Prayer Circle

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s new 22nd season, “State of Violence,” begins with Prayer Circle , September 17 – November 8 , by Erik Gernand and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave . As the world hurtles ever faster in the wrong direction, Addy discovers she may have the power to make it better. Joining with the members of a small town

Also in Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest 2026Through Oct 4, 2026; Friday 3–7pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–6pmLincoln Avenue, Lawrence to Sunnyside, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square$5 suggested donation to enterFree

Mastodon – The Poisonous Weapons TourFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pmRiviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareOne Day Only

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Topdog/UnderdogSeptember 17–November 1, 2026 at Steppenwolf; this production has evening and weekend matinee performancesSteppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTicketed via SteppenwolfLimited Run

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Topdog/Underdog – ChicagoFriday, October 2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 3 p.m.Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$50 – $171One Weekend Only

Marriott Theatre Presents Come From AwayRuns through Oct 4, 2026Marriott Theatre, Far Suburbs$80 – $100Limited Run

Operation Mincemeat (Chicago)Friday, October 2, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 1 and 6:30 p.m.CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Weekend Only

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