About Us

16th Street Theater has become one of the area's most intimate and highly regarded presenters of engaging and thought-provoking new plays. Chicago Reader named 16th Street ''Best Emerging Theater'' for bringing excellent, diverse and affordable theater to all in our community. The theater is Broadway in Chicago's 2013 Emerging Theatre Award Winner; Chicago Magazine's 2013 Best Emerging Theatre; and American Theatre Wing 2013 National Theatre Grant Winner.