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Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol presents a unique adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, blending innovative techniques of puppetry, film, and live music. Set in Chicago's ...


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Chicago Human Rhythm Project Announces 2024-25 Season Exploring Tap and Percussive Dance


by Blair Ingenthron - October 25, 2024

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season, a dramatic exploration of tap and percussive dance through an blistering array of events and initiatives including Holiday Rhythms, We All Got Rhythm, Rhythm World's 35th anniversary, Stomping Grounds and economic dev...

Cast Announced for DOGMAN: THE MUSICAL Returning To Chicago In November


by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2024

TheaterWorksUSA has announced casting for the Chicago engagement of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at the Studebaker Theater. ...

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Announces Fall 2024 Concert Lineup For Orchestra, Jazz, And Steel Ensembles


by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2024

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras has announced its Fall 2024 concert season....

FRANKENSTEIN Adds Performance At Chicago's Studebaker Theater


by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2024

Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building and Studebaker Theater has announced their Halloween co-production of Manual Cinema's acclaimed Frankenstein has added an additional performance due to popular demand on Saturday, October 26....

Artemisia Theatre to Present the WEWOMEN PLAY FESTIVAL in November


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2024

Artemisia Theatre will present the WeWomen Play Festival, showcasing six feminist playwrights from Chicagoland. The event features diverse plays and directors at the Fine Arts Building....

Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater Join Forces for Free Panel On Two Operas Based On The Same Story


by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2024

Chicago's two major opera companies – Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lyric) and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) – will join forces for a unique discussion on two operas based on the same source material: Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio – to be presented at Lyric from September 26 through October 10, ...

Chicago Opera Theater Presents North American Premiere Of LEONORA


by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2024

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, begins its 2024/25 Season, with an exciting and aptly timed production of the North American premiere of Leonora....

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL To Return To Chicago For Limited Engagement This November


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 22, 2024

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL will return to Chicago for a limited engagement this November. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Studebaker Theater & Manual Cinema to Present FRANKENSTEIN and A CHRISTMAS CAROL


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 07, 2024

Chicago's Studebaker Theater is collaborating with Manual Cinema to present unique adaptations of FRANKENSTEIN and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Learn more about the productions! ...

Photos: First Look At Artemisia's GOODS By Lauren Ferebee At The Fine Arts Building


by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2024

Artemisia will present a soundscape production of GOODS by Lauren Ferebee, directed by Erin Nicole Eggers. See photos from the show. ...

Past Shows

Frankenstein
10/25 - 10/27/2024


Frankenstein is a unique adaptation produced by Manual Cinema, combining shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, and live music to retell Mary Shelley's classic tale. The story ...

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