Physical Theater Festival

05/21/2026

Award-winning, powerful storytelling! Come see Sora’s wonderful show—just two chances: June 4 or June 6.

05/21/2026

The critics have spoken!

Chicago, don’t miss your two chances to see this gorgeous show by Sora Baek, SELL ME: I am from North Korea.

• Thursday, June 4 at 7 PM
• Saturday, June 6 at 7pm
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05/20/2026

You’re not gonna want to miss this! A Little Bit Off, the brilliant minds behind the hilarious clown acro show “Beau & Aero” are taking over Physical Fest’s instagram on their opening day (6/3) ALL DAY LONG! You can see what they eat for breakfast, if they iron their costumes and find out what they really think of Chicago weather! Not to mention other little surprises they may have in store. Tune in early and often to see their behind the scenes energy unfold right up until show time—then catch their show in person on June 3, 6 or 7th to experience the magic in person and 3-D!

See you there!

05/18/2026

05/14/2026

Want to see all of the shows at Physical Fest? There’s a pass for that! Some of the shows? There’s a pass for that too. Courtney and Grayson explain!

Option one: “The Whole Shebang” —that’s right this past get you into all seven shows that are part of Physical fest.

Option two: “Just the Headliners” this into the five touring shows that are part of Physical fest.

Watch this handy video and DM us if you have questions.

For prices and to purchase the Festival passes, click the tickets button at Physicalfestval.com ⬆️

05/13/2026

Turn up for SELL ME: I am from North Korea by Sora Baek (South Korea, USA). This gripping solo performance comes to Chicago for just two shows!

•7 PM Thursday, June 4
•7 PM Saturday, June 6
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On her 15th birthday, Jisun, a North Korean girl, decides to sell herself to an old man to buy medicine for her dying mother. After risking her life crossing into China, she learns her body is considered worthless. Will she survive in a merciless foreign land where her very existence is illegal? Completely sold out at Edinburgh Fringe, this powerful and fast paced solo by Sora Baek is inspired by true stories of courageous North Korean women defectors. The British Theatre Guide says, “It’s a powerful and fascinating insight into a country few from the west will ever see, and even fewer will ever truly understand.”

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05/12/2026

05/12/2026

Get ready, Chicago! The way to kick off Pride month is with this absolute gem of a show. Luciano Rosso brings his hit “Apocalipsync” to the floor—the q***r icon from the “Un Poyo Rojo” duo wins us over when he puts his dancing, contortion and lip-syncing to the test to stave of his loneliness. You won’t stop laughing and sighing. Bravo as usual, Luciano.

You have three chances to catch Apocalipsync!

•9 PM Thurs June 4
•9 PM Fri June 5
• 9 PM Sat June 6
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Physical Theater Festival Chicago celebrates its 13th edition June 1 - 7 with an intoxicating mix of 3 acclaimed international shows and 3 US based smash hits. Check them all out!