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SPOTLIGHT READING SERIES to be Presented at Court Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 9, 2026

Court Theatre will present the Spotlight Reading Series.

Court Theatre to Present 10th Anniversary SPOTLIGHT READING SERIES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 2, 2026

Court Theatre will present the Spotlight Reading Series.

KEERAH by Netta Walker to Have World Premiere at Definition Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 13, 2026

Definition Theatre will present the Amplify World Premiere of Keerah, a quick-witted dramedy by playwright Netta Walker and directed by McKenzie Chinn.

POT GIRLS Extended at Raven Theatre Through March 2026

by A.A. Cristi — February 19, 2026

Due to popular demand, The Story Theatre's world premiere of Pot Girls has added one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Raven Theatre's Schwartz Stage, 6157 N.

Photos: First Look at POT GIRLS at The Story Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 17, 2026

The Story Theatre will close out Season V with the world premiere production of Pot Girls by Governing Ensemble member Paul Michael Thomson and directed by Governing Ensemble member Ayanna Bria Bakari.

POT GIRLS Comes to The Story Theatre in February

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2026

The Story Theatre will close its Season V with the world premiere production of Pot Girls by Governing Ensemble member Paul Michael Thomson and directed by Governing Ensemble member Ayanna Bria Bakari.

FAT HAM & BETRAYAL Extend at Goodman Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2025

Goodman Theatre will present additional performances for both of its current productions: James Ijames' Fat Ham and Susan V.

Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre

by Zac Thriffiley — January 24, 2025

The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience.

FAT HAM Chicago Premiere Extended at Goodman Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 21, 2025

It’s opening night for Tyrone Phillips’ Chicago premiere-production of James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham—which extends by popular demand with eight additional performances.

Photos/Video: FAT HAM at the Goodman Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2025

Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre.

Photos & Video: FAT HAM Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2025

James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham is now playing at The Goodman Theatre.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM Makes Its Chicago Premiere This Weekend

by A.A. Cristi — January 9, 2025

With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.

Cast Set for FAT HAM at Goodman Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 30, 2024

James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham will make its Chicago debut with an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston.

Review: JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre

by Theresa Bertram — August 16, 2024

What did our critic think of JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?

Jackalope Theatre To Return To The Broadway Armory With ANNUAL LIVING NEWSPAPER FESTIVAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 12, 2024

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

Steve H. Broadnax III and More Will Lead JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 16, 2024

JITNEY by August Wilson is headed to Arkansas Repertory Theatre next month.

Definition Theatre Reveals 2023 Amplify Festival Finalists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 20, 2023

Definition Theatre has revealed the finalists of the Amplify Series Three New Play Commissioning Program.

A REAL ONE To Compete For Oscar Qualification At Dances With Films Festival 2023

by A.A. Cristi — June 14, 2023

'A Real One' a compelling drama about testing the bonds of friendship, will compete at this year's Dances With Films (DWF) Festival, June 22-July 2, 2023 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.

VIDEO: See Clips from CULLUD WATTAH At Victory Gardens

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2022

Victory Gardens Theater preesents the final show in its 2021/22 Mainstage Season, the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.

Photos: First Look At CULLUD WATTAH At Victory Gardens

by A.A. Cristi — June 20, 2022

On June 19, 2022, Victory Gardens Theater opened the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.