Articles filed under Theater
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Things to do Jan. 16-22: Winterfest, MLK Day events, Chicagoland Fishing Expo and moreJan 13, 2026 9:14 am - Make plans for Palatine Winterfest, Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, the Chicagoland Fishing Expo and more.
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers present ‘Travel Stories’ in trio of performancesJan 12, 2026 10:45 am - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will present “Travel Stories” through storytelling performances exploring journeys, both real and imaginary.
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Spotlight: Marriott revives ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ while Metropolis stages a concert version of ‘Oliver!’Jan 12, 2026 10:41 am - This week’s theater openings include Marriott’s revival of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s concert version of “Oliver!,” Goodman Theatre’s showcase of in-progress plays and the eighth Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
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Audition for Playhouse 38 comedy ‘The Inseparables’Jan 09, 2026 11:55 pm - Auditions are being held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the comedy "The Inseparables" at Geneva Park District's Playhouse 38.
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Magical Starlight Theatre presents ‘Shrek: The Musical’Jan 07, 2026 11:39 am - Magical Starlight Theatre presents "Shrek: The Musical" on Jan. 9-11 and 16-18 at Naperville Central High School, featuring a cast that has been rehearsing since October.
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League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, presents Chicago Theatre Week 2026 Feb. 5-15Jan 07, 2026 10:40 am - Tickets are on sale now for Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theater-going in Chicago, during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets. Chicago Theatre Week 2026 will take place Feb. 5-15.
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Passion reignited: Timely satire ‘Eureka Day’ lures TimeLine co-founder and artistic director back to actingJan 07, 2026 8:39 am - TimeLine Theatre co-founder and artistic director PJ Powers returns to the stage after 11 years to co-star in TimeLine and Broadway in Chicago’s production of the Tony Award-winning play “Eureka Day.”
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Spotlight: TimeLine, Broadway in Chicago stage Chicago premiere of Tony-winning ‘Eureka Day’Jan 06, 2026 1:29 pm - TimeLine Theatre and Broadway in Chicago team up for the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-winning “Eureka Day,” Otherworld Theatre stages a sci-fi version of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” and A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of the two-hander “Birds of North America.”
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Things to do Jan. 9-15: Free days at Shedd, Women’s Jazz Fest, Chicago RV Show and moreJan 06, 2026 6:37 am - Make plans to take advantage of free days at Shedd Aquarium, plus Erica Rhodes’ stand-up comedy at Zanies in Rosemont, the Women’s Jazz Festival at Hey Nonny, the Chicago RV Show in Schaumburg, ice skating and Cocoa Cabanas at Cantigny in Wheaton and more.
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Chicago Theatre Week tix on sale TuesdayJan 05, 2026 11:19 am - Discount tickets for Chicago Theatre Week 2026 go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 6 at HotTix.org.