Thursday, 15 October 2026 14:43
Announcing Goodman's 22nd New Stages 2026 Festival Line-Up
Written by Buzz Center Stage
From a "Kung Fu rom-com" to a witchy new musical, The Goodman's popular New Stages Festival in its 22nd year continues to offer a first glimpse at the latest works by a handful of the hottest contemporary playwrights. This year's four-play line-up includes Bruceploitation by Qui Nguyen (Vietgone); House Gyalz by…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Thursday, 01 October 2026 15:11
Eos Theatre Company Announces Second Production with The Thin Place
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Eos Theatre Company is pleased to announce their second production with Lucas Hnath's horror play The Thin Place, directed by JC Clementz (Steppenwolf's Director of Casting and Artistic Operations), playing February 5 - 28, 2027 in Bramble Arts Loft's Beatrice Theater, 5545 N Clark Street in Chicago. Tickets go on sale October 13th at…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 14:03
TIMELINE THEATRE’S 100TH PRODUCTION, THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF LAURA WADE’S HOME, I’M DARLING, DIRECTED BY MECHELLE MOE, SATIRIZES THE SEDUCTIVE FANTASY OF A “SIMPLER PAST,” NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 13
Written by Buzz Center Stage
TimeLine Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season at its new home in Uptown rolls merrily along in November with the company’s 100th production, the Chicago premiere of Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade. TimeLine Company Member Mechelle Moe directs Wade’s award-winning, darkly funny exploration of marriage, nostalgia, and the allure—and delusion—of the…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Monday, 12 October 2026 14:33
PrideArts announces cast and production teams for Nick Payne's CONSTELLATIONS, performed by alternating same-sex casts, November 13- December 13
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sundays at 3 pm Additional Saturday matinees at 3:00 pm on November 28 and December 5 and 12Additional Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm on December 6 and 13 Understudy performances on Friday, December 4 at 7 pm (male cast) and Sunday, December 6 at 7 pm…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 13:24
Trap Door Theatre Presents the World Premiere of OH, BUDDY, by Hal Cosentino. Opening November 12th, 2026
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Trap Door Theatre is thrilled to continue its 33rd season with a Chicago Premiere of Oh, Buddy, written by Hal Cosentino and directed by Jeremy Ohringer. Oh, Buddy will play November 12th – December 19th, 2026 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W Cortland St. in Chicago. Tickets are now on…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 10:38
Steppenwolf Theatre Announces "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" January 13 – February 7, 2027
Written by Buzz Center Stage
The blurb is: hahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hihihi hahahahahahaha hoho hahahhahaha hehe hahahahahahahahahaha. Julia Masli's award-winning solo phenomenon ha ha ha ha ha ha ha (a New York Times Top Pick of the Year) arrives at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for a four week engagement January 13 – February 7, 2027 in Steppenwolf's…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 12:25
Announcing the Cast of the 49th A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Tis the season, in spite of today's unseasonable temps, as A Christmas Carol begins rehearsals for The Goodman's 49th annual production of Charles Dickens' classic favorite. This year, a new Scrooge—Tim Hopper, acclaimed longtime Chicago actor—joins the production, directed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley for her second year. In…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Thursday, 08 October 2026 01:14
Avalanche Theatre stages the world premiere of They Broke Up by Skyler Tarnas November 6–22, 2026
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Avalanche Theatre announces the world premiere production of They Broke Up by Chicago playwright Skyler Tarnas, November 6–22, 2026. Opening November 7 at 7:30pm) at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 Ridge Ave. They Broke Up is Avalanche's first world premiere presented at their new home as a resident company at Rivendell…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Thursday, 08 October 2026 00:59
Oil Lamp Theater Announces the cast and creative team for the return of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, Nov. 20 - Dec. 27
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its next production and the final production in its 2026 season, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, November 20 - December 27, adapted by Joe Landry and directed by Becca Holloway at Oil Lamp Theater,…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
More...
Thursday, 08 October 2026 00:54
Adults-only holiday fun: Who's Holiday! brings R-rated Cindy-Lou Who back to Theater Wit for her sixth year, Nov. 27-Dec. 27
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Christmas Day is in our grasp. Why the vodka? Glad you asked! Who's Holiday! brings R-rated Cindy-Lou Who back to Theater Wit for her sixth consecutive year of adults-only holiday fun. Step inside Chicago’s #1 holiday bedazzled mobile home to meet Cindy Lou-Who, now 40, as she reveals the shocking…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Sunday, 27 September 2026 14:29
Collaboraction to premiere Mud Life, drawn from Willie Round’s experience as a writer and rapper on Chicago’s west side, October 21-November 15
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Mud Life, a world premiere drama by Chicago writing duo G. Riley Mills and Willie Round, drawn from Round’s life experiences as an emerging writer, rapper and producer, opens Collaboraction Theatre’s 2026-27 season, October 21 - November 15.Round and Mills are the Emmy Award-winning writing team behind Collaboraction’s acclaimed immersive…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 12:20
Steppenwolf Theatre's ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE In Rehearsal – Playing October 22 – December 6, 2026 – World Premiere!
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to launch its 51st Season with the world premiere of Chicago playwright Stephanie Alison Walker's biting satire Adirondack Chair Circle, directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon (Downstate, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), playing October 22 — December 6, 2026 in Steppenwolf's Ensemble…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 12:11
Hell in a Handbag Productions Announces 25th Anniversary Season!
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Hell in a Handbag Productions is thrilled to announce its 25th Anniversary Season, featuring three "camptacular" shows guaranteed to delight lovers of their signature theater style. For a quarter-century, Handbag has served Chicago audiences its unique brand of camp and ridiculousness – earning a fiercely dedicated following and a recent induction into…
Published in
Upcoming Theatre
Register
Login
Latest Articles
-
“A Strange Loop” Lets the Intrusive Thoughts Win at Raven Theatre in partnership with About Face Theatre
Written by John AccroccoA musical, but it’s just the voices in your head. Sounds just crazy enough to win the 2020 Pulitzer for Drama. “A Strange Loop” by Michael R. Jackson finally makes its Chicago premiere at Raven Theatre in a co-production with… -
Announcing Goodman's 22nd New Stages 2026 Festival Line-Up
Written by Buzz Center StageFrom a "Kung Fu rom-com" to a witchy new musical, The Goodman's popular New Stages Festival in its 22nd year continues to offer a first glimpse at the latest works by a handful of the hottest contemporary playwrights. This year's four-play… -
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Announces 2026-2027 Season
Written by Buzz Center StageChicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) is pleased to announce its 2026 - 2027 season. CDE will open this artistic season with Copestic Vibrations: A Music Festival, Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14, followed by a fully staged production of For…
-
Eos Theatre Company Announces Second Production with The Thin Place
Written by Buzz Center StageEos Theatre Company is pleased to announce their second production with Lucas Hnath's horror play The Thin Place, directed by JC Clementz (Steppenwolf's Director of Casting and Artistic Operations), playing February 5 - 28, 2027 in Bramble Arts Loft's Beatrice Theater, 5545 N…
Does your theatre company want to connect with Buzz Center Stage or would you like to reach out and say "hello"? Message us through facebook or shoot us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
*This disclaimer informs readers that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to Buzz Center Stage. Buzz Center Stage is a non-profit, volunteer-based platform that enables, and encourages, staff members to post their own honest thoughts on a particular production.