See the fresh faces and returning favorites of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol! The video shows magic and surprises—and chills—from the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Lucky Stiff), Present (Bethany Thomas), Future and Marley (Daniel José Molina).
See the fresh faces and returning favorites in new photos of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre. Newly directed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley.
Children’s Theatre Company has announced Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, an interactive experience! Pull back the curtains and there you are—surrounded by old sofas, crazy lampshades, piles of blankets, and towering towers of cardboard boxes!
The Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre will present the world premiere of the new musical 'Star Machine' in both New York City and Cleveland as part of a long-running spring partnership with Playhouse Square.
Get a first look at rehearsals for Chicago's favorite holiday tradition! The Goodman Theatre's 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol is now in rehearsal under the direction of Malkia Stampley, marking her debut at the helm of the beloved seasonal classic. See the photos!
Paramount Theatre will continue its 14th Broadway Series with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, running November 12, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Opening night is Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
On November 19, Quintessence Theatre will continue its 16th season with The Pirates of Penzance, the beloved comic opera by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.
The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!
The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University has revealed that tickets will go on sale on November 3rd for its 83rd production, Footloose. Learn more here!
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will present Studio Sips & Steps on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7PM at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio. Learn more and see how to attend!
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel will receive the 2025 Sarah Siddons Society Award at the organization’s annual benefit on November 17, 2025, at The Arts Club of Chicago.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has unveiled its 30th Anniversary Season of new plays written by women, and its annual new play festival. See the full lineup here!
The Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) has announced award-winning playwright, journalist, and multimedia artist Aurin Squire as the recipient of the 2025 Thom Thomas Award.
3Arts has announced the 17 recipients of this year's 3Arts Awards. The organization will honor the new recipients next month at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Chickasaw American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate will unveil his latest work for orchestra, Ko'koom'fena: Our Grandmother, commissioned and performed by CityMusic Cleveland. Learn more!
Sulfur Bottom has announced a two-week extension of its running time. The show will now be performed until October 25th at The Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.
The GRAMMY Award-winning Chicago-based percussion quartet Third Coast Percussion (TCP) has announced its Chicago and touring schedules for the 2025-2026 season. As the first percussion ensemble ever to win a GRAMMY in the classical genre,
This October, Northwestern University Press will publish Funnier, a roadmap for understanding and creating comedy from visionary Second City director Anne Libera.
Classic Stage Company has announced full casting for Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s The Baker’s Wife, starring Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, the musical will open CSC’s 2025–26 season, running October 23–December 14, 2025, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater.