Happy birthday Bram Stoker, without whom our CARGO wouldn’t be STRANGE! STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER runs through November 23rd. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #ChicagoEvents #Horror #Vampire #BramStoker #Dracula

This Sunday 11/9, stay after the performance of STRANGE CARGO for a discussion with professor of Victorian Literature Katrina Kemble (Columbia College, Loyola University, Newberry Library). #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #goseeaplay #ChicagoEvents #Horror #Vampire #BramStoker #Dracula

We have Monday performances coming up for STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER. Monday 11/10 at 7:30 Monday 11/17 at 7:30 Start your week with City Lit! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #Horror #Vampire #BramStoker #Dracula

Do you like Burritos? Of course you do! Buy a burrito this Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 at Chipotle (5224 N. Broadway) and help out our friends at Season of Concern. Use code VT7HV9P

This Saturday join us at Burke’s for food, fun and fantastic questions! #Trivia #Fundraiser #theater #Theatre #Chicago #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre

“This has the makings of a great recurring seasonal show for Halloween.” – Buzz Center Stage STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER runs through November 23rd. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #Horror #Vampire #BramStoker #Dracula

Happy Halloween from City Lit!

Tonight’s the night! Who knows what horror lurks in the hearts of Chicago? City Lit knows! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #script #ensemble #actor #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor

Looking for the perfect spooky thing to do this week? We've got you covered! KILL YOUR DARLINGS Radio Play Festival this Thursday. STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come get scared at City Lit! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Halloween #thingstodoinchicago

“Without a doubt, this horrifying legend of Dracula will forever be remembered as one of City Lit’s finest productions.” STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER is Highly Recommended by Chicago Theatre Review! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER has gotten 3 stars from the Chicago Tribune! “A worthwhile way to kick off my seasonal lineup of spooky shows!” #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/22/r...

One week until City Lit’s KILL YOUR DARLINGS RADIO FESTIVAL - Thursday 10/30 at 7:30! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #script #ensemble #actor #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor #Horror #Halloween

Like waves in the sea, STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER reviews are rolling in! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

Did you hear? STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER is Jeff Recommended! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

Happy Opening to the cast and crew of STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

Do you like City Lit? or Do you like Trivia? Or Do you like Public Houses? Then plan on joining us on Saturday 11/8 at 2:00 at Burke’s! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #Trivia #Fundraiser

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Brian Parry returns to our stage as Gorodetsky. He last appeared in R.U.R. and THE HOUSE OF IDEAS. He is a Redtwist company member and has also been seen with Remy Bumppo, Lifeline, Steep, Eclipse, Northlight, Court and many other companies around town.

Did you know Bram Stoker’s DRACULA has been banned due to its themes of sexuality, violence, and the supernatural? Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free reading at 2:00 today at the Edgewater Library. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead

Did you know Ray Bradbury’s FAHRENHEIT 451, a novel about banning books, has been banned for “dirty talk” and discussions about drugs and for being anti-censorship? Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free reading in Edgewater. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

Previews start tonight! Will you survive the voyage? #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #script #ensemble #actor #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

It’s Banned Books Week! Did you know Margaret Atwood’s THE HANDMAID’S TALE has been banned for “the discussion of feminism?” Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Herb Metzler plays Yorga. He has performed at the Goodman, St. Sebastian Players, Theatre Above the Law, Prop Theatre, and The Practical Theatre Co. #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #theater #Theatre #Chicago #goseeaplay

Did you know Stephen Chbosky’s THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER has been banned for containing LGBTQIA+ content? Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead #ReadForYourRights #BannedBooks

Coming October 30th– City Lit’s KILL YOUR DARLINGS RADIO FESTIVAL! Short horror radio plays accompanied by live foley and music with some ghostly storytelling. Perfect for putting you in the mood for spooky season! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Horror #Halloween #thingstodoinchicago #goseeaplay

It’s Banned Books Week! Did you know Harper Lee’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD has been banned because “it makes people uncomfortable.” Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead #Chicago

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Nathaniel Kohlmeier plays Petrofsky. Nathaniel has appeared onstage with Forest Theatre Company, Beverly Arts Center and Parker Players. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #ChicagoEvents #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

It’s Banned Books Week. Did you know Madeleine L'Engle's A WRINKLE IN TIME has been banned for being too religious? It’s also been banned for not being religious enough! Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs. #CensorshipIsSo1984

It's Banned Books Week! Did you know Toni Morrison’s THE BLUEST EYE has been banned for content relating to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion? Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #Theatre #Chicago

Banned Books Week starts tomorrow. Did you know Dan Brown’s THE DAVINCI CODE has been banned for being “blasphemous?” Hear excerpts from frequently challenged books at our free readings all over Chicago and the suburbs. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead #thingstodoinchicago

One week until Previews start. Will you survive the voyage? #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #script #ensemble #actor #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

Banned Books Week starts this Sunday 10/5. We hope to see you at one of our free BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK readings taking place around the Chicagoland area. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomRead #UniteAgainstBookBans #ReadForYourRights #BannedBooks #ChicagoEvents

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Robert Howard plays Post. Robert's been seen at City Lit in MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL & last season’s SEVEN GUITARS. He has worked for several Chicago companies including Edge of The Wood, Steppenwolf & The Gift Theatre. #Theatre #Chicago #Dracula #Horror #Halloween

Join us on October 19th to remember a member of the City Lit family we recently lost.

Previews for STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER start October 10th. Will you survive the voyage? #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Ross Compton plays Bucatar. He recently appeared as Roland in CONSTELLATIONS with Theatre Above The Law and Sir Oliver in THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL with Idle Muse. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Cameron Austin Brown plays Munir. His Chicago credits include THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (Idle Muse Theatre Company) and FRONTIERES SANS FRONTIERES (Theatre Y). He's also an ensemble member of Redtwist Theatre. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Horror #Dracula #Halloween

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Andrew Bosworth plays Abramoff. He’s appeared in Metropolis’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL and Chicago Shakespeare’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS and worked with a variety of other Chicago companies. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Riles August Holiday plays Olgaren. His Chicago credits include PILOT ISLAND & HER KEEPERS with The Impostors, INCOGNITO with Tin Drum and BENNY BINGO PRESENTS THE EVANGELIKIDS at The Annoyance. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire

Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO: Alex Albrecht plays Basarab. He was last seen at City Lit in NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Other Chicago credits include THE CURIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOUIS LE PRINCE at Factory and DRINK THE PAST DRY at Ghostlight Ensemble. Alex is a member of the Sandbox Theatre Collective.

Up next... Will you survive the voyage? #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #script #ensemble #actor #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #bramstoker

You only have 3 more chances to see one of the top-rated shows in Chicago. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #script #ensemble #actor #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #chicagoactor #PrisonReform

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Stephen Adly Guirgis’ JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN runs for 2 more weeks, so you only have 6 more chances to see this dynamic production. #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #script #ensemble #actor #ChicagoTheater

We have a special Monday performance of our acclaimed production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN coming up next week – Monday, August 25th at 7:30! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago

We proudly present City Lit’s new Artistic Associates! #theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #goseeaplay #thingstodoinchicago #theatreinchicago #ChicagoEvents #script #ensemble #actor #ChicagoTheater #ChicagoTheatre #theatrekid #chicagoactor www.citylit.org/associates

Stephen Adly Guirgis' JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN is Reader Recommended! “Cruz’s sure-handed and imaginative production gives all the actors in the ensemble a chance to shine” Link to the review in comments. Running through September 7th.

City Lit is extremely saddened to hear the news of Jerry Bloom’s passing. Jerry was in 10 shows at City Lit, and countless other readings, workshops and fundraisers. Our stage lights will be a little bit dimmer, knowing he won’t appear under them again. RIP friend.

JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN is one of the top rated shows in Chicago!