UPCOMING EVENTS
Chicago Opera Theater and Steppenwolf present in collaboration with the The Driehaus Museum:
Rivalry, Myth, and the Legacy of Salieri
Driehaus Museum (50 East Erie Street)
Wednesday, November 19 | 7:00PM
FREE with RSVP
Who was Antonio Salieri – envious schemer, misunderstood genius, or history’s fall guy? Immortalized in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, Salieri remains one of the most intriguing and misunderstood figures in classical music. This special evening, hosted in the historic Murphy Auditorium of the Driehaus Museum, invites you to step into the drama and discover the man behind the myth.
amadeus UNIVERSITY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Friday, November 21, 2025
6pm Mixer in The Loft | 7:30pm Performance
Arrive early for lite bites and networking with fellow college students before a performance of Amadeus! Join us in "The Loft" on the fourth floor of 1646 N. Halsted at 6pm and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Ensemble Theater. RSVP for the event HERE and click the button below to get tickets to the performance.
*The pre-show event is FREE, but college students can get tickets for $15 with a Student ID using code STUDENT15.
AMADEUS TEEN TAKEOVER
A FREE Event* on Saturday, December 6, 2025
3pm performance | Teen Takeover Event Immediately After
Connect with like-minded teens after a performance of Amadeus! Experience art and activity stations along with a post-show conversation with artists from the show. Enjoy music and snacks throughout the program to keep the vibes going. Click the button below to RSVP and learn more about how to get $5 tickets.
*The Teen Takeover event is FREE, but tickets are required to attend the performance of Amadeus.
the dance of death THEATRE INDUSTRY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
6:00pm Mixer in Front Bar | 7:30pm Performance
Arrive early for catching up and networking with fellow artists and arts administrators in Chicago's theatre scene before a performance of The Dance of Death by August Strindberg! Join us in our Front Bar located at 1700 N. Halsted before the performance and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Downstairs Theater.
TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 13, 2025
the dance of death UNIVERSITY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Friday, Jan 30, 2026
6:00pm Mixer in Tap Bar | 7:30pm Performance
Post-show discussion immediately following the performance
Arrive early for lite bites and networking with fellow college students before a performance of The Dance of Death! Join us in our Tap Bar on the first floor of 1646 N. Halsted before the performance and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Downstairs Theater.
TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 13, 2025
the dance of death TEEN TAKEOVER
A FREE Post-Show Event* on Saturday, October 11, 2025
3pm performance | Teen Takeover Event Immediately After
Connect with like-minded teens after a performance of The Dance of Death! Enjoy different art and activity stations and a post-show conversation with artists from the show. There will be music and snacks to keep the vibes going throughout the program.
TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 13, 2025
Other Ways to Engage
Here are some other helpful links for ways to engage with the arts in Chicago!