Kokandy Productions Continues 2026 Season with SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE || Book by James Lapine, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Directed and Choreographed by Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham, Music Direction by Nick Sula || August 13th – November 1st in The Chopin Downstairs Studio
Teens tweaking: Theater Wit presents the Chicago premiere of Adolescent Salvation, August 14th - October 3rd
Tickets on sale now to see Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Johnny Galecki in KOWALSKI at Lookingglass Theatre
Northlight Theatre inaugurates the first season in its new home in Evanston with the World Premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher’s new adaptation of
THE FRONT PAGE from the original by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, Directed by Artistic Director BJ Jones, Featuring an all-star Chicago cast led by Kate Fry and Timothy Edward Kane || September 9th – October 18th
City Lit announces cast and creative team for World Premiere adaptation of SHANE, playing August 21st – October 4th || Mark Pracht to direct his adaptation of Jack Schaefer’s novel
Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Johnny Galecki returns home to star in KOWALSKI || Gregg Ostrin's acclaimed new play imagines the pivotal first meeting between Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando at Lookingglass Theatre Company || September 15th – October 2nd
American Blues Theater opens its 41st Season with the World Premiere of "Black Girl from a White Suburb" By Artistic Affiliate Tania Richard, Directed by J. Nicole Brooks || September 4th – October 4th
TICKETS ON SALE FOR KOKANDY PRODUCTIONS’ CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, MULTI-AWARD-WINNING REVIVAL, JEKYLL & HYDE, FEATURING A 15-PIECE ORCHESTRA AND FOLLOWING A COMPLETELY SOLD-OUT, EXTENDED-BY-DEMAND CHICAGO RUN || MAKING ITS BROADWAY IN CHICAGO DEBUT, JEKYLL & HYDE WILL PLAY A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT AT THE BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE AT WATER TOWER PLACE || September 8th — October 25th
CHICAGO BLACK EXCELLENCE AWARDS, HONORING BLACK ARTS AND ARTISTS SINCE 2001, ANNOUNCES NEW PERMANENT FEBRUARY TIMELINE || 2026 Chicago Black Excellence Awards Ceremony to be held Saturday, February 13, 2027, at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Opens 51st Season with Revival of TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, Written by Suzan-Lori Parks, Directed by Kenny Leon, Featuring ensemble members Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood || Playing a Limited Engagement September 17th – November 1st in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater
