Thursday, 10 September 2026 13:46
JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE - North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Through November 1st
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Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2026 season, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, in the North Theatre, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, October 8 - November 1. Escape to Margaritaville has a book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley,…
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Wednesday, 09 September 2026 15:32
The Gift Theatre's Hayward - Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre - Through November 15th
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The Gift Theatre, led by Artistic Directors Brittany Burch and Jennifer Glasse, continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of Hayward by Gift ensemble member Netta Walker, directed by AmBer Montgomery. Presented in Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre, 1700 N Halsted St in Chicago, Hayward runs October 14 – November 15, 2026. The opening is Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 6:00 pm.…
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Tuesday, 08 September 2026 10:48
Tin Drum Theatre's A DARK WOOD - Greenhouse Theater Center - Through November 1st
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Tin Drum Theatre Company is proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Chicago premiere of A Dark Wood, October 15 - November 1, written by Eric Coble and directed by Steve Needham, at Studio 44 in the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. The preview performance for A Dark Wood is Thursday, Oct.…
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Monday, 07 September 2026 14:38
The Man Who Fell - Trap Door Theatre - Through September 19th
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Trap Door Theatre is thrilled to begin its 33rd season with the World Premiere of The Man Who Fell with the Rain, written by Andrei Kureichik and directed by resident director Kay Martinovich. The Man Who Fell with the Rain will play September 3rd – 19th, 2026 at Trap Door…
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Thursday, 27 August 2026 14:27
A Strange Loop - Raven Theatre - Through November 8th
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About Face Theatre and Raven Theatre present a powerhouse co-production of the groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson and direction by About Face Theatre Artistic Associate Mikael Burke. The highly anticipated Chicago premiere will run October 8-November 8, 2026, on the Johnson Stage at Raven Theatre, 6157 North Clark Street…
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Tuesday, 25 August 2026 14:54
Kowalski - Lookingglass Theatre - Through November 8th
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Joining the previously announced stars of Kowalski Johnny Galecki ("The Big Bang Theory," "The Little Dog Laughed") as Tennessee Williams and Jacob Moskovitz ("Elle") as Marlon Brando are Alison Cimmet as Margo Jones, Reece Dos Santos as Pancho and Ellie Ricker as Jo. The celebrated new play by Gregg Ostrin, directed by Colin Hanlon, will come to Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company at the historic Water Tower…
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Friday, 21 August 2026 14:12
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces Two Shakespeare Productions in Repertory October 13 - January 3
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the cast and creative team for the company's fall Shakespeare Repertory productions, an unforgettable theatrical event at the heart of our 40th Anniversary Season. Under the creative leadership of CST Artistic Director Edward Hall and taking inspiration from Shakespeare's own company and CST's roots as the Shakespeare Repertory, one company of 14…
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Tuesday, 25 August 2026 12:49
Shattered Globe Theatre's VLADIMIR - Theater Wit - Through November 14th
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Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to open its 36th Season with the Midwest premiere of Erika Sheffer's Vladimir, an unflinching drama of resistance directed by Ensemble Member Lou Contey*, playing October 2 – November 14, 2026 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Single tickets ($20 – $60) are now on sale at SGTheatre.org, by calling (773) 975-8150 or in…
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Monday, 17 August 2026 12:51
Detroit ’67 - Pulse Theatre Chicago – Through November 1st
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Pulse Theatre Chicago proudly announces a defining new chapter in the company's history with the expansion of its artistic leadership, the beginning of its residency at the historic eta Creative Arts Foundation, and the cast and creative team for its Fall 2026 production of Dominique Morisseau's acclaimed drama, Detroit '67.…
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Thursday, 13 August 2026 13:26
Prayer Circle - Redtwist Theatre - Through November 8th
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Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s new 22nd season, “State of Violence,” begins with Prayer Circle, September 17 - November 8, by Erik Gernand and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Preview performances are Thursday, Sept. 17, Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Regular performance schedule includes Thursdays through…
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Thursday, 13 August 2026 12:53
You Can't Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk Music - Black Ensemble Theater Through October 25th
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Black Ensemble Theater continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of You Can't Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk Music, written and directed by Artistic Director Director Daryl D. Brooks. You Can't Fake the Funk runs September 5-October 25, 2026, at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago. Information and…
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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 13:33
The 37th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival through October 26 at Six Chicago venues
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Curious Theatre Branch, with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists and Labyrinth Club, are pleased to announce the 37th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, September 20 - October 26 at four venues across Chicago. The month-long festival of shows will kick off with a special “afternoon tea” edition of the Full Moon Vaudeville, this concert…
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Wednesday, 05 August 2026 12:46
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's Mud Row - Theater Wit - Through November 15th
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Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for the first production in its 2026 - 2027 season, Mud Row, written by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Malkia Stampley, October 15 - November 15, in Theater One at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Previews are Thursday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct.…
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