Friday, 14 August 2026 12:44
Jersey Boys coming to CIBC Theatre November 10 - 22
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Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce tickets for t he original Tony® & Olivier Award-winning musical sensation, JERSEY BOYS, are now on sale. The highly anticipated engagement will play Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement, November 10 - 22. This engagement of JERSEY BOYS is part of a multi-city North American Tour…
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Friday, 14 August 2026 12:58
From Subway Cars to Chicago Stages: Marcus Monroe at The Comedy Bar
Written by Ken Payne
Sometimes the best way to find a comedian who’s new to you is by stumbling onto a clip that stops your scroll cold. That’s exactly how I first encountered Marcus Monroe: a burst of chaotic silliness on Instagram that made me immediately wonder what his full stand-up looked like beyond…
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Wednesday, 05 August 2026 15:36
Otherworld Theatre's Starship Edsel - Second City’s De Maat Theatre - Through September 13
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This summer, the Starship Edsel boldly goes where they maybe shouldn’t go as Otherworld Theatre, Chicago’s premier destination for Science Fiction and Fantasy performance, presents the premiere of Starship Edsel: Season 4. Running from August 9 through September 13 at Second City’s De Maat Theatre, this improvised Star Trek parody…
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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 15:17
CHICAGO HUMANITIES announces full Fall Festival 2026 programming
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Chicago Humanities proudly announces the full lineup for its Fall Festival 2026, with conversations ranging from social justice, music, politics, literature, food, poetry, photography, architecture and much more. This year’s Fall Festival spans Sept. through Nov. and offers day-long festival dates throughout three Chicago neighborhood hubs, in addition to standalone presentations, all reflecting Chicago…
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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 15:11
Tin Drum Theatre Company announces Chicago premiere of A Dark Wood by Eric Coble, Oct. 15–Nov. 1 at Greenhouse Theater Center
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Tin Drum Theatre Company is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Chicago premiere for A Dark Wood, October 15 - November 1, written by Eric Coble and directed by Steve Needham, at Studio 44 in the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. The preview performance for A Dark Wood is Thursday, Oct. 15 at…
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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 13:33
The 37th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Six Chicago venues
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Curious Theatre Branch, with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists and Labyrinth Club, are pleased to announce the 37th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, September 20 - October 26 at four venues across Chicago. The month-long festival of shows will kick off with a special “afternoon tea” edition of the Full Moon Vaudeville, this concert…
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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 11:20
Open Space Arts to present THE SWALLOW, by Spain's Guillem Clua, September 11 - 27
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Open Space Arts has announced it will stage the Chicago Premiere of THE SWALLOW - the internationally acclaimed drama by Spanish playwright Guillem Clua, author of the comedy SMILEY, which Open Space Arts produced from June 3 to July 19 this year. In this two-character 90-minute play, a voice lesson…
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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 12:13
Collaboraction announces two major productions at its new House of Belonging in Humboldt Park in 2026-27
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Collaboraction Theatre Company announced today two major productions for its 2026-27 season: the world premiere of Chicago writer Willie Round’s Mud Life this fall, and the return of Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till in February. “For our 31st season, at our House of Belonging, Collaboraction opens…
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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 12:06
A Red Orchid Theatre Opens 34th Season with Chicago Premiere of HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING October 29 – December 6, 2026
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A Red Orchid Theatre is pleased open its 34th Season, exploring the theme of "world on fire," with the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's politically-charged drama Heroes of the Fourth Turning, directed by Ensemble member dado*, playing October 29 – December 6, 2026 at 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. Casting to be announced shortly. Single go on sale…
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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 12:06
Midsommer Flight to present staged reading of ADELINDA – an irreverent class comedy from 1796, at The Understudy on September 14
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Midsommer Flight will for the third year present a one-night-only staged reading of a play from the EXPAND THE CANON list, which now includes 52 plays by historic women and gender expansive playwrights. Midsommer Flight's selection for 2026 will be ADELINDA, an irreverent class comedy written in 1796 by the 18th…
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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 12:02
Oil Lamp Theater Presents DIAL M FOR MURDER, October 2 - November 1
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Oil Lamp Theater, presenting I Love You Because, August 14 - September 13, is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its next production, Dial M for Murder, October 2 - November 1, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original play by Frederick Knott and directed by Daniel King, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. The schedule…
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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 12:44
Young dancers and performers invited to audition for Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker, September 10 and 13
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The Joffrey Ballet holds open auditions for the Children's Cast of Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker at its downtown studios in Joffrey Tower, 10 East Randolph Street, Thursday, September 10 and Sunday, September 13, with a video submission audition for a specific role that closes at 9:00PM on Saturday, September 12. All students in the Chicagoland area with dance…
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Monday, 10 August 2026 18:47
Music Director/Conductor James Moore To Receive Sarah Siddons Society's "Leading Artist Award"
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The Sarah Siddons Society is honored to present its 2026 Leading Artist Award to James Moore, Music Director and Conductor of Lincoln Center Theatre's Tony Award-winning revival of Ragtime. Moore will be honored by the Society on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at The CheckOut, 4116 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Following a 6 pm cocktail reception, attendees will enjoy…
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Written by Buzz Center StageAbout Face Theatre and Raven Theatre present a powerhouse co-production of the groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson and direction by About Face Theatre Artistic Associate Mikael Burke. The highly anticipated Chicago premiere will run October 8-November 8,…
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