Steppenwolf Theatre Company Announces Full Casting for World Premiere of WINDFALL, Written by ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, Directed by Awoye Timpo || Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill and Namir Smallwood with Esco Jouléy and Michael Potts || April 9th – May 31st in Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater
CHUCK SMITH AND HARRY LENNIX REUNITE FOR A MAJOR REVIVAL OF MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM, AUGUST WILSON’S ONLY PLAY SET IN CHICAGO, APPEARING AT THE GOODMAN STARTING MARCH 28
School of American Music Announces Major Headliner for Jazz Fest 2026 || Two-Time Grammy® Winner Kurt Elling to Perform “Wildflowers” with Acclaimed Pianist Ben Paterson at The Acorn Theater
DRIEHAUS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SPRING ACTIVATION DATES FOR BRENDAN FERNANDES: IN THE ROUND || APRIL 10th & 11th AND MAY 6th – 9th
Theatre at the Center presents Rhythm of the Rocket Man: An Elton John Tribute || Saturday, May 16th
ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS CHICAGO ANNOUNCES 2026 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE AND TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL, MAY 2nd AND 3rd, AT LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE || During Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian Heritage Month, the Two-Day Festival Features More than 125 Artists, Performers and Vendors
Filament Theatre announces world premiere of Farewell Opportunity || A play for young audiences exploring life’s temporary nature through
a mission to Mars, poetic magical realism and unlikely friendships || Running May 2nd - 17th in Portage Park’s Filament Theatre
Cast announced for Open Space Arts Chicago premiere of A THIRD WAY, April 3rd – 19th || Comedy-drama of a married couple exploring a relationship outside of traditional binary boundaries won the Del Shores Foundation Playwriting Award.
THE MAC ANNOUNCES SUMMER PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTED BY 40TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL AND THE RETURN OF THE LAKESIDE PAVILION CONCERT SERIES || Lineup includes American artists in honor of the American Semiquincentennial and 1980s tributes in celebration of the MAC’s 40th anniversary
Red Revolution: The Taylor Swift Experience starring Tiffany Lidster was indeed an experience. Theatre at the Center was rocking with hits like Ready for It, Fearless and Style.
