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NOW IN OUR 14TH SEASON

PAST PRODUCTIONS

Ashes of Light

SEASON 12

WATER AND POWER

SEASON 12

La Gringa

SEASON 11

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#ThrowbackThursday to Lolita de Lares by the brill

#ThrowbackThursday to Lolita de Lares by the brilliant Migdalia Cruz 🎭🔥
50 characters. One unforgettable woman. Inspired by the real-life of Dolores “Lolita” Lebrón, this political drama took audiences deep into the heart of resistance, identity, and Puerto Rican history. This play still echoes with power.
Here’s to stories that challenge, inspire, and stir the soul. 💥🇵🇷

#Streets2Stage #LatinoTheater #LolitaDeLares #TBT #TheaterHistory

Heads up playwrights, here is a place to get your

Heads up playwrights, here is a place to get your work off the page and onto the stage.
We rocked hard with @frikination.play in the winter and cant wait to see who blows us away this fall! 🎭🔥

#UrbanTheater #playwrights #streets2stage #pagetostage

TBT to when La Vuelta began planting the seeds of

TBT to when La Vuelta began planting the seeds of a magical show in a small black box theater on the west side of Chicago at Humboldt Park’s very own UTC. Memorabilia is such a special show and you can catch it NOW @teatrovista fully realized and more magical than ever, you have until June 29th so get your tickets ASAP. 🎟️🎟️🎟️ Check out the link on our story!

#tbt #storytelling #memorabilia #Chicago #theater

❤️💚🖤 Honoring Freedom. Celebrating Cultu

❤️💚🖤 Honoring Freedom. Celebrating Culture.

Today we pause to recognize Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the U.S. and the beginning of a new chapter rooted in liberation, resilience, and cultural pride.
Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and commit to a better future.

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #CelebrateFreedom #Unity #BlackExcellence #SupportBlackCulture #June19th

Mark your calendars! Ratas En Fuego returns to UTC

Mark your calendars! Ratas En Fuego returns to UTC this Saturday, get ready for big laughs, good vibes, and plenty of heart! 🤣❤️🎟️
#Streets2Stage #ratasdedospatas #ratasenfuego

Wepa!!! 47th annual Puerto Rican peoples day parad

Wepa!!! 47th annual Puerto Rican peoples day parade!

Before the day comes to an end, we gotta show some

Before the day comes to an end, we gotta show some birthday love to our very own Miranda Gonzalez! 🎉 Your passion, creativity, and heart are felt in every corner of UTC. We’re so lucky to call you familia. Thank you for all that you are, and all that you do. ¡Feliz cumple! 💖🎂🎭

#HAPPYBIRTHDAY #UrbanTheater #felizcumpleaños #utc

#TBT to when UTC turned into a full-blown 80s hous

#TBT to when UTC turned into a full-blown 80s house party 🔊💃🏽🕺🏾
Back in the Day wasn’t just a play, it was a whole vibe. Dance crews, and beats that shook the floor.
If you know, you know. 💿✨
#BackInTheDayUTC #HouseMusic #ChicagoTheater #ThrowbackThursday #Streets2Stage

Throwback to the unforgettable Evolution of A Sone

Throwback to the unforgettable Evolution of A Sonero at UTC! 🎶✨
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Flaco Navaja’s love for The Bronx, five incredible musicians, and a vibrant homage to musical legends brought the rhythm and soul of a Bronx Sonero to life. Miss those nights!
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#TBT #TheaterMagic #UTCChicago #EvolutionOfASonero

🎤🔥 Come celebrate Juneteenth at The Cookout!

🎤🔥 Come celebrate Juneteenth at The Cookout! Join us for a night of Black comedians, laughs, and good vibes on Wednesday, June 18th at Urban Theater Company.
Don’t miss out, tickets are going fast! 🎭✨

#TheCookout #UrbanTheater #JuneteenthEve #BlackComedians

MASCOGOS took the stage in a captivating play read

MASCOGOS took the stage in a captivating play reading at UrbanTheater Company! 🎭✨ Here’s a look at the magic we created together.

#streets2stage #mascogos #RAW25

Don’t miss this! - A story we know you’ve nev

Don’t miss this!
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A story we know you’ve never heard, from voices who are excited to share it!
Ticket link in BIO 🎟️ get them today!

#streets2stage #chicago #humboldtpark #theatre

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