THE DEN THEATRE: IN THE NEWS
Secret Chicago / September 2025
From 1890s Department Store To Cultural Hotspot: This Chicago Wicker Park Institution Mixes Comedy, Community And Creative Flair
By Eder Dade
Block Club Chicago / November 2019
The WeWork Of Storefront Theater Is Alive At The Den In Wicker Park: ‘The Arts Are Working, And They’re Working In That Building’
By Hannah Alani
American Theatre / October 22, 2019
How Chicago’s Scrappy Storefront Scene Sustains Itself
By Lauren Emily Whalen
Chicago Tribune / June 12, 2019
The hottest name in Chicago theater isn't downtown — it's a storefront in Wicker Park
By Chris Jones
Pioneer Press / April 11, 2019
How a Winnetka resident went from struggling actor to owner of a Wicker Park theater
By Myrna Petlicki
Chicago Tribune / March 20, 2019
Review: Den Theatre does comedy big — adding a full cabaret and full calendar. Next up, Beth Stelling.
By Zach Freeman
Eater Chicago / September 18, 2017
Wicker Park Theatre Launches Coffee Shop With Goddess and Grocer: The Den Theatre’s Haven Lounge is now open
By Ashok Selvam
Chicago Tribune / July 31, 2014
At the Den Theatre, a game-changing new space in Wicker Park
By Chris Jones
Checking in with comedian and impressionist Melissa Villasenor (and her parents)
by: Jeff Hoover
Posted: Jun 27, 2025 / 10:48 AM CDT
Chicago.suntimes.com
The girls are back in town: 'IMHO' queens return to Chicago for live show
By Jake Wittich
Jun 3, 2025, 6:30am CDT
Stand-up comedian W. Kamau Bell on communicating through comedy, self-care and fighting fascism
By Cianna Greaves Lisa Labuz
Apr 23, 2025, 10:08am CDT
Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain
‘St. Denis Medical’ Star Mekki Leeper comes to Den Theatre for 2 Shows ONE Night Only: February 8th
by: Julian Saldierna
Posted: Jan 17, 2025 / 09:29 AM CST
Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain
AGT’s Drew Lynch comes to Den Theatre to tape his next special: January 31st & February 1st
by: Julian Saldierna
Posted: Jan 4, 2025 / 11:07 AM CST
NewCityStage.com
Let Yourself Go with Laughter: A Preview of Maria Bamford at The Den
by Carl Kozlowski | December 6, 2024
View our Comedy Calendar, explore Upcoming Shows, or Buy Tickets Now — all happening live at The Den Theatre in Wicker Park.