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THE GIFT THEATRE

4041 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641

Cygnus
Cygnus
2/6 - 3/16/2025


The Gift Theatre, is proud to present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton, award-winning writer and producer of HBO’s “Succession” ...

Cygnus
Cygnus
2/6 - 3/16/2025


The Gift Theatre, is proud to present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton, award-winning writer and producer of HBO’s “Succession” ...


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The Gift Theatre Cancels Performances of CYGNUS This Weekend


by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2025

The Gift Theatre will present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton and directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, February 6 - March 16, at Filament Theater....

Gift Theatre Presents CYGNUS World Premiere In February


by A.A. Cristi - January 08, 2025

The Gift Theatre will present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton and directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, February 6 - March 16, at Filament Theater....

Photos: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at The Gift Theatre


by Blair Ingenthron - September 22, 2024

The Gift Theatre, is presenting Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, through October 20, at Filament Theater. Opening night is tonight, Sunday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Check out production photos here!...

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 06, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!...

Cast Announced for City Lit's THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, Beginning In August


by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2024

City Lit has announced the cast for THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, running from August 23 to October 6. The play explores the rise of Marvel Comics and the challenges its creators faced in sharing credit....

Goodman Theatre Unveils 2024/25 Season Updates


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

Goodman Theatre has revealed 2024/2025 Season updates to the series in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre. Learn more about the season....

The Gift Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season


by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024

The Gift Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season featuring Suzan-Lori Parks’ masterpiece Topdog/Underdog directed by Shanésia Davisand the world premiere of Cygnus by Susan Soon He Stanton, directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch. ...

Michael Patrick Thornton & Cyd Blakewell to Star in OBLITERATION at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 05, 2024

The Gift Theatre will present a limited engagement of Obliteration, written and directed by ensemble member Andrew Hinderaker. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Steppenwolf Reveals LookOut Summer 2024 Season Lineup


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 05, 2024

Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series has revealed its action-packed summer 2024 lineup of local comedy, storytelling, music and more! Learn how to purchase tickets....

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company to Present PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE SONG: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 26, 2024

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present “Punch-Drunk Love Song: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond,” Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m. Learn more about the event! ...

Past Shows

Topdog/Underdog
Topdog/Underdog
9/12 - 10/20/2024


CHICAGO – The Gift Theatre, is proud to present Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, September 12 - October 20, at ...

HAMLET
6/1 - 7/29/2018


adapt: Monty Cole, Michael Petersen from William Shakespeare; dir: Monty Cole....

HANG MAN
2/9 - 4/8/2018


Stacy Amma Osei-Kuffour; dir: Erica Weiss....

Broadsword
Broadsword
9/19 - 11/17/2013


As the alienated members of a defunct heavy metal band gather for their lead guitarist's funeral, their tense reunion soon becomes a supernatural rescue mission ...

Mine
Mine
6/13 - 8/11/2013


The Chicago premiere of "Mine" is a dark thriller where reality and certainty are blurred in the intense emotions of new parenthood. When young mother ...

Vigils
Vigils
3/1 - 4/28/2013


The Gift Theatre ensemble explores the challenges of loss and letting go with Noah Haidle's "Vigils". In a gently whimsical take on a heartbreaking scenario, ...

Dirty
9/13 - 11/18/2012


From the Joseph Jefferson Nominated writer & director of Suicide, Incorporated comes the story of Matt Barnes, an investment banker who struggles to stomach his ...


The writer of Middletown and Thom Pain (based on nothing) gives us a series of short plays in which a coach gives a postseason press ...

Absolute Hell
3/1 - 4/29/2012


It’s London in the summer of 1945. Christine Foskett tends bar at La Vie en Rose, a homey private club where servicemen and bohemians drink ...

Ten
1/5 - 1/15/2012


The Gift will produce a festival of short plays written specifically for The Gift by artists whose work they have produced over the past ten ...

Ten
Ten
1/5 - 1/15/2012


The Gift will produce a festival of short plays written specifically for The Gift by artists whose work they have produced over the past ten ...

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