The Third Annual Old Town Theater Week will run from Monday, February 24 – Sunday, March 1, 2020 This celebration of our robust theater community, presented by the Old Town Merchants & Residents Association, will include week-long deals across Chicago’s historic Old Town neighborhood allowing residents and visitors a chance to experience Old Town’s historic theater scene. Get a laugh at the iconic Second City Theater, check out the latest and greatest stand up at Zanies, perhaps check out a beautifully written play at A Red Orchid Theater, get ready for some action-packed comedy at Batsu!, or see a completely improvised show at the iO Theater. Whatever your plan is, there is a show every night in Old Town, and we’re excited to share our appreciation for the arts in our community with you.
This year the OTMRA is thrilled to be combining its popular Night Out in Old Town programming to the Theater Week lineup. The OTMRA will be featuring each of the Old Town theaters for one night and inviting participants to join for pre-show drinks and appetizers at a nearby restaurant before heading to see the performance.
A Red Orchid Theatre
Founded in 1993, A Red Orchid Theatre has become one of the leading theatres in the dynamic Chicago theatre scene. We are now celebrating our 27th season, with our 27-member ensemble, a tightly knit group of accomplished actors, directors, designers, playwrights, and teaching artists in the Chicago arts community. It is the ensemble’s dedication and talent that has enabled us to thrive. Our commitment to the idea of producing innovative work that allows artists (both ensemble and non-ensemble members) to grow has made A Red Orchid Theatre one of the most respected small theatre companies in Chicago.
A Red Orchid Theatre will offer $20 tickets for our winter production of Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s Do You Feel Anger, directed by Ensemble Member Jess McLeod. Tickets can be purchased through at www.aredorchidtheatre.org and using the code: “OTMRA20” at checkout.
Join the OTMRA on Friday, February 28th at A Red Orchid Theatre during Old Town Theater Week for a special night out in Old Town! Enjoy pre-show cocktails and appetizers at Orso’s Restaurant before seeing Do You Feel Anger? at A Red Orchid Theatre. Food and theater – it’s the perfect Old Town night!
Your evening will begin at Orso’s Restaurant (1401 N Wells) for pre-show cocktails and appetizers at 5:30PM. Around 6:30PM we will head over to A Red Orchid Theatre (1531 N Wells) to see their production of Do You Feel Anger?.
Tickets include food and drink at Orso’s, one ticket for Do You Feel Anger? and a donation to the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association.
Get your tickets for a night out at A Red Orchid Theatre here.
BATSU!
Four warriors compete in comedic challenges to avoid electric shocks, paintballs, a giant egg-smashing chicken, and many more hilarious and jaw-dropping punishments! BATSU! takes place in a beautiful lounge theatre within Kamehachi – Chicago’s original sushi bar since 1967 – in the heart of Old Town. A full menu/bar is available and audience members enjoy sushi and sake, while the bravest may even sign up for a chance to participate to win free beer and prizes! All performances will begin at 8pm with doors opening at 7:30pm. And don’t forget – there is always a “meet the cast” after BATSU! Chicago!
For Old Town Theater Week, BATSU! has added a special Thursday night (February 27) show at 8PM. Get 50% off tickets for that show with the promo code, “OTTW2020”.
iO Theater
Widely considered to be the premier venue for long-form improvisational performances and classes, the iO Theater (formerly known as the ImprovOlympic Theater) was founded in 1981 by Charna Halpern and the late great improvisational teacher and director, Del Close.
Use the promo code, “OLDTOWN” for $2 off the following shows!
The Second City
The Second City is the world’s premier comedy club, theater and school of improvisation, entertaining 1 million theatergoers a year around the globe.
Enjoy 2 for 1 tickets on all General Admission tickets for Old Town Theater Week! Use code “OT2for1” at check out on secondcity.com. (Good for all shows in the Mainstage, e.t.c. or UP Comedy Club theatres, except performances at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday and the Monday Best of The Second City show). Valid only during Old Town Theater Week.
On Tuesday, February 25, beginning at 6PM, join the OTMRA at The Second City during Old Town Theater Week for a special Night Out in Old Town!
Enjoy a pre-show reception at Roots Pizza before seeing Do You Believe in Madness? on The Second City Mainstage. Food and theater – it’s the perfect Old Town night!
Your evening will begin at Roots Pizza (1610 N Wells) for a pre-show reception at 6:00PM. Around 7:30PM we will head over to The Second City (1616 N Wells) to see their production of Do You Believe in Madness?.
Tickets include food and drink at Roots, one ticket for Do You Believe in Madness? and a donation to the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association.
Buy your tickets for a Night Out at The Second City here.
Zanies
Chicago’s original home for stand-up comedy. Providing you with nationally touring headliners 7 nights a week since 1978.
Use promocode “OLDTOWN” for 50% off tickets for Jessica Kirson’s shows on Thursday, February 27 (8PM) and Friday, February 28 (8PM & 10:15PM). Click here for tickets.
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