Wednesday, 03 December 2025 12:40
Steppenwolf Theatre Announces LookOut's Spring 2026 Season
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Steppenwolf's LookOut Series launches into 2026 with a bold line-up featuring vital work from Chicago's dance, cabaret and music artists. With eight distinct programs over the course of two months, the breadth and diversity of this city's artistic communities is on full display this winter in the intimate 1700 Theater. Highlights include…
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Monday, 06 October 2025 14:27
Three Shows Returning to Broadway In Chicago
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Broadway In Chicago is elated to announce three shows returning to our stages in 2026: THE WIZ, LES MISÉRABLES, and CHICAGO THE MUSICAL . 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 all three shows by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 312-977-1710.…
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Tuesday, 30 September 2025 13:02
Roald Dahl's Enormous Crocodile announced for Chicago
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The Roald Dahl Story Company today announces its first production in Chicago, the wickedly funny, family musical based on Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile. Following the all-ages, smash-hit productions in the UK, Minneapolis and Los Angeles, the production runs at historic Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave, in partnership with…
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Tuesday, 30 September 2025 13:58
The Second City Presents Thank You, Goodnight - A brand new offering fusing stand-up comedy and improv in one show
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Head to The Second City for a fast, funny, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. The legendary theater announces Thank You, Goodnight, a brand-new production running October 3 – 24 at 7 p.m. in Donny's Skybox Theater. Directed and created by former Mainstage director Rob Wilson, the show combines Chicago's sharpest stand-up with…
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Monday, 22 September 2025 13:45
Albany Park Theater Project's Long-Running "Port of Entry" Extension & Ticket-On-Sale
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Albany Park Theater Project (APTP) and Third Rail Projects today announced that it will present 20 additional performances of the company’s critically acclaimed Port of Entry. Since its debut in 2023, the company has presented 141 sold out performances, each with an audience of 28 guests who embark on a journey…
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Monday, 25 August 2025 12:39
Hell in a Handbag Productions Announces 24th Season!
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Get ready for a theatrical season that sparkles with wit, camp and ridiculousness – Hell in a Handbag Productions is unveiling its much-anticipated 2025/26 line-up! Now entering its 24th spectacular year, Handbag continues to delight Chicago audiences with its signature brand of outrageous comedy and a legacy built on hilarity and heart. From camp…
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Monday, 25 August 2025 12:36
A Red Orchid Theatre Opens 33rd Season with World Premiere of VEAL By Jojo Jones Directed by Ensemble Member dado September 25 – November 2, 2025
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A Red Orchid Theatre is pleased to open its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Jojo Jones' dystopian dark comedy Veal, directed by Ensemble Member dado*, playing September 25 – November 2, 2025 at 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. Single tickets for Veal go on sale Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at aredorchidtheatre.org or by calling (312) 943-8722. Season subscriptions are currently…
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Tuesday, 12 August 2025 13:47
The Factory Theater Announces 2025-2026 Season
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The Factory Theater is proud to announce its 31st season of world premieres, including Marjorie Muller's The Sporting Life, October 10 - November 22; Zack Peercy's Kubrickian, February 13 - March 14, 2026; and Bill Daniel's Two Out of Three Falls, June 5 - July 18, 2026. Season Flex Passes are on sale now for the 31st season at TheFactoryTheater.com. All…
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Saturday, 09 August 2025 12:24
MUSIC THEATER WORKS PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ITS 46th SEASON
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Producing Artistic Director Kyle A. Dougan and Music Theater Works are proud to announce its 46th season. The 2026 season at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. includes Cats, March 5 - 29, 2026; West Side Story, August 13 - 30, 2026; Jimmy Buffett’s Escape To Margaritaville, October…
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Thursday, 12 June 2025 14:11
“Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody” Sinks Its Teeth Into Limited Engagement At the Apollo Theater
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Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theater production company in North America, today announced its smash hit original musical, "TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody" will begin a special six-week limited engagement at the Apollo Theater (2550 N Lincoln Ave) beginning Saturday, July 26. Tickets go on sale…
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Tuesday, 27 May 2025 12:10
MJ THE MUSICAL is On Sale Wednesday May 28th!
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Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain and Broadway In Chicago are thrilled to announce that individual tickets for the highly anticipated return engagement of the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. MJ makes its Chicago return at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, August 12-31. Ticket prices start at $49 with a select number of…
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Thursday, 22 May 2025 13:03
TimeLine Theatre Company announces milestone 2025-26 season, culminating with inaugural production at its new home in Uptown
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TimeLine Theatre Company, celebrated for its powerful and provocative productions that connect past, present, and future, announces a landmark 29th season—culminating in a long-awaited inaugural production in its new theatre currently under construction at 5035 N. Broadway in Uptown. TimeLine’s new home will open with an “eerily prescient” (Entertainment Weekly) 144-year-old classic…
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