Writers Theatre has announced its lineup for the 35th anniversary season, set to feature a series of compelling productions. The season will include premieres and classic revivals, showcasing a blend of dramatic and comedic works. This milestone season aims to continue the theatre's tradition of artistic excellence and innovation, engaging audiences with both contemporary and classic theatre pieces. The specific shows and dates for the season will be announced shortly, promising a diverse range
An example of how grief shapes identity played out onstage, The Rep’s latest is a compelling, powerful example of how theater can confront uncomfortable topics with tenderness, compassion, and humor.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Directed by Tyrone Phillips, the production explores themes of grief, friendship, and imagination through a contemporary lens.
Definition Theatre has revealed its 2026 season lineup, featuring three productions that explore identity, love, justice, and the power of artistic expression.
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists. Learn more!
The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
A panel discussion and celebration titled Taking the Leap: A Conversation on Bold Moves in Chicago Theater will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bramble Arts Loft (5545 North Clark Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago).
Golden, written by Andrew Lee Creech and now playing at ACT Theater,, is a rich, character-driven drama that delivers clean, linear storytelling about what it means to live with dignity when the world feels like it’s falling apart.
Goodman Theatre will present additional performances for both of its current productions: James Ijames' Fat Ham and Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Betrayal. Learn more!
Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr., known for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton, will headline the Goodman Theatre Centennial Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience. The co-production with Definition Theatre has already been extended through March 2.
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. Learn more.
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. Check out the photos and video here!
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham is now playing at The Goodman Theatre. See photos from the production here!
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.
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. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced Shakes in the City, part of CST's longstanding commitment to creative community engagement offering free and accessible programming for audiences of all ages in neighborhoods across Chicago.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, a biting comedy about everything right, wrong and woke in America, directed by Jess McLeod. Check out photos from inside opening night here!
