Theater & dance
10 hot shows from Chicago theatres to see this July
As summer approaches, some Chicago theatres are beginning to re-open for long awaited in-person performances. Not ready to return to the theatre yet? Check out…
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10 small stage shows to see during Chicago Theatre Week
Chicago boasts dozens of award-winning, major productions that have graced Broadway stages and beyond — but it also offers much more than just those big…
Theater & dance
13 must-see shows during Chicago Theatre Week 2020
Each year, Chicago Theatre Week offers theatre-goers a chance to catch shows all around Chicago for a steep discount — just $15 or $30 a…
Theater & dance
Get ready for Chicago Theatre Week 2020
Save the date for 10 days of discounted tickets to some of Chicago’s hottest shows. Chicago Theatre Week, presented by the League of Chicago Theatres…
Theater & dance
Experience immersive theatre at Southern Gothic in Chicago
Imagine being invited to a dinner party where everything goes wrong. That’s the general premise of the Chicago play Southern Gothic, an innovative theatrical experience at the…
Theater & dance
It’s showtime for the Year of Chicago Theatre
Theatre is already a vibrant part of Chicago’s cultural scene. And now the city is getting a whole year dedicated to it. The Year of…
Theater & dance
5 must sees on Chicago’s fringe theater scene
Chicago is renowned the world over for its theater and improv. The Second City, for one, is famed for its improv alums, including Tina Fey, Chris…
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La Belle Ballet: Sleeping Beauty reimagined
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo Makes its Auditorium Theatre debut with the darker side of Sleeping Beauty. To call Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s reimagining of classic fairytale The…
Theater & dance
Chicago takes center stage: Get ready for Chicago Theatre Week
From Feb. 8-18, Chicago theater lovers will kick the cold to the curb to enjoy exciting productions all over the city. Discount tickets, a broad spectrum…
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