The North Loop Theater District adds to the booming theater
scene with the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, The Palace
Theater and the new Goodman Theater. Other
existing Loop theaters like the Auditorium Theatre, Shubert
Theatre and Chicago Theatre mean there is always something new
and exciting on stage in the city. The many neighborhood
theaters showcase more than 200 theater groups in Chicago.
Auditorium Theatre -
50 E. Congress Pkwy., 312.922.2110.
Briar Street Theatre -
3133 N. Halsted St.,
773.348.4000.
Blue Man Group is one of the most creative and entertaining
shows in Chicago. With lively music and hilarious pantomime, the
Blue Man Group never disappoints. The show starts in the lobby
as the wildly ornate design assists the audience in making the
transition from the everyday world to that of the Blue Man. The Blue
Man Group is enjoying an open run at the Briar Street Theatre.
Schedule
Wednesday-Thursday 8:00
Friday 7:00, 10:00
Saturday 4:00, 7:00, 10:00
Sunday 3:00, 6:00
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here to book tickets on-line.
Cadillac Palace Theatre -
151 W. Randolph, 312.902.1500.
Chicago Theatre -
175 N. State St., 312.443.1130.
Goodman Theatre-
312.443.3800.
Chicago’s oldest
and largest resident theater was established in 1925.
Zoot Suit (Starts June 16).
Randy Duncan makes his Goodman debut with Zoot Suit, which
features original music and musical direction by Daniel Valdez,
As well as a talented cast of 28 actors and dancers led by Marco
Rodriguez.
Heartland
Studio Theater-
7016 N.
Glenwood St., 773.293.0024
The
original sketch comedy revue, Schadenfruede
– a German noun meaning “pleasure derived from the
misfortune of others,” has an open run at Chicago’s
Heartland Studio Theater. The frequently sold-out performances
that humorously draw on the wackiness of daily interactions
include music and comic monologues and new material is rotated
in every week.
Schedule
Fridays
& Saturdays at 10pm
Tickets:
$5 per person, available @ door.
Royal George Theatre Center -
1641 N. Halsted,
312.988.9000.
Forever Plaid and Flanagan’s Wake have open runs.
Shubert Theatre -
22 W. Monroe St., 312.977.1700.
The 58 Group
2014 West Belle Plaine,
773.388.0558
The 58 Group is an
innovative company of nine multidisciplinary dancers and six
jazz musicians committed to collaborative performance of music
and dance. Their mission is to present theatrical, technically
excellent performances of original work, interweaving
kinesthetic and musical expression -- visible, audible, sensed
experiences of the relationship of human beings through the
kindred art forms of music and dance.
The Ford Center for the Performing Arts -
24 W. Randolph
St., 312.855.9400.
The historic Oriental Theatre has been
restored and reopened last year under its new name. Fosse
continues its run here
Steppenwolf Theatre Company -
1650 N. Halsted St.,
312.335.1650.
Nationally acclaimed not-for-profit theater
began in 1974 in a church basement in Highland Park, under the
leadership of Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney and Jeff Perry. The
company offers excellent theater with occasional performances by
actors such as John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, John Mahoney, Martha
Plimpton and Laurie Metcalf.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Nest (April 6 - June 4), Closer (July 6 - August 27).
The Viaduct
THEATRE CORPS TO PRESENT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF 'STICK
KNIFE HERE,' OPENING
JUNE 13th, 8 PM, AT THE VlADUCT
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