Thursday, 16 April 2026 12:21
Marriott’s Heartbreak Hotel: The Rise, the Rebirth, the Return
Written by Kimberly Katz
Marriott Theatre’s Heartbreak Hotel takes on the tricky task of charting Elvis Presley’s early ascent, walking the line between the mythic figure we think we know and the unpolished young man still figuring out who he was becoming. What emerges is a brisk, music‑driven portrait that leans into the volatility…
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Wednesday, 15 April 2026 12:12
AUDITORIUM PHILMS CONCERT SERIES continues with Rocky In Concert - May 16th
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The 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 Concert Series with Rocky in Concert, an unforgettable live concert experience celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amazon MGM Studios' iconic Rocky. The one-night-only presentation takes place Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 PM at The Auditorium,…
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Wednesday, 15 April 2026 11:08
Promethean Theatre Ensemble to stage Anouilh's ANTIGONE at The Den, May 31 – June 28
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Promethean Theatre Ensemble has announced it will perform the Lewis Galantiere adaptation of Jean Anouilh's ANTIGONE, from May 31 through June 28 at the Den Theatre. Anouilh's play, which premiered in Nazi-occupied Paris in 1944, was itself an adaptation of the Greek play by Sophocles, believed to have been written…
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Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:38
Writers Theatre announces the 29-member powerhouse cast for the largest production in its history: Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt
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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, concludes its 2025/26 Season with the sweeping yet intimate play Leopoldstadt, written by the late, celebrated playwright Tom Stoppard, directed by Carey Perloff. Leopoldstadt is the largest production in Writers Theatre's history and includes a remarkable 29-member ensemble of Chicago actors…
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- Carey Perloff
- Ian Barford
- Joey Slotnik
- Sean Fortunato
- Jessie Fisher
- Kate Fry
- Erik Hellman
- Andrew Mueller
- Barbara Roberston
- Sarah Coakley Price
- Emma Rosenthal
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Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:33
NSYNC SUPERSTAR JOEY FATONE TO JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF & JULIET AS ‘LANCE’ FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
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The 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 hit musical, reprising the role of ‘Lance’ following his recent Broadway run. Fatone will join the touring cast for an exclusive two-week limited engagement when the show makes its triumphant return to…
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Tuesday, 14 April 2026 13:24
Eileen Byrne brings solo play Running with Coffee to Lookingglass Theatre's lobby for 2 performances only May 16 and 17, 2026
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Writer 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 Water Tower Water Works. Following successful runs in the Chicago suburbs and New York City, this intimate and deeply human solo performance will be presented Saturday, May 16, at 7:00pm and…
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Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:20
GEE'S BEND, playing May 23 – June 7 at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
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Fleetwood-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 play Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons from May 23 to June 7 at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center at 927 Noyes Street in Evanston. GEE'S BEND follows…
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Monday, 13 April 2026 15:17
Drury Lane Theatre names Matthew D. Carney as Artistic Director
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Drury Lane Theatre announces the appointment of Matthew D. Carney as its new Artistic Director. A longtime collaborator and key member of the artistic team at Drury Lane, Carney steps into the role following more than a decade of artistic contributions that have helped support the theatre's signature style and high standard…
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Monday, 13 April 2026 14:50
Definition Theatre Presents the Amplify World Premiere of Keerah
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Definition 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 run from May 29 to June 28, 2026 at Definition @ 55th (1160 E. 55th St, Chicago, IL). Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now through definitiontheatre.org. Two aspiring young writers meet…
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Monday, 13 April 2026 14:46
WAITRESS & THE BOOK OF MORMON return to Broadway In Chicago by Popular Demand
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Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce two fan-favorite shows are returning to our stages this year: WAITRESS and THE BOOK OF MORMON. Current subscribers can add these to their season package when renewing by clicking here or calling (312) 977-1717. Group tickets of 10 or more are now available for both productions by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling…
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Monday, 13 April 2026 13:21
Drury Lane’s Father of the Bride Charms with Effortless Fun
Written by Angelo Campos
The 1950s is easy to idealize. Men styled tailored suits, women dazzled in pleated dresses, and everything glimmered like it was in a commercial. Life’s troubles were solved with a talk from pop or a hug from mom – or that’s how it seemed. Drury Lane Theatre’s Father of the…
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Monday, 13 April 2026 00:45
Poor Behavior at Oil Lamp Theatre: When Good Company Goes Bad
Written by Ken Payne
Theresa Rebeck’s Poor Behavior at Oil Lamp Theatre, directed by Lauren Katz, opens with the easy warmth of old friends reconnecting - only to reveal how quickly a shared history can curdle. Within minutes, the play exposes the messy, magnetic dynamics that will drive the evening off the rails. Peter…
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Saturday, 11 April 2026 12:13
BrightSide's Private Lives Bring Public Laughs
Written by Angelo Campos
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone and married someone else – that’s how Noel Coward’s Private Lives sees it. For those unfamiliar with Coward, his scripts have bite and humor that were ahead of its time when they first hit the stage in the 1930s. Today, the…
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