Monday, 07 September 2026 14:38
The Man Who Fell - Trap Door Theatre - Through September 19th
Buzz Center Stage
Trap Door Theatre is thrilled to begin its 33rd season with the World Premiere of The Man Who Fell with the Rain, written by Andrei Kureichik and directed by resident director Kay Martinovich. The Man Who Fell with the Rain will play September 3rd – 19th, 2026 at Trap Door…
Published in
Now Playing
Monday, 31 August 2026 14:05
Blood of the Lamb - The Den Theatre - Through October 3rd
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Promethean Theatre Ensemble announced today it will offer post-show audience talkbacks following two performances of their Chicago premiere of BLOOD OF THE LAMB. This gripping two-woman, Kafka-esque thriller by Arlene Hutton is set in a time about two days from now, when Nessa, traveling from LAX to JFK, finds herself diverted to Dallas. Trapped in…
Published in
Now Playing
Thursday, 13 August 2026 12:53
You Can't Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk Music - Black Ensemble Theater Through October 25th
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of You Can't Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk Music, written and directed by Artistic Director Director Daryl D. Brooks. You Can't Fake the Funk runs September 5-October 25, 2026, at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago. Information and…
Published in
Now Playing
Wednesday, 05 August 2026 15:36
Otherworld Theatre's Starship Edsel - Second City’s De Maat Theatre - Through September 13
Buzz Center Stage
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…
Published in
Now Playing
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 16:28
Sisters - Writers Theatre - Through November 8th
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 35th Season in the intimate Gillian Theatre with Sisters, a gripping family drama exploring the familial bond between a woman and her AI sister, written by Matthew Libby and directed by acclaimed Chicago artist and Northwestern University faculty…
Published in
Now Playing
Saturday, 18 July 2026 17:16
Kokandy Productions' Sunday in the Park with George - The Chopin Theatre - Through November 1st
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Following its critically acclaimed productions of Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, Kokandy Productions once again celebrates the great Stephen Sondheim with a revival of his stunning masterpiece Sunday in the Park with George, playing August 13 – November 1, 2026 in the intimate Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago. Tickets are on sale now at kokandyproductions.com or bit.ly/SundayChicago. This beloved…
Published in
Now Playing
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 14:40
Adolescent Salvation - Theater Wit - Through October 3
Buzz Center Stage
Over the course of one night, through a haze of tequila, texting, and Taylor Swift, three teenagers banter, bicker, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. Theater Wit presents the Chicago premiere of Adolescent Salvation, L.A. playwright Tim Venable’s audacious new…
Published in
Now Playing
Monday, 01 June 2026 14:54
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE - The Chopin Theatre - Through November 1
Buzz Center Stage
Following is critically acclaimed productions of Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, Kokandy Productions once again celebrates the great Stephen Sondheim with a revival of his stunning masterpiece Sunday in the Park with George, the first Chicago storefront production in over 15 years! This beloved musical will play August 13…
Published in
Now Playing
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 14:24
HAIR - The Chopin Theatre - Through September 13th
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Hot off their record-breaking, award-winning runs of Jekyll & Hyde and Amélie, Kokandy Productions is pleased to launch its 2026 Season with the revolutionary "love-rock" musical HAIR, playing July 2 – September 13, 2026 on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago. Directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi with music direction by Kara Olander, HAIR features book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni…
Published in
Now Playing
Tagged under
- HAIR
- Kokandy Productions
- The Chopin Theatre
- Musical theatre
- 1960s
- chicago theatre
- Chicago events
- on stage
- Chicago plays
- Brennan Urbi
- James Rado
- Joshua Emmanuel
- Amy Yesom Kim
- Chosen Mitchell
- Catherine Rodriguez OConnor
- Gavin Rhys
- Zac Richey
- Nicki Rossi
- Stone Tesell
- rock musical
- Let The Sunshine In
- Aquarius
More...
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 15:19
Porchlight's FREE Summer Concert Series Returns - BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard, July 6 - September 19, sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Broadway in your Backyard is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber, music directed by Linda Madonia and starring Tafadzwa Diener, Nik Kmiecik, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Bethany Thomas. For more information go to PorchlightMusicTheatre.org. Now…
Published in
Now Playing
Tagged under
- BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD
- Porchlight Music Theatre
- Chicago Free For All Fund
- Michael Weber
- Linda Madonia
- Tafadzwa Diener
- Nik Kmiecik
- Juwon Tyrel Perry
- Bethany Thomas
- Northcenter Town Square
- Welles Park
- Berger Park
- Washington Square Park
- Navy Pier
- outdoor theatre
- summer theatre
- live theatre
- on stage
- Chicago plays
- Chicago events
- free performance
Wednesday, 11 February 2026 13:31
Million Dollar Quartet - Paramount’s Stolp Island Theatre - Through May 31
Buzz Center Stage
Paramount Theatre’s long-running smash hit musical Million Dollar Quartet has wrapped its winter break, and is rebooting to rock downtown Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre for three more months, March 4-May 31, 2026. Repeat audiences know, and newcomers really should experience, this new, limited engagement of Paramount’s critically acclaimed, immersive Million Dollar Quartet. Both…
Published in
Now Playing
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 13:09
The Magic Parlour Extends Through December 31! Plus Special Guest Eric Jones Joins This Summer
Buzz Center Stage
A special guest star, a new block of tickets, and more magic comes to The Magic Parlour this summer. Acclaimed third-generation Magician Dennis Watkins announces a new block of tickets for performances through end of year, December 2026. In addition, "Chicago's premiere resident magician" (Chicago Tribune) welcomes Eric Jones—a fan favorite and semi-finalist on NBC's America's…
Published in
Now Playing
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 13:20
THE DANCE OF DEATH - Steppenwolf Theatre – Through March 22, 2026
Buzz Center Stage
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg's masterclass in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov and featuring an all ensemble cast. The Dance of Death will play January 29 – March 22, 2026 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St.…
Published in
Now Playing
Register
Login
Latest Articles
-
The Man Who Fell - Trap Door Theatre - Through September 19th
Written by Buzz Center StageTrap Door Theatre is thrilled to begin its 33rd season with the World Premiere of The Man Who Fell with the Rain, written by Andrei Kureichik and directed by resident director Kay Martinovich. The Man Who Fell with the Rain… -
About Face Theatre and Raven Theatre to present A Strange Loop October 8th - November 8th
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,…
-
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Dark Children’s Tale Translates to Stellar Show in ’The Man Who Fell with the Rain’
Written by Bill EslerAn exceptionally good show is now on stage at Chicago’s Trap Door Theatre. This wonder—The Man Who Fell with the Rain— has been translated through three languages on its way to the footlights in its U.S. premiere, right here on… -
'The Snow Queen' presented by The Impostors Theatre Co. November 6th through November 21st
Written by Buzz Center StageAfter their award winning year, The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) opens Season Eight with the highly anticipated world-premiere of The Snow Queen, a beloved folktale reimagined by ITC ensemble member Mallory Swisher, directed by ITC Artistic Director Stefan Roseen and…
Does your theatre company want to connect with Buzz Center Stage or would you like to reach out and say "hello"? Message us through facebook or shoot us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
*This disclaimer informs readers that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to Buzz Center Stage. Buzz Center Stage is a non-profit, volunteer-based platform that enables, and encourages, staff members to post their own honest thoughts on a particular production.