Gay plays in chicago
LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
In Chicago, Pride doesn&#;t end in June. You&#;ll find a entire calendar of gay, lesbian, transitioned, and queer events in every corner of the city throughout the year. Our city is home to some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from the iconic Pride Fest and Parade in June to one of the country&#;s largest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the fall. Check out some of Chicago&#;s top inclusive events throughout the year.
Spring Diverse events in Chicago
International Mr. Leather: This international conference and rivalry, held annually in Chicago each May since , includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.
Summer LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago&#;s most beloved street festivals each June. Midsommarfest celebrates the area&#;s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ group with food, entertainment, artisan vendors, and more.
Chicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago&#;s Pride Fest in June is a massive two-day
Gay Card at Pride Arts Center
Chicago Reader - Recommended
"Musically, Korell’s score is in line with a lot of the New American Musical tradition, a way that’s easy to listen to and hard to keep in mind. Twinkly, percussive, uplifting—the songs here often evoke composers fond Matthew Sklar, Jason Robert Brown, and Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin. There is a softness to it that at times sounds evangelical, but it creates the opportunity for some really beautiful vocal ballad work by Murk, as well as by Rachel Carreras as the property RA."
Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended
"First, this production is nothing if not energetic, effervescent and totally over-the-top. Creative Director Jay Espano, along with musical director Robert Ollis, have kept the play running on all cylinders and at breakneck speed. When not rapidly changing into one of Shawn Quinlan’s many colorful and often titillating costumes, the ten-member cast is filling the stage with their wild antics and loud singing."
Buzz Center Stage - Recommended
"Performances overall were outstanding. Ben Ballme Get ready to party like it’s with the Chicago Homosexual Men’s Chorus! Featuring over voices and all the iconic pop classics you can handle, this high-energy show celebrates the song, fashion, and unforgettable moments of the s. From boy bands to divas, grunge to dance hits, As If&#;the Gay &#;90s is a totally rad tribute to the decade that defined a generation. Don’t miss this nostalgic, fun-filled musical experience—because the ‘90s never go out of style! Friday, May 23, at pm Saturday, May 24, at pm Sunday, May 25, at pm 6 playwrights debut queer-themed short plays at benefit hosted by Murray Hill & Yuhua Hamasaki. Buy tickets HERE. Voyage Theater Company presents the 2nd annual SAY GAY PLAYS on June 30 at 7PM, hosted by Murray Hill (Somebody Somewhere) and Yuhua Hamasaki (RuPaul's Performative Race) at Judson Memorial Church. The goal of SAY GAY PLAYS is two-fold: to raise visibility for LGBTQ+ equality and offer financial support to potentially hundreds of not-for-profit organizations across the country. SAY GAY PLAYS will film staged readings of 6 LGBTQ+ themed short plays by: Kamilah Bush, Vichet Chum, SMJ, Haruna Lee, Azure D. Osborne-Lee, and Brian Quirk. Following the benefit reading, these plays (as well last year’s plays by Fernanda Coppel, Mashuq Mushtaq Deen, Ty Defoe, Marquis D. Gibson, Nina Ki, Derick Edgren Otero, Harrison David Rivers, J. Harvey Stone, Lucy Thurber and Doug Wright) will be made free royalty-free to not-for-profit theaters, colleges and universities, and communiAs If&#;The Gay &#;90s
May 23 &#; 25,
Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building
Auditorium at Northeastern Illinois University
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in SkokieTicket prices range from $30 &#; $
These prices do NOT contain additional venue/credit card fees.
SAY GAY PLAYS
Monday, June 30, at Judson Memorial Church