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Party at the Pantheon
Comedy, Music, Puppetry, Women's History Month
Runs Feb 09 - Mar 23, 2024
On Your Feet!
Dance, Music, Women's History Month
Runs Mar 19 - Mar 24, 2024
Notes from the Field
Drama, Women's History Month
Runs Jan 31 - Mar 24, 2024
The Matchbox Magic Flute
Musical, Opera, Valentine's Day
Runs Feb 10 - Mar 24, 2024
Billy Elliot
Musical
Runs Feb 07 - Mar 24, 2024
Fiddler on the Roof
Classic, Comedy/Drama, Musical
Runs Jan 24 - Mar 24, 2024
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach
Children's/Family, Literary Adaptation, Musical
Runs Feb 16 - Mar 30, 2024
The Penelopiad
Drama, Women's History Month
Runs Mar 02 - Mar 31, 2024

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Women’s History Month serves as a poignant reminder of the significant impact women have had and continue to have in shaping the cultural landscape of Chicago’s theater community. View Women’s History Month shows

On Your Feet!
Dance, Music, Women's History Month
Runs Mar 19 - Mar 24, 2024
A Streetcar Named Desire
Drama, Women's History Month
Runs Mar 13 - Apr 21, 2024
Notes from the Field
Drama, Women's History Month
Runs Jan 31 - Mar 24, 2024
Shakespeare's R & J
Drama, Valentine's Day, Women's History Month
Runs Feb 22 - Mar 23, 2024

Oh, The Drama!

Get into the theatrical mood with these daring dramas! Find Shows Here.

A Streetcar Named Desire
Drama, Women's History Month
Runs Mar 13 - Apr 21, 2024
Notes from the Field
Drama, Women's History Month
Runs Jan 31 - Mar 24, 2024
Shakespeare's R & J
Drama, Valentine's Day, Women's History Month
Runs Feb 22 - Mar 23, 2024
The Bluest Eye
Black History Month, Drama, Mental Health Awareness, Women's History Month
Runs Mar 13 - Mar 23, 2024

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Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour
Magic
Runs Oct 05, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
Peter Pan
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs Mar 26 - Apr 07, 2024
Croce 50th Anniversary Tour
Music
Apr 06, 2024
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dance
Runs Apr 17 - Apr 21, 2024

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