Chicago Theatre Newsroom

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). Hear the playwright discuss his new work in a new video!

Laura Dellis returns to Davenport's Piano Bar with her show HALFWAY TO FIFTY 3, blending stand-up comedy and live music.

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company in North America, has released production photos from their World Premiere mounting of playwright Natalie Zutter’s GARTERS: A QUEER IMMERSIVE ROMANTASY PLAY, running May 31 - July 7, 2024 at the theatre’s storefront location at 3914 N. Clark St. 

The Evanston Arts Council has revealed the recipients of the 2024 Cultural Fund Grants. Learn more about the grants and the recipients.

The Beautiful City Project's May Fundraiser, a A SECRET GARDEN PARTY, was a memorable Memorial Day event, held at the home of Dan Ratner & Genevieve Thiers.

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce has announced the headlining music acts for the 20th anniversary of Wicker Park Fest.

Experience the Chicago premiere of PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE, a new jazz poetry opera, on June 7th at Hamilton Park Fieldhouse. Don't miss this unique cultural event.

Discover the programming details for Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024, a unique three-day event featuring film screenings and cultural activities from June 28-30 in Chicago.

Tickets for the Chicago engagement BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, go on sale tomorrow.

The Beautiful City Project will present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on 6/24 at McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette, IL. Proceeds benefit Intentional Sports. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Watch as Rob Ashford discusses Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Raue Center For The Arts will host its sixth annual 6x6 Project Art Auction and Reception on June 29, 2024, from 5:30 to 8 pm. 

Rhapsody Theater invites families to celebrate the Father’s Day weekend.

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for its free summer music series, BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD, bringing musical theatre performances to various Chicago neighborhoods.

Discover the 2024-2025 performance series at the McAninch Arts Center, featuring a diverse lineup of music, theater, and dance events. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Presented in partnership with The Connecting Routes Project and Illinois Art Station, Kerfuffle's The Conductors will tour on Amtrak from Chicago to present two free performances and a creative drama workshop at organizations across Bloomington-Normal on June 4, 2024.

The Den Theatre has announced Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and his celebrated game show “Let’s Make A Poop” with celebrity panelists Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Cubs legend Ryan Dempster, WGN-TV Weatherman Paul Konrad and more surprise guests.

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog will perform at The Den Theatre in Chicago. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Summer Place Theatre in Naperville has revealed the cast for WEST SIDE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Little Theatre On The Square in Sullivan, IL, will celebrate its 67th season. Learn about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Downtown Aurora, Illinois is gonna be “All Shook Up” this summer, as tickets to a new live, immersive staging of Million Dollar Quartet, the debut production in Paramount Theatre’s new Stolp Island Theatre, are flying off the shelf.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary season, The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, Lyric Opera of Chicago's premier artist-development program, has announced its 2024/25 Ensemble.

Pulitzer Prize-winning play HOT WING KING will debut at Writers Theatre on June 20.

Jackalope Theatre Company continues its 16th season at Edgewater’s Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., with the world premiere of The Singularity Play, by Jay Stull, directed by Georgette Verdin,now playing through June 22. See photos below.

Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has released production photos from the final show of its 41st season, THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER.