# Theatre in Evanston | Plays, Drama & Show Tickets

- **Subtitle**: Find theatre in Evanston — plays, drama, musicals and stage shows. Browse the latest productions by date and venue and book your tickets.
- **Category**: Theatre
- **Display Name**: Theatre events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Attending a theatre workshop could be tremendous fun and an absolute stress buster. Be it improv, musicals, open mics, screening or performing arts in Evanston, we have got it all covered. If you wish to step into the world of theatre and want to learn acting or storytelling, you can even register for theatre workshops happening in Evanston. Express and Impress and Collaborate with the theatre artists and hone your skills by simply attending a few theatre events every week or during weekends. Find out the best theatre events in Evanston. You will be surprised to find yourself locked in a laughter riot with your friends.

## Theatre Events in Evanston

- **Event Name**: OCTOBER 7 the Play at Northwestern University
  - **Description**: OCTOBER 7 is a powerful 100% verbatim play drawn directly from interviews with survivors of Israel’s darkest day.About this EventOCTOBER 7 the Play at Northwestern UniversityGet ready for an unforgettable nig
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/october-7-the-play-at-northwestern-university/100001999561697865
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: THE LONG DAY CLOSES in 35mm with guest Nick Davis
  - **Description**: Prof. Nick Davis introduces Terence Davies’ tour-de-force about queer boyhood, postwar England, and cinema’s transformative power.About this EventTHE LONG DAY CLOSES (Terence Davies, 1992, 85 min, 35mm from Wisconsi
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/the-long-day-closes-in-35mm-with-guest-nick-davis/100001999805382733
  - **Venue**: Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Festivals, Nonprofit, Art, Theatre, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Jackopierce w. JB Vannatta (acoustic)
  - **Description**: InformationJack O'Neill and Cary Pierce, the , "rdquo" -> Jacko" and , "rdquo" -> Pierce," make up the seminal duo Jackopierce. They've been making music for 35 years that has amassed a loyal following of millions of fans around t
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/jackopierce-w-jb-vannatta-acoustic/210001173949704
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: USD 47 to 60
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: JASON AND SHIRLEY REVISITED (2015/2025) with director Stephen Winter
  - **Description**: A fierce, funny riposte to PORTRAIT OF JASON, improvised in one 12-hour shoot and edited across a decade. Director Stephen Winter in person.About this EventJASON AND SHIRLEY REVISITED (Stephen Winter, 2015/2025, 84
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/jason-and-shirley-revisited-2015-2025-with-director-stephen-winter/100001999810487000
  - **Venue**: Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: entertainment, art, sports, performances, festivals, theatre, literary-art, marathons
- **Event Name**: Rootwoman Reading
  - **Description**: Come join Northwestern University Theater students as they present a reading of "Rootwoman" by Angela Shannon Preston.About this EventThis unique theatrical work, termed a "choreopoem" by its playwright, weaves together o
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/rootwoman-reading/100001998554415055
  - **Venue**: The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, Nonprofit, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol at Lifeline Theatre
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/jacob-marleys-christmas-carol-at-lifeline-theatre/2400030503107056
  - **Venue**: Lifeline Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Evanston Folk Festival 2027 (2-Day Pass)
  - **Description**: InformationGet Your 2027 Evanston Folk Festival Tickets Early! Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 11th + Sunday, September 12th from 11:00am to 8:30pm. Join us on our spectacular lake front fo
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 08:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/evanston-folk-festival-2027-2-day-pass/210002523320157
  - **Venue**: Dawes Park
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  - **Price**: USD 122
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: John McEuen: A Career Retrospective
  - **Description**: InformationJohn McEuen, born in Oakland, CA in 1945, moved to southern Californias Orange County with his family for high school years. He and lifelong high-school friend Steve Martin both got a job in 1963 (in the magic shop) at 16! Wh
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/john-mceuen-a-career-retrospective/210007537489084
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Click, Clack, Moo at Lifeline Theatre
  - **Date**: Sun Feb 21 2027 at 01:00 pm – Sun Feb 21 2027 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/click-clack-moo-at-lifeline-theatre/2400030534444035
  - **Venue**: Lifeline Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Click, Clack, Moo - Cows That Type at Lifeline Theatre
  - **Date**: Sat Feb 13 2027 at 11:00 am – Sat Mar 13 2027 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/click-clack-moo-cows-that-type-at-lifeline-theatre/2400030534444237
  - **Venue**: Lifeline Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art

## Trending Events in Evanston

- **Event Name**: Kate McKinnon - Live In Conversation In Chicago
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ryan Field
🏠 Address: 1502 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
🌆 City: Evanston
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  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Northwestern vs Ball State and The Great Chicago Food Festival
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsNorthwestern Wildcats Football has 13 upcoming events.Ball State University Cardinals Football has 11 upcoming events.Note: Your tickets will be available to view, manage and tra
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Stars FC vs. Washington Spirit
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Washington Spirit at Chicago Stars FC
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
🏠 Address: 2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
🌆 City: Evanston
📍 Location: 42.0585, -87.6736✨ Discover the extraordinary at Washington Spirit at Chicago Stars FC, where magic meet
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Welsh Ryan Arena
  - **Venue**: Welsh Ryan Arena
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- **Event Name**: PARKING: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field Parking Lots
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- **Event Name**: Penn State Nittany Lions at Northwestern Wildcats Football at Ryan Field
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Theatre events in Evanston?
  - **A:** OCTOBER 7 the Play at Northwestern University (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cahn Auditorium), THE LONG DAY CLOSES in 35mm with guest Nick Davis (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University), Jackopierce w. JB Vannatta (acoustic) (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at SPACE), JASON AND SHIRLEY REVISITED (2015/2025) with director Stephen Winter (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University), Rootwoman Reading (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free Theatre events in Evanston?
  - **A:** THE LONG DAY CLOSES in 35mm with guest Nick Davis (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University), JASON AND SHIRLEY REVISITED (2015/2025) with director Stephen Winter (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University), Rootwoman Reading (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center), John McEuen: A Career Retrospective (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at SPACE).
- **Q**: What Theatre events are happening in Evanston in September 2026?
  - **A:** Evanston Folk Festival 2027 (2-Day Pass) (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Dawes Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Theatre events in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Theatre events in Evanston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Theatre events in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Theatre events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Theatre events in Evanston include Cahn Auditorium, Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, SPACE.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Theatre events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Prices for Theatre events in Evanston range from USD 47 to USD 122. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Theatre events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Theatre events in Evanston include Unreported Story Society, The Block Museum of Art, Black Arts Consortium.
- **Q**: Are there any online Theatre events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Theatre events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Theatre events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Follow the Theatre category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Theatre events are listed in Evanston.

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