Tuesday, 24 March 2026 13:24
An Enemy of the People - TimeLine Theatre - Through June 27th
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The Chicago premiere of Amy Herzog’s new version of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, is the long-awaited inaugural production at TimeLine Theatre’s new home at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago. Previews start May 6. Performances run through June 7. Single tickets are on sale now.…
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Sunday, 22 March 2026 15:50
In El último sueño de Frida y Diego, Frida’s Beloved Genius Shines Through Her Pain
Written by Kimberly Katz
El último sueño de Frida y Diego is a love story that outlives the body, outlasts the grave, and keeps burning long after death has done its part. Frida Kahlo famously said, ‘I’ve had two accidents that changed my life: one when I was hit by a trolley, and the…
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Monday, 23 March 2026 16:14
Off-Key and Missing the Mark: Off Nights at the Sometimes Cafe at Bramble Arts Loft
Written by Kendall Royzen
If all the world’s a stage and we are all merely players, then we must be prepared when we are thrust into the spotlight. Not everyone will be ready. Some of us might freeze or forget our lines or simply wave the spotlight on, forgoing the opportunity to perform, content…
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Monday, 23 March 2026 11:56
Readings on Ravenswood - Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space - Through June 15th
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Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is proud to announce four of the six titles for the return of its Readings on Ravenswood series, curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano. Readings on Ravenswood, now in its third year, begins May 4 and continues through June 15 on Monday nights at Remy Bumppo’s rehearsal space,…
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Monday, 23 March 2026 12:25
A Farcical Feverdream that Works: Trapdoor Theatre's 'The Cuttlefish'
Written by Bill Esler
Trapdoor Theatre’s “The Cuttlefish” ought to be confounding, but somehow this 1920’s surrealist play from Poland is clear as a bell. Though ostensibly about the philosophical struggle between art and politics, the audience easily recognized echoes of the present-day overall fix in which society finds itself. Before any dialog, even…
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Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:20
Grelley Duvall Best Actress Delivers a Pop‑Culture Fever Dream at Chopin
Written by John Accrocco
The Oscars might be over, but this “Best Actress” is just getting started. Welcome to the weird world of the Grelley Duvall Show, or Alex Grelle. His unique approach to cabaret has amassed quite a fanbase over the years. Suffice it to say, there’s nothing else quite like it. In…
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026 16:16
The Drowsy Chaperone Wakes Up the Room at Theo Ubique
Written by Angelo Campos
“I just want to be entertained. Isn’t that the point?” asks the narrator of The Drowsy Chaperone. And if that indeed is the point, Theo Ubique’s rendition hit the bullseye. This fun production follows a neurotic musical theatre fan (played by Steve McDonagh) who puts on his favorite record and…
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026 10:17
LIVE AT THE SECOND CITY! COMEDY DANCE CHICAGO joyful show HAPPY DANCE!
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Comedy Dance Chicago is bringing their family-friendly show to The Second City! (Fun fact: this group was born out of a Second City Training Center class back in 2014). The show is a high-energy laugh-riot for ages 5 to 95. Comedy Dance Chicago's joyful mashup of sketch comedy, physical humor, music,…
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Monday, 16 March 2026 14:12
Reimagined Madama Butterfly at the Lyric a Masterpiece in its Own Right
Written by Mitchell Oldham
Created in 1904, Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly has become one of the world’s greatest and most popular operas. New York’s Metropolitan Opera alone had performed it 902 times prior to the beginning of its 2023-24 season. Renowned for his gifts for melody, Puccini’s musical component is ravishingly beautiful. His manner…
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Sunday, 15 March 2026 22:11
In Lookingglass' White Rooster, Yee Conjures an Intriguing World Where Old and New Collide
Written by Kimberly Katz
White Rooster arrives at Lookingglass Theatre with the kind of wild, genre‑bending confidence that reminds you why this ensemble has always been one of Chicago’s most inventive storytellers. Ensemble member Matthew C. Yee - doubling as writer and director - conjures a darkly funny, legend-steeped ghost story that feels mischievously…
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- Matthew C Lee
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- Karen Aldridge
- Mark Montgomery
- Noelle Oh
- Reilly Oh
- Louise Lamson
- Daniel Lee Smith
- Elliot Esquivel
- Nik Kmiecik
- Natsu Onoda Power
- Mara Blumenfeld
- Hannah Wien
- Justin Cavazos
- Amanda Herrmann
- Caitlin McLeod
- David Schwimmer
Monday, 16 March 2026 14:41
Joffrey Ballet completes major refresh of its Joffrey Tower
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The Joffrey Ballet has completed a major refresh of its Chicago-based home, The Joffrey Tower (10 E. Randolph Street), featuring interiors by Rubiostudio, and vivid environmental graphics by acclaimed artist & designer Bob Faust, renowned for crafting work with typography at its core, and showcasing visually-stunning examples of Concrete Poetry, courtesy of the…
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Saturday, 14 March 2026 22:35
National Hellenic Museum's Trial of Odysseus: Hero or Criminal?
Sarz Maxwell
King Odysseus returns home to Ithaca after twenty years’ absence: ten years’ fighting the Trojan War (it takes time to build a big enough wooden horse), followed by a ten-year journey during which everything that could go wrong does go wrong: think rush-hour traffic on the Kennedy under construction. When…
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Saturday, 14 March 2026 13:21
Reservation Mayhem, One Man, Forty Voices: Mike Newquist Ignites 'Fully Committed' at The Den
Written by Ken Payne
Get ready - those phones are about to explode, and Sam is already spinning like a top trying to catch every single one. It’s a full‑blown ring‑storm, and he’s diving into it with the hectic energy of someone who knows the chaos is coming and still can’t outrun it. A…
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