Jennifer Lunz

Chicago theater goers, sink your teeth into Lookingglass Theatre’s sharply funny world premiere, Untitled Vampire Play (UVP). This is where the only thing more frightening than vampires (and a serial killer on the loose), is having to meet your new in-laws! Jordan Arredondo (Dom) & Courtney Ricki Green (Val) – Photo by Justin Barbin This world premiere, directed by Devon de Mayo, runs June 4 – July 10, 2026.

Come see Joffrey Ballet’s Eugene Onegin, an exceptional full length stage production inspired by Alexander Pushkin’s poetic novel. Following the well received Anna Karenina, choreographer Yuri Possokhov and composer Ilya Demutsky have teamed up again for the Eugene Onegin premiere. Photo by Cheryl Mann – Eugene Onegin The story involves a tragic duel, a devastating loss, and a chance reunion, all lead Eugene Onegin to confront the unbearable weight of his life choices.

Chicago Repertory Ballet’s 2026 Spring Series featured two impressive world premieres, as well as an amazing immersive revival of The Rite of Spring, which was performed the weekend of May 29-31, 2026, at Chicago’s Ruth Page Center for the Arts (1016 North Dearborn Street). Photos: Dean Paul Since 2001, CRB has blended classical ballet with modern dance, adding its unique influence to Chicago’s rich dance landscape through original, genre-bending works.