Performing Arts
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Spotlight: Manual Cinema reanimates its distinctive ‘Frankenstein’Oct 21, 2026 10:04 am - This week in Chicago-area theater, Manual Cinema stages “Frankenstein,” Steppenwolf premieres a new play by a Barrington playwright, and A Red Orchid Theatre stages a drama about young conservatives.
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Best Bets: Dolly Parton tribute at Al Larson Cultural Center, David Arquette talks ‘Scream’ at ParamountOct 20, 2026 10:24 am - Kelly O’Brien brings her Dolly Parton tribute to the Al Larson Cultural Center, The New Philharmonic celebrates Scottish music at The MAC, Kohl Children’s Museum opens an exhibition dedicated to promoting kindness, and actor David Arquette talks all things “Scream” at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre.
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Back in action: Refreshed The Skokie launches with Joe Mantegna-directed playOct 20, 2026 8:57 am - Actor and director Joe Mantegna saw a young version of himself in Ronnie Marmo when the two first met about 20 years ago. Their collaboration and friendship blossomed again when Mantegna directed Marmo in the show that marked the grand opening of The Skokie, formerly The Skokie Theatre, on Oct. 8.
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Things to do Oct. 23-29: Howlin’ at the Moon, BatFest Halloween events and moreOct 19, 2026 3:31 pm - Mark your calendar for Naper Settlement’s Howlin’ at the Moon, Batavia’s BatFest, Grayslake Fall Fest, pumpkin fests, haunted houses and Halloween events throughout the suburbs this weekend.
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Ballet 5:8 reimagines ‘La Llorona’ as story of hope at the HemmensOct 14, 2026 10:59 pm - Ballet 5:8 presents "La Llorona" at Hemmens Cultural Center on Oct. 31, reimagining the Latin American legend as a compassionate exploration of maternal mental health through dance, featuring Mexican folk-inspired music and family-friendly Halloween festivities.
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Dream come true: Steppenwolf Theatre premieres Barrington writer’s new playOct 14, 2026 10:59 am - Barrington playwright Stephanie Alison Walker says Steppenwolf Theatre producing her latest play, “Adirondack Chair Circle,” is like a dream come true.
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Best Bets: Historical interpreter channels founding father Thomas JeffersonOct 13, 2026 8:21 pm - Scholar and historical interpreter Clay Jenkinson channels Thomas Jefferson, Toad the Wet Sprocket goes acoustic at the North Shore Center, Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Chicago, and more than 50 female stand-ups perform during the Funny is Female Comedy Festival.
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Spotlight on seasonal shows: Improv Playhouse revives ‘Dracula’ as classic radio dramaOct 13, 2026 9:48 am - This week in theater, Libertyville’s Improv Playhouse stages a radio-style “Dracula,” Writers Theatre revives a boxing drama based on the country’s first Black heavyweight champion, and City Lit Theater Company presents August Wilson’s “King Hedley II.”
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Things to do Oct. 16-22: Nightmare on Chicago Street, Civil War Encampment & Battle, Barrington Area TasteFest and moreOct 12, 2026 12:24 pm - Mark your calendar for Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin, the Civil War Encampment and Battle in Hainesville, Barrington Area TasteFest and various Halloween happenings around the suburbs this weekend.
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GreenMan Theatre’s ‘Spooky Stories and Songs’ returns for three performancesOct 09, 2026 2:54 pm - GreenMan Theatre presents "Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season" on Oct. 16, 18, and 20, with performances at St. Peter's United Church of Christ and Elmhurst Public Library. The cast of 10 share ghost stories, folklore, and seasonal songs.
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