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The Island at Court Theatre

THE ISLAND BY ATHOL FUGARD, JOHN KANI, AND WINSTON NTSHONA DIRECTED BY GABRIELLE RANDLE-BENT Nov 11, 2022 — Dec 04, 2022 “ has the rough majesty of a classic… this […]

  • ASL Interpreted

In Progress | Cat Mahari

Livestream with captioning available. Dance-maker Cat Mahari shares a new performance process, Blk Ark: the Impossible Manifestation, which ruminates on ties, binding, and community. Through Mahari’s movement practice of anarcho-choreographic […]

  • Captioning
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In Progress | Cat Mahari

Livestream with captioning available. Dance-maker Cat Mahari shares a new performance process, Blk Ark: the Impossible Manifestation, which ruminates on ties, binding, and community. Through Mahari’s movement practice of anarcho-choreographic […]

  • Captioning
  • Hybrid Program

Nia Witherspoon’s Priestess of Twerk

Priestess of Twerk is a new work-in-development from National Theater Project Award-winning theater-maker, vocalist, and composer Nia Witherspoon. A Black feminist temple of pleasure, Priestess of Twerk is inspired by […]

Trouble in Mind at Timeline Theatre

A cutting yet humorous behind-the-curtain drama that examines pervasive racial dynamics within the American theatre and the tolls of superficial representation on stage. ACCLAIMED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES as “a rich, unsettling play that lives up to its title lingers in one’s memory long after its conclusion.” At a Broadway theater in New York […]

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Family Day | Uplift

About the Event Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Days are monthly programs at the MCA for all families and youth. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, and performances. On December 10, engage in programs and activities focused on uplifting visual art-making and bomba and plena performances. […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted

A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre

Chicago's favorite holiday tradition for four decades. Nearly two million theatergoers have experienced Chicago’s must-see annual holiday tradition, Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With first-rate performances— starring award-winner Larry Yando as Ebenezer Scrooge for the 15th year—and “amazing sets, gorgeous costumes and eye-popping effects” (Chicago Reader), the heartwarming story of generosity’s triumph over greed comes […]

  • Audio Description
  • Touch Tour

Resilience Series (monthly)

Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month in G.A.R. Hall to build resilience through artist-led sessions of various creative modalities. Resilience helps deal with difficult challenges with flexibility and creativity. The Resilience Series is open to anyone interested in exploring art as a healing practice. All programs are free and open to the […]

  • Captioning

A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre

Chicago's favorite holiday tradition for four decades. Nearly two million theatergoers have experienced Chicago’s must-see annual holiday tradition, Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With first-rate performances— starring award-winner Larry Yando as Ebenezer Scrooge for the 15th year—and “amazing sets, gorgeous costumes and eye-popping effects” (Chicago Reader), the heartwarming story of generosity’s triumph over greed comes […]

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A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre

Chicago's favorite holiday tradition for four decades. Nearly two million theatergoers have experienced Chicago’s must-see annual holiday tradition, Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With first-rate performances— starring award-winner Larry Yando as Ebenezer Scrooge for the 15th year—and “amazing sets, gorgeous costumes and eye-popping effects” (Chicago Reader), the heartwarming story of generosity’s triumph over greed comes […]

  • ASL Interpreted

Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberly

The beloved characters from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice return for a third and final installment of the Pemberley trilogy (Miss Bennet, The Wickhams). The youngest Darcy and Bennet sisters have become fast friends, and eagerly await the arrival of Georgiana’s secret correspondent. Mixups of manners and overprotective big brother Mr. Darcy keep romance from […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Captioning

Trouble in Mind at Timeline Theatre

A cutting yet humorous behind-the-curtain drama that examines pervasive racial dynamics within the American theatre and the tolls of superficial representation on stage. ACCLAIMED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES as “a rich, unsettling play that lives up to its title lingers in one’s memory long after its conclusion.” At a Broadway theater in New York […]

  • Audio Description