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PrideArts to present newly expanded version of Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH May 8-10
01 May 2026 in Upcoming TheatreCALL ME ELIZABETH, a one-woman show about the life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented May 8-10 by PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre…
Intuit’s New Exhibits Spark Verve Through Art
23 April 2026 in BCS SpotlightGatecrashers. That’s the term newspapers nearly 100 years ago called the works of self-taught artists when they began “crashing the…
safronia soars at Lyric Opera
22 April 2026 in Theatre in Reviewsafronia at Lyric Opera of Chicago emerges as a deeply personal story of the Great Migration - one that resists…
At Steppenwolf, Windfall Doesn’t Cash In on Its Promise
21 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewSteppenwolf Theatre Company’s, Windfall arrives with all the promise its pedigree suggests. Written by Academy Award–winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin…
Redtwist’s Sobering ‘night Mother Asks Us to Look for the Unseen
21 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewMother-daughter relationships are somehow deemed different. More seminal than the bond between a father and son. More instinctive than between…
THE GREAT GATSBY is Now Playing at Cadillac Palace
21 April 2026 in Now PlayingBroadway In Chicago is excited to announce that the smash hit Broadway musical and global sensation, THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved…
AstonRep Productions to stage US Premiere of Liisa Repo-Martell's new adaptation of Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, June 18 – July 5 at the Edge Off-Broadway Theatre
21 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreAstonRep Productions, the theatre and film production company that has produced over 30 stage productions in Chicago, has announced it…
Premiere of OUT HERE at Court Theatre a Charming Deconstruction of Marriage and Musical
20 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewEveryone encounters many crossroads in their lives, where they make a choice that determines the future…and many people live to…
Steep Theatre Celebrates May the 4th with Reading of THE MAKING
20 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreOn Monday, May the 4th, Steep Theatre will present the first public staged reading of playwright Dan Aibel's new work The…
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces its 2026 - 2027 Season
20 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatrePorchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce its 32nd season launching in September at The Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., with the…
JACKALOPE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY, MAY 28 - JULY 6
20 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreJackalope Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere of Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, written and directed by Terry Guest, May 28…
Chicago Opera Theater presents concert world premiere of seventh Vanguard Initiative developed opera Trusted
20 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreChicago Opera Theater (COT) closes its 2025/26 season with the concert premiere of a new opera Trusted - the seventh full-length opera developed through…
Teatro Vista and Steppenwolf’s BOTH Twists Family Truths Into a Slow‑Burn Thriller
18 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewFrom the moment BOTH starts, the play demands attention. Flashing lights, sirens, and the sounds of heavy breathing build as…
Northlight’s Angel Offers Charm, Even Without Full Lift‑Off
17 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewScrewball comedy went the way of the dinosaur after the 1940s, but Northlight Theatre attempts to revive it with The…
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents Gala 2026 - Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Rockwell on the River
16 April 2026 in Theatre BuzzSteppenwolf Theatre Company's acclaimed Ensemble and Board of Trustees are pleased to host Steppenwolf Gala 2026, an unforgettable evening that continues the…
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, A New Musical arrives in Chicago for a limited engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre June 23–July 5, 2026
16 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreBroadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS , A New Musical…
Marriott’s Heartbreak Hotel: The Rise, the Rebirth, the Return
16 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewMarriott Theatre’s Heartbreak Hotel takes on the tricky task of charting Elvis Presley’s early ascent, walking the line between the…
New Leadership on Display at Alvin Ailey Dance Theater with Alicia Graf Mack
15 April 2026 in BCS SpotlightSustaining legacy is no simple task, especially when considering the arts. How do you preserve continuity of spirit while simultaneously…
AUDITORIUM PHILMS CONCERT SERIES continues with Rocky In Concert - May 16th
15 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreThe Auditorium (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) and The Chicago Philharmonic in association with TCG Entertainment, continue the Auditorium Philms…
Promethean Theatre Ensemble to stage Anouilh's ANTIGONE at The Den, May 31 – June 28
15 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatrePromethean Theatre Ensemble has announced it will perform the Lewis Galantiere adaptation of Jean Anouilh's ANTIGONE, from May 31 through…
Writers Theatre announces the 29-member powerhouse cast for the largest production in its history: Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt
14 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreWriters Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, concludes its 2025/26…
NSYNC SUPERSTAR JOEY FATONE TO JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF & JULIET AS ‘LANCE’ FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
14 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreThe producers of & Juliet and Broadway In Chicago announced today that pop music superstar Joey Fatone will join the North American Tour company of the smash…
GEE'S BEND, playing May 23 – June 7 at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
14 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreFleetwood-Jourdain Theatre today announced full casting and production team for its season-opening production of GEE'S BEND, the 2008 play by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, to…
Eileen Byrne brings solo play Running with Coffee to Lookingglass Theatre's lobby for 2 performances only May 16 and 17, 2026
14 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreWriter and performer Eileen Byrne brings her acclaimed one-woman play Running with Coffee to Chicago for two performances only, presented at Lookingglass Theatre Company's…
Drury Lane Theatre names Matthew D. Carney as Artistic Director
13 April 2026 in Theatre BuzzDrury Lane Theatre announces the appointment of Matthew D. Carney as its new Artistic Director. A longtime collaborator and key member of…
Definition Theatre Presents the Amplify World Premiere of Keerah
13 April 2026 in Upcoming TheatreDefinition Theatre is proud to present the Amplify World Premiere of Keerah, a quick-witted dramedy by playwright Netta Walker and directed by McKenzie Chinn. Keerah will…
WAITRESS & THE BOOK OF MORMON return to Broadway In Chicago by Popular Demand
13 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewBroadway In Chicago is excited to announce two fan-favorite shows are returning to our stages this year: WAITRESS and THE BOOK OF MORMON. Current…
Drury Lane’s Father of the Bride Charms with Effortless Fun
13 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewThe 1950s is easy to idealize. Men styled tailored suits, women dazzled in pleated dresses, and everything glimmered like it…
Giordano’s Ignite the Soul Dance Concert a Study in Topflight Versatility
13 April 2026 in Dance in ReviewIt’s no secret every new dance season is filled with its own undercurrent of anticipation. Regardless of the company, audiences…
Poor Behavior at Oil Lamp Theatre: When Good Company Goes Bad
13 April 2026 in Theatre in ReviewTheresa Rebeck’s Poor Behavior at Oil Lamp Theatre, directed by Lauren Katz, opens with the easy warmth of old friends…
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Intuit’s New Exhibits Spark Verve Through Art
Written by Mitchell OldhamGatecrashers. That’s the term newspapers nearly 100 years ago called the works of self-taught artists when they began “crashing the gates” of the elite art world. It was then when names like Horace Pippin, Anna Mary Robertson (Grandma Moses), and… -
Redtwist’s Sobering ‘night Mother Asks Us to Look for the Unseen
Written by Mitchell OldhamMother-daughter relationships are somehow deemed different. More seminal than the bond between a father and son. More instinctive than between sisters. When trust is broken, all bets can certainly be off. But that doesn’t seem to be the case for…
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Premiere of OUT HERE at Court Theatre a Charming Deconstruction of Marriage and Musical
Written by Kerstin BroockmannEveryone encounters many crossroads in their lives, where they make a choice that determines the future…and many people live to regret it. That is where Dawn, the protagonist of Out Here, the new musical receiving its premiere at Court Theatre… -
safronia soars at Lyric Opera
Written by Wesley Davidsafronia at Lyric Opera of Chicago emerges as a deeply personal story of the Great Migration - one that resists grandiosity in favor of something more intimate, more lived-in, and ultimately more affecting. Drawn from the family history of Chicago’s…
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