Thursdays are the perfect night to check out Chicago's red-hot theater scene
Each Thursday, we'll offer specially-priced tickets to one of the hottest shows in town, cocktails and appetizers before or after the show, PLUS the chance to schmooze with the artists or go behind-the-scenes.
You can't beat it!
Theater + a special event = awesome start to the weekend!
These events sell out quickly - be sure to make your reservations early!
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Events with "Hot Tix!" are also available at the Hot Tix locations below.
Upcoming Theater Thursday Events
Thursday, June 25
The Hollow Lands by Howard Korder
Steep Theatre
1115 W. Berwyn Ave., Chicago
Come to Steep Theatre before the show to enjoy a wine and cheese reception and stay afterwards to meet the cast, director, and designers and partake in the Opening Night celebration. Steep’s special blend of grit, edge, and ensemble work comes to life in this story about America’s early pioneers. Jim, a young Irish immigrant, arrives in New York in 1815 with dreams of boundless freedom, legendary profits, and unseen kingdoms. It is the cost of his 40 year pursuit that becomes more than he imagined. The Hollow Lands traces a nation’s journey towards its Manifest Destiny and the trail it leaves behind.
Event begins at 7 p.m.
Show begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25
For reservations call 312.458.0722 and mention "Theater Thursdays."
Thursday, July 2
5th of July by Lanford Wilson
Oak Park Festival Theatre
Austin Gardens, Oak Park
Kick off the holiday weekend a day early with Lanford Wilson's sequel to Talley's Folly. A compassionate ensemble portrait of a generation trying to decide how cope with the idealism of the 60's. At once poignant and marvelously funny. Prior to the performance there will be an opportunity to meet and talk with actors from the production, with appetizers courtesy of Wishbone Restaurant.
Event begins at 6:45 p.m.
Show begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $22 adults/ $17 students and seniors
For reservations call 708.445.4440 and mention "Theater Thursdays, or buy in person or online at http://oakparkfestival.com with the coupon code "ThTh."
Thursday, July 16
The Last Barbecue by Brett Neveu
16th Street Theater
6420 16th Street, Berwyn
Come to 16th Street's/Berwyn Cultural Center's beautiful new outdoor garden before the show to enjoy a barbecue catered by Cabin Fever featuring mini burgers grilled to order and all the yummy bbq fixings. Then stay to enjoy the comedy that first put Chicago playwright Brett Neveu on the map, followed by a post-show dialogue with members of the cast and director.
The Last Barbecue is an audacious and dark comedy about a ten-year reunion of a son's high school graduation that coincides with the one-year anniversary of the next-door neighbor's death. A remount of The Aardvark's 2000 critically-acclaimed production. "Hilarious and ominous." (New City)
Event begins at 6:30 p.m.
Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $22 adults
Purchase tickets online at http://www.16thstreettheater.org or call 708.795.6704 ext 105 and mention "Theater Thursdays."
Thursday, July 23
Girls vs. Boys
Book and lyrics by Chris Mathews, Jake Minton and Nathan Allen
The American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University in partnership with The House Theatre of Chicago
Wallis Theater, Northwestern University Theatre and Interpretation Center
1949 Campus Drive, Evanston
Girls vs. Boys plunges you into an all-out war of the sexes. Brother and sister find themselves thrust into a perilous, modern day Lord of the Flies - playing a game with rules they don't fully understand. But you can't win this game. You gotta play not to lose. Enter at your own risk. Girls vs. Boys contains strong language, violent themes, partial nudity, and really, REALLY loud music. After the show, you are invited to meet members of the cast and creative team for an exclusive meet and greet party at the Rhythm Room, located just a few blocks from the theater at 1715 Maple Avenue, Evanston.
Event begins at 8 p.m.
Post-show party with cast and creative team members at the Rhythm Room, Evanston.
Tickets: $25
For reservations call 847.491.7282 and mention "Theater Thursdays."
Thursday, July 30
Tupperware: An American Musical Fable
The New Colony at La Costa Theatre
931 N. Elston, Chicago
Come to La Costa before the show for delicious and still-fresh leftovers, lemonade, and Gertie Minor's Famous Peach Dump. Stay for The New Colony's world-premiere season closer and participate in a Q+A with the cast and director. Dolores, a young widow in 1950 longing for her independence, is disrupted from her plans to move from Florida when opportunity knocks at her front door. Literally. Suddenly, Dolores finds herself selling a few hours of independence to the women on her cul de sac in the form of Tupperware. As her success spirals out of control, it gives birth to heated neighborhood politics, the loss of her own freedom to the empire she is helping build, and a movement that changed the face of the American dinner table forever.
Event begins at 6:30 p.m.
Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
For reservations call 1.800.838.3006 or visit http://thenewcolony.org
Theater Thursdays Updates
Check here for Theater Thursday offers and events at theaters all over town - every Thursday.
Loop
72 E. Randolph Street
across from the Chicago Cultural Center
Magnificent Mile
WaterWorks Visitor Center
163 East Pearson, at Michigan Avenue
Skokie
The Skokie Hot Tix booth is permanently closed. We thank the North Shore community and the North Shore Center for the Performing
Arts for their support. We invite you to purchase tickets online or at our other locations
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