The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues

Curious Theatre Branch , with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists and Labyrinth Club, are pleased to announce the 37 th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival , September 20 – October 26 at four venues across Chicago. The month-long festival of shows will kick off with a special “afternoon tea” edition of the Full Moon Vaudeville, this concert launches the festival on Sunday,

More theater that weekend →

All at Once — The Seldoms with Timothy DaisyFriday · Oct 16, 2026–Oct 17, 2026Studio5 Performing Arts CenterOne Weekend Only

Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear”Oct 16, 2026–Oct 18, 2026Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$28 – $37One Weekend Only

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised MusicalSep 19, 2026–Oct 17, 2026The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$25Limited Run

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling ShowSaturday, October 17, 2026, 4:00 PM–8:30 PMHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum CenterOne Day Only