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Commedia Divina: It’s Worse Than That
CHICAGO – The Conspirators present a retooling of Commedia Divina: It’s Worse Than That, written by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm. Bullion, at the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Elvira
Elvira tells the story of Elvira Arellano, a Mexican immigrant, single mother, worker and eventual activist. Fearing deportation, Elvira takes sanctuary for a year in…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Elsa Lanchester: SHE’S ALIVE!
Elsa Lanchester, best known today as the iconic Bride of Frankenstein, was twice- Oscar nominated, appearing in such films as Mary Poppins, Witness for the…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dumb and Drummer
Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Gift Theatre presents Topdog/Underdog at Filament Theatre
CHICAGO – The Gift Theatre, is proud to present Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, September 12 – October 20, at…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Redtwist Theatre presents the world premiere of Bottle Fly
CHICAGO – Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger’s Bottle Fly, directed by Co-Artistic Director Eileen Dixon, October 17…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Atonement
Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Refracted Theatre Company presents Laura Winters’ Coronation
Refracted Theatre Company, recipient of eight Jeff Awards for its most recent production Tambo & Bones, is honored to present Coronation, by Laura Winters and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
REMY BUMPPO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SARAH RUHL’S DEAR ELIZABETH, OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 17
CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is proud to present Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 – 2025 season, written by Sarah Ruhl…
Theatre & Performing Arts
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
It’s The Golden Age of Hollywood, and the streets of Los Angeles teem with aspiring starlets. When Vera Stark—maid to “America’s Little Sweetie Pie” Gloria…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet: Atonement
Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mozart Coronation Mass
Join Nicholas Kraemer and four preeminent singers for a selection of Handel’s brilliant and soul-stirring vocal numbers, which explore the full spectrum of human emotions…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Josey y Las Mariachis
A vibrant one-woman musical journey through culture, love, and self-discovery in Chicago, accompanied by Live Mariachi music!
Theatre & Performing Arts
Joffrey Ballet presents Atonement
The Joffrey Ballet boldly opens its 2024-25 season with the highly anticipated North American premiere of Cathy Marston’s poignant interpretation of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned-Academy Award®-winning…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Atonement
Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…
Theatre & Performing Arts
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERSÂ & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Book of Me
Wanda stands on the cusp of womanhood. Educated in the finest schools by successful Black parents she appears to be a well adjusted child of…
Theatre & Performing Arts
BABES WITH BLADES THEATRE COMPANY’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, OCT. 16 – NOV. 23
CHICAGO – Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) announces tickets are now on sale for one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s…
Theatre & Performing Arts
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Following the career of an African American actress as she navigates Hollywood, this play is both harrowing and hilarious, eye-opening and up-lifting. BY THE WAY,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Steep Theatre’s Happy Day’s Are Here (Again)
For show information and tickets, visit: steeptheatre.com
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Roys of Succession Do Something Normal: An Improvised Show!
The famously dramatic leads from Succession – including Logan, Kendall, Shiv, Roman, and Connor Roy – try to accomplish something normal in a one hour…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Tonight In Improv History: Thursdays at iO Theater
Chicago’s best comedians come together to make history, TONIGHT! Improv Comedy created before your eyes – for the very first (and very last) time! Each…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Avenue Q
Avenue QMusic and Lyrics By Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book By Jeff Whitty Directed by Joe Lehman Music Director: James Mablin September 13 –…
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