Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts

Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts The home of Northwestern University Theatre and Dance.

Experience New Stories Before Anyone Else! Five productions. Only one weekend each! Democracy. Memory. Artificial inte...
08/15/2026

Experience New Stories Before Anyone Else!

Five productions. Only one weekend each!

Democracy. Memory. Artificial intelligence. Identity.

Don’t miss these provocative and intimate performances at Wirtz Center Chicago, Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago - FREE parking steps away.

Learn more and get your tickets. Limited seating. Link in bio.

Northwestern Wirtz Centers 2026-27 Season is here!What does your perfect theater season look like?📚 Roald Dahl's Matilda...
08/08/2026

Northwestern Wirtz Centers 2026-27 Season is here!

What does your perfect theater season look like?
📚 Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical❤️ She Loves Me🎭 Cyrano de Bergerac

Powerful dramas, innovative new works, and unforgettable performances. Come see tomorrow’s storytellers take the stage!

With a Wirtz Center FLEXPASS, you don't have to choose just one.

For only $130, you'll receive 6 tickets to use throughout the season, however you like:

✔ See multiple productions
✔ Bring friends and family
✔ Use several tickets for one performance
✔ Mix and match shows in Evanston and Chicago

Whether you're a longtime theatergoer or discovering the Wirtz Center for the first time, a FLEXPASS is the most flexible and affordable way to experience a season filled with extraordinary storytelling, creativity, and performance.

🎟️ Your Season. Your Schedule. Your FLEXPASS.
Secure yours today and start building your perfect season: 👉 https://wirtz.northwestern.edu/flexpass/

Visit wirtz.northwestern.edu to check out our entire season!

It’s almost closing time for The River Bride at Northwestern’s Wirtz Center Chicago, July 31-Aug. 2, featuring our MFA A...
08/02/2026

It’s almost closing time for The River Bride at Northwestern’s Wirtz Center Chicago, July 31-Aug. 2, featuring our MFA Actors. Today is the last day to make the journey with us. This sweeping tale of love, family, sacrifice, and magic is set along the banks of the Amazon. Thanks to all who made our summer series a success. Get your tix, link in bio.

DIRECTOR | Miranda Gonzalez
SCENIC DESIGNER | Chris Wych
COSTUME DESIGNER | Lia Wallfish
LIGHTING DESIGNER | Dylan Reyno
SOUND DESGINER | Lawrence Lewis
INTIMACY DIRECTOR | Ethan Smith
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER | Becky Warner
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | Heath Grossman
DECK/WARDROBE CREW | Sarah Bock
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR/LIGHT PROGRAMMER | Isabella Castro

📸: Justin Barbin, Wirtz Centers

We’re celebrating the opening of The River Bride at Northwestern’s Wirtz Center Chicago, July 31-Aug. 2, featuring our M...
07/31/2026

We’re celebrating the opening of The River Bride at Northwestern’s Wirtz Center Chicago, July 31-Aug. 2, featuring our MFA actors. This sweeping tale of love, family, sacrifice, and magic is set along the banks of the Amazon. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable journey with you. Get your tix, link in bio.

DIRECTOR | Miranda Gonzalez
SCENIC DESIGNER | Chris Wych
COSTUME DESIGNER | Lia Wallfish
LIGHTING DESIGNER | Dylan Reyno
SOUND DESGINER | Lawrence Lewis
INTIMACY DIRECTOR | Ethan Smith
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER | Becky Warner
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | Heath Grossman
DECK/WARDROBE CREW | Sarah Bock
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR/LIGHT PROGRAMMER | Isabella Castro

📸: Justin Barbin, Wirtz Centers

07/29/2026

A river keeps its secrets, where love and fate collide. Step into the story of The River Bride, directed by Miranda Gonzalez and featuring Northwestern’s MFA acting candidates, opening this weekend at Northwestern’s Wirtz Center Chicago. One weekend only. Don’t let it drift away. 🎟️ Ticket link in bio.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at The River Bride from Naijah Simon & Roberto Mendez Rodriguez this Thursday, July 30, whe...
07/28/2026

Get a behind-the-scenes look at The River Bride from Naijah Simon & Roberto Mendez Rodriguez this Thursday, July 30, when they take over! Come see The River Bride this weekend only at Wirtz Center Chicago! Ticket link in bio.

07/21/2026

Step into the enchanting world of The River Bride, July 31-August 2 at Wirtz Center Chicago, where family bonds, forbidden desires, and magical realism collide along the banks of the Amazon. Don’t miss this visually stunning production from Northwestern University, featuring Northwestern University’s talented MFA Acting Cohort and directed by Miranda Gonzalez. Ticket link in bio.
MagicalRealism Chicagoplays

THE HARVESTThe seeds have been planted. The Harvest at Northwestern’s Wirtz Center Chicago closes today. Thank you to o...
07/19/2026

THE HARVEST
The seeds have been planted. The Harvest at Northwestern’s Wirtz Center Chicago closes today. Thank you to our guest Director, Jonathan Berry, and to all the artists, audiences, and collaborators who brought Sam Hunter’s story to life. 🌾

DIRECTOR | Jonathan Berry
ASST. DIRECTOR | Kyle Ringley
SCENIC DESIGNER | Chris Wych
COSTUME DESIGNER | Lia Wallfish
LIGHTING DESIGNER | Dylan Reyno
SOUND DESGINER | Lawrence Lewis
INTIMACY DIRECTOR | Ethan Smith
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER | Nathan Vescio
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | Harper Dellatre
DECK/WARDROBE CREW | Belu-Olisa Pierre Sarkissian
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR/LIGHT PROGRAMMER | Isabella Castro De Azevedo

📸: Jonathan Kirn, Wirtz Centers

Link to tix in the bio and the air quality in the theater is aok.

Opening night at Wirtz Center Chicago. The Harvest begins, bringing a powerful story of family, resilience, and connecti...
07/17/2026

Opening night at Wirtz Center Chicago. The Harvest begins, bringing a powerful story of family, resilience, and connection to the stage.
. Tonight is fairly sold, but tickets remain through Sunday. Get them before they’re gone. 📸: Jonathan Kirn, Wirtz Centers TixChicago

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