Welcome to our 40th anniversary season! We’re excited to share 4 incredible productions with you – world premiere of THINGS WITH FRIENDS by Tony Award nominee & Artistic Affiliate Kristoffer Diaz; the Jeff Award nominated holiday classic IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!; reimagined classic COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA; hit jukebox music ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE with award-winning Ensemble member Liz Chidester as Ms. Cline. In addition to our plays, we continue with our popular The Common series, @Home Accessibility Series, Rubber Banned Book Club, and arts education. There’s something for all ages and interests. Experience world class theater at a working class price.

THINGS WITH FRIENDS

by Artistic Affiliate Kristoffer Diaz

directed by Artistic Affiliate Dexter Bullard

August 22 – October 5, 2025

Coming soon!

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

the original, interactive tradition

directed by Exec. Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside

music directed by Ensemble member Michael Mahler

November 21 – December 28, 2025

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Additional programming includes The Commons – in person community events (readings, small concerts, karaoke, trivia, Town Halls) that occur 1 Monday per month; @Home – an accessibility series of readings and concerts live-streamed from artists’ homes; Rubber Banned Book Club – our award-winning artists read passages live and host discussions; New Work – developing the classics of the tomorrow through the Blue Ink Award, The Ripped Festival, readings and commissions; Arts Education – education initiatives for all ages, including Classes for the Masses, school matinees, Ripped in Chicago Public Schools, and The Check It Out Project.

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Additional events include Dead Ringers for Dead Singers – annual costume & karaoke party; It’s a Wonderful Party – annual holiday party; Blue Bash – annual swanky party with live and silent auctions.