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SEASON 41

2026-2027

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

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MEMBERSHIPS

2026-2027

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

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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

JULY 15 & AUG 19, 2026

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

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2026 BLUE INK FESTIVAL

AUGUST 15, 2026

Coming soon

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BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB

SEPT 4 – OCT 4, 2026

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

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2027 BLUE INK AWARD

2027 GUIDELINES

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

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