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SUMMARY:Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season\, “Prayer Circle\,” September 17 - November 8
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s new 22nd season\, “State of Violence\,” begins with Prayer Circle\, September 17 – November 8\, by Erik Gernand and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown\, at Redtwist Theatre\, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. \nAs the world hurtles ever faster in the wrong direction\, Addy discovers she may have the power to make it better. Joining with the members of a small town prayer circle\, four people try to convince their pastor to pray with them… to bring about some killer results. Erik Gernand\, Redtwist’s resident playwright\, invites audiences to a darkly comedic debate – how far would you go to save your country? \nThe cast of Prayer Circle includes Jaqueline Grandt* (she/her\, Marilyn); Philip C. Matthews* (he/him\, Pastor Evans); Andi Muriel (she/they\, Addy); Kezia Waters (he/they\, Doug); Macaria Chaparro Martinez* (she/they\, Carol); Natalie Rae (she/her\, Marilyn U/S); Jeff Menezes (he/him\, Pastor Evans U/S); Jessie Skonesey (she/her\, Addy U/S) and Marco Antonio Perez (he/they\, Doug U/S). \nThe creative team of Prayer Circle includes Erik Gernand (he/him\, playwright); Dusty Brown (they/them\, director); Joshua Servantez (he/him\, assistant director); Lauren Volkart (she/her\, stage manager); J Bestul (he/him\, dramaturg); Jeff Brain* (he/him\, scenic designer); Leo Bassow* (he/they\, props designer); Piper Kirchhoffer* (she/her\, lighting designer);Madeline Felauer (she/her\, costume designer) and Charlie Tolbert (they/them\, production manager). \nRegular performance schedule includes Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Single tickets are on sale for $50 (seniors and veterans: $35; students: $10 and Fridays are Pay-What-You-Can) with subscriptions also available at RedtwistTheatre.org. \n*denotes Redtwist Theatre Ensemble Member
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-prayer-circle-september-17-november-8-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Redtwist Theater\, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone\,” September 16 - October 25
DESCRIPTION:Metropolis Performing Arts Centre\, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights\, 111 W. Campbell St.\, is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Ride the Cyclone\, September 16 – October 25. Ride the Cyclone is presented with book\, music and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The Metropolis production is directed by original American cast member Lillian Castillo\, and music directed by Carolyn Brady. \nIn a now-abandoned theme park not so long ago\, six teenagers hurtled to their death on the roller coaster The Cyclone. Now\, those teens are back from the afterlife\, with all of their unlived dreams\, potential\, hopes\, and fears in tow. They grapple with the lives they led on Earth and the choices they made – all except a mysterious and headless girl named Jane Doe\, who has no memory of her past. As instructed by a fortune-telling machine named The Amazing Karnak\, the teens need to decide who amongst them will receive the gift of returning to their life. As they fight to be the one to return\, they realize that life’s ups and downs\, tragedies and victories\, love and loss are all just part of the ride. \nAn added bonus to the Metropolis production features Director Lillian Castillo. Castillo is the original “Constance” on the world premiere cast recording. She originated the role in the American premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and continued performing in the Off-Broadway\, Seattle and Atlanta productions. \nThe regular performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The performance on Saturday\, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. will be closed captioned and the performance on Thursday\, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. will be ASL interpreted. Tickets are now on sale from $25 to $49 at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the box office at 847.577.2121.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/metropolis-performing-arts-centre-presents-ride-the-cyclone-september-16-october-25-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Metropolis Performing Arts Centre\, 111 W. Campbell St.\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60005\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:THE SWALLOW
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW\, an intimate and deeply moving two-character drama by internationally produced Catalan playwright Guillem Clua\, author of SMILEY\, which Open Space Arts presented in a successful extended run in June and July 2026. \nFeaturing Michelle McKenzie-Voigt and Jim Nally\, THE SWALLOW is set during a private singing lesson between a choral director and a new student. As they work together on a song\, what initially seems like a simple musical exchange becomes something more personal\, more complicated\, and more revealing. \nWith humor\, tension\, and emotional precision\, the play explores grief\, memory\, family\, faith\, identity\, and the stories people tell in order to survive. Music becomes both a refuge and a doorway\, allowing two strangers to move toward truths that have been difficult to face. \nTHE SWALLOW is a powerful theatrical encounter about loss\, compassion\, and the possibility of connection when people are willing to listen. \nPerformance Schedule \nTHE SWALLOW runs September 11–27\, 2026\, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. \nA possible extension would run October 2–18\, 2026\, with the same performance schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-swallow/2026-09-18/
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SUMMARY:SMILEY
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem Clua\, a sharp\, funny\, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy that has captivated audiences around the world. \nOriginally premiering in Barcelona\, SMILEYquickly became a breakout success in Spain\, enjoying extended runs in Barcelona and Madrid and earning widespread acclaim. Since its debut\, the play has been produced internationally across Europe and Latin America\, with productions in Germany\, Italy\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Chile\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and beyond. \nWhile SMILEY has become a global audience favorite\, it has had only limited exposure in the United States\, with select Spanish-language productions in New York and Miami. Open Space Arts’ production introduces this internationally celebrated work to Chicago audiences\, offering a fresh opportunity to experience one of the most engaging contemporary queer love stories to emerge from the European stage. \nWhen ÁLEX leaves a voicemail for his ex\, it lands in the inbox of BRUNO—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls\, and calls into something more\, they navigate attraction\, vulnerability\, and the complicated reality of modern love. \nFunny\, fast\, and disarmingly honest\, SMILEYexplores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens\, expectations\, and the fear of being truly seen. \nGuillem Clua is one of Spain’s most widely produced contemporary playwrights\, whose work has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. His plays\, including SMILEY and THE SWALLOW\, are known for their emotional intelligence\, wit\, and insight into the complexities of human connection. \nOpen Space Arts continues its commitment to bold\, intimate storytelling that centers queer lives and voices with SMILEY\, a play that reflects the company’s ongoing exploration of connection\, identity\, and the evolving nature of love.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/smiley/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L
DESCRIPTION:The Uncanny Attic is a theatrical anthology inspired by Edward Gorey’s iconic The Gashlycrumb Tinies. This absurdist dark comedy series brings to life\, and then almost immediately to death\, the book’s twenty-six ill-fated children. Each installment ‘chapters’ of The Uncanny Attic creates imagined histories for four of Gorey’s ill-fated characters as told through puppetry\, clowning\, dance\, live music\, drag\, stop-motion animation\, and visual theater. \nSet inside the mysterious attic of an abandoned house on the cape and narrated by a family of resident raccoons\, each chapter is a self-contained theatrical journey into the camp macabre world of the fictional town\, Willowdale. There\, through a series of not-so-random circumstances\, audiences encounter an unforgettable cast of eccentric characters whose fates inevitably lead to a delightfully sticky end. \nThe Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L cast includes veteran performers in several disciplines including co-creators Jennifer Friedrich (Incurable Theater\, Redmoon Theater) and Bazuka Joe (Poonie’s Cabaret\, Newport Theater Camp)\, along with Jill Summers\, Susie Kirkwood\, Josh Levine and Mackenzie Shapiro\, Luc Ami\, Mz Love\, Karma Carnelian\, Derry Eire\, Marla Wyrd\, Lady Ve’Lush\, Vixxie Velvet\, and Vixen Violencia. \nThe Uncanny Attic is an original performance series created and produced by Chicago-based Beautifully Gruesome Productions\, the creative partnership of Jennifer Friedrich (The Bunny Royale) and Bazuka Joe. \nBeautifully Gruesome Productions is honored to partner with The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust in bringing The Uncanny Attic to audiences. All related titles\, characters\, and logos are property of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. All Rights Reserved. \nPhotography by Jess Genito\, Illustrations by Ken Gerleve
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-uncanny-attic-chapters-i-l-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:The Newport Theater\, 956 West Newport Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of one night\, through a haze of tequila\, texting\, and Taylor Swift\, three teenagers banter\, bicker\, and push each other to the edge of danger — with consequences that could prove lethal. A play that lingers long after the curtain\, Adolescent Salvation dares to portray adolescence in all its abundance of contradictions: sloppy\, raw\, and deeply human. Starts August 14\, only at Theater Wit.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/adolescent-salvation-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch\,” September 10 - October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
DESCRIPTION:Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and kicks off the Halloween season with Witch\, September 10 – October 10\, written by Jen Silverman\, directed by Idle Muse Ensemble Member Libby Beyreis\, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater\, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. \nA charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target\, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town\, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare\, alliances are formed and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama\, this sharp\, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by. \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.\, with an added Wednesday performance on October 7 at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are now on sale for $20 and $30\, with $50 “pay it forward” tickets that assist in subsidizing tickets for those who may not be able to access the production otherwise. Student\, senior and group discounts are also available at IdleMuse.org or at the Idle Muse Theatre Company Box Office\, 773.340.9438.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/idle-muse-theatre-company-presents-witch-september-10-october-10-at-the-edge-off-broadway-theater-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:The Edge Off-Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Life is a Queer Cabaret!
DESCRIPTION:Life is a Queer Cabaret invites performers to reclaim traditional musical theatre roles by transforming them through a queer lens. \nWe are back to basics with our sixth installment of Life Is A Queer Cabaret! Let’s take a night to celebrate and dissect the characters and songs that aren’t usually seen through a queer lens. \nAs performers\, our identities hold meaning. And our own lived experiences can change the context and the narrative itself for any role we might play. Without changing the lyrics (or even the pronouns!) within a musical theatre song\, how do our experiences and identities as queer people reinvent the context of even the most classic golden age musicals? This project is all about gender-fuckery\, breaking the binary\, and queering the musical theatre canon.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/life-is-a-queer-cabaret/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T034137Z
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SUMMARY:Oil Lamp Theater Presents “I Love You Because\,” August 14 - September 13
DESCRIPTION:Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce its next production\, I Love You Because\, August 14 – September 13\, book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham\, music by Joshua Salzman and orchestrations by Larry Hochman\, directed by Scott Shallenbarger and music directed by Aaron Kahn\, at Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road. \nModern dating is a mess. Sometimes to find Mr. Right you need to find Mr. Wrong – even if that means seeing someone stuck on their ex\, awkward encounters of the intimate kind and lots of bad coffee dates. Opposites attract in this feel-good musical that will transport you into the heart of your favorite guilty pleasure rom-com. Created by acclaimed musical team Ryan Cunningham and Joshua Salzman and inspired by Jane Austen’s gold-standard romance novel Pride and Prejudice\, this delightful musical will make you fall head over heels. \nThe cast of I Love You Because includes Aiden McCoy (any with respect\, Austin Bennet); Maxwell J DeTogne (any with respect\, Jeff Bennet); Hannah Kipp (she/her\, Marcy Fitzwilliams); Kristin Brintnall (she/her\, Diana Bingley); Daria Koon (she/they\, NYC Woman); Tommy Rothwells (he/him\, NYC Man); Freddy Mauricio (he/him\, Austin Bennet U/S); Nic Eastlund (he/him\, Jeff Bennet U/S); Kaitie Bonds (she/her\, Marcy Fitzwilliams U/S); Dominique Ruffalo (she/her\, Diana Bingley U/S); Nikki Holladay (she/her\, NYC Woman U/S) and Joe Dennis (he/him\, NYC Man U/S). \nThe production team includes Scott Shallenbarger (he/him\, director); Aaron Kahn (he/him\, music director/accompanist); Bob Knuth (he/him\, scenic designer); Devin Meseke (he/him\, properties designer); Maya Reter (she/her\, sound designer); Sara Segneri (she/her\, stage manager); Danielle Reinhardt (she/her\, costume designer); Conner Nicoson (they/them\, technical director); Connor Windle (she/her\, production manager) and Rose Leisner (she/her\, company manager). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances Wednesday\, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. (Understudy Performance); Wednesday\, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesday Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for previews and $55 for the run at OilLampTheater.org.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/oil-lamp-theater-presents-i-love-you-because-august-14-september-13-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Oil Lamp Theater\, 1723 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:You Are Here Presents: Doomscrolling
DESCRIPTION:Think Sesame Street\, but queerer and for adults. You Are Here is a vibey\, nostalgic\, multidimensional show. Don’t miss their debut! \nYou Are Here is a vibey\, nostalgic\, multidimensional show featuring colorful characters facing everyday challenges the best way they know how: with friends! Dorothy has collaborated with YAH to bring monthly performances to the space – don’t miss their debut show on September 10th: DOOMSCROLLING. \nPerformance synopsis: Faz can’t stop doomscrolling! No matter what she’s doing\, she always ends up looking at her phone. It’s taking over her life! Join Jessee\, Our Lady of Dough\, and Dorinda (Who Owns the House Next Door and the One Next To It) as they try to help Faz tear herself from the grips of the algorithm. \nFeaturing special guests: Chad the Bird and HAKI. \nHosted by You Are Here Cast Member: Todd the Gig Worker. \nDoors at 6pm and the performance kicks off at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (9/9\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/you-are-here-presents-doomscrolling/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T170000
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SUMMARY:Bambi Banks Presents: Clue University: A Drag Parody
DESCRIPTION:Bambi Banks returns to the LookOut Series with Clue University\, a slasher parody play that combines all the fun and whimsy of the game of Clue with the complicated world of a collegiate rush week. In this thrilling murder mystery\, six Sorority Sisters must unmask a killer living amongst them\, testing their bonds of sisterhood and bringing to light the question: is blood thicker than power? \nClue University takes place in a College Sorority house. Three new pledges enter rush week excited to start their new Greek life at Sigma Epsilon Chi. This comedic play is about the deep complexities of growing up as a young woman while a killer is on the loose. \nTHE TEAM \nDirector – Bambi Banks\nAssistant Director – Lezbian Minnelli\nStage Manager – Abhijeet\nWriter – Neutral Gena\nSet Designer – JforPay \nTHE CAST \nIvory – Bosstyn\nAmber – Annie Andrews\nAmethyst – Sundae\nCherry – Starr Banks\nJade – Lady Piphany\nCyan – Apsara Chan\nTiger – Diego\nRose – Tiny Miracle\nProfessor – Stephanie\nElectrician – Lezbian Minnelli \nSwing for Pledges – Ash Wednesday\nSwing for Twins – Miley Swallow
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/bambi-banks-presents-clue-university-a-drag-parody/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:drag,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T213000
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SUMMARY:We Are Collective: Arts of Lore
DESCRIPTION:Arts of Lore is a community arts festival that will be celebrating the lore of 8 individual artists. These artists are presenting works that relate to their personal lore\, their community stories\, and ancestral histories. Arts of Lore is meant to uplift queer folks & those around them by showcasing\, tending to\, and celebrating our varied experiences. Become part of our lore by attending Arts of Lore! \nIn addition to the performance\, we transform spaces to make an immersive experience as well as host the Queer Art Market which platforms queer artists from within We Are Collective & our community to promote the other art forms that they produce. We also offer community resource tabling at our events as well to provide a net of queer-safe spaces or organizations for the Chicago community with organizations like Brave Space Alliance\, Center on Halstead\, & Chicago Books to Women in Prison. \nDoors open : 7:00p\nCome to enjoy the Queer Art Market before the show begins. \nShow start : 7:30p\nThere will be no late seating. If you arrive late\, please wait until intermission to enter the auditorium. If the doors are closed\, do not enter! \nApproximate show run time : 90 minutes (including 15 minute intermission)\nArts of Lore | Lead Artists\nCaity Gee | she/her \nDawn Heilung | they/them \nDev Saxman | they/them \nHannah Huang | they/she \nLani Anderson | she/her \nMichelle Stolberg | she/they \nNami Flare | she/her \nPerla Sanchez | she/her \nAccommodations & Limitations:\nChicago Danztheatre Ensemble has two flights of stairs to access the auditorium space. If you are not able to attend the show due to accessibility\, we are deeply sorry! Please reach out to admin@wearecollective.online to receive a discounted virtual ticket. \nContent Warning: Simulated fire\, divinity\, religion\, flashing lights\, death\, grief\, depression\, alcoholism\, semi nudity. \nThis show is 18+ only. \nMasks are encouraged but not mandatory.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/we-are-collective-arts-of-lore-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble\, 1650 W. Foster Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:market,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Hot Fix Sideshow
DESCRIPTION:All the way from NYC\, for one night only\, Hot Fix Sideshow is barreling their way to Chicago for a spectacle of old school circus shenanigans! Brace yourself for sinister silliness & dionysian delights full of sword swallowing\, glass walking\, burlesque\, opera singing and more! Featuring performers seen in the Coney Island Sideshow\, Phantom of the Opera: Masquerade and Bonnaroo Music Festival. \nPerformances by \nCyclone Jack Sullivan\nKita St. Cyr\nMaggie McMuffin\nQueensiñera\nand special guest star Sio Bast
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hot-fix-sideshow/
LOCATION:Epiphany Center for the Performing Arts\, 201 S. Ashland Avenue\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T175346Z
CREATED:20260827T164706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T175346Z
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SUMMARY:A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy
DESCRIPTION:A TWINK AND A REDHEAD: A MUSICAL COMEDY\nFrom viral sensations to pop culture icons\, Grant & Ash bring their chaotic friendship to the stage in A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy\, an original musical chronicling the 15-year journey of the world’s most iconic duo. Through a mix of original songs\, comedy\, dance numbers\, and heartfelt storytelling\, audiences will relive the moments that defined their rise. From meeting at the Sixth Grade Carnival to afternoons spent at Panera\, each moment leads up to their transformation into global pop stars. Featuring their full discography (plus a few surprises) A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy delivers an evening of laughter\, nostalgia\, choreography\, and just the right amount of sexual tension.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/a-twink-and-a-redhead-a-musical-comedy/
LOCATION:Bottom Lounge\, 1375 W. Lake St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T175115Z
CREATED:20260827T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T175115Z
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SUMMARY:OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories\, our monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the Chicago LGBTQ+ community. OUTspoken is normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at Sidetrack. \nDoors to MainBar open at 6pm\nStories from 7-9pm \nTypically there will be 6 storytellers and one intermission. \nSidetrack is open daily: Weekdays 3pm-2am\, Saturday 1pm-3am & Sunday 1pm-2am. No cover. 21+ \nVisit our website to find out how YOU can tell a story at OUTspoken!\nhttps://www.sidetrackchicago.com/outspokenchicago/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/outspoken-lgbtq-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T143740Z
CREATED:20260604T143740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T143740Z
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SUMMARY:The Metal Shop Performance Lab & JunkHeart Present “Anatomy of a Suicide\,”  August 12 - 30
DESCRIPTION:Produced in partnership with JunkHeart\, The Metal Shop Performance Lab is proud to present Anatomy of a Suicide\, August 12 – 30\, at Redtwist Theatre\, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Chicago\, written by Alice Birch and directed by Alex Mallory. \nAnatomy of a Suicide follows three generations of women; a mother\, a daughter and a granddaughter\, whose individual stories are being told simultaneously. For each\, the pain and chaos of the women who came before them force them to question whether they will be able to escape this deeply rooted legacy and instead make their own. Alice Birch’s Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play is an intimate exploration of inter-generational trauma\, told across three interlinking narratives. \nThe regular performance schedule is Wednesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 – $35 and may be purchased starting June 1 by visiting TheMetalShop.org. \n(Image L to R): Tatiana Pavela\, Taigé Lauren and Isabel Lee Roden
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-metal-shop-performance-lab-junkheart-present-anatomy-of-a-suicide-august-12-30/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Redtwist Theater\, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T153000
DTSTAMP:20260730T002334Z
CREATED:20260730T001709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002334Z
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SUMMARY:The Trouble With My Hair\, presented by Nothing Without a Company
DESCRIPTION:The Trouble With My Hair: Coloring\, Cutting\, and Coming into Who I Am\, is an intimate exploration of gender\, sexual identity\, and boundary-making through Ada’s evolving relationship with her hairstylist and her hair. Blending narrative art and theatrical storytelling\, Ada Cheng playfully brings her audience on a journey of self-discovery and self-love through her struggles with hair. From early memories of negotiating belonging to courageous acts of boundary-making in adulthood\, Cheng uses her changing hairstyles and haircolors as milestones marking her path toward self-definition. Each cut\, color\, and conversation becomes a metaphor for reclaiming voice and visibility in a world eager to define her first. This site-responsive Chicago presentation spans five performances across the city\, each featuring guest performers and a post-show conversation or response. \nPerformances (5 total) \nEach performance runs approximately 2 hours and includes guest artists and a post-show discussion or response. \nFriday\, Aug 21 | 7:30–9:30pmScissor & Fork\n3968 N Elston Ave\, Irving Park \nSaturday\, Aug 22 | 7:30–9:30pmVisceral Adventure Lounge\n3638 W Grand Ave\, Humboldt Park \nSunday\, Aug 23 | 7:30–9:30pmREM Salon\n3035 W Fullerton Ave\, Logan Square \nSaturday\, Aug 29 | 7:30–9:30pmHaibayô\n1132 W Argyle St\, Uptown \nSunday\, Aug 30 | 1:00–3:30pmCenter on Halsted\n3656 N Halsted St\, Northalsted\nFeaturing a performance response by Stir Friday Night\, followed by a closing reception until 3:30pm. This final performance will not include a post-show talkback.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-trouble-with-my-hair-presented-by-nothing-without-a-company-2/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144710Z
CREATED:20260604T144710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T144710Z
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SUMMARY:Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “yo ho.\,” July 19 - August 29
DESCRIPTION:Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2026 season opens with a world premiere\, yo ho.\, by playwright SMJ\, directed by JD Caudill and fight choreography by Carly “CB” Cason\, July 19 – August 29 at The Edge Theater Off Broadway\, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. \nyo ho. charts the journey of Anne Bonny and Mary Read\, two pirates aboard a campy\, sexually charged ship facing immediate threat from the crown. Equal parts historical fantasy and introspective sexual and gender exploration\, this play is a deeply emotional reimaging and reminder of queer history. \nThe ensemble cast of ten\, in alphabetical order\, features Stef Brundage (they/them\, Calico Jack); Sierra Buffum (they/them\, Mary Read); William Delforge (he/him\, Chad/James); Schnaude Dorizan (she/her\, Vanessa U/S); Stephanie Fongheiser (she/her\, Anne Bonny U/S); Cris King (she/her\, Calico Jack U/S); Rachel Sleek Bañuelos (she/her\, Anne Bonny); Makenna Van Raalte (they/she\, Mary Read U/S); Jacob Watson (he/they\, Chad/James U/S) and Brittani Yawn (she/her\, Vanessa). \nThe production team includes BWBTC ensemble members Line Bower (they/them\, technical director); Jennifer Mohr (she/her\, costume designer); Payton Shearn (she/they\, production assistant) and Laura J. Wiley (she/her\, lighting designer) as well as Carly “CB” Cason (they/she/any\, fight choreographer); JD Caudill (they/them\, director); Kat Coyl (they/them\, assistant director); Amy C. Gilman (she/her\, scenic designer); Rose Hamill (she/her\, production manager); Alex Kingsley (they/them\, sound designer); Meme Matteson (she/they\, assistant fight choreographer); Grace Mealey (she/her\, stage manager); Alyssa Vera Ramos (she/her/ella\, intimacy designer) and SMJ (they/them\, playwright). \nThe performance schedule is Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The open caption performances are Saturday\, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday\, Aug.16 at 3 p.m. and Thursday\, Aug. 20 and Friday\, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m.. The sensory friendly performances are Sunday\, Aug. 2 and Sunday\, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. and with the fully masked audience performances\, Sunday\, Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. The running time is approximately two hours (including intermission). Streaming dates for yo ho. will be announced at a future date. Tickets are $28 for students and seniors\, $35 for general admission and are on sale now at BabesWithBlades.org. \nHeadshot Block of Cast:\nTop Row: Stef Brundage\, Sierra Buffum\, William Delforge\, Schnaude Dorizan\nMiddle Row: Stephanie Fongheiser\, Cris King\nBottom Row: Rachel Sleek-Bañuelos\, Makenna Van Raalte\, Jacob Watson\, Brittani Yawn
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/babes-with-blades-theatre-company-presents-world-premiere-of-yo-ho-july-19-august-29/2026-08-29/
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:20260829T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T214500
DTSTAMP:20260827T185030Z
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SUMMARY:Jefferey Cooke- "TV Theme Song Cabaret"
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret entertainer Jefferey Cooke returns to The Gateway Annex Lounge at The Copernicus Center with an all new show: “TV Theme Song Cabaret!”. \n“TV Theme Song Cabaret!” celebrates the many decades of songs that have introduced us to some of our all-time favorite TV characters. Whether your own journey began with themes from children’s/family programming\, situation comedies\, dramatic programming\, commercial jingles\, or songs that actually made it to the top of the radio charts… we all have our own personal favorites! And\, though most new programming doesn’t even have themes anymore\, their value is still bountiful in their ability to evoke memories that helped define moments in our lives. \nPlease join us for a great evening of some of your all-time favorite theme songs in a variety of different ways… as they were written\, hidden verses\, lampoon lyrics and instrumental themes that had lyrics but no one ever recorded them! Be prepared for audience participation and a special “sing-along” section that will rock the room! Come relive the soundtrack of your TV life—one theme song at a time!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jefferey-cooke-tv-theme-song-cabaret/
LOCATION:Gateway Theater Annex @ The Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:cabaret,concert-music-karaoke,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T182358Z
CREATED:20260524T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T182358Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Dress
DESCRIPTION:Blue Dress is a gay mashup play that reimagines Alice from Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz as lesbians. After stumbling through a looking glass\, the two team up to find their way home. But as they encounter familiar characters and shifting realities\, they discover that belonging means knowing who they are and dismantling the roles they’ve been assigned. Blending camp\, comedy\, and emotional honesty\, Blue Dress explores identity\, queer friendship\, and the courage it takes to tell your own story.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/blue-dress-3/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:The Annoyance Theater\, 851 W Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T174521Z
CREATED:20260827T164152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T174521Z
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SUMMARY:HystericalFest: Women+ Act Out
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre presents HystericalFest\, a festival of short comedic plays and monologues exploring the absurdities experienced by women and marginalized genders with invisible disabilities. \nFriday\, August 28\, at 7 pm: ASL interpretation\nSaturday\, August 29\, at 2 pm\nSaturday\, August 29\, at 7 pm: open captioning with masked performers (respirators with transparent panels); masks REQUIRED and provided for audience members\nSunday\, August 30\, at 2 pm: open captioning & audio description
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/hystericalfest-women-act-out/
LOCATION:Piven Theatre\, 927 Noyes Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T220000
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/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:iO Theater\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260730T002053Z
CREATED:20260730T002053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002053Z
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SUMMARY:Jackalope Theatre Presents the 17th Annual Newspaper Living Festival\, August 20 - 24
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to announce the schedule for the 17th Annual Living Newspaper Festival\, August 20 – 24\, at the Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory\, 5917 N. Broadway. The Living Newspaper Festival is inspired by the 1930s Living Newspapers of the Federal Theatre Project that created stories based on recent events. Each night\, the Festival includes five one-act plays inspired from recent news headlines. \nThe 17th Annual Living Newspaper Festival includes:\nPicture Day\nBy Madie Dopelt\nDirected by Breon Arzell\nCast includes Miriam Lee\, Niko Kourtis and Reilly Oh\nInspired by Epstein-Linked Rumors Ignite Panic Over School Photos in Coulee Dam \nWhen Reddit users loosely link a school photography company with the Epstein files\, parents in Coulee Dam\, Washington express their concerns. As the school decides how to handle their upcoming picture day\, the parents take matters into their own hands. \nLet them East Cake\nBy Anelga Hajjar\nDirected by Kaiser Ahmed\nCast includes Yourtana Sulaiman\, Chris Chmelik and Claudia Quesada\nInspired by GLP-1 drugs are changing how Americans eat. Food companies are racing to catch up \nIt’s Selma’s birthday but the cake is uneaten and something seems terribly off. Can her mom and boyfriend get to the bottom of what’s infected her? Let them Eat Cake\, exposes the insidious consequences of our bodies being injected with public opinion. \nFellow Mortals\nBy Aurora Real de Asua\nDirected by Janyce Caraballo\nCast includes Sierra Phan\, Katie Bevil and Z Mowry\nInspired by Mouse study shows repeated cloning causes grave genetic mutations \nThree individuals\, trapped in a cage. Who put them there? And why? And how the hell are they going to get out? \nTurning\nBy Netta Walker\nDirected by Sydney Charles\nCast includes Jalbelly Guzman and Morgan Lavenstein\nInspired by Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by Anoka officers — and one of them filmed it \n2048. Post Civil War. On a forest creek bed\, south of the Mason Dixon\, a young woman flees a colony only to be confronted by a relic of the past. \nThe Day The Night Came Down\nBy Ike Holter\nDirected by Stephanie Diaz\nCast includes Laura Lodewyck and Pedro Jimenez\nInspired by Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by Anoka officers — and one of them filmed it \nAfter a life changing encounter with an unexplained aerial phenomena\, a rookie cop weighs the cost of speaking truth to power. \nThe running time is 75 minutes with no intermission. The performance schedule is Thursday\, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m.\, Friday\, Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturday\, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m.\, Sunday\, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. and Monday\, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for August 20 – 24 are $20 – $35 and are available at JackalopeTheatre.org or by calling 773.340.2543.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/jackalope-theatre-presents-the-17th-annual-newspaper-living-festival-august-20-24-2/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Jackalope Theatre Company\, 5917 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260723T183106Z
CREATED:20260723T183106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T183106Z
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SUMMARY:Big Top\, Little Bottom Super Sapphic Circus
DESCRIPTION:The Circus comes to Dorothy! Join us for a night of puppetry\, buffoonery\, sex appeal\, a little bit of violence\, and a whole lot of fun! \nThe Super Sapphic Circus has one more night to put on a successful show before Chicago’s evil governor BJ Lipster shuts it down for good! \nEvoking the chaos of The Muppets with the wit of Looney Tunes\, this production is a heartwarming story about found family\, second chances\, and the power of joy in the face of shattered dreams. \nTickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. \nDoors open at 6pm and our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm. \nDorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access\, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799 \nPlease note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (8/22\, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/big-top-little-bottom-super-sapphic-circus/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T163000
DTSTAMP:20260806T181920Z
CREATED:20260806T181920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181920Z
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SUMMARY:Windows
DESCRIPTION:Olivia is a former soccer player still recovering from a career-ending injury. Her girlfriend\, Natalie\, is stuck in a job she’s not passionate about\, caught between finding her own happiness and caring for Olivia’s. Meanwhile\, Natalie’s roommate Clay is trying to take the next step in his life – towards a new promotion\, away from a past relationship\, and into his own power. As all three maneuver through the ever-present reality of Olivia’s injury\, they find escape however they can. \nWINDOWS was developed through PrideArts’ Queery Playwrights Lab\, in which 33 scripts with an LGBTQ focus were submitted for consideration and six were selected for further development. Scenes from those six scripts were performed publicly\, and with the audience’s help\, WINDOWS was chosen for this full production\, to be directed by with QUEERY Festival Director Taylor Pasche.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/windows-2/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260709T034411Z
CREATED:20260709T034411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T034411Z
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SUMMARY:Nova Entertainment Presents “Hail Mary/Maria” by Playwright RJ Silva and Directed by Adam Reed\, August 14 - 23 at Theater Wit
DESCRIPTION:Nova Entertainment is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for Hail Mary/Maria\, written by RJ Silva and directed by Adam Reed\, August 14 – 23 at Theater Wit in Theater 2\, 1229 W. Belmont. \nKid\, short for Kindness\, gets slapped with his first real crush. He relies on his three Marys for guidance: his Filipina mother Marie\, the Blessed Virgin Mary and his favorite pro wrestler\, Maria. And although he feels like he’s blindly top-rope diving into love\, will he be able to stand as a champion for himself? A coming-of-age story with the electricity of a live wrestling show\, the comfort and bonds of a Filipino family and the warmth of a budding romance\, Hail Mary/Maria is a heartfelt adventure of finding and loving who you are. \nRegular performance schedule includes preview on Friday\, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m.\, press opening on Saturday\, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.\, Sunday\, Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m.\, Monday\, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. (industry night)\, Thursday\, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m.\, Friday\, Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturday\, Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday\, Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Run time is 80 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are $25 – $60\, with $15 student and senior discounts available. Tickets are on sale now at TheaterWit.org with additional show information available at The-Novas.com.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/nova-entertainment-presents-hail-mary-maria-by-playwright-rj-silva-and-directed-by-adam-reed-august-14-23-at-theater-wit-2/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T030755Z
CREATED:20260430T030755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T030755Z
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SUMMARY:Claire Lochmueller: CRACKS - A One-Trans-Woman Dark Comedy Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Through a hybrid of storytelling\, stand-up comedy and theatre\, this one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir by Claire Lochmueller details a journey from a childhood in the Catholic Church/JROTC military school to a career as a multi-award-winning trans theatre-maker. CRACKS navigates topics of gender identity\, substance abuse and finding joy in a story about how two lives\, through laughter and tears\, became one trans identity. \nCRACKS has toured fringe festivals across the US and in Canada.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/claire-lochmueller-cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:comedy,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:LIVING THE DREAM
DESCRIPTION:Open Space Arts presents an on-book staged reading of LIVING THE DREAM\, a new play by Daniel Walsh\, directed by Rory Brady. \nThis developmental presentation offers audiences an early look at a new theatrical work while giving the playwright\, director\, and performers an opportunity to explore the script before an audience. \nThe reading is presented as part of Open Space: New Ground\, Open Space Arts’ initiative supporting new plays\, staged readings\, experimental work\, and emerging theatrical voices.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/living-the-dream/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:The Spark of a Play: Inspiration\, Structure\, and the Generative Process
DESCRIPTION:Join playwright York Walker for a playwriting workshop on where a play actually comes from — inspiration\, structure\, and the generative process behind turning a spark of an idea into a finished script. \nYork Walker’s work has been produced at Roundabout Theatre and Goodman Theatre\, and was named a New York Times Critic’s Pick. \nHosted at Jamii\, 3850 S. Indiana Ave\, Chicago. Space is limited to 20 guests. Free to attend — donations welcome.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-spark-of-a-play-inspiration-structure-and-the-generative-process/
LOCATION:Jamii Center for Arts & Media\, 3850 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Wizard of Oz\,” July 8 - August 9
DESCRIPTION:Metropolis Performing Arts Centre\, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights\, 111 W. Campbell St.\, is proud to announce the cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz\, July 8 – August 9. The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Background music by Herbert Stothart. Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard. Orchestration by Larry Wilcox. Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. Directed and choreographed by Tor Campbell and music directed by Sharon Mason. \nAudiences are invited to join The Cowardly Lion\, Scarecrow\, Tin Man\, Dorothy… and Toto\, too\, as they follow the yellow brick road in search of their heart’s desires. For the first time on Metropolis’ Main Stage\, L. Frank Baum’s tale comes to life in this extraordinary story of heart\, friendship\, courage and belonging. This adaptation contains all of the Oscar-winning songs from the movie\, including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “We’re Off To See The Wizard\,” all while reminding audiences that there is no place like home. \nIn addition to the company of professional artists\, summer class students from the Metropolis School of the Performing Arts\, will be a part of the Munchinkin troupe. Metropolis School of Performing Arts was awarded the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2025 Award of Excellence in Creative Drama/Theatre for Young Audiences. The school was also the recipient of the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year Award from the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. \nThe regular performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.\, Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.\, with added matinee performances on Thursday\, July 16 and Thursday\, July 30 at 2 p.m. The performance on Saturday\, July 18 at 2 p.m. will be closed captioned and the performance on Thursday\, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. will be ASL interpreted. There will also be a sensory-friendly performance on Saturday\, August 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are now on sale from $25 to $49 at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the box office at 847.577.2121.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/metropolis-performing-arts-centre-presents-the-wizard-of-oz-july-8-august-9/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Metropolis Performing Arts Centre\, 111 W. Campbell St.\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60005\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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