Respond: this is what teenagers will be invited to do by artist Elkahna Talbi and her alter ego Queen Ka, a stage figure who has been involved in performance poetry for over fifteen years. Fears and convictions make up her view of the world. In reaction to Queen Ka's texts, the young authors will embrace their civic impulses and refine their critical thinking, so that evils and words fight on equal terms.

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The Scriptarium 2025

Théâtre Denise-Pelletier

Adham is alone outside a Mosque in North London. Waiting. It’s raining. Tea, an umbrella, and friendship arrive. The rest is what you’d expect: a call to adventure in the Alps, a meet-cute over antique books and coffee, a quarrel and a queer love story.

Adham is a silent and brooding middle-aged tragedy. He can’t remember how to pray Salah and his sejadah lies forgotten. Raushan is a talkative and excitable middle-aged tragedy. He is an Imam, a man who bends the rules of faith while teaching Islamic doctrine. When his boss invites him on holiday to “set him up”, the panic-stricken Adham fabricates a husband: but now he’s got to convince someone to act the part… Who best but his Imam and absolutely platonic friend Raushan?

[The Cobbled Streets of Geneva]

Theatre503

Nix is the foulest of the fairies. With the Faerie Queen away, this mischievous sprite is tasked with safeguarding their forest from a most dangerous enemy – humans. When one such foe settles into a cottage in the woods on the eve of the Queen’s return, Nix conjures a few wicked tricks to drive him away.

Wicked Nix

Young People's Theatre

Mother and Son spend their evenings playing cards and retelling stories of Hawaiian legend. Better those than their own, which lurk below the surface. When Son’s former sweetheart resurfaces, both he and Mother must choose how they will embrace the future. A mysterious tale about holding on, letting go and the curious force that pulls us back home.

The Staircase

South Coast Repertory

**Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents: Hymn**

This spring, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is proud to announce the world premiere of "Hymn," a deeply resonant play celebrating male friendship, written by the Olivier Award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti. Running from April 29 to May 25, 2025, at the Courtyard Theater, this production marks a significant return for Chakrabarti, whose previous works, including the acclaimed "Red Velvet," have captivated CST audiences.

"Hymn" is set against the vibrant backdrop of Chicago, a creative reimagining from its original London setting at the Almeida Theatre. The play intricately weaves the lives of two middle-aged Black men, exploring the depths of their bond through an intimate lens that delves into the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complex dynamics of relationships between brothers, fathers, and sons.

Lolita Chakrabarti shares her inspiration for the play, stating, "I wanted to write a story of two Black men who find love with each other—a familial, platonic love. My own male friends have often surprised me with their sensitivity, femininity, fussiness, insecurities, fun, kindness, and warmth—the list goes on. 'Hymn' was born out of my desire to tell a different story." Her anticipation to bring this narrative to Chicago is palpable, promising a rendition that resonates with the city's rich cultural tapestry.

Tickets for "Hymn" will go on sale later this summer, with the run time and additional details to be announced. This premiere is a must-see event for theater enthusiasts and anyone drawn to powerful storytelling and profound explorations of human connections.

Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Courtyard Theater, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. For more information, visit the Chicago Shakespeare Theater's website or contact the box office at 312.595.5600.

Hymn

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Very few of us have lived in a world without nuclear weapons. I haven't. You probably haven't either. They just exist....
Sometimes the threat comes into focus. When Russia invades Ukraine. But that doesn't make the weapons any more dangerous. They are always dangerous. And one day - intentionally or accidentally - they will be reused. And then it's all over.
None of this is normal.

Talking about the Fire

Staatstheater Mainz

A deeply resonant tribute to male friendship

In the spring, Olivier Award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti returns to Chicago with Hymn. Originally set in London in its premiere at the Almeida Theatre, Chakrabarti will reframe the play for CST to be set in Chicago. This soul-affirming story charts the lives of two middle-aged Black men as they form a deep bond in an intimate exploration of the loyalties and betrayals of brothers, fathers, and sons. Chakrabarti’s Red Velvet enjoyed an acclaimed run at CST in 2017; other notable credits include Life of Pi, now on tour across North America, and Hamnet, a stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel that premiered at the Royal Shakespeare Company last year.

By focusing on the figure of the "monster" that the Spanish trans philosopher Paul B. Preciado uses to define himself, Brigitte Haentjens and Sébastien Ricard unearth another, equally subversive one, that of the Canayen, whose space and time the geographer Jean Morisset attempts to define across the vast landscape of America. In the interstices between the rigid categories that organize our reality are revolutionary spaces, refuges where mixed-race beings and unclassifiable, non-standard ideas evolve.

The Owl

Théâtre Prospero

Basketball legend LeBron James is the undeclared king of Cleveland, Ohio. Taking place over twelve years, from LeBron’s rookie season through the 2016 NBA Championship, King James is a buddy comedy that tracks the unlikely friendship of two super fans and examines the bonds that sports can create in an “intensely watchable and astutely observed” (The New York Times) new play.

King James

City Theatre

From the Tony Award-winning playwright of Appropriate and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad comes Purpose.

Purpose

The Hayes Theater

Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is coming to Los Angeles. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Broadway in Hollywood

Three Hollywood legends are stranded in the middle of the ocean while filming one of the greatest American movies, JAWS. Why are they stranded? The Shark is Broken!

The Shark is Broken

The Arthur Laurents Theater

Unwrap this “true gift” of a play (Variety), and journey through 80+ years of Ernestine Ashworth’s life: from her 17th to her 101st birthdays, marked by her mother’s golden butter cake and a kaleidoscope of experiences. With each passing year, Ernestine grapples with the insignificance of her existence while cherishing the ordinary and extraordinary moments that shape her. This poignant and humorous exploration of life’s highlights and heartbreaks offers a moving tribute to the resilience and complexity of the human spirit.

Birthday Candles

People's Light

Experience the enchanting journey of The Storyteller, a captivating story that dives into the depths of imagination and the allure of storytelling. Seventeen year old Randi has lived her entire life secluded and off the grid with her dad on an old rotting houseboat, and like a typical teen, she’s sick of it. She’s ready to know her story and embarks on a journey of self discovery and freedom. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest, this spellbinding play unravels the magic and power of the tales we weave. Come immerse yourself in a world where reality and fantasy intertwine.

The Storyteller

Artists Repertory Theatre

Grandma Mavis stages her own funeral in order to reunite her estranged family… just in time for an ice storm to trap them all in a funeral home. But, little does she know, she’s not the only family member bending the truth. Can this eccentric clan of liars navigate the rocky road to reconciliation? Or will the next 24 hours be the final nail in this dysfunctional family’s coffin?

Liars at a Funeral

Arts Commons

In 2007, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unraveled the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon made headlines and ignited a debate that reverberated far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story of these historical photographs — what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and our own humanity.

Here There Are Blueberries

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Jane, an employee at the big tech company (you know the one), has been placed on leave after becoming the subject of a viral video. She arrives in the office of a crisis therapist – Loyd – determined to be reinstated to the job that gives her life meaning. A psychological thriller, Job zooms in on two careerists of different generations, genders and political paradigms to examine what it means to be a citizen of the internet and our obligation to help the people who need it most.

Coal Mine Theatre

A broken world. A wounded endling.

A disgraced forest scientist and a tech savvy teenager draw inspiration from the Popol Vuh to transform the world, using interspecies DNA and a stolen code from an app-in-development originally intended to strengthen the alliance of consumer capitalism and addiction. 

The Duck

Tisch School of the Arts

**Cyrano at Los Altos Stage Company**

**Dates:** April 10 - May 4, 2025

**Location:** Los Altos Stage Company, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA

**Contact:** 650.941.0551

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**About the Play:**
Dive into the world of "Cyrano," a captivating production presented by the Los Altos Stage Company. This new adaptation by Jeffrey Lo and Max Tachis, devised by Maria Giere Marquis, Max Tachis, and Jeffrey Lo, breathes contemporary life into Edmond Rostand's classic tale. "Cyrano" is a story of unmatched wit, swordplay, and heart, centered around a brilliant swordsman with a soul as beautiful as the poetry he composes. Hindered by his large nose, Cyrano feels unworthy of the love of the enchanting Roxane. When he discovers Roxane's affection for the handsome Christian, Cyrano chooses to express his love through letters written on behalf of his rival, setting the stage for a poignant and comedic love triangle.

**Content Advisory:** This production is recommended for mature audiences due to adult-themed material. For more information, please contact the box office.

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- This event is part of the 2024-2025 season, which also includes "Young Frankenstein," "Waiting for Godot," "A Christmas Story," "The Glass Menagerie," and "Twelfth Night."

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Don't miss this opportunity to experience a timeless romantic comedy with a modern twist. Secure your tickets today and prepare for an evening of laughter, love, and lyrical swordplay.

Cyrano

Bus Barn Theater

In this farce set in a small Florida seaside town, Raven and Amanda are trying to keep the family real estate agency afloat in trying times. When a nefarious local politician threatens to bring even more disruption to their lives, they must join forces with the enigmatic psychic Camille Chevalier Milk to expose the true nature of this threat to the town before it’s too late. This over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek romp is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life, set on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The Scriptarium 2025

Théâtre Denise-Pelletier

[The Cobbled Streets of G...

Theatre503

Wicked Nix

Young People's Theatre

The Staircase

South Coast Repertory

Hymn

Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier...

Talking about the Fire

Staatstheater Mainz

Hymn

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The Owl

Sibyllines

King James

City Theatre Company

Purpose

Second Stage Theater

Harry Potter And The Curs...

Hollywood Pantages Theater

The Shark is Broken

George Street Playhouse

Birthday Candles

People’s Light

The Storyteller

Artists Repertory Theatre

Liars at a Funeral

Alberta Theatre Projects

Here There Are Blueberrie...

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Job

Coal Mine Theatre

The Duck

Tisch School of the Arts

Cyrano

Los Altos Stage Company

For Closure!

freeFall Theatre