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The Story Theatre to Present AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The Story Theatre will kick off Season V with a reimagined production of At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen by Governing Ensemble member and Joseph Jefferson Award-winning playwright Terry Guest. Learn more.

The American Theatre Wing Unveils Recipients of the 2024 National Theatre Company Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of ATW’s National Theatre Company Grants program. Learn more about the recipients and about the program!

Cast Set For DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS at the Young People's Theatre of Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

The company's  2024-2025 season will launch with the return of the all-ages musical that sold-out every performance in YPT's inaugural season. Learn more about the show!

Los Angeles New Play Project Awards Four Prizes in 2024 Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

Local theater companies in Los Angeles have been awarded grants to produce new plays, focusing on compelling stories that aim to shape the future of theater. Learn more about the grants!

Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.

Lineup Set For Fifth Annual Black Trans Women At The Center: A New Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

The five selected playwrights have been announced for Black Trans Women at the Center: a New Play Festival.

About Face Theatre To Host Anniversary Benefit To Kick Off 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.

Spotlight: THE VOTE at The Studio Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 4, 2024

The Studio Theatre - The Vote: Opens September 27th

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

About Face Theatre Announces Local and National Partnerships for its 30th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

About Face Theatre will begin its 30th season with programming to advance LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance.

Tickets On Sale For Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Babes With Blades announced tickets for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, running from October 16 to November 23.

Tickets on Sale for Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s production of one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Learn more.

Six U.S. Theatre Companies Partner To Present BLACK TRANS WOMEN AT THE CENTER: A NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Co-producers Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT, The Theater Offensive in Boston, MA; Breaking the Binary Theatre in New York City; alongside partner theatres About Face Theatre in Chicago, IL; National Queer Theater in Brooklyn, NY; and Portland Center Stage in Portland, OR will partner to present Black Trans Women at the Center: a New Play Festival. 

Cast Set for THE VOTE at The Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2024

Significant Productions will present THE VOTE by Bernardo Cubría, a satirical comedy about University Professor Paola Aguilar navigating politics and her personal journey. Learn how to purchase tickets.

COMICS FOR KAMALA Come To The Den Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Comics for Kamala, a comedy event, will be held at The Den Theatre on August 20.

Peninsula Players Theatre To Present MARY'S WEDDING
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2024

Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast for MARY'S WEDDING, performing from August 21 to September 1.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

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

Navy Pier to Present Return of CHICAGO LIVE! in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Navy Pier has announced the return of its free performing arts festival 'Chicago Live!,' slated for Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22. This year's event will be the largest to-date, welcoming more than 100 Chicago-grown performing groups in back-to-back performances across five Pier stages.

Denver Center Theatre Company Unveils Casts for HAMLET & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024

The Denver Center Theatre Company has revealed the full casting and creative teams for the two productions leading the 2024/25 Theatre Company season. Learn more!

Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 2024 season concludes with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, October 16 - November 23 at The Edge Theater.