After a sold-out run, & JULIET makes its triumphant return to Chicago in summer 2026 || *NSYNC SUPERSTAR JOEY FATONE TO JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF & JULIET AS ‘LANCE’ FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT || THE AUDITORIUM™, 50 E. IDA B. WELLS DRIVE || JULY 22nd – AUGUST 2nd
COVENANT, YORK WALKER’S SOUTHERN GOTHIC OFF-BROADWAY SENSATION, IN ITS CHICAGO PREMIERE DIRECTED BY MALKIA STAMPLEY, MAY 2nd – 31st || ***EVENTS INCLUDE ‘COVENANT BEHIND THE CURTAIN’ AND THE GOODMAN'S 4TH ‘HIDDEN GEMS’ MAKERS MARKET***
Drury Lane Theatre announces the appointment of Matthew D. Carney as its new Artistic Director. A longtime collaborator and key member of the artistic team at Drury Lane, Carney steps into the role following more than a decade of artistic contributions that have helped support the theatre’s signature style and high standard of excellence.
Cast and production team announced for GEE’S BEND, playing May 23 – June 7 at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center || Play by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder celebrates the quilting tradition that survived and chronicled slavery, Jim Crow, community, and family over generations.
Eileen Byrne brings acclaimed solo performance Running with Coffee to Lookingglass Theatre’s lobby space for two performances only May 16th and 17th
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Opens the 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 || Now Through May 31st in Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater
Definition Theatre Presents the Amplify World Premiere of Keerah By Netta Walker, Directed by McKenzie Chinn
Memorial Opera House proudly presents Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical A Little Night Music, running May 8–24. Widely regarded as one of the most elegant and emotionally rich works in musical theatre, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece continues to enchant audiences with its wit, romance, and unforgettable score.
World Premiere! Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid - A Lost Episodes Parody By Artistic Director David Cerda, Directed by Brigitte Ditmars || May 8th – June 21st at The Clutch
