Category: Theater Thursdays
Theater Thursday: Ghosts of Atwood – MPAACT
Theater Thursday: January 20th
| Ghosts of Atwood |
| by Shepsu Aakhu |
| MPAACT at Greenhouse Theater Center 2257 N. Lincoln, Chicago (map) |
Meet the MPAACT family for a wine and cheese reception before the show and stay for a post-show discussion with the playwright, director and cast. Atwood School for Boys–an ivy covered paradise tucked away in the rolling hills of Wisconsin. Quinn finds himself "alone with white people" for the first time in his life. The challenges of isolation and racial tension greet him as he begins to navigate this new world. But in the Ghost of Atwood, deeper questions erupt as Quinn discovers that there are far greater dangers lurching in the hallowed halls of the Academy.
Tickets: $25 / Event begins at 7pm / Show begins at 8pm
For reservations call 773.404.7336 and mention MPAACT THEATER THURSDAYS.
Theater Thursday: Peter Pan at Lookingglass Theatre
Join Lookingglass Theatre in the historic Water Tower Water Works for the boisterous, playful, and darkly comic new adaptation of Peter Pan (our review ★★★), followed by a post-show reception at The Underground.
Peter Pan (A Play)
Date: Thursday, January 6
Where: Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan Avenue
Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Event begins following the performance. Tickets: $40
For reservations order online or call 312.337.0665 and use code THEATERTHURSDAY.
Theater Thursday: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
Thursday, December 16
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terrence McNally
Hubris Productions at the Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago (map)
Join Hubris Productions at the Greenhouse Theater Center before the show for a holiday wine tasting with a renowned wine expert from "In Grape Company" then stay for the critically acclaimed Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (our review ★★★), after which we will conclude with a second wine tasting (both paired with holiday treats) along with a meet and greet with members of Hubris Productions.
Event begins at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30
For reservations call 773.404.7336 and mention "Theater Thursdays."
Theater Thursday: ComedySportz vs. Theatahh
Theater Thursday – October 14th
Comedy Sportz vs. Theatahh
at The Comedy Sportz Theatre, 929 W. Belmont (map)
ComedySportz vs Theatahh is a great event running the entire month of October. Every Thursday, guest players from local ensemble theaters will join a team in the 8 p.m. ComedySportz shows. For the event on October 14 there will be a very special guest. One of the long-time performers at Blue Man Group! Join ComedySportz at 7 p.m. for a reception with drink specials and, in honor of having a Blue Man (albeit out of make-up) in the house, free Twinkies and Cap’n Crunch!
Event begins at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $22
For reservations call 773.549.8080 and mention code "Theater Thursdays."
Theater Thursday: Lady’s Not For Burning (Theo Ubique)
Thursday, October 30th
The Lady’s Not For Burning
| Written by Christopher Fry Directed by Fred Anzevino Theo-Ubique Cabaret Theatre at No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood (map) |
A romantic comedy written in verse by Christopher Fry. Set in the Middle Ages, it reflects the world’s exhaustion and despair following World War II. The Story is about a disillusioned veteran who wants to be hanged unitil he is wooed by the happier accused witch on her way to the stake. Special guest, Neil Tobin, a well known Chicago mentalist and expert in supernatural history will appear with Fred Anzevino, director and Theo Ubique’s artistic director in a post-show discussion. A complementary dessert and coffee will be served to Theatre Thursday guests at intermission and a $5 discount is offered.
Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Event begins immediately following the performance.
Tickets: $20
For reservations visit www.theoubique.org
and use discount code "TheatreThursday."
Additional offers for The Lady’s Not For Burning
Weekend Special: 2-for-1 tickets for Friday, Sunday shows
Buy 2 tickets for the price of one for the Friday and Sunday performances this weekend (October 1 and 3) through the ticket service at 800-595-4849 or through their website: www.theoubique.org.
A limited number of discount tickets also will be offered through Hot Tix for the duration of the run of The Lady’s Not for Burning, closing October 31 with a special Halloween Party performance package.
Theater Thursday: The Sound of Yellow Flower
Thursday, September 23
The Sound of a Yellow Flower
Strangeloop Theatre at Trap Door Theatre -1655 N. Cortland
Join Strangeloop Theatre and event sponsor m.henry for this world-premiere production. There will be a post-show discussion with the playwright and members of the cast and crew about the process of creating a new play for a small Chicago theatre company. Come have a drink before the show and stick around afterwards for snacks from the popular Edgewater restaurant, which offers globally inspired, new American style cooking: chow for now.
Event begins at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25 - For reservations visit www.strangelooptheatre.org
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Theater Thursday: The Book of Liz
Thursday, September 16
The Book of Liz by Amy and David Sedaris
Chemically Imbalanced Theater
1420 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago
Join the cast and crew of The Book of Liz (our review ★★★★) after the show for a discussion and wine and cheeseball reception. Amy Sedaris‘ famous cheese ball recipes will be served. Sister Elizabeth Donderstock is Squeamish, has been her whole life. She makes cheese balls (traditional and smoky) that sustain the existence of her entire religious community, Clusterhaven. However, she feels unappreciated among her Squeamish brethren, and she decides to try her luck in the outside world. New comedy from the talent family, David and Amy Sedaris.
Show begins at 8 p.m.
Event begins immediately following the performance.
Tickets: $25
For reservations call 800.838.3006 and mention "Theater Thursdays."
Theater Thursday: Red Herring at Pheasant Run Resort
Thursday, September 9
Red Herring by Michael Hollinger
Noble Fool Theatricals at Pheasant Run Resort
4501 E. Main St., St. Charles
Come to Jambalaya before the show to enjoy hot spinach dip, cheese, crackers and a special Sparking Red Sangria cocktail by the resort’s New Orleans-inspired restaurant. Then stay for the murder mystery comedy Red Herring, followed by a post-show Q&A with Director John Gawlik. Pre-show party, show, and post-show discussion take place within the resort; free parking. Three love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage…oh my! It’s 1952: America’s on the verge of the H-bomb, Dwight Eisenhower’s on the campaign trail, and I Love Lucy’s on Monday nights. Meanwhile, Senator Joe McCarthy’s daughter just got engaged to a Soviet spy, and Boston detective Maggie Pelletier has to find out who dumped the dead guy in the Harbor-or else lose out on a honeymoon in Havana. A blunt-nosed, sharp-eyed look at love and tying (and untying, and retying) the knot.
Event begins at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15
For reservations call 630.584.6342 and mention "Theater Thursdays."
Theater Thursday: Hideous Progeny (LiveWire-DCA Theater)
Thursday, September 2nd
| Hideous Progeny |
| LiveWire Chicago Theatre Written by Emily Dendinger At the DCA Storefront Theater 66 E Randolph, Chicago |
Enjoy the world premiere production of Hideous Progeny then join LiveWire Chicago and the Progeny creative team for a post-show discussion on the mezzanine of the Storefront Theater for tea and desserts. It was a dark and stormy night in a house by the lake, when Mary Shelley famously took up her host Lord Byron’s challenge to write a terrifying story and created Frankenstein, one of the most famous novels in the Western canon. Witty, salacious, and often melodramatic, Emily Dendinger’s world premiere play directed by Jessica Hutchinson depicts the larger than life romantic figures as the normal teenagers they were – overeducated, egotistical, and ready to change the world.
Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Event begins at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
For reservations call 312.742.8497 and mention "Theater Thursdays," or visit www.dcatheater.org.
Theater Thursday: The Last Daughter of Oedipus at BWB
Thursday, August 26
| The Last Daughter of Oedipus |
| Presented by Babes With Blades Written by Jennifer Mickelson Lincoln Square Theatre, 4754 N. Leavitt, Chicago |
Join Babes With Blades ensemble members and the artistic staff for a pre-show reception! Enjoy Greek-themed hors d’oeuvres and a behind-the-scenes peek at the people and processes that guided The Last Daughter of Oedipus to its world premiere (our review ★★★½). Then settle in for the show, and follow Ismene, sole surviving child of Oedipus and Jocasta, as she fights to break the curse that devastated her family and now threatens to destroy Thebes. This groundbreaking production combines sword and shield, staff, and unarmed combat with voice and movement work to push the boundaries of physical and vocal storytelling
Event begins at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25 For reservations call 773.904.0391 and mention "Theater Thursdays."
Theater Thursday: Escape From Happiness
Thursday, August 5th
Escape from Happiness by George F. Walker
Raven Theatre’s West Stage, 6157 N. Clark (map)
Join Infamous Commonwealth Theatre as they continue their exploration of the topic of redemption. See George F. Walker‘s Escape from Happiness; a dark comedy that follows the deeply eccentric members of a family in crisis. Both viciously funny and incredibly poignant, Escape from Happiness explores the many ties that can bind – and sometimes choke – a family. Following the performance, please join the cast, crew and other ICT company members in the lobby for appetizers, wine and beer.
Show begins at 8:30 p.m. Event begins immediately following show
Tickets: $25
For reservations call 312-458-9780 and mention "Theater Thursdays," or visit www.infamouscommonwealth.org.
