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"John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic" Returns to Steppenwolf Theatre - December 10 – 13, 2026

06 October 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Following last year's critically acclaimed, sell-out engagement, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce the return of John C. Reilly…

Saint Sebastian Players Open 45th Season With A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie Classic Miss Marple Mystery Runs Oct. 23–Nov. 15

06 October 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

The Saint Sebastian Players open their 45th season of travels to different places with A Murder is Announced, a classic Miss Marple mystery…

Announcing "The Goodman, For Good" Campaign

06 October 2026 in Theatre Buzz

Today, Goodman Theatre raises the curtain on its future as leadership and artists share a vision for its next century…

Two Edge Theater Company to stage A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE as its inaugural Chicago production, December 4 through January 10

05 October 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Two Edge Theater, a reincarnation of the Edge Theater Company that enjoyed eight successful seasons in the Denver, Colorado area,…

Frankenstein at Studebaker Theater adds performances for Halloween run

05 October 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building and Studebaker Theater are thrilled to announce their Halloween co-production of Manual Cinema's acclaimed Frankenstein…

ANY REBELLION OF WILL Opens Thursday, October 8th at Trap Door Theatre

05 October 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Trap Door Theatre is thrilled to continue its 33rd season with Any Rebellion of Will, written by S.L. Daniels and…

Chicago-Area World Premiere of Liana Sonenclar's The Years Between Us - October 15-18

05 October 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Jonathan James Productions presents the world premiere of The Years Between Us, a new play by Liana Sonenclar, directed by…

Oil Lamp Theater Announces its 2027 Season

05 October 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Oil Lamp Theater, currently presenting the highly recommended Dial M for Murder, through November 1, is proud to announce its…

Dial M for Mastery: Oil Lamp’s Thriller Tightens the Screws

04 October 2026 in Theatre in Review

As a lifelong Hitchcock fan, Dial M for Murder has always been one of my comfort film thrillers - the…

Operation Mincemeat: A Smart, Scrappy Musical That Shines When Its Cast Takes the Wheel

01 October 2026 in Theatre in Review

In the 2019 film Yesterday, a struggling musician wakes up in a world where The Beatles never existed. A similar…

Backyard Theatre Company’s Red Bike - Berger Park Coach House Theatre - Through October 24th

30 September 2026 in Now Playing

Red Bike is an intimate, movement‑driven play that follows a young person navigating a town transforming faster than they can…

SANCTUARY STORIES - A JOURNALISM THEATER PROJECT October 9-18 at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture

30 September 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Through music, documentary video, sound, photos and live actors, “SANCTUARY STORIES: A JOURNALISM THEATER PROJECT” captures in words and images…

Red Theater presents the world premiere of CHURCH HURT October 24 - November 21, 2026

30 September 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Red Theater is thrilled to announce the cast and production team of the world premiere of Church Hurt by Brynne…

Ballets Jazz Montréal Makes Chicago debut at THE AUDITORIUM Saturday, November 7th

30 September 2026 in Upcoming Dance

The Auditorium (Chicago's landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) continues its 2026-27 Dance Season titled North American…

A Red Orchid Theatre Opens 34th Season with Chicago Premiere of HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING October 29 – December 6, 2026

29 September 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

A Red Orchid Theatre is pleased open its 34th Season, exploring the theme of "world on fire," with the Chicago…

Lookingglass announces new leadership team

29 September 2026 in Theatre Buzz

Lookingglass Theatre Company today announced a new leadership structure that brings together four longtime members of its acclaimed ensemble and…

Steppenwolf’s Topdog/Underdog: When History Deals the Cards

28 September 2026 in Theatre in Review

Susan-Lori Parks’ Topdog/Underdog, the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, is the kind of play that changes depending on when—and how many times—you…

MAMMA MIA! and HADESTOWN Return to Chicago in Spring 2027

28 September 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce two fan-favorite shows are returning to our stages this year: MAMMA MIA! and…

'I’m Going to Marry You Tobey Maguire,' Full of Laughs, Ends With a Fizzle

25 September 2026 in Theatre in Review

Here’s a play that should be really good, based on its reputation alone. Written by Chicago comedy writer Samantha Hurley,…

ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG 2027 NATIONAL TOUR - tickets now on sale

25 September 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Innovation Arts & Entertainment, along with Broadway In Chicago, are thrilled to announce single tickets for ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE…

League of Chicago Theatres announces "It's Theatre Season" and celebrates the industry's impact

24 September 2026 in Theatre Buzz

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the return of It's Theatre Season, a campaign inviting Chicagoans and visitors to discover…

Steppenwolf Theatre Continues 51st Season with World Premiere of ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE October 22 — December 6

24 September 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to launch its 51st Season with the world premiere of…

Lookingglass’ Kowalski Ignites a Battle of Wits Between Two Icons

24 September 2026 in Theatre in Review

Lookingglass Theatre’s production of Kowalski offers a gripping, fictionalized glimpse into the first meeting between two theater greats: Tennessee Williams…

Writers Theatre continues its 35th Anniversary Season with explosive, high-stakes boxing drama The Royale October 22 – November 29

23 September 2026 in Theatre in Review

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues…

Detroit ’67: A Basement Becomes a City on the Brink

23 September 2026 in Theatre in Review

Detroit was burning in the summer of 1967, inside one basement, life was still  going on. That contrast is at…

Now Boarding: Bonnie’s Last Flight, a Sky‑High Comedy with Real Heart

23 September 2026 in Theatre in Review

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble closes its milestone 30th season with Bonnie’s Last Flight, a sly, sky‑high comedy set during a flight…

Teatro Vista Productions announces season

22 September 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Teatro Vista Productions, the Midwest's only Latine-led Equity theatre company, led by Executive Director Lorena Diaz and Artistic Director Wendy…

Step Right Up and Ride the Cyclone (The Musical) at Metropolis Arlington Heights

22 September 2026 in Theatre in Review

If anyone has ever told you to buckle up and enjoy the ride, they were talking about life—and even if…

Funny ‘Prayer Circle’ Is Loaded With Laughs 

22 September 2026 in Theatre in Review

Erik Gernand is resident playwright at Redtwist Theatre, and his Prayer Circle is absolutely laugh-out-loud funny. The strength of this…

Steppenwolf Presents GRACEFUL WARRIOR: AN EVENING WITH GARY SINISE - Tuesday, November 24, 2026

22 September 2026 in Upcoming Theatre

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present Graceful Warrior: An Evening with Gary Sinise on Tuesday, November…

 

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