Jones.

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT) just announced its 2025-2026 season—a line-up of bold new plays that cross cultures, generations and borders, featuring stories of love, intersectionality and resistance.

Ada Grey has joined the four-actor cast of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY at Chicago's Lucid Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

Production photos have been released for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, with a single cast performing both parts of the play in repertory. Check out photos from the show.

A new comedy with heart, THIS IS GOVERNMENT grapples with the real-time consequences of political disarray. Learn more about the show and the award here!

Throughout June, many Chicago theatres are presenting productions that encourage and celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a landmark 29th season—culminating in a long-awaited inaugural production in its new theatre currently under construction at 5035 N. Broadway in Uptown.

Lucid Theater will present the world premiere of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY by Chicago playwright Amy Crider, whose WELLS AND WELLES was a breakout hit of summer 2024.

The Middletown Arts Center will present the sixth edition of The MAC ONE-ACTS Play-Reading Festival, featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights read theatrically by local actors.

Discover the talented cast for ANGELS IN AMERICA at Invictus Theatre. Learn about their roles and the production details.