It's Theater Week in Chicago

Calling all theater fans (or newbies looking to dip their toes). Chicago Theater Week has officially begun. Running from February 16th through February 26th, almost 100 theaters in the local area are participating in special value-priced tickets and dining offers for patrons. Now in its 11th year, Chicago Theater Week will be showcasing performances of all types – from improv to musicals to dramas and beyond. Keep reading for some of the highlights, and check out the full list of shows by clicking here. 

Toni Stone
Comedy, drama 

Based on Martha Ackmann's New York Times Critich's Pick, "Curveball, the Remarkable Story of Toni Stone," this play follows the career of Toni Stone, a woman setting out to become the first woman to play in baseball's Negro Leagues after being rejected by the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League because of her race. Throughout the play, she'll face challenges on and off the field that only steel her resolve to shatter sexist and racist barriers in the sport she's loved since childhood. Check out the performance schedule here. 

Anna Karenina 
Dance

The Joffrey Ballet is welcoming Chicagoland to Anna Karenina, a night of dance based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Set in the late 19th century of Russia, the ballet focuses on Anna, a married woman finding herself caught in a life-changing affair with the dashing Count Vronksy. Featuring choreography by Yuri Possokhov and an original score by Ilya Demutsky, this is a can't miss award-winning performance (so tickets are going fast). Check out the performance schedule here. 

Extra Yarn
Children's, musical

Looking for a show the whole family can enjoy? Look no further than Extra Yarn. In this children's show, Annabell discovers a small wooden box in the snow filled with yarn that seemingly never ends. In an effort to support her community, she knits sweaters for the whole town – but the Archduke isn't loving it. Check out the premiere musical based on the book by Marc Barnet this theater week! View the full performance schedule here. 

Dance Like There's Black People Watching
Comedy

The cast of Second City is back at it with an ensemble of rising stars looking to keep you warm in this Chicago winter. Full of brand new sketches, songs, and of course improv, Dance Like There's Black People Watching is a comedy setting out to warm your soul and make you laugh out loud. View the full performance schedule here. 

Chlorine Sky
Drama

The Steppenwolf Theater is bringing a world premiere adaptation of the popular young adult novel to the big stage! Tweens and above may find a little resemblance to their own struggles as they watch Sky and Lay Li, two best friends, navigate their relationship – or lack of– as they're coming of age. Check out the full performance schedule here. 

…and so much more!

Chicago Theater Week has hundreds of performances from local artists that are just screaming your name. From award-winning shows like Les Miserables and Once to more local ones just hitting the ground, there's something for everyone to check out this week. Head to the website to search for whatever genre you're feeling, and then dive into those deals!