Windy City Playhouse

See why Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune has been raving about SOUTHERN GOTHIC since 2018! https://windycityplayhouse.com/southern-gothic

From rendering to reality ✨ See costume designer Sydney Moore and assistant costume designer/costume coordinator Andres Mota's work come to life in SOUTHERN GOTHIC! Tickets: windycityplayhouse.com/southern-gothic

SOUTHERN GOTHIC offers audiences the rare chance to step inside the set, following characters or storylines as you please. Join the party and watch the drama unfold up close starting August 31! Tickets: windycityplayhouse.com/southern-gothic

Randolph St. is looking mighty fine recently 👀 Where have you seen the #SOUTHERNGOTHICCHI blue around the city? Counting down the days until you join us in the Coutier's home! Get your tickets today: windycityplayhouse.com/southern-gothic

Windy City Playhouse, in association with Goodman Theatre and Greg Schaffert, is excited to announce the return of the acclaimed SOUTHERN GOTHIC! Tickets on sale now for the HIT immersive theatrical experience, coming back to Chicago audiences August 31. windycityplayhouse.com/southern-gothic

Celebrating #ChicagoPride this weekend by dancing all we can! Love is love is love and we celebrate it in all its forms all year long. Be safe and have fun at the parade and festival, Chicago!

Friday got us feeling like 😍🥳🖐 While we aren’t producing a show right now, there’s so much good theatre happening in Chicago right now! What are you seeing this weekend?

Leslie Jordan talks SONS OF HOLLYWOOD

Leslie Jordan gushing over SONS OF HOLLYWOOD has us blushing! Tickets are still on sale for this beautiful true story by Barry Ball and Carl Menninger at windycityplayhouse.com.

"Another Drink Won't Hurt" - A scene from SONS OF HOLLYWOOD

When movie stars Ramon Novarro and William Haines end the night at a male brothel, Ramon can't seem to relax. His new smash hit, Ben Hur is sweeping the nation, and all the new attention is overwhelming. Lucky for him, nobody goes home after a night out with William without having a little fun. Starring Adam Jennings as William Haines, Trey De Luna as Ramon Novarro, Jonathan Connolly as Bobby, Adriel Izirarry as the waiter, and Ben Dow as Randolph. The dramatic true story of these two Old Hollywood stars takes centerstage in SONS OF HOLLYWOOD: A PLAY WITH MUSIC playing January 26 to April 16, 2022 at Windy City PLayhouse in Irving Park.

"Emergency, Emergency!" - A scene from SONS OF HOLLYWOOD

When Lucille LeSeuer can't decide what to wear to Valentino's funeral, she rushes to her best friend, William Haines, and finds out a little more than she ever expected to know about Billy's love life. Starring Abby Lee as Lucille Leseuer, Adam Jennings as William Haines, and Kyle Patrick as Jimmie Shields. The romantic and dramatic true story of SONS OF HOLLYWOOD: A PLAY WITH MUSIC by Barry Ball and Carl Menninger plays at the Windy City Playhouse flagship theatre in Irving Park until April 16, 2022.

"Another Drink Won't Hurt" - A scene from SONS OF HOLLYWOOD

When movie stars Ramon Novarro and William Haines end the night at a male brothel, Ramon can't seem to relax. His new smash hit, Ben Hur is sweeping the nation, and all the new attention is overwhelming. Lucky for him, nobody goes home after a night out with William without having a little fun. Starring Adam Jennings as William Haines, Trey De Luna as Ramon Novarro, Jonathan Connolly as Bobby, Adriel Izirarry as the waiter, and Ben Dow as Randolph. The dramatic true story of these two Old Hollywood stars takes centerstage in SONS OF HOLLYWOOD: A PLAY WITH MUSIC playing January 26 to April 16, 2022 at Windy City PLayhouse in Irving Park.

SERVING FACE // The heroic Emma Jo Boyden plays SHELLEY in A RECIPE FOR DISASTER! As the General Manager and Host of Contumacious Pig, wherever the storm is, Shelley is right there in the eye, picking up the pieces. When the pig goes missing, the head chef doesn't show, and her Mom won't stop calling, the pace picks up quick for this General Manager which means the reactions are genuine and the comedy is not to be missed. #tonyworthy #acting #recipechi #queen #girlboss #servinglooks #comedy #versatile #amazing

This time it’s @em_jo_bo and @ryanreillyhere bringing Script to Stage, trading their studied commitment to a full, emotional performance for a moment of ridiculous slapstick; they can really do it all! Catch these two in A RECIPE FOR DISASTER playing below Pettorino’s at 150 N Dearborn St. Get your tickets at windycityplayhouse.com! #scripttostage #acting #slapstick #comedyplay #immersive #recipechi

SERVING FACE // The versatile Ben Page plays JUDE in A RECIPE FOR DISASTER! As the sous chef of Contumacious Pig, Jude is called upon to save the day when the Executive Chef mysteriously calls out sick and the star ingredient goes missing. Thankfully, quick improvisation allows Jude to serve some scrumptious dishes (and some wild faces). Get your tickets to A RECIPE FOR DISASTER At windycityplayhouse.com, now playing through March 27th! #recipechi #acting #servinglooks #windycityplayhouse

@carleycornelius and @ianmaryfield are bringing the script of A RECIPE FOR DISASTER to life! Here is behind the scenes peek at this incredible comedic duo in the first of our “Script to Stage” series. Follow @windycityplay for more exclusive content, and get your tickets to A RECIPE FOR DISASTER at windycityplayhouse.com! #recipechi #rickbayless #comedy #immersive #scripted #windycityplayhouse #theatre #acting

@ianmaryfield and @carleycornelius are bringing the script of A RECIPE FOR DISASTER script to life! Here is a little peek at this hilarious comedic duo in the first of our “Script to Stage” series. Follow @windycityplay for more behind-the-scenes content, and get your tickets to A RECIPE FOR DISASTER at windycityplayhouse.com! #recipechi #rickbayless #comedy #scripttostage #windycityplayhouse #immersive #theatre #plays #acting

Windy City Playhouse presents A RECIPE FOR DISASTER!

Windy City Playhouse is going to be on national TV! Check out our new promo for A RECIPE FOR DISASTER by Rick Bayless, Carl Menninger, and Amy Rubenstein, and get your tickets to see the show live at windycityplayhouse.com!

A RECIPE FOR DISASTER Trailer

Now Playing at Petterino's! 150 N Dearborn (the Playhouse entrance is just around the corner on Randolph Street). For tickets and showtimes --> https://windycityplayhouse.com/recipe-for-disaster/ // It's influencer night at The Contumacious Pig, one of the city's hottest restaurants, and with folks like @VeganChic in attendance, it's bound to be an exciting evening. There's only one problem: the head Chef just called in sick and the Sous Chef might have taken the wrong pill to calm his nerves. The health inspector showed up unannounced, there's possibly a spy from CP's biggest competition in tow, and oh yeah, the busboy is hiding a wild pig. In the meantime, the GM is trying to hold it all together while keeping customers from tweeting negative reviews. Can this team of misfits join together to offer up a great dining experience, or will they end up (literally) with egg on their face? Conceived by Rick Bayless and Windy City Playhouse's artistic team, A RECIPE FOR DISASTER is a live experience that combines immersive theater, food, and farce. Guests are invited inside the restaurant to join us for "influencer night." The actors will not touch or talk to audience directly, allowing you to feel like a "fly on the wall" as the hilarity unfolds around you. Admission also includes six bite-sized tastings by Chef Rick Bayless, one cocktail sampling from Lanie Bayless, and two wine pairings. Filming & editing by Matt Stanton, See It Media LLC, 2021.

Secret Chicago previews A RECIPE FOR DISASTER

Thanks to our friends at Secret Chicago for this preview of A RECIPE FOR DISASTER, now playing at Petterino's! #recipechi

A RECIPE FOR DISASTER Soundscape

A RECIPE FOR DISASTER is a multisensory experience, and that includes sound. From constantly ringing phones, to breking dishes, grand processionals, and the clik of an influencer's selfie, Sound Designer Willow James has brought this restaurant setting to life. Here's a soundscape sneak peek at his work... #recipechi