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After reopening earlier this year, theater finishes 2021 strong in the Belmont Theater District, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. The BTD has something for everyone! Here are the theaters with in-person or virtual events in December! Annoyance Theatre & [...]
It's that time of year again - Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago is back, and quite a few theaters in the Belmont Theater District are vying for your vote for Best of 2021! From "Best venue for dance" to "Best [...]
After more than a year of being closed, the Belmont Theater District is once again doing live performances, with more shows opening each week. Here’s what some of our member theaters had to say about reopening after a pandemic. To [...]
Hell in a Handbag Productions is the best and only camp and parody theater company in Chicago and quite possibly, the world. That’s what their flashy website says, so it must be true. But truth be told, Hell in a [...]
Chicago Playback Theatre was founded in 2019 and is one of the youngest companies in the Belmont Theater District. In this video, you'll get a taste of their type of performance and how they're still able to perform during the [...]
One of the things that makes Chicago great is the quantity and variety of theater that is produced all over the city. From the small, non-Equity storefronts to the landmark theaters in the Loop, there is something for everyone, both [...]
The Belmont Theater District is home to dozens of theater companies, many of which have been around for decades! Saint Sebastian Players is one such theater company. Saint Sebastian Players produces comedies, dramas, and musicals that range from classical to [...]
“For someone who would never go to theater, they’ll love this show. For someone who normally goes to theater, they’ll love this show.” - Aaron Rabkin, Trickery Chicago Right in the heart of Boystown, near the intersection of Halsted and [...]
We’re counting down the ten most-read blogs from 2021. It’s a great reminder of the variety and diversity of theater in Chicago and the BTD. Review your past faves and catch up on any blogs you missed. 10. Women [...]