Young People's Theatre of Chicago

08/27/2026

if you give a theatre a great cast…

08/25/2026

Welcome back, teachers!

The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago (YPT) is the professional Theatre for Young Audiences company in residence at the Greenhouse Theater Center.

At YPT, students experience the transformative power of live theatre as a meaningful extension of the classroom. Join us for our weekday School Matinee Program, featuring reduced-cost tickets, standards-aligned Study Guides, and popular actor-led post-show talkbacks!

We can’t wait to welcome you and your students to YPT’s 4-Play 5th Anniversary Season!

yptchi.org/education

“Rich, meaningful, powerful, beautiful theater experiences fro the children of Chicago and those who love and teach them.”

08/24/2026

THE MOUSE IS COMING BACK!
The Greenhouse Theater Center Box Office is temporarily offline for upgrades—but no worries!

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE tickets are BACK ON SALE THURSDAY, AUGUST 27.

And because one YPT show is not enough...

Family FlexPasses + single tickets for YPT’s remaining three shows drop SEPTEMBER 2.

Info on our electrifying Fifth Anniversary Season at yptchi.org

05/19/2026

Oprah reads one of her favorite books! Now your family can see it live in one of the best reviewed productions in Chicago!!

Info & Tix: www.yptchi.org

https://storylineonline.net/books/hula-hoopin-queen/

Kameeka is confident that today she will finally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the Hula-Hoopin’ Queen of 139th Street. But then Mama reminds her that today is their neighbor Miz Adeline’s birthday, and Kameeka has a ton of chores to do to get ready for the party they are hosting. Kameeka’...

05/17/2026

6 critical raves (www.theatreinchicago.com) is amazing. And then a patron sends this today. Day so made!!!

Info & Tix: www.yptchi.org

05/15/2026

We couldn’t have wished for a more *HOOP-TASTIC* opening week if we tried! With over 600 students and families coming through our doors — including a visit from CHANCE THE RAPPER, alongside original picture book author THELMA LYNNE GODIN and playwright GLORIA BOND CLUNIE — Chicago can’t get enough of “The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen!”

Now playing through MAY 31ST!
Get your 🎟️ today @ www.yptchi.org/buy-tickets

05/06/2026

✨MEET THE CAST✨

“The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen” is all about community…so let’s meet the community bringing it from page to stage!

Don’t miss these amazing artists as they tackle an *OPRAH WINFREY FAVORITE!* 👑

MAY 9TH - 31ST

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04/17/2026

Rehearsals are in FULL-SWING for “The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen!” 👑

Over the next three weeks, our ✨amazing✨ team of artists will be bringing this “Best of the Best” award-winner from page to stage! We HOOP to see you there come Opening Day!

Running MAY 9TH - MAY 31ST

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04/14/2026

UP NEXT: “The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen!” 👑

The whole neighborhood has the HULA HOOPIN’ itch!

Evanston playwright Gloria Bond Clunie’s sweet, funny, and energetic adaptation follows three Harlem girls as they vie for the crown of Hula-Hoopin’ Queen! Championed by Oprah Winfrey, this Chicago Public Library’s “Best of the Best” award-winner is a joyful reminder of the essentials that bind our communities.

MAY 9TH - MAY 31ST
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