Lights, Curtain, Chicago Theatre Week (with Steppenwolf’s Glenn Davis)

We’re back with another episode of All For the Love of Chicago , bringing you stories about the people, places, and moments that make this city such a special place to explore and call home. In our opening segment, “The Deep Dish,” we dive into Chicago Theatre Week (February 5–15), celebrating its 14th year with 70+ productions across iconic downtown stages and neighborhood theatres.

From value-priced tickets to world-class performances, we break down how Chicago Theatre Week makes live performing arts more accessible for locals and visitors alike. In the “We’re Lovin’ It” segment, Kristen and Jason Lesniewicz, Senior Director for Cultural Tourism at Choose Chicago, sit down with Glenn Davis, co-Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Glenn shares why Chicago’s performing arts community means so much to him from the collaborative, risk-taking spirit of the city’s stages to his own journey growing within Chicago theatre. He reflects on being honored as Chicagoan of the Year in Theater by the Chicago Tribune for his leadership and impact on the local scene in 2025, as well as his proud role in helping bring the Chicago-born production Purpose to Broadway, where it won a Tony Award for Best Play, and earning a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play.

We wrap up with “Let’s ChicaGO,” where Joanie and Fabiola spotlight some of Chicago’s best FREE things to do. From iconic cultural stops like the Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, and The Art Institute of Chicago, to neighborhood gems and seasonal experiences like our Chicago Greeter Tour, they share easy ways to explore the city without spending a dime.

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