Dennis Watkins

New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman Theatre Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.

Lookingglass Theatre Company Shares 2025 Performances, Post-show Discussion, Events, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

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

Spring and Summer Block of THE MAGIC PARLOUR Performances Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Magician Dennis Watkins has now opened a new block of tickets to The Magic Parlour performances through the summer! Performances of The Magic Parlour take place every Thursday through Sunday.

THE MAGIC PARLOUR Releases Tickets For Performances in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph will continue to astound and delight audiences into the new year: tickets are now on sale for performances between January – March 2025

Review: Siegfried Tieber at THE MAGIC PARLOUR
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 14, 2024

Magician Siegfried Tieber’s sparkling, genuine charm is every bit as magical as his tricks in his special engagement at THE MAGIC PARLOUR.

This Halloween, Dennis Watkins Presents THE SPIRIT CABINET At The Magic Parlour
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

The Magic Parlour announced special Halloween performances featuring Latine magicians throughout October.

Latine Magicians Come to The Magic Parlour for 2024 Destinos Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

This fall, Goodman Theatre will team up once again with Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) for its popular annual Destinos Festival with a unique partnership curated by acclaimed magician Dennis Watkin.

CLATA Announces DESTINOS 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

The Chicago Latino Theatre Alliance announced big plans for the return of Destinos, the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, a seven-week, citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, September 30-November 17, 2024.

THE MAGIC PARLOR Extends at the Goodman
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

High demand following critical and popular acclaim for third-generation magician Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph extend the calendar of performances to December 31, 2024.

Goodman Theatre Announces A Summer 2024 Line-up For All Ages And Interests
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

Discover the exciting lineup for Goodman Theatre's Summer 2024 season, featuring a mix of classic plays, contemporary works, and world premieres. Enjoy diverse and dynamic performances all summer long.

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.

Helen Hunt-Led BETRAYAL & More Set for Goodman Theatre 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024

The Goodman Theatre has revealed its 2024/25 season! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for Rolling World Premiere of BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024

Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2023–2024 season with the rolling world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry by John Patrick Shanley. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Roche Schulfer Will Step Down as Executive Director/CEO at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

After a decades-long career leading executive operations for one of America’s flagship theaters, Roche Edward Schulfer will step down as Goodman Theatre’s Executive Director/CEO at the completion of the 2023/2024 Season.

THE MAGIC PARLOUR Extended at Goodman Theatre Through June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024

More magic in 2024! Critical and popular acclaim for third-generation magician Dennis Watkins, following the opening of his famed The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph, spur an extended calendar of additional performances into late spring 2024.

Review: THE MAGIC PARLOUR Presented by Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 30, 2023

If you like good old-fashioned magic, sleight of hand, and mind-reading tricks, Dennis Watkins’s THE MAGIC PARLOUR is the ticket. Watkins has been performing his one-man show since 2011, and it’s newly arrived in the former Petterino’s reception space, which has been transformed into the titular magic parlor. Watkins is a master at his craft — the magic tricks themselves, of course, but also at entertaining audiences. He’s a real performer; evidently he’s had plenty of time to hone his act, but he also understands how to charm in a way that’s warm and inviting (even if the bits are well rehearsed). I think that’s in many ways the great feat of THE MAGIC PARLOUR; what’s a magician without charm up his sleeve?

The House Theatre Of Chicago Announces Reimagined Staging Of Hans Christian Anderson's THE SNOW QUEEN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

The House Theatre of Chicago will launch its 20th Anniversary Season with an all-new wintertime tradition, a boldly reimagined staging of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved fable, The Snow Queen, November 17-January 2 at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Chicago.

The House Theatre Of Chicago Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2021

The House Theatre of Chicago announces its 20th Anniversary Season, “The House Reimagined” with live productions taking place at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St, and all new digital content being presented online.

Chicago Theatres Plan For Venue Reopenings
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2021

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the long-awaited reopening of the robust Chicago theatre industry.

Dennis Watkins Continues His Virtual Experience THE MAGIC PARLOUR AT HOME Through February 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2021

Third-generation magician Dennis Watkins recently announced his popular virtual offering, “The Magic Parlour at Home,” will continue its run through February 27, 2021.