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RIVENDELL THEATRE ENSEMBLE

5779 N Ridge Avenue, Chicago IL 60660
Chicago, IL 60612

No Such Thing
No Such Thing
3/23 - 4/27/2025


Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents No Such Thing A World Premiere Written by RTE member Lisa Dillman Directed by Malkia Stampley Featuring RTE member Jessica Ervin, ...

No Such Thing
3/22 - 4/27/2025


Rivendell Theatre Ensemble opens its 30th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of No Such Thing, a play by Lisa Dillman, directed by Malkia Stampley. ...

No Such Thing
No Such Thing
3/22 - 4/27/2025


Ren was once a sought-after screenwriter. Now in late middle age, her career foundering, she finds herself at a crossroads of social and professional invisibility. ...

No Such Thing
No Such Thing
3/23 - 4/27/2025


Rivendell Theatre is thrilled to kick off its 30th Anniversary Season with the World Premiere of NO SUCH THING , written by Ensemble member Lisa ...



Chicago Theaters Centering Women's Stories This Women's History Month


by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2025

Choices abound for audiences looking to celebrate the stories of women this Women’s History Month on stages all throughout Chicagoland. ...

Cast and Crew Set For GORGEOUS at Raven Theatre Company


by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2025

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company, in a co-production with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, have announced the cast and production team for Keiko Green's World Premiere of GORGEOUS, directed by Kirsten Fitzgerald. ...

NO SUCH THING World Premiere to Launch Rivendell Theatre 30th Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2025

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will usher in its 30th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of No Such Thing by Rivendell Ensemble Member Lisa Dillman and directed by Malkia Stampley. Learn more!...

Photos: THE LAST FIVE YEARS In Rehearsal At Kalliope & Co.


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 27, 2025

Kalliope & Co. has released photos from inside rehearsal for Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, directed by Brent Ervin-Eickhoff, with music direction by Harper Caruso and Kyle Anne Grendys as associate director. ...

Kalliope & Co. Presents THE LAST FIVE YEARS By Jason Robert Brown


by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2025

The Last Five Years, written and composed by Jason Robert Brown, will run for a limited engagement of twelve performances, directed by Brent Ervin-Eickhoff, with music direction by Harper Caruso and Kyle Anne Grendys as associate director....

Over $1.58 million Awarded to Chicago Arts Orgs from Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2025

The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has awarded more than $1.58 million in grants to 59 of Chicago’s small arts organizations and arts advocacy organizations in 2024, including its end of year grant cycle. Learn more!...

Abby Thompson and Filament Theatre Receive 2024 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship


by Blair Ingenthron - August 04, 2024

The League of Chicago Theatres has awarded the 2024 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship to artivist Abby Thompson and Filament Theatre to collaborate on development of the play Alex in Windyland....

Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE


by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024....

Chicago Organizations Receive $2.9 Million In Funding From Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 24, 2024

The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has awarded $2.9 million to support five Chicago organizations, enhancing cultural, artistic, and environmental initiatives in the community....

THE AUDIENCE Comes to Drury Lane Theatre in August


by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

 Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2024/25 Season with The Audience. Masterfully blending the personal and the political, The Audience gives a glimpse into the woman behind the crown and the leaders she outlasted....

Past Shows

Wipeout
Wipeout
2/29 - 3/30/2024


WIPEOUT by Aurora Real de Asua Directed by Rivendell Artistic Director Tara Mallen Movement Direction by Rivendell member Devon de Mayo Three retired best friends. ...

Motherhouse
Motherhouse
9/14 - 9/30/2023


Back By Audience Demand! 3 Weeks Only - September 14-30! Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents the remount of the World Premiere of Motherhouse by Tuckie White. ...

The Tasters
1/10 - 2/16/2020


Rivendell Theatre Ensemble: The Tasters...

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No Such Thing in Chicago No Such Thing
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (3/23 - 4/27) Tracker
The Book of Grace in Chicago The Book of Grace
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (3/27 - 5/18) Tracker
Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck in Chicago Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck
The Barrington Theater (4/25 - 5/11) Tracker
512: The Selena Experience in Chicago 512: The Selena Experience
The Hemmens Cultural Center (4/25 - 4/25)
DOG SEES GOD in Chicago DOG SEES GOD
The Center for Performing Arts (4/3 - 4/6)
100 Days in Chicago 100 Days
Open Space Arts (4/30 - 5/4)
Complexions in Chicago Complexions
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts (4/13 - 4/13)
Parade in Chicago Parade
CIBC Theatre (8/5 - 8/17)
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