Tuesday, 28 July 2026 11:00
Promethean Theatre Ensemble to stage BLOOD OF THE LAMB at The Den, September 3 -October 3
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Promethean Theatre Ensemble announced today it will stage the Chicago premiere of BLOOD OF THE LAMB, by Arlene Hutton, a gripping two-woman, Kafka-esque, thriller. In a time about two days from now, Nessa, traveling from LAX to JFK, finds herself diverted to Dallas. Trapped in a room with Val, a lawyer, Nessa just…
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Tuesday, 28 July 2026 11:54
Carmela misses her papi, because papi is missing some of his papers: Carmela Full of Wishes returns Oct. 25-Nov. 15 at Chicago Children’s Theatre
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Carmela misses her papi, because papi is missing some of his papers.Chicago Children’s Theatre presents Carmela Full of Wishes, a moving ode to family – and dreamers – adapted from the contemporary children’s book by Newbury Award-winners Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, the same Newbery Medal and Caldecott…
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Friday, 24 July 2026 13:48
Jackalope Theatre Company Announces Plays, Playwrights and Casts for THE 17th LIVING NEWSPAPER FESTIVAL, August 20 - 24
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Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to announce the schedule for the 17th Annual Living Newspaper Festival, August 20 - 24, at the Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway. The Living Newspaper Festival is inspired by the 1930s Living Newspapers of the Federal Theatre Project that created stories based on recent events.…
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Friday, 24 July 2026 13:42
Love Actually In Concert at Cadillac Palace Theatre Saturday, December 12th - One Night Only!
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It may be the middle of summer, but for fans of Universal’s “Love Actually,” Christmas comes early this year. GEA Live, RoadCo, Fifth Season, and Broadway In Chicago today announced LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT will bring the heart, humor, and intertwined stories of Richard Curtis' beloved Christmas classic to Chicago this holiday…
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Friday, 24 July 2026 13:36
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents Ride the Cyclone September 16th through October 25th
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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Ride the Cyclone, September 16 - October 25. Ride the Cyclone is presented with book, music and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The Metropolis production is directed by original American…
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Friday, 24 July 2026 13:30
Sharp Witty Satire "I Killed Andy Breitbart" Returns to the Apollo Studio Sept. 5-27
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Following multiple sold-out runs, "I Killed Andy Breitbart," the acclaimed 75-minute solo show, written and performed by Pam Dickler and directed by Drew Martin, returns to The Apollo Theater Studio for a limited four-week engagement, Sept. 5-27. Press opening is 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Performances take place Saturday and Sundays through Sept. 27. "I Killed Andy Breitbart" is…
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Thursday, 23 July 2026 13:25
Experience experimental live shows by emerging puppet artists at the Chicago Puppet Lab Showcase, August 20-23 at Raven Theatre
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Eight Chicago artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines have spent the past eight months in residence at the Chicago Puppet Lab, the Chicago Puppet International Puppet Theater Festival’s puppet theater incubator and residency program.Operating out of the Festival’s education and work spaces in Chicago’s Fine Arts Building, the program supports…
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Sunday, 26 July 2026 14:11
Metropolis’ Wizard of Oz Rekindles Pure Childhood Wonder
Written by Kimberly Katz
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s new staging of The Wizard of Oz sends audiences down the yellow brick road with a production that balances classic nostalgia with a warm, community centered spirit. Before the story unfolds, it’s worth remembering the legacy behind it: L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel first introduced readers…
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Friday, 24 July 2026 11:37
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the free outdoor concert series Fridays on the Green August 14, 21 and 29, 2026
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Black Ensemble Theater continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the return of its outdoor musical celebration Fridays on the Green. The concert series is free and open to the public on theater's front lawn at the corner of Clark and Sunnyside from 6:30pm-8pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.…
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Friday, 24 July 2026 11:33
Refracted Theatre Company presents the Chicago Premiere of I’M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE, Sept 18 - Oct 31
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Award-winning Refracted Theatre Company is proud to announce the cast and creative team of I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire, written by Samantha Hurley and directed by Tyler Struble, September 18 - October 31, at the Bookspan Theatre at Den Theatre, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave. Previews are Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19…
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Monday, 20 July 2026 16:39
Redtwist Theatre Announces its 2026 - 2027 Season, "State of Violence"
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Award-winning Redtwist Theatre announced its 2026 - 2027 season, called the “State of Violence,” at 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. last night at a special event at Rogers Park’s Hamburger Mary’s. The new season begins with Prayer Circle, September 17 - November 8, by Erik Gernand and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, followed in the…
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Tuesday, 21 July 2026 16:34
A Red Orchid Theatre Announces Season 34: World on Fire
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A Red Orchid Theatre, under the artistic direction of Kirsten Fitzgerald, is pleased to announce its 34th Season, featuring a world premiere adaptation and two Chicago premieres, all exploring the theme of a "world on fire." The season kicks off this fall with the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's politically-charged drama Heroes of the Fourth Turning, directed…
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Wednesday, 22 July 2026 16:28
Writers Theatre opens 35th season with Sisters August 13th
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Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 35th Season in the intimate Gillian Theatre with Sisters, a gripping family drama exploring the familial bond between a woman and her AI sister, written by Matthew Libby and directed by acclaimed Chicago artist and Northwestern University faculty…
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