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SUMMARY:Evolution of a Snake: The Showgirl Experience
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Zachary Hourihane (Swiftologist) and Madeline Rubicam (The Lizard Review)\, Evolution of a Snake is the hit podcast known for its sharp\, analytical — and often hilarious — dissections of Taylor Swift’s career. \nIn The Showgirl Experience\, the duo turns their signature wit and cultural commentary toward one of Swift’s most controversial albums in recent memory\, finally saying the things they’ve held back…until now. \nWith 100\,000 weekly listeners and a global fanbase\, Evolution of a Snake returns to the stage following sold-out shows across the U.S.\, U.K.\, Ireland\, and Australia. Expect deep dives\, hot takes\, and the kind of pop analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. \nThe Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host Evolution of a Snake: The Showgirl Experience on May 7\, 2026 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. \nTickets are currently available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/evolution-of-a-snake-the-showgirl-experience/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,culture,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Kiki Queens: Fantasy Island
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Therapy Collective is excited to announce an upcoming event collaboration and fundraiser with Kiki Queens! \nThis May 8–9\, the Kiki Queens are hosting Fantasy Island: Divas in Paradise\, at the Rhapsody Theater in Rogers Park\, with 100% of ticket sale profits going directly to CTC. \nThis show follows a mismatched crew of castaways who wash ashore on a mysterious\, uncharted island – only to encounter globe-trotting burlesque showgirls\, swashbuckling gay pirates\, and a temperamental volcano goddess. It’s a campy\, adults-only musical extravaganza packed with sequins\, show tunes\, and plenty of double entendres. \nSecure your ticket for one of the following dates: \nFriday\, May 8\, 2026 – 07:00 PM*\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 – 06:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 – 09:00 PM \nASL interpretation will be provided for the 7:00pm performance on Friday\, May 8. \nKiki Queens is a Chicago-based collective of drag and specialty performers\, where each show is designed to raise funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ nonprofits across Chicagoland. CTC is grateful to partner with Kiki Queens and to be the beneficiary of this year’s Spring Show. \nJoin us for this dynamic show celebrating queer community and creativity! Every ticket purchased helps expand access to affirming mental health care through CTC.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kiki-queens-fantasy-island/
LOCATION:The Rhapsody Theater\, 1328 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020954Z
CREATED:20260422T020954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T020954Z
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SUMMARY:Call Me Elizabeth
DESCRIPTION:“Call Me Elizabeth\,” a one-woman show about the life of Elizabeth Taylor\, will be presented May 8-10 by PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted. The critically acclaimed production\, written and performed by Kayla Boye and directed by Michael Weber\, returns by popular demand in an expanded two-act version. Through an intimate conversation at the Beverly Hills Hotel\, “Call Me Elizabeth” examines Elizabeth Taylor’s life\, career\, and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and embraces her greatest role as a humanitarian.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/call-me-elizabeth/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T030959Z
CREATED:20260506T030958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T030959Z
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SUMMARY:Kiki Queens: Fantasy Island
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Therapy Collective is excited to announce an upcoming event collaboration and fundraiser with Kiki Queens! \nThis May 8–9\, the Kiki Queens are hosting Fantasy Island: Divas in Paradise\, at the Rhapsody Theater in Rogers Park\, with 100% of ticket sale profits going directly to CTC. \nThis show follows a mismatched crew of castaways who wash ashore on a mysterious\, uncharted island – only to encounter globe-trotting burlesque showgirls\, swashbuckling gay pirates\, and a temperamental volcano goddess. It’s a campy\, adults-only musical extravaganza packed with sequins\, show tunes\, and plenty of double entendres. \nSecure your ticket for one of the following dates: \nFriday\, May 8\, 2026 – 07:00 PM*\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 – 06:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 – 09:00 PM \nASL interpretation will be provided for the 7:00pm performance on Friday\, May 8. \nKiki Queens is a Chicago-based collective of drag and specialty performers\, where each show is designed to raise funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ nonprofits across Chicagoland. CTC is grateful to partner with Kiki Queens and to be the beneficiary of this year’s Spring Show. \nJoin us for this dynamic show celebrating queer community and creativity! Every ticket purchased helps expand access to affirming mental health care through CTC.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kiki-queens-fantasy-island-2/
LOCATION:The Rhapsody Theater\, 1328 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020954Z
CREATED:20260422T020954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T020954Z
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SUMMARY:Call Me Elizabeth
DESCRIPTION:“Call Me Elizabeth\,” a one-woman show about the life of Elizabeth Taylor\, will be presented May 8-10 by PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted. The critically acclaimed production\, written and performed by Kayla Boye and directed by Michael Weber\, returns by popular demand in an expanded two-act version. Through an intimate conversation at the Beverly Hills Hotel\, “Call Me Elizabeth” examines Elizabeth Taylor’s life\, career\, and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and embraces her greatest role as a humanitarian.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/call-me-elizabeth/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTAMP:20260506T031051Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T031051Z
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SUMMARY:Kiki Queens: Fantasy Island
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Therapy Collective is excited to announce an upcoming event collaboration and fundraiser with Kiki Queens! \nThis May 8–9\, the Kiki Queens are hosting Fantasy Island: Divas in Paradise\, at the Rhapsody Theater in Rogers Park\, with 100% of ticket sale profits going directly to CTC. \nThis show follows a mismatched crew of castaways who wash ashore on a mysterious\, uncharted island – only to encounter globe-trotting burlesque showgirls\, swashbuckling gay pirates\, and a temperamental volcano goddess. It’s a campy\, adults-only musical extravaganza packed with sequins\, show tunes\, and plenty of double entendres. \nSecure your ticket for one of the following dates: \nFriday\, May 8\, 2026 – 07:00 PM*\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 – 06:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 – 09:00 PM \nASL interpretation will be provided for the 7:00pm performance on Friday\, May 8. \nKiki Queens is a Chicago-based collective of drag and specialty performers\, where each show is designed to raise funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ nonprofits across Chicagoland. CTC is grateful to partner with Kiki Queens and to be the beneficiary of this year’s Spring Show. \nJoin us for this dynamic show celebrating queer community and creativity! Every ticket purchased helps expand access to affirming mental health care through CTC.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/kiki-queens-fantasy-island-3/
LOCATION:The Rhapsody Theater\, 1328 W Morse Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T041915Z
CREATED:20260422T021153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T041915Z
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SUMMARY:Call Me Elizabeth
DESCRIPTION:“Call Me Elizabeth\,” a one-woman show about the life of Elizabeth Taylor\, will be presented May 8-10 by PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted. The critically acclaimed production\, written and performed by Kayla Boye and directed by Michael Weber\, returns by popular demand in an expanded two-act version. Through an intimate conversation at the Beverly Hills Hotel\, “Call Me Elizabeth” examines Elizabeth Taylor’s life\, career\, and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and embraces her greatest role as a humanitarian.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/call-me-elizabeth-2/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T050353Z
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SUMMARY:Out Here
DESCRIPTION:Concept by Leslie Buxbaum\, David J. Levin\, and Erin McKeown\nBook and Lyrics by Leslie Buxbaum\nMusic and Lyrics by Erin McKeown\nDramaturgy by David J. Levin\nDirected by Chay Yew \nRUNS THROUGH MAY 10th\nVaried Times & Dates \nLife happens outside of your comfort zone. Out Here is a courageous new musical\, developed through a dynamic collaboration with the University of Chicago. Audiences will have the rare opportunity to be the first to experience this fresh and intimate look at a family reconfiguring itself and rediscovering joy. \nDawn has a house\, a husband\, and a family\, but she wants more. She wants her ex-girlfriend\, Robin. She wants nothing to change and she wants everything to change\, and she wants to control all the terms. As she’s caught between what’s been and what’s next\, Dawn must learn to reimagine her expectations\, harmonize with loved ones\, and trust the process. If she can do all that\, she might just learn a new song. Strikingly original\, Out Here explores the unexpected freedom in relinquishing control\, and how\, sometimes\, you have to break something apart to create something better. \nLed by acclaimed director Chay Yew\, making his Court debut\, Out Here arrives as a bold\, innovative work that invites Chicago audiences to be among the very first to witness its evolution—bringing the 2025/26 season to a joyous conclusion. \nApproximate running time: 100 minutes; presented without intermission.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/out-here/
LOCATION:Court Theater\, 5535 S. Ellis Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T010000
DTSTAMP:20260514T203841Z
CREATED:20260305T060846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203841Z
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SUMMARY:Ragbagalia Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:As Chicago emerges from its winter burrow\, a new cultural fixture is set to bloom with a historic headlining performance. Ragbagalia\, a brand-new femme and queer arts festival\, officially announces its inaugural event for May 16\, 2026\, at Sleeping Village\, featuring the legendary ESG on their highly-anticipated “Final Dance” tour. \nFor many\, this will be the final opportunity to witness the seismic influence of ESG—a band whose minimalist funk and post-punk rhythms provided the DNA for hip-hop and house music—on a Chicago stage. Their farewell performance anchors a curated “ragbag” team of\nartists dedicated to reclaiming space for voices that deserve to be heard. “In today’s political and cultural climate\, safer\, femme-forward spaces feel more necessary than ever\,” says Tracy Evans\, Founder of Ragbagalia. “Bringing ESG’s ‘Final Dance’ to this stage is the ultimate tribute to the underground. We are pairing these icons with emerging voices to build something that is both revolutionary and a celebration of the legacy they’ve built.” \nInspired by the radical history of the Riot Grrrl movement and the space-making narratives of authors like Sara Marcus and Carrie Brownstein\, Ragbagalia disrupts the traditional festival model. The event is entirely women-led and multidisciplinary\, centering women\, femme\, queer\,\nand marginalized artists across music\, performance\, and visual art. \nAlongside ESG\, the lineup includes Chicago’s own She’s Crafty (all-female Beastie Boys tribute)\, and powerhouse acts Period Bomb\, Uniity\, and Pleeay. Rooted in the city’s supportive arts community\, Evans and co-leader Ashley Barlow (co-founder of littleHEADbutt Studios) have designed Ragbagalia to prioritize safety\, authenticity\, and accessibility. Held at the ADA-accessible Sleeping Village\, the festival emphasizes affordability\nwith an all-day ticket that includes live music and a curated pop-up gallery. In keeping with its commitment to equity\, profits from the event go directly to the participating artists\, with remaining funds donated to the festival’s primary partner\, Punk Rock Saves Lives.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ragbagalia-arts-fest/
LOCATION:Sleeping Village\, 3734 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,arts-and-galleries,festival,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T031851Z
CREATED:20251120T002024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T031851Z
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SUMMARY:David Sedaris in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:David Sedaris\, renowned humorist and best-selling author\, will perform at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago\, IL on May 17th\, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Known for his witty storytelling and sharp observations of life\, Sedaris captivates audiences with his unique comedic perspective. This performance is sure to be an engaging afternoon filled with laughter and insightful anecdotes.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/david-sedaris-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Auditorium Theatre\, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165930Z
CREATED:20260514T230014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165930Z
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SUMMARY:About Face presents Re/Generation Studio 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join About Face Theatre and Chicago LGBTQ+ creatives to build the future of queer theatre together. This welcoming series of public workshops is shaped as a collective dreaming space for connecting with each other\, learning about new plays\, world-building\, and exploring new production models.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/about-face-presents-re-generation-studio-2026/
LOCATION:Goodman Theater\, 170 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance,workshop-crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T235219Z
CREATED:20260514T234757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T235219Z
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SUMMARY:AN EVENING WITH HARVEY
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful evening celebrating the life\, legacy\, and enduring impact of Harvey Milk in conjunction with what would have been his birthday on May 22. Milk was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States and a visionary voice for equality. \nThe evening will include a staged reading of A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK by Lesléa Newman\, directed by Elayne LeTraunik\, a moving and deeply human work that reflects on friendship\, identity\, memory\, and the transformative power of connection\, featuring Douglas Levene.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/an-evening-with-harvey/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:literary-poetry,public-memorial,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164820Z
CREATED:20260521T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164820Z
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SUMMARY:[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”\, May 19 - June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway
DESCRIPTION:[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman\, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater\, May 19 – June 13\, at The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nIn Spaceman\, the difficulties of interplanetary space travel are explored in exacting detail throughout this one-woman\, sci-fi odyssey. Radiation exposure\, long term weightlessness\, low light\, extensive communication delays and poor hygiene are just a few of the challenges astronaut Molly Jennis must face as the first human to visit Mars. But she soon finds nothing compares to the psychological effects of having so much time alone. Time spent mulling over the decisions she has made and what might be waiting for her when she finally reaches her destination. \nThe cast of Spaceman includes Ashley Neal (she/her\, Molly Jennis); Allyce Torres (she/her\, ensemble puppeteer/Ares) and Amy Carpenter (she/her\, Molly Jennis U/S). \nThe production team includes Leegrid Stevens (he/him\, playwright); Eric Slater (he/him\, director); Amy Carpenter (she/her\, executive producer); Taylor Dalton (she/her\, executive producer/set design/costume design); Angela Joy Baldasare (she/her\, sound designer) and Garrett Bell (he/him\, lighting designer). \nThe Spaceman performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15-45. The running time is 100 minutes with no intermission. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 3 at 12 p.m. at producingbody.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/producing-body-presents-spaceman-may-19-june-13-at-the-edge-off-broadway-2/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164611Z
CREATED:20260521T164611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164611Z
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SUMMARY:[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”\, May 19 - June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway
DESCRIPTION:[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman\, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater\, May 19 – June 13\, at The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nIn Spaceman\, the difficulties of interplanetary space travel are explored in exacting detail throughout this one-woman\, sci-fi odyssey. Radiation exposure\, long term weightlessness\, low light\, extensive communication delays and poor hygiene are just a few of the challenges astronaut Molly Jennis must face as the first human to visit Mars. But she soon finds nothing compares to the psychological effects of having so much time alone. Time spent mulling over the decisions she has made and what might be waiting for her when she finally reaches her destination. \nThe cast of Spaceman includes Ashley Neal (she/her\, Molly Jennis); Allyce Torres (she/her\, ensemble puppeteer/Ares) and Amy Carpenter (she/her\, Molly Jennis U/S). \nThe production team includes Leegrid Stevens (he/him\, playwright); Eric Slater (he/him\, director); Amy Carpenter (she/her\, executive producer); Taylor Dalton (she/her\, executive producer/set design/costume design); Angela Joy Baldasare (she/her\, sound designer) and Garrett Bell (he/him\, lighting designer). \nThe Spaceman performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15-45. The running time is 100 minutes with no intermission. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 3 at 12 p.m. at producingbody.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/producing-body-presents-spaceman-may-19-june-13-at-the-edge-off-broadway/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T234058Z
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SUMMARY:Jibz Cameron: Hell in a Handbag
DESCRIPTION:A freaks freak\, artist Jibz Cameron\, best known for her multimedia alter ego Dynasty Handbag\, on her new memoir “Hell in a Handbag” \nQueer performance artist Jibz Cameron\, best known for her multimedia alter ego Dynasty Handbag\, heads to Chicago for an evening of performance\, film\, and readings celebrating the debut of her memoir. Entitled Hell in a Handbag\, the book traces Cameron’s unique perspective shaped by a childhood spent with hippie clowns in Northern California\, to making morbid zines as a teen in the East Bay punk scene\, to in-your-face experiences of misogyny in New York City’s avant-garde theater scene. By turns both frank and funny\, Cameron addresses the impact of addiction and mental illness in her life\, as well as her mother’s suicide\, in a candid account of her journey. This personal narrative culminates in the birth of Dynasty Handbag\, and her gutting commentary on contemporary life. In a first\, both Jibz Cameron and Dynasty Handbag will appear each evening to tell the story of these intimately intertwined halves of one iconic individual. \nPlease note: This program contains mature content including mentions of suicide and self-harm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jibz-cameron-hell-in-a-handbag/
LOCATION:Logan Center for the Arts\, 915 E 60th St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165717Z
CREATED:20260521T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165717Z
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SUMMARY:[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”\, May 19 - June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway
DESCRIPTION:[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman\, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater\, May 19 – June 13\, at The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nIn Spaceman\, the difficulties of interplanetary space travel are explored in exacting detail throughout this one-woman\, sci-fi odyssey. Radiation exposure\, long term weightlessness\, low light\, extensive communication delays and poor hygiene are just a few of the challenges astronaut Molly Jennis must face as the first human to visit Mars. But she soon finds nothing compares to the psychological effects of having so much time alone. Time spent mulling over the decisions she has made and what might be waiting for her when she finally reaches her destination. \nThe cast of Spaceman includes Ashley Neal (she/her\, Molly Jennis); Allyce Torres (she/her\, ensemble puppeteer/Ares) and Amy Carpenter (she/her\, Molly Jennis U/S). \nThe production team includes Leegrid Stevens (he/him\, playwright); Eric Slater (he/him\, director); Amy Carpenter (she/her\, executive producer); Taylor Dalton (she/her\, executive producer/set design/costume design); Angela Joy Baldasare (she/her\, sound designer) and Garrett Bell (he/him\, lighting designer). \nThe Spaceman performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15-45. The running time is 100 minutes with no intermission. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 3 at 12 p.m. at producingbody.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/producing-body-presents-spaceman-may-19-june-13-at-the-edge-off-broadway-3/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165717Z
CREATED:20260521T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165717Z
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SUMMARY:[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”\, May 19 - June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway
DESCRIPTION:[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman\, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater\, May 19 – June 13\, at The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nIn Spaceman\, the difficulties of interplanetary space travel are explored in exacting detail throughout this one-woman\, sci-fi odyssey. Radiation exposure\, long term weightlessness\, low light\, extensive communication delays and poor hygiene are just a few of the challenges astronaut Molly Jennis must face as the first human to visit Mars. But she soon finds nothing compares to the psychological effects of having so much time alone. Time spent mulling over the decisions she has made and what might be waiting for her when she finally reaches her destination. \nThe cast of Spaceman includes Ashley Neal (she/her\, Molly Jennis); Allyce Torres (she/her\, ensemble puppeteer/Ares) and Amy Carpenter (she/her\, Molly Jennis U/S). \nThe production team includes Leegrid Stevens (he/him\, playwright); Eric Slater (he/him\, director); Amy Carpenter (she/her\, executive producer); Taylor Dalton (she/her\, executive producer/set design/costume design); Angela Joy Baldasare (she/her\, sound designer) and Garrett Bell (he/him\, lighting designer). \nThe Spaceman performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15-45. The running time is 100 minutes with no intermission. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 3 at 12 p.m. at producingbody.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/producing-body-presents-spaceman-may-19-june-13-at-the-edge-off-broadway-3/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165329Z
CREATED:20260521T165329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165329Z
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SUMMARY:“The Last Word\,” an Adventure Screenplay with a Cocktail Experience\, Announces Summer Performances
DESCRIPTION:The Last Word\, created by Declan Grogan\, announces performance dates each month from May to August\, at the iO Theater\, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. \nThe Last Word is the ONLY craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. The story is based on Chartreuse\, a real-life liqueur that sells millions of bottles every year\, but only two people in the world know how to make it. When Mike finds one dying in the woods and is given the only known copy of the recipe\, he has to decide whether to return it to the monastery that keeps it safe or die trying. Audiences may experience a high-action comedy script complete with lights\, sound\, music and other fun surprises throughout the night\, including four cocktails crafted specifically for each act of the show. Finally\, at The Last Word\, there is only one rule: No one knows what will happen tonight. Content warning: flashing lights\, loud sounds\, profanity and depictions of violence. \nThe performance schedule is Thursday\, May 28 at 7 p.m.\, followed by Friday\, June 26\, Friday\, July 31 and Friday\, August 28 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $50 for both general admission and the drink package\, which includes four specialty cocktails and $20 for general admission tickets without the cocktail experience. Tickets are available at thelastwordshow.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-last-word-an-adventure-screenplay-with-a-cocktail-experience-announces-summer-performances/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:iO Theater\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T223000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165525Z
CREATED:20260521T165525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165525Z
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play\,” May 28 - July 6
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere of Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play\, written and directed by Terry Guest\, May 28 – July 6\, at the Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N Broadway St. \nAndy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play is set in New York City where Andy Warhol (no\, not that Andy Warhol) is stuck. He hasn’t finished a painting in years and has no new ideas. When a mysterious actress named Marilyn Monroe (no\, not that Marilyn Monroe) stumbles into his life\, she sends him down an epic path of madness\, murder\, betrayal and the desperate pursuit of fame\, sex and beauty. Andy Warhol presents: The Cocaine Play is a 100% fake story about 100% real people that spans three decades and asks how far one is willing to go for the chance at superstardom. \nThe performance schedule is Mondays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with no Friday or Saturday evening performances on July 3 and July 4. Tickets are $15 – $45 with student and Edgewater resident discounts available. Subscription and single tickets are now available at JackalopeTheatre.org or call/text the box office at 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-company-presents-world-premiere-of-andy-warhol-presents-the-cocaine-play-may-28-july-6/
LOCATION:Broadway Armory Park\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165717Z
CREATED:20260521T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165717Z
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SUMMARY:[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”\, May 19 - June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway
DESCRIPTION:[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman\, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater\, May 19 – June 13\, at The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nIn Spaceman\, the difficulties of interplanetary space travel are explored in exacting detail throughout this one-woman\, sci-fi odyssey. Radiation exposure\, long term weightlessness\, low light\, extensive communication delays and poor hygiene are just a few of the challenges astronaut Molly Jennis must face as the first human to visit Mars. But she soon finds nothing compares to the psychological effects of having so much time alone. Time spent mulling over the decisions she has made and what might be waiting for her when she finally reaches her destination. \nThe cast of Spaceman includes Ashley Neal (she/her\, Molly Jennis); Allyce Torres (she/her\, ensemble puppeteer/Ares) and Amy Carpenter (she/her\, Molly Jennis U/S). \nThe production team includes Leegrid Stevens (he/him\, playwright); Eric Slater (he/him\, director); Amy Carpenter (she/her\, executive producer); Taylor Dalton (she/her\, executive producer/set design/costume design); Angela Joy Baldasare (she/her\, sound designer) and Garrett Bell (he/him\, lighting designer). \nThe Spaceman performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15-45. The running time is 100 minutes with no intermission. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 3 at 12 p.m. at producingbody.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/producing-body-presents-spaceman-may-19-june-13-at-the-edge-off-broadway-3/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044943Z
CREATED:20260416T044943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T044943Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Repertory Ballet's Spring Series
DESCRIPTION:MAY 29 – 31 | RUTH PAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS\nREPERTORY INCLUDES:\nTHE RITE OF SPRING – WADE SCHAAF\nWORLD PREMIERE – YANIS ERIC PIKIERIS\nWORLD PREMIERE – WADE SCHAAF\nJoin Chicago Repertory Ballet for an exhilarating Spring Series that celebrates repertory\, reinvention\, and bold new voices. Anchoring the our Spring Series is the remounting of Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf’s The Rite of Spring\, set to Igor Stravinsky’s watershed score. \nCRB has not performed this ballet since its striking 2021 presentation on Crickett Hill\, and we are thrilled to bring this monumental work to the stage at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Drawing inspiration from the Ballets Russes era while infusing it with CRB’s contemporary classical sensibility\, Schaaf’s Rite is visceral\, ritualistic\, and theatrically charged — a work that honors tradition while boldly reinterpreting it for today’s audiences. \nThe program also features a world premiere work by choreographer Yanis Eric Pikieris. Known for his sweeping physicality and intricate musicality\, Pikieris crafts movement that is both architecturally precise and emotionally expansive. His choreography demands virtuosity while revealing the humanity of the dancer — an arresting combination that has quickly distinguished his voice. \nAlso on the program is a world premiere by Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf. Schaaf’s work has been described as “musically sophisticated and dramatically immediate\,” blending structural rigor with an unflinching theatrical instinct. This new creation continues their exploration of contemporary classical form\, pushing the company’s artists both technically and expressively. \nDo not miss these exciting works including the Chicago premiere of Miami based choreographer Yanis Eric Pikieris!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-repertory-ballets-spring-series/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T172029Z
CREATED:20260521T172010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T172029Z
UID:10003047-1780084800-1780092000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Curious Theatre Branch Presents Revival of “Talking About Godard\,” May 29 - June 28
DESCRIPTION:Curious Theatre Branch\, launches its 38th Season\, with the revival of Talking About Godard\, written by Beau O’Reilly and directed by Beau O’Reilly with Briavael O’Reilly\, May 29 – June 28\, at Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave. \nIn Talking About Godard\, three restless artists live awkwardly together. Helen chain smokes\, has sex with whomever and talks straight. Mary Barnes is obsessed with the films of Jean Luc Godard and is determined to make her own Godard film in Super 8. A neighborhood thug named Leon helps Chrissy by stealing suitcases from O’Hare and adds to the spoils of the household. Then a French caller comes looking for love. The play examines female friendship and cohabitation in the 90s\, the artistic process and how groups do and don’t satisfy our needs. \nTalking About Godard was originally produced by The Curious Theatre Branch in 1996 and its cast included Jenny Magnus (Helen)\, Vicki Walden (Mary Barnes) and Paul Leisen (Leon)\, who repeat their original roles in this revival. New cast members include Kristin Garrison (Chrissy) and Jayita Bhattacharya (Leon). \nThe performance takes place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The running time is currently 90 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are priced on a “pay what you can” scale\, with a suggested price of $25. For more information about Talking About Godard visit CuriousTheatreBranch.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/curious-theatre-branch-presents-revival-of-talking-about-godard-may-29-june-28/
LOCATION:Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165717Z
CREATED:20260521T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165717Z
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SUMMARY:[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”\, May 19 - June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway
DESCRIPTION:[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman\, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater\, May 19 – June 13\, at The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nIn Spaceman\, the difficulties of interplanetary space travel are explored in exacting detail throughout this one-woman\, sci-fi odyssey. Radiation exposure\, long term weightlessness\, low light\, extensive communication delays and poor hygiene are just a few of the challenges astronaut Molly Jennis must face as the first human to visit Mars. But she soon finds nothing compares to the psychological effects of having so much time alone. Time spent mulling over the decisions she has made and what might be waiting for her when she finally reaches her destination. \nThe cast of Spaceman includes Ashley Neal (she/her\, Molly Jennis); Allyce Torres (she/her\, ensemble puppeteer/Ares) and Amy Carpenter (she/her\, Molly Jennis U/S). \nThe production team includes Leegrid Stevens (he/him\, playwright); Eric Slater (he/him\, director); Amy Carpenter (she/her\, executive producer); Taylor Dalton (she/her\, executive producer/set design/costume design); Angela Joy Baldasare (she/her\, sound designer) and Garrett Bell (he/him\, lighting designer). \nThe Spaceman performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15-45. The running time is 100 minutes with no intermission. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 3 at 12 p.m. at producingbody.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/producing-body-presents-spaceman-may-19-june-13-at-the-edge-off-broadway-3/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044943Z
CREATED:20260416T044943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T044943Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Repertory Ballet's Spring Series
DESCRIPTION:MAY 29 – 31 | RUTH PAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS\nREPERTORY INCLUDES:\nTHE RITE OF SPRING – WADE SCHAAF\nWORLD PREMIERE – YANIS ERIC PIKIERIS\nWORLD PREMIERE – WADE SCHAAF\nJoin Chicago Repertory Ballet for an exhilarating Spring Series that celebrates repertory\, reinvention\, and bold new voices. Anchoring the our Spring Series is the remounting of Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf’s The Rite of Spring\, set to Igor Stravinsky’s watershed score. \nCRB has not performed this ballet since its striking 2021 presentation on Crickett Hill\, and we are thrilled to bring this monumental work to the stage at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Drawing inspiration from the Ballets Russes era while infusing it with CRB’s contemporary classical sensibility\, Schaaf’s Rite is visceral\, ritualistic\, and theatrically charged — a work that honors tradition while boldly reinterpreting it for today’s audiences. \nThe program also features a world premiere work by choreographer Yanis Eric Pikieris. Known for his sweeping physicality and intricate musicality\, Pikieris crafts movement that is both architecturally precise and emotionally expansive. His choreography demands virtuosity while revealing the humanity of the dancer — an arresting combination that has quickly distinguished his voice. \nAlso on the program is a world premiere by Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf. Schaaf’s work has been described as “musically sophisticated and dramatically immediate\,” blending structural rigor with an unflinching theatrical instinct. This new creation continues their exploration of contemporary classical form\, pushing the company’s artists both technically and expressively. \nDo not miss these exciting works including the Chicago premiere of Miami based choreographer Yanis Eric Pikieris!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-repertory-ballets-spring-series/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T172410Z
CREATED:20260521T172410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T172410Z
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SUMMARY:Curious Theatre Branch Presents Revival of “Talking About Godard\,” May 29 - June 28
DESCRIPTION:Curious Theatre Branch\, launches its 38th Season\, with the revival of Talking About Godard\, written by Beau O’Reilly and directed by Beau O’Reilly with Briavael O’Reilly\, May 29 – June 28\, at Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave. \nIn Talking About Godard\, three restless artists live awkwardly together. Helen chain smokes\, has sex with whomever and talks straight. Mary Barnes is obsessed with the films of Jean Luc Godard and is determined to make her own Godard film in Super 8. A neighborhood thug named Leon helps Chrissy by stealing suitcases from O’Hare and adds to the spoils of the household. Then a French caller comes looking for love. The play examines female friendship and cohabitation in the 90s\, the artistic process and how groups do and don’t satisfy our needs. \nTalking About Godard was originally produced by The Curious Theatre Branch in 1996 and its cast included Jenny Magnus (Helen)\, Vicki Walden (Mary Barnes) and Paul Leisen (Leon)\, who repeat their original roles in this revival. New cast members include Kristin Garrison (Chrissy) and Jayita Bhattacharya (Leon). \nThe performance takes place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The running time is currently 90 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are priced on a “pay what you can” scale\, with a suggested price of $25. For more information about Talking About Godard visit CuriousTheatreBranch.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/curious-theatre-branch-presents-revival-of-talking-about-godard-may-29-june-28-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T172410Z
CREATED:20260521T172410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T172410Z
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SUMMARY:Curious Theatre Branch Presents Revival of “Talking About Godard\,” May 29 - June 28
DESCRIPTION:Curious Theatre Branch\, launches its 38th Season\, with the revival of Talking About Godard\, written by Beau O’Reilly and directed by Beau O’Reilly with Briavael O’Reilly\, May 29 – June 28\, at Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave. \nIn Talking About Godard\, three restless artists live awkwardly together. Helen chain smokes\, has sex with whomever and talks straight. Mary Barnes is obsessed with the films of Jean Luc Godard and is determined to make her own Godard film in Super 8. A neighborhood thug named Leon helps Chrissy by stealing suitcases from O’Hare and adds to the spoils of the household. Then a French caller comes looking for love. The play examines female friendship and cohabitation in the 90s\, the artistic process and how groups do and don’t satisfy our needs. \nTalking About Godard was originally produced by The Curious Theatre Branch in 1996 and its cast included Jenny Magnus (Helen)\, Vicki Walden (Mary Barnes) and Paul Leisen (Leon)\, who repeat their original roles in this revival. New cast members include Kristin Garrison (Chrissy) and Jayita Bhattacharya (Leon). \nThe performance takes place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The running time is currently 90 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are priced on a “pay what you can” scale\, with a suggested price of $25. For more information about Talking About Godard visit CuriousTheatreBranch.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/curious-theatre-branch-presents-revival-of-talking-about-godard-may-29-june-28-2/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Facility Theatre\, 1138 N. California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165717Z
CREATED:20260521T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165717Z
UID:10003133-1780246800-1780254000@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:[producing body] Presents “Spaceman”\, May 19 - June 13 at the Edge Off-Broadway
DESCRIPTION:[producingbody] is pleased to announce the Chicago premiere of Spaceman\, by Leegrid Stevens and directed by Eric Slater\, May 19 – June 13\, at The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nIn Spaceman\, the difficulties of interplanetary space travel are explored in exacting detail throughout this one-woman\, sci-fi odyssey. Radiation exposure\, long term weightlessness\, low light\, extensive communication delays and poor hygiene are just a few of the challenges astronaut Molly Jennis must face as the first human to visit Mars. But she soon finds nothing compares to the psychological effects of having so much time alone. Time spent mulling over the decisions she has made and what might be waiting for her when she finally reaches her destination. \nThe cast of Spaceman includes Ashley Neal (she/her\, Molly Jennis); Allyce Torres (she/her\, ensemble puppeteer/Ares) and Amy Carpenter (she/her\, Molly Jennis U/S). \nThe production team includes Leegrid Stevens (he/him\, playwright); Eric Slater (he/him\, director); Amy Carpenter (she/her\, executive producer); Taylor Dalton (she/her\, executive producer/set design/costume design); Angela Joy Baldasare (she/her\, sound designer) and Garrett Bell (he/him\, lighting designer). \nThe Spaceman performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15-45. The running time is 100 minutes with no intermission. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 3 at 12 p.m. at producingbody.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/producing-body-presents-spaceman-may-19-june-13-at-the-edge-off-broadway-3/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044943Z
CREATED:20260416T044943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T044943Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Repertory Ballet's Spring Series
DESCRIPTION:MAY 29 – 31 | RUTH PAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS\nREPERTORY INCLUDES:\nTHE RITE OF SPRING – WADE SCHAAF\nWORLD PREMIERE – YANIS ERIC PIKIERIS\nWORLD PREMIERE – WADE SCHAAF\nJoin Chicago Repertory Ballet for an exhilarating Spring Series that celebrates repertory\, reinvention\, and bold new voices. Anchoring the our Spring Series is the remounting of Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf’s The Rite of Spring\, set to Igor Stravinsky’s watershed score. \nCRB has not performed this ballet since its striking 2021 presentation on Crickett Hill\, and we are thrilled to bring this monumental work to the stage at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Drawing inspiration from the Ballets Russes era while infusing it with CRB’s contemporary classical sensibility\, Schaaf’s Rite is visceral\, ritualistic\, and theatrically charged — a work that honors tradition while boldly reinterpreting it for today’s audiences. \nThe program also features a world premiere work by choreographer Yanis Eric Pikieris. Known for his sweeping physicality and intricate musicality\, Pikieris crafts movement that is both architecturally precise and emotionally expansive. His choreography demands virtuosity while revealing the humanity of the dancer — an arresting combination that has quickly distinguished his voice. \nAlso on the program is a world premiere by Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf. Schaaf’s work has been described as “musically sophisticated and dramatically immediate\,” blending structural rigor with an unflinching theatrical instinct. This new creation continues their exploration of contemporary classical form\, pushing the company’s artists both technically and expressively. \nDo not miss these exciting works including the Chicago premiere of Miami based choreographer Yanis Eric Pikieris!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-repertory-ballets-spring-series/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Ruth Page Center for the Arts\, 101 N. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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