Chicago Theatre Newsroom

Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with, Hand Foot Hand, written and performed by Deborah Kent, and directed by Kate Hendrickson.

Oil Lamp Theater will launch its 2025 season with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield and directed by JT Nagle. See photos from tge production now playing through February 16, at Oil Lamp Theater,.

Get tickets for the top comedy events coming to Chicago in February 2025! Find stand-up shows, improv performances, and more from the biggest names in comedy.

The Actors Gymnasium will present their 2025 Winter Circus: LITTLE RED. LITTLE RED, will run for a limited engagement of thirteen performances. Learn more and see how to attend.

Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This world premiere adaptation is by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown and Jordan Gleaves. Learn more!

The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience. The co-production with Definition Theatre has already been extended through March 2.

The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the Chicago Theatre Week Kick-off this February at Black Ensemble Theater. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its current 2025 season including two mainstage productions, events, and more.

The Auditorium has announced the return of Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, last seen on The Auditorium stage in 2022, in a one-weekend-only engagement celebrating the dynamic history and diverse culture of Mexico through dance.

Performers Music has announced a special memorial concert in honor of its late founder. The concert is free and open to the public this February. Learn more here!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has entered its final weeks in Chicago, set to play its final performance on Saturday, February 1 after a 21-week run. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present a searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.

Written by Rachel Bublitz and directed by Eileen Tull, Funny, Like an Abortion, a Chicago premiere, takes place Fridays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Learn more here!

Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer on the show, and Producer Gigi Pritzker of Madison Wells Live and Chicago’s First Lady Stacie Johnson. Check out photos!

Jackalope Theatre Company has announced its next production after the return of the one-man thriller in rhyme, The Smuggler, now playing through January 25.

Following the critically acclaimed and Jeff Recommended season opener, The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) will return with the highly anticipated world premiere of Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey.

Jackalope’s 17th season will continue with the United States premiere of one of the hits of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dummy in Diaspora. Learn more and see

She Inspires Productions is hosting The Broadway Diva Experience, an immersive three-day curated retreat for women to live out their Broadway fantasy. Learn how to join.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the companies of both Tell Me On a Sunday and the season closer, Diana. Learn who is starring and see how to purchase tickets.

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out opening night photos here!

Emergence Dance Theatre will present the popular and romantic Dance Chicago program, Dances From the Heart next month. Learn more about the performance here!

Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Arbery confronts humanity’s darkest fears with humor, warmth, and the fortitude of municipal public servants in this play about climate and change.

Marriott Theatre officially kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with one of the most enduring and beloved musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, previewing on Wednesday, February 5, opening on Wednesday, February 12 at 7pm and running through March 30. 

Lyric Opera of Chicago is holding auditions for all voice categories for singers who are prepared for professional careers. Learn more and see how to audition.

Marilyn Manson is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana's Hard Rock Live venue. Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 24 at 10 a.m. Central Time. Learn more.