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THE MAGIC PARLOUR Releases Tickets For Performances in 2025


by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2024

The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph will continue to astound and delight audiences into the new year: tickets are now on sale for performances between January – March 2025...

Lifeline Theatre Announces Cast for World Premiere KidSeries Production Of SKUNK AND BADGER


by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2024

Lifeline Theatre's World Premiere KidSeries Production of Skunk and Badger features a talented cast. Adapted by Lifeline Ensemble Member, this production is based on the popular book....

THE MAGIC PARLOUR Extended at Goodman Theatre Through June


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2024

More magic in 2024! Critical and popular acclaim for third-generation magician Dennis Watkins, following the opening of his famed The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph, spur an extended calendar of additional performances into late spring 2024....

Kara Davidson Joins Paramount Theatre as Director of New Works and Associate Artistic Producer


by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2023

Kara Davidson joins Paramount Theatre as Director of New Works and Associate Artistic Producer. Trent Stork also earns promotion as Paramount's new Artistic Producer and Casting Director. Learn more about the new appointments here!...

Eileen LaCario and Rosario Vargas to be Honored at League of Chicago Theatres Gala


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2023

The League of Chicago Theatres will present the return of its Annual Gala, with “It’s Showtime, A Celebration of Chicago Theatre,” an evening celebrating the rich legacy of Chicago theatre and the theatre community’s resilience. Learn how to purchase tickets!...

Casting Announced For Lifeline Theatre's Adaptation Of Vonnegut's Classic CAT'S CRADLE


by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2023

Lifeline Theatre and Artistic Director ILesa Duncan announce the casting for the revival of ensemble member John Hildreth's adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's classic Cat's Cradle. ...

Steppenwolf Theatre to Present SANCTUARY CITY as the Opener for its 48th Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 15, 2023

Experience the captivating production of SANCTUARY CITY as Steppenwolf Theatre opens its 48th season. Find out when and where this powerful performance will be staged. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this must-see show....

PlayGround-Chicago Concludes Season 1 In-Person With Best Of PlayGround-Chicago Gala


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2023

Playwright incubator PlayGround-Chicago celebrates the best writers and short works from its inaugural season and its first in-person performance at the BEST OF PLAYGROUND-CHICAGO GALA....

TUTA Theatre Announces New Artistic Leadership Team


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2022

TUTA Theatre has announced that Aziza Macklin, Aileen Wen McGroddy and Jacqueline Stone will be the company’s new Co-Artistic Directors effective November 1, 2022. Together they will plan, program and lead the company’s 20th season in Chicago....

Past Shows

The Magic Parlour
8/2 - 7/31/2020


The Palmer House Hilton Hotel: - Dennis Watkins....

Pinocchio
3/28 - 5/19/2019


The House brings to life this tall tale about telling the truth. Carved from an enchanted stump in a charred forest, toyshop owner Geppeto's small ...

Borealis
8/30 - 10/21/2018


Bennett Fisher; dir: Monty Cole. World Premiere...

Ellen Bond, Union Spy
3/30 - 5/20/2018


Jenni Lamb; dir: Jess McLeod. Chopin Theatre:...

Hatfield & McCoy
1/19 - 3/11/2018


Shawn Pfautsch; music: Matt Kahler, Shawn Pfautsch; dir: Matt Hawkins. Chopin Theatre:...

United Flight 232
9/1 - 10/21/2017


adapt: Vanessa Stalling; dir: Vanessa Stalling....

The Revel
The Revel
9/4 - 10/25/2015


CHICAGO – The House Theatre of Chicago presents the The Revel at the Chopin Theatre Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Friday, Sept. 4 – ...

The Magic Parlour
8/1 - 7/31/2015


The Palmer House Hilton Hotel: - Dennis Watkins....

The Hammer Trinity
2/21 - 5/4/2015


Nathan Allen, Chris Mathews; music: Kevin O'Donnell; dir: Nathan Allen....

The Magic Parlour
8/2 - 7/25/2014


The Palmer House Hilton Hotel: - Dennis Watkins....

DORIAN
4/4 - 5/18/2014


adapt: Ben Lobpries, Tommy Rapley; dir: Tommy Rapley....

Rose and the Rime
1/17 - 3/9/2014


Nathan Allen, Chris Mathews, Jake Minton; dir: Nathan Allen....

The Nutcracker
11/8 - 12/29/2013


adapt: Phillip Klapperich, Jake Minton; book: Kevin O'Donnell; lyrics: Jake Minton; dir: Tommy Rapley....

The Crownless King
8/30 - 10/20/2013


Nathan Allen, Chris Mathews; music: Kevin O'Donnell; dir: Nathan Allen....

The Magic Parlour
8/3 - 7/26/2013


The Palmer House Hilton Hotel: - Dennis Watkins....


The Chopin Theatre: - Kevin O'Donnell; lyrics: Kevin O'Donnell; music: Kevin O'Donnell....

The Magnificents
1/18 - 3/10/2013


The Chopin Theatre: - Dennis Watkins; dir: Nathan Allen....

Videos


The Little Mermaid in Chicago The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) Tracker
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical in Chicago Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (10/30 - 1/19) Tracker
The King in Concert in Chicago The King in Concert
Raue Center For The Arts (1/11 - 1/11) Tracker
Glassheart in Chicago Glassheart
CITY LIT THEATER (1/10 - 2/23)
Machine Made in Chicago Machine Made
Greenhouse Theater Center (5/1 - 5/31)
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical in Chicago Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Cadillac Palace Theatre (6/3 - 6/8)
JOHNNIE & FRANKIE STAGE PLAY in Chicago JOHNNIE & FRANKIE STAGE PLAY
CITY LIT THEATER (2/28 - 3/1)
Fun Home in Chicago Fun Home
Porchlight Music Theatre (1/16 - 3/2)
Kid Prince and Pablo in Chicago Kid Prince and Pablo
Lifeline Theatre (1/3 - 2/16)
CELESTIAL COUNTERPOINT: Songs Among the Stars in Chicago CELESTIAL COUNTERPOINT: Songs Among the Stars
SIUE Dunham Hall Theater (1/22 - 1/22)
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