Announcing Stages' 2026 - 2027 Productions!

FALL PLAY
Grades 4 - 9
Performances: December 11-13, 2026
Richard Christensen Theatre at Victory Gardens

WINTER MUSICAL
Grades 6 - 12
Performances: January 10-12, 2027
Richard Christensen Theatre at Victory Gardens

SPRING MUSICAL
Grades 5 - 10
Performances: May 7 - 9, 2027
Začek-McVay Theatre at Victory Gardens

SPRING MUSICAL
Grades K - 5
Performances: May 22 - 23, 2027
Začek-McVay Theatre at Victory Gardens

FALL REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 17

CHOOSE THE TYPE OF CLASS THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY:

Classes

Stages is proud to offer classes for ALL ages- birth through high school!

Join us at Soul City Church,
Drucker Center, or enroll through one of our Partner Organizations.

Day Off Camps

No school? No Problem! Join us for Day Off Camps inspired by your child's favorite Broadway Shows & Movie Musicals!

We've got Half Day Camps for Ages 3-4 and Full Day Camps for Grades K-6!

School Partnership

Bring Stages to your School or Early Childhood Center!
Contact us to learn more about our school based programming.

Worried about cost? Ask about our free and subsidized classes for schools!

Summer Camp

What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of summer? The ultimate camp!

Join us at Drucker Center, Soul City Church or in South Loop!

Ten years. One unforgettable night.

Join us for the 10th Anniversary Stages Unedited, an evening of cabaret-style performances, cocktails, and celebration benefiting Stages Chicago.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

https://givebutter.com/c/Unedited26

Details and ticket information coming soon.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our incredible team of teaching artists. What a gift it is to witness first hand the magic you create each and every day. Thank you for making Stages a place where core memories are created and children feel at home!

Happy Closing to our K-5 Casts of SHREK JR!! Talk about an ogre-the-top experience!! 🧅 From swampy shenanigans to fairy tale dreams, these casts brought the magic, the mayhem, and SO much heart! Thank you to our incredible team of teaching artists, parent volunteers, student stage crew, and @victorygardenstheater! We can't wait to share more photos and videos from the last 2 weeks but first.... sleep!

Happy SOLD OUT closing to our Middle School casts of SHREK JR! What a fairy tale ending to a truly magical weekend! 🧅💚 An Ogre sized thank you to our incredible team - Olivia, Cee, Maryann, Jason, Cameron, Alex, Miranda, Claire, Sara, Ariana, Colin, and Penny who went above and beyond this week to make this dream of a show come to life! And to our student stage crew and parent volunteers - we would be lost without you!

Now.... time to do it all over again with K-5!

Broadway In Bloom was a beautiful reminder of what community can make possible.

Because of your support, we welcomed 80+ families and raised $13,000 for Stages Chicago.

That impact is already being felt: this summer, we’re providing $40,000+ in scholarships, with many families receiving 75–95% tuition assistance so more children can access inclusive, confidence-building performance arts programming.

To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and cheered us on, thank you.

And to our generous sponsors: thank you for helping bring Broadway In Bloom to life. Your partnership makes this work possible.

It's show week here at Stages ✨ We're loading in at the Biograph Theater and starting Tech Rehearsals with our middle school casts!
We can't wait to share this incredible show with all of you. Tickets are still available for this weekend's shows - grab them at the link in our bio before they're gone.
#thisweekatstages #broadwayinchicago #shrekjr #chicagotheatre #chicagotheater

🎨 Sheet music art designed by the one and only @emilygracetucker!

We’re grateful to recognize Megan Fealy of @properties as a Supporting Sponsor of Broadway in Bloom.

Megan is a Chicago-based real estate broker who brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to her work, guiding buyers and sellers with care, insight, and a deep knowledge of the city.

She is also a Stages parent, and we’re especially grateful for her support of this community and the work we do.

Thank you, Megan, for helping make this event possible.

#BroadwayInBloom #StagesChicago #ChicagoCommunity #artseducation

We’re proud to recognize Pavitas Productions as a Presenting Sponsor of Broadway in Bloom.

Pavi is a longtime member of the Stages community, and his support of this event feels especially meaningful. As a former member of the Stages team, he continues to show up for this community in generous and lasting ways.

Through Pavitas Productions, he brings stories to life through immersive, character-driven audiobook narration — work that reflects the same love of storytelling we value so deeply at Stages.

We’re so grateful for his support and for the many ways he continues to be part of this community.

#BroadwayInBloom #StagesChicago #chicagononprofitorganization

We’re proud to recognize W Air Aviation as a Presenting Sponsor of Broadway in Bloom.

W Air has been part of the Stages community for years, and their support means so much to us. As a longtime Stages family and consistent champion of our work, they have continued to show up for our community in meaningful ways — including sponsoring so many of our events over the years.

Based at Chicago Executive Airport, W Air Aviation provides flight training, aircraft maintenance, and private charter brokerage services with a strong emphasis on customer care and a passion for aviation.

We’re deeply grateful for their generosity, their continued partnership, and the care they show this community. Thank you, W Air, for helping Broadway in Bloom take flight.

#BroadwayInBloom #StagesChicago #ChicagoNonprofit

🌸 CHICAGO FAMILIES — THIS IS YOUR SIGN 🌸

Early bird tickets for Broadway In Bloom end Wednesday at 9AM ⏰

Join us for a joyful afternoon of:
🎭 Live performances
🎨 Family activities
🌷 A spring celebration of musical theatre

Best part? Your ticket helps more kids access the arts through Stages Chicago.

Prices go up Wednesday morning — don’t wait.

🎟 Grab tickets through the link in our bio.

☀️SUMMER 2026☀️ If there’s one thing we’re all craving during this frigid winter it’s sun, fun and Stages Summer Camp!
Back with campers favorites such as WICKED💗💚 and DESCENDANTS 🐉 and debuting new themes, K POP DEMON HUNTERS 🎤✨ and a Contemporary Musical Theater Workshop for our Middle Schoolers plus many, many, many more! Join us this summer for a week of musical theater magic! REGISTRATION LIVE: February 4 @ 12 Noon CST!

🌷 Broadway In Bloom 🌷
Our spring family fundraiser is on the calendar!
Save the date and head to the website on the image for more info.

Don't miss out! Spots are filling fast for our 2026 Spring Musical, SHREK JR.! 🧚👑 Explore our enrollment options for all ages and feel free to DM us with any questions. We can’t wait to see you in the Spring! 💚

✨ Come cheer on our amazing young performers in PUFFS — opening this weekend! ✨

Our Saturday evening performance still has the most seats available, making it the perfect night out for families who want something fun, magical, and full of laughter.

These kids have worked SO hard, and they can’t wait to share their show with you. Your support means the world to them! 💛

🎭 Friday–Sunday
📍 Greenhouse Theater Center
🎟️ Tickets: https://32992.danceticketing.com/r/events/

#StagesChicago #YouthTheatre #ChicagoKids #FamilyFun #SupportYoungArtists #Puffs

Set your reminders! ⏰ Don't miss enrollment for winter/spring classes going live on Monday, December 1st at 9am! Check our stories for class times and locations. See you in the New Year! ✨

We’ve reserved a private theater at AMC New City just for Stages families and friends!

Join us Sunday, November 23 for a Wicked: For Good screening party featuring:
💚 Face painting & themed activities (12:30)
🎬 Movie begins at 1:00 PM
🎁 Wicked swag for every guest

🎟️ Tickets are $50 each
💫 Or try your luck — enter our raffle to win 4 tickets by Sunday at noon

TOMORROW NIGHT we'll be live and unedited thanks to the generous support of @mtxaudiousa - a company as serious about supporting arts education as they are about sound! 🔊
Tickets for Stages Unedited are still available online or at the door! Visit give.stageschicago.org/unedited25 for more info.

2 DAYS TO GO & we can't wait to shout out our next sponsor @paviproczko the voice and talent behind Pavitas Productions AND our host for Stages Unedited! From audio book narrations to @2grooms1plot, Pavi's vocal talents are one-of-a-kind!

We're 3 Days away from our biggest (and only) after bedtime party of the year and none of it would be possible without the support of @wairaviation! From flying lessons and discovery flights to private jet charters and concierge services, WAir has it all! To learn more visit wairaviation.com or waircharter.com ✈️

The countdown in on! Get your tickets or get bidding on those silent auction items! Links are in our bio ✨

Day Off Camps are back! 🎉 Starting next week, your child can join us for a day of activities themed around their favorite movies and Broadway musicals! Spots are filling up fast, so enroll now at the link in our bio!

Working parents, we’ve got your back! 👩‍💻 Fall classes kick off next week. Visit our website for details and to enroll! ✨Link in bio.

The curtain is rising! 🎭🎶 Broadway Stars classes for K-2 return this Fall in Lincoln Park and West Loop! Enrollment is LIVE, click the link in our bio to learn more.

✨Announcing our Fall 2025 Line-Up✨ Registration opens Thursday!

Happy Closing to the Moonlight Cast of Cinderella, Youth Edition! What an incredible weekend of theater!!!! We are so proud of these young performers and the way they've made this show their own over the last 4 months.

4 shows down... 4 to go! Next up are our Grades K-5 performances May 3 & 4!

Happy Opening to the Midnight Cast of Cinderella, Youth Edition! We are SO proud of these kids- their talent, dedication, professionalism, and kindness toward one another far exceeds anything we could have hoped for when we launched our Middle School Program this past Fall. We can't wait to share this incredible show with our Stages community!

Want to check It out? Tickets are available online and at the door! The show runs approx. 1 hour and is recommended for ages 3 and up!
Link is in our bio 💫

Tomorrow we BL🌸🌸M!!!
Swipe ⬅️ or click the link in our bio to learn more!

You heard it right, Broadway in Bloom is AMAZING for kids and families alike! 🌸 (Thanks to Isabelle for the glowing endorsement!)

Will you be joining us this Saturday? Ticket information at the link in our bio!

#chicagomoms #thisweekatstages #chicagokids #chicagoparents #chicagofamily #chicagoparent #westloopisthebestloop #chicagomom

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Announcing Stages' 2026 - 2027 Productions!

FALL PLAY Grades 4 - 9 Performances: December 11-13, 2026 Richard Christensen Theatre at Victory Gardens

WINTER MUSICAL Grades 6 - 12 Performances: January 10-12, 2027 Richard Christensen Theatre at Victory Gardens

SPRING MUSICAL Grades 5 - 10 Performances: May 7 - 9, 2027 Začek-McVay Theatre at Victory Gardens

SPRING MUSICAL Grades K - 5 Performances: May 22 - 23, 2027 Začek-McVay Theatre at Victory Gardens

FALL REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 17

CHOOSE THE TYPE OF CLASS THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY:

Classes

Stages is proud to offer classes for ALL ages- birth through high school!

Join us at Soul City Church, Drucker Center, or enroll through one of our Partner Organizations.

Day Off Camps

No school? No Problem! Join us for Day Off Camps inspired by your child's favorite Broadway Shows & Movie Musicals!

We've got Half Day Camps for Ages 3-4 and Full Day Camps for Grades K-6!

School Partnership

Bring Stages to your School or Early Childhood Center! Contact us to learn more about our school based programming.

Worried about cost? Ask about our free and subsidized classes for schools!

Summer Camp

What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of summer? The ultimate camp!

Join us at Drucker Center, Soul City Church or in South Loop!

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FALL PLAY
Grades 4 - 9
Performances: December 11-13, 2026
Richard Christensen Theatre at Victory Gardens

WINTER MUSICAL
Grades 6 - 12
Performances: January 10-12, 2027
Richard Christensen Theatre at Victory Gardens

SPRING MUSICAL
Grades 5 - 10
Performances: May 7 - 9, 2027
Začek-McVay Theatre at Victory Gardens

SPRING MUSICAL
Grades K - 5
Performances: May 22 - 23, 2027
Začek-McVay Theatre at Victory Gardens

Join us at Soul City Church,
Drucker Center, or enroll through one of our Partner Organizations.

Bring Stages to your School or Early Childhood Center!
Contact us to learn more about our school based programming.