How Storefront Theater Shaped Chicago (Past)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Waldorf School Auditorium
5200 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago 60640

Chicago is home to one of the world’s most unusual theater scenes. Hundreds of theater companies have taken root in all manner of storefronts and other nontraditional spaces in recent decades. What makes Chicago’s theater scene tick like no other? Join Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones for a rare examination of one of our city’s most unique cultural phenomena, with a particular focus on its role in Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Co-sponsored by Chicago Waldorf School. No reservations required.