2026-2027

SEASON 41 features the world premiere of a solo show, Chicago premiere of a dramedy, our 25th anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, and world premiere of a psychological thriller. READ MORE.

2026-2027

We offer 3 ways to save on tickets for SEASON 41: 3-Show Previews, 3-Show Regular, & VIP Memberships. Packages start as low as $59! READ MORE.

JULY 15 & AUG 19, 2026

Next up in Rubber Banned Book Club is Sara Gruen’s smash hit novel that was adapted to a film and Broadway musical. Excerpts read by artistic affiliate Nate Santana and James Sherman. READ MORE.

AUGUST 15, 2026

Don’t miss these readings from the 2026 Blue Ink Award competition. Hear the 2026 Blue Ink Award winning script by Nia Akilah Robinson (10:30 AM) and 2 featured finalists scripts by Benjamin Benne (12:30 PM) and Claire Crowley (2:30 PM). See 1, 2, or all plays. Reservations required. RSVP NOW.

2027 GUIDELINES

Read our 2027 Blue Ink Award guidelines before submissions open on August 1! We’ve added another requisite – a short letter of professional or academic support for the script or playwright. READ MORE.

SEPT 4 – OCT 4, 2026

Don’t miss artistic affiliate Tania Richard’s tour-de-force solo show adapted from her published memoir. Blending cautionary tales, social commentary, and humor, Tania takes the leading role in a culture that often relegates Black women to supporting characters. BUY TICKETS.