League of Chicago Theatres

Advertise With Us! Our Summer Theatre Guide is in the works and we want to partner with you! These rates are for non-member theatres and business affiliates. Connect with Alexis J. Davis to learn more about advertising placements for all our Theatre Guides for 2025.

The League of Chicago Theatres is excited to offer a new opportunity for member theatres to sell branded merchandise through our online store, The Hot Tix Theatre Merch Mart! This program allows you to create and sell custom theatre apparel with no upfront costs while earning 70% of the profits from each sale. How It Works: Select from a variety of apparel options, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. Submit a design to be featured on your merchandise. Set your own selling prices (minimum $5 above base cost). The League will create mockups and manage the online store. Orders are shipped directly to customers—no inventory management required. Monthly sales reports and payments are sent to your theatre. To get started, fill out the form below: https://lnkd.in/gvhi4DRS Once we receive your submission, we’ll create mockups for your approval before launching sales. This is a great opportunity to promote your theatre and generate additional revenue with minimal effort. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help! Email [email protected]

?Save the Date! The League of Chicago Theatres Annual Spotlight Gala returns, and this year, we’re celebrating with our friends at Teatro ZinZanni! ? Expect a cocktail reception, light bites, live performances from Teatro ZinZanni, and special tributes—all in support of Chicago theatre. ?? Date: Monday, August 4, 2025 ?? Location: Teatro ZinZanni at Cambria Hotel Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

League Members! We are so excited to offer a NEW opportunity for member theatres to sell branded merchandise through our online store, The Hot Tix Theatre Merch Mart! This program allows you to create and sell custom theatre apparel with no upfront costs while earning 70% of the profits from each sale.? How It Works: Select from a variety of apparel options, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. Submit a design to be featured on your merchandise. Set your own selling prices (minimum $5 above base cost). The League will create mockups and manage the online store. Orders are shipped directly to customers—no inventory management required. Monthly sales reports and payments are sent to your theatre. To get started, fill out the form below: https://lnkd.in/gvhi4DRS Once we receive your submission, we’ll create mockups for your approval before launching sales. This is a great opportunity to promote your theatre and generate additional revenue with minimal effort. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to [email protected]

Meet the incredible industry leaders shaping Chicago theatre! ?? Join us for our next Cultural Conversations event in honor of Womxn’s History Month, hosted in partnership with Lookingglass Theatre. ?? Date: Monday, March 10 at 6pm ?? Location: Lookingglass Theatre This engaging discussion will be moderated by Catherine Painter (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble) and feature industry leaders Beverly Dines (Collaboraction), Kristi Martens (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble), Miranda Gonzalez (UrbanTheater Company), and Kasey Foster (Lookingglass Theatre). Come for the conversation, stay for the networking and light bites! RSVP at https://lnkd.in/g-hypsf9 Swipe to learn more about our featured speakers.

Wednesday, March 19th, celebrate the CATALYSTS of change and culture in the Raven + Chicago theatre community! Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction will start at 6:00pm, with Dinner & Presentations starting at 7:30pm. Following the program, the dance floor will open for drinks, dancing, and more! This year, Raven honors Marissa Lynn Jones and the League of Chicago Theatres. Marissa’s leadership as Executive Director and the League’s support for the Chicago theatre ecosystem is inspiring and motivating to Raven. WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6:00pm to 10:00pm WHERE: Venue West - 221 N Paulina St Chicago, IL 60612 Purchase Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/gH3gPzkH

Missed Chicago Theatre Week? No worries—Theatre Week Continued is here! From Feb 17-23, score unbeatable theatre deals on amazing shows with extended runs across Chicago. Don’t miss your chance to experience the best theatre in Chicago! Visit hottix.org for your discounted tickets!

We're excited to celebrate Black History Month with the kickoff to our 2025 Cultural Conversation series with our friends at Definition Theatre. Join us Monday, February 17th from 6pm-8pm. Definition Theatre 1160 E 55TH St. Chicago, IL 60615 The intention of our Cultural Conversations is to uplift theatres and artistic organizations who have a commitment to their communities and cultures. This program aims to engage industry leaders in thoughtful discussion and showcase opportunities for attendees to get involved in their initiatives! Moderated by Neel McNeill from Definition Theatre, featuring Industry Leaders: Willow James - Definition Theatre Jarrett King - Court Theatre Demi Smith - Goodman Theatre Dionne Addai - About Face Theatre Enjoy food by Saucy Porka. Including Vegan and Gluten Free options! RSVP today at https://ow.ly/w8zE50UYZUH

TCG invites all theatre workers to gather online to process the recent executive orders and what they mean for our theatre ecology. This virtual gathering is an opportunity to build our solidarity and collective power to respond. This meeting is open to all theatre workers, regardless of organizational affiliation or TCG membership. Amid escalating division, theatre’s abilities to heal, humanize, and speak truth to power are more important than ever. Please join us to strategize about how to meet this moment, and together lead for a just and thriving theatre ecology. Register at the link:

Happy Black History Month! We're so excited to celebrate Black Excellence this month with our first Cultural Conversation series. One Week Away! Join us on Monday, February 17th from 6pm - 8pm at Definition Theatre for a thoughtful conversation with theatre industry leaders about their work and collective effort to amplify Black voices and storytellers in Chicago. Moderated by Neel McNeill from Definition Theatre, featuring Industry Leaders: Willow James - Definition Theatre Jarrett King - Court Theatre Dionne Addai - About Face Theatre Demi Smith - Goodman Theatre Limited capacity. RSVP now at https://ow.ly/8TPG50UXbzQ