Monday, 11 May 2026 16:10
American Blues Theater announces its 2026-2027 Season
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American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces its 2026-2027 Season, including the world premieres of Black Girl from a White Suburb by Tania Richard, directed by J. Nicole Brooks, and Ken Urban's Blue Ink Award winner The Conquered, directed by Jonathan Berry. The season includes the Chicago Premiere of UHURU by Gloria Majule, directed by Mikael Burke and the 25th Anniversary of the beloved holiday…
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Thursday, 07 May 2026 11:13
Citadel Theatre announces a mix of classics and 21st Century works for its 2026–27 mainstage season
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Lake Forest's Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, which will include two favorites and two acclaimed recent pieces that may be new to north shore audiences. The season will commence with the satirical comedy EUREKA DAY, which examines the frequently contradictory practices of a fictional, highly progressive private school…
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Thursday, 30 April 2026 15:48
BTE marks 40 years with new season: 'Little Women," "Dial M for Murder" and “One Man, Two Guvnors”
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), announced it will mark its 40th anniversary season with three productions spanning beloved literary adaptations, classic suspense and broad British comedy. The season opens with "Louisa May Alcott's Little Women," by Lauren Gunderson (Nov. 12-Dec. 13). It…
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 16:04
Steppenwolf Theatre Announces LookOut Series' 10th Anniversary Season
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Steppenwolf's LookOut Series is proud to unveil its lineup for Summer 2026, marking ten years of steadfast dedication to Chicago performing artists and companies across form and discipline. Since launching in 2016, the LookOut Series has hosted 1,043 performances of 365 unique engagements spanning dance, drag, music, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, experimental work and theatre. Over 69,000 patrons have come through…
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- Nervous Breakdown in G Minor
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- Clue University: A Drag Parody
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Monday, 20 April 2026 11:16
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces its 2026 - 2027 Season
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Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce its 32nd season launching in September at The Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., with the 11th anniversary edition of Porchlight’s signature concert series New Faces Sing Broadway with New Faces Sing Broadway 1976, Tuesday, Sept. 14 and 15; followed by Chicago Live at Navy Pier, a Broadway in your Backyard…
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Monday, 13 April 2026 14:46
WAITRESS & THE BOOK OF MORMON return to Broadway In Chicago by Popular Demand
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Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce two fan-favorite shows are returning to our stages this year: WAITRESS and THE BOOK OF MORMON. Current subscribers can add these to their season package when renewing by clicking here or calling (312) 977-1717. Group tickets of 10 or more are now available for both productions by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling…
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Under the leadership of Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director Avery Willis Hoffman and Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre, Court Theatre is proud to announce its 72nd season. As America marks 250 years of nationhood, Court Theatre, as Chicago's premier stage for classic work, responds with a season that examines our shared pursuit of Life…
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026 10:17
LIVE AT THE SECOND CITY! COMEDY DANCE CHICAGO joyful show HAPPY DANCE!
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Comedy Dance Chicago is bringing their family-friendly show to The Second City! (Fun fact: this group was born out of a Second City Training Center class back in 2014). The show is a high-energy laugh-riot for ages 5 to 95. Comedy Dance Chicago's joyful mashup of sketch comedy, physical humor, music,…
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Tuesday, 10 March 2026 10:46
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND BLUEY’S BIG PLAY RETURNS TO CHICAGO THIS YEAR!
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Wackadoo! Following a highly successful global tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are bringing Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show back to Broadway In Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for five performances only. Individual tickets will go on sale this Friday, March 13. Ticket prices will range…
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Wednesday, 04 March 2026 14:45
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Announces 2026/27 Season
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis and Executive Director E. Brooke Flanagan, today announced its 2026/27 Season, marking the next chapter of the company's bold, visceral and muscular work, while celebrating a dynamic range of exciting new voices and Steppenwolf legends. The 51st Season features five Steppenwolf Membership Series…
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Wednesday, 25 February 2026 15:25
The Gift Theatre announces its 25th Anniversary Season
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The Gift Theatre, led by Artistic Directors Brittany Burch and Jennifer Glasse, announces its 25th Anniversary "Homecoming" Season. The landmark 2026 season features the return of the company's signature short play festival, a major Chicago premiere, and a new work by ensemble member Netta Walker, staged at iconic venues across the…
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Tuesday, 24 February 2026 11:19
Broadway In Chicago to present Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE
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Broadway In Chicago and Kokandy Productions announced that the critically acclaimed revival of the 10-time 2025 Jeff Award–nominated musical JEKYLL & HYDE will make its Broadway In Chicago debut at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.), September 8—October 25. The engagement follows last year’s completely sold-out and extended…
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Wednesday, 11 February 2026 13:20
ANNOUNCING #HAM4HAM LOTTERY IN CHICAGO, IL 40 TICKETS FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE $10 EACH
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Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on March 4, 2026, in Chicago, IL at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.). A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. The lottery will first…
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