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Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s Confederates is now playing through March 8, written by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Aaron Reese Boseman, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave; Check out photos from the production!

Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Confederates by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Aaron Reese Boseman, at Redtwist Theatre.

City Lit Theater will follow up its three Jeff Award wins with its season-closing production of R.U.R. (ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS), a world premiere adaptation of the 1920 science-fiction play by the Czech writer Karel Čapek.

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now extended. Check out production photos and learn how to purchase tickets.

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now playing through March 30. Check out all new production photos here and learn more about the show!

Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This world premiere adaptation is by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown and Jordan Gleaves. Learn more!

Resident Director Brian Pastor has announced the cast for THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD – a classic comedy that has spurred a film, musical, and even an operatic adaptation.

Akvavit Theatre launches its 2019 season with FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Plays, appearing in a double bill September 24 – October 13, 2019 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.

Akvavit Theatre launches its 2019 season with FAMILY DRAMA: 2 Norwegian Playsappearing in a double bill September 24 a?" October 13, 2019 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.

Journey into a near-future dystopia where humans struggle to survive in an increasingly hostile environment as Akvavit Theatre and Dramafronten present RISING TEMPERATURES, four linked, site-specific world premiere Danish plays presented in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

Journey into a near-future dystopia where humans struggle to survive in an increasingly hostile environment as Akvavit Theatre and Dramafronten present RISING TEMPERATURES, four linked, site-specific world premiere Danish plays presented in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

The Agency Theater Collective is proud to announce a new artistic ensemble known as The Collective. The multidisciplinary members of The Collective will collaborate with one another in support of The Agency's mission to create extraordinary theatrical experiences by fostering new work and fresh takes from dynamic points of view.

Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of the madcap Danish comedy BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS by Astrid Saalbach, translated by Michael Evans and directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch, playing March 21 - April 14, 2018 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Thursday, March 22 at 8 pm.

Akvavit Theatre is pleased to announce casting for the U.S. premiere of the madcap Danish comedy BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS by Astrid Saalbach, translated by Michael Evans and directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch.

Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre presents GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts plays now through October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. The show opens tonight, September 29, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Friday, September 29 at 8 pm.

Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org. The press opening is Friday, September 29 at 8 pm.

Just in time to get you in the Halloween spirit, Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present GHOSTS & zombies, by Henrik Ibsen and Gustav Tegby, in a new American translation by Chad Eric Bergman*, directed by Co-Artistic Director Breahan Pautsch*. This dark and hilarious contemporary Swedish twist on Ibsen's Norwegian classic Ghosts, will play September 28 - October 29, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1, 2017 at chicagonordic.org. 

Chicago's Akvavit Theatre presents the U.S. premiere of Rhea Leman's wild black comedy HITLER ON THE ROOF, a play for two clowns starring Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence. Co-directed by Co-Artistic Director Kirstin Franklin* and Associate Amber Robinson*, HITLER ON THE ROOF will play a limited engagement now through July 9, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, June 22, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to announce casting for the U.S. premiere of Rhea Leman's wild black comedy HITLER ON THE ROOF, a play for two clowns starring Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence. Co-directed by Co-Artistic Director Kirstin Franklin* and Associate Amber Robinson*, HITLER ON THE ROOF will play a limited engagement June 21 - July 9, 2017 at the new Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice in Chicago. Tickets will be available Friday, May 5 at www.chicagonordic.org.