Mercury Theater Chicago
Performing ArtsIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
Mercury Theater Chicago is a Chicago-based performing arts company that concentrates on seasonal musical theater productions. It originated as a commercial rental venue near Wrigley Field and re-launched in January 2013 as a seasonal producer of musicals, becoming a notable fixture in the city's theater landscape. The company has presented regional premieres of shows such as The Screwtape Letters, The Irish and How They Got That Way, and Over the Tavern, and it has collaborated with Route 66 Theatre Company on projects including A Twist of Water and the world premiere of The Houdini Box, with Freud's Last Session transferred to its stage. In 2013 Mercury produced its first full season, featuring performances like A Grand Night for Singing, Barnum, The Color Purple, and The Christmas Schooner. In May 2020, the company launched an online video series highlighting theater artists from past productions. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Mercury Theater Chicago operates as a small organization focused on producing and presenting musical theater for local audiences.