March 2024 Women’s History Month Shows

Women’s History Month celebrates the invaluable contributions and achievements of women throughout history. In the diverse theatrical landscape of Chicago, women have played a crucial role in shaping its evolution. From groundbreaking playwrights like Lorraine Hansberry, whose seminal work “A Raisin in the Sun” broke barriers and paved the way for Black storytelling, to innovative directors like Mary Zimmerman, known for her visually stunning productions, women have left an indelible mark on Chicago’s theater scene. Their diverse perspectives, artistic prowess, and fearless creativity have enriched and diversified narratives on stage, challenging norms and pushing boundaries. Women’s History Month serves as a poignant reminder of the significant impact women have had and continue to have in shaping the cultural landscape of Chicago’s theater community.

See a full list of Women’s History Month Programming from League of Chicago Theatres Member Theatres:

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, The Artistic Home

March 8, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/by-the-way-meet-vera-stark/

 

Mother Courage and her Children, Trap Door Theatre

January 18 – March 9, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/mother-courage-and-her-children/

 

Flood, Shattered Globe Theatre

January 29 – March 9, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/flood/

 

Meditations on Being, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble

March 1 – 9, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/meditations-on-being/

 

ECHO, Auditorium Theatre

March 16, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/echo/

 

Pretty Woman, Broadway In Chicago

March 12 – 17, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/pretty-woman-the-musical/

 

My Fair Lady, Broadway In Chicago

March 12 – 17, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/my-fair-lady/

 

La Pinche India, Aguijón Theater Company

February 9 – March 17, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/la-pinche-india/

 

Silent Sky, Citadel Theatre

February 14 – March 17, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/silent-sky/

 

On Your Feet!, Broadway In Chicago

March 19 – 24, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/on-your-feet/

 

Notes from the Field, TimeLine Theatre Company

Jan 31 – Mar 24, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/notes-from-the-field/

 

Party at the Pantheon: A Modern Greek Stoner Comedy, The Factory Theater

February 16 – March 23, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/party-at-the-pantheon/

 

Shakespeare’s R & J, PrideArts

February 22 – March 23, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/shakespeares-r-j/

 

The Penelopiad, Goodman Theatre

March 2 – 31, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/the-penelopiad/

 

The Brightest Thing in the World, About Face Theatre

March 14 – April 13, 2024

https://www.chicagoplays.com/evemt/the-brightest-thing-in-the-world

 

Love Song, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

March 21 – April 21, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/love-song/

 

The Good, Curious Theatre Branch

March 29 – April 20, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/curious-theatre-branchs-the-good/

 

A Streetcar Named Desire, Paramount Theatre

March 13 – April 21, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/a-streetcar-named-desire/

 

Improvised Jane Austen, iO Theater

February 3 – April 27, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/improvised-jane-austen/

 

Inanimate, Theater Wit

March 22 – May 4, 2024

https://chicagoplays.com/event/inanimate/

ASPIRE Arts Leadership

The KCACTF/LORT ASPIRE Leadership Fellows Program is designed to cultivate a new generation of artistic and administrative leaders for the American Theater with a focus of engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of other groups that are consistently underrepresented in the field. This diverse national cohort of fellows assembled from all of KCACTF’s eight regions will engage in topics concerning equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism as well as leadership skills building, investigation of institutional challenges, and professional networking opportunities. This week-long fellowship occurs as part of the annual …

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The Artistic Home Call for Submissions

Submissions are now open for the 21st Cut to the Chase one-act play festival, presented by The Artistic Home Studio.  A staple of Chicago’s theater community for over two decades, Cut to the Chase presents six new plays, showcasing moment-to-moment acting in an intimate theater space. This year’s Cut to the Chase will celebrate the theme:  face to face.  Performances will take place May 2 – May 5, 2024 at The Den Theatre in Chicago.   Play submission should meet the following requirements: – One-act plays of no more than 12 minutes …

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MLK Day Events January 15, 2024

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center January 13, 2024; 2-4pm On January 13, 2024, the museum will host  “Been To The Mountaintop:  Dr. King and the Present and Future of Our World,  a free community discussion with civil rights activist, poet and filmmaker Kevin Powell. Explore the exhibits “Freedom: Origin and Journey” and “Troubled Waters: Chicago 1919 Race Riot” Check out their other MLK Day 2024 programming here Chicago Children’s Museum January 15, 2024; 10-5pm Join us for our celebration of Dr. King and his legacy at Chicago Children’s Museum …

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Black History Month Events 2024

Greenhouse Theater Center Tad in 5th City, January 19 – March 3 https://chicagoplays.com/event/tad-in-5th-city/ After the assassination of Dr. King on April 4, 1968, violence erupted on Chicago’s west side, consuming a 28-block stretch of West Madison Street. This traumatic moment changed the landscape of the city and an entire generation.  Chicago Symphony Orchestra Christian McBride’s The Movement Revisited, February 2 https://cso.org/performances/23-24/scp-jazz/christian-mcbride/ Eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, bandleader and host of NPR’s “Jazz Night in America,” Christian McBride brings his monumental musical tribute inspired by the words of Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Martin Luther …

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LOCT: 45th Anniversary Programming

League of Chicago Theatres Annual Meeting & Chicago Theatre Week Kick-off  Date: Monday, February 5 Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater (800 E Grand Ave.)  The League’s Annual Meeting and 2024 Chicago Theatre Week Kick-off will be open to all member organizations and the public. The event will include a pre-program reception, preview performances of select Chicago Theatre Week shows, and opportunities to purchase tickets for Chicago Theatre Week 2024. League of Chicago Theatres Black History Month Panel at The Understudy Coffee and Books Date: Thursday, February 8 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: The …

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Now Accepting Applications for August Wilson Youth Intensive

The August Wilson New Voices Competition (AWNV) is a city-wide competition open to all Chicago high school students in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, August Wilson. To participate, students engage in three rounds of competition by either performing a 2-3 minute monologue or creating a visual design presentation from one of the ten plays in August Wilson’s Century Cycle. The top two students from the Chicago Regional Finals receive a cash prize and are granted the opportunity to compete at the AWNV National competition with students from across the …

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