“Un Poyo Rojo” from Argentina will appear as part of the Physical Festival/Photo: Alejandro Held
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Physical Festival
(Theater Wit)
The annual international festival of body-forward theater features a sporty, sexy two-man (and one radio) locker room face-off from Argentina; an ode to Nina Simone from Scotland; and an acclaimed clowning performance from Minneapolis, along with works-in-progress by Chicago artists.
June 2-8
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
(Lyric Opera House)
The Joffrey Ballet is the first U.S. company to stage Christopher Wheeldon’s family-friendly spectacle, packing the Lyric Opera House stage with massive sets, bright costumes, puppetry and plenty of dance.
June 5-22
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Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
(Ruth Page Center for the Arts)
The interdisciplinary company’s spring concert includes original jazz and dance collaborations by artistic director Wilfredo Rivera, Ballet Hispánico’s Michelle Manzanales, Hubbard Street alum Shannon Alvis with music by Joe Cerqua, James Sanders and Miguel Matamoros.
June 6-7
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For All We Know
(Edge Theater)
The new work for Chicago Tap Theatre by Sterling Harris, inspired by bell hooks’ “all about love,” explores resistance through artmaking and expressions of joy.
June 5-8
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New Works 2025
(Lincoln Park Cultural Center)
Synapse Arts incubator program showcases new dances by Kiki King, Amanda Maraist and Camila Rivero Pooley.
June 7
