The closure includes The Haven Lounge. Cancelled performances include:
- Pineapple, presented by Irish Theatre of Chicago (Thursday, March 12 – Saturday, April 11, 2020)
- Queer Soup Night (Sunday, March 15 at 6 pm)
- Haven Guest House (Monday, March 16 at 7 pm & Sunday, March 22 at 7 pm)
- Vape Naysh, presented by First Floor Theater (Tuesday, March 17 & Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 pm)
- Blackbird, presented by The Den Theatre (Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, April 26, 2020)
- Singer-Songwriter Alex Cuba (Saturday, March 21 at 8 pm)
- Comedian Akaash Singh (Friday, March 27 at 8 pm)
- Chicago Dance Crash KTF (Saturday, March 28 at 10 pm)
- Comedian Cameron Esposito's Save Yourself Book Tour (Sunday, March 29 at 8 pm)
- Deathscribe, presented by WildClaw Theatre (Monday, March 30 at 8 pm)
- Under The Tree, presented by The New Colony (Wednesday, April 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2020)
- Comedian Kurtis Conner (Friday, April 3 at 8 pm & 10:30 pm, Saturday, April 4 at 8 pm)
- Comedian Erik Griffin (Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11 at 7 pm)
The Den Theatre box office has begun the process of refunding tickets for all performances. In the event that a show is rescheduled for a later date, patrons will be offered the option to transfer tickets or request a refund. Due to the high volume of calls, The Den recommends contacting the box office via e-mail at boxoffice@thedentheatre.com with questions. For additional information and updates, visit www.thedentheatre.com.
The Den Artistic Director Ryan Martin comments, “We are disappointed to be pursuing these cautionary measures, but we do believe it is in the best interest and safety for the artists and patrons of The Den. It is our intention to reopen on Monday, April 13, and though the nature of this situation offers no guarantees, we remain optimistic that all performances will continue as scheduled at that time. We appreciate the support from the community during what is certainly a strange and difficult time for everyone. We look forward to seeing you back at The Den soon.”
About The Den Theatre
Artistic Director Ryan Martin opened The Den in 2010 in the Wicker Park neighborhood with a single theatre space. Now celebrating its tenth year, The Den is a multi-level live entertainment venue that boasts seven intimate and unique theaters ranging from 50 – 300 seats, plus a convertible cabaret space. The first floor houses The Den’s Haven Lounge – a full-service coffee shop and bar where neighbors, audiences and like-minded culture hounds gather to drink, eat, talk, read, watch, think, listen and live. Currently, The Den is home to four resident theatre companies including First Floor Theater, Haven, The New Colony and Broken Nose Theatre. Hundreds of other companies and artists from Chicago and beyond have called The Den home – from national names to local stars, The Den consistently plays host to a lineup of exciting and diverse talent. As a building created for interdisciplinary arts, The Den has accommodated a wide variety of programming, including plays, musicals, film screenings, live music, dance, improv and stand-up comedy, seminars and speaking engagements. For additional information, visit www.thedentheatre.com.