GreatWorks Theatre Company Tickets

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Quick Facts About GreatWorks Theatre Company

• Biography and career highlights: Originated as Irish Repertory of Chicago’s educational program; became independent in 2005 under Producing Director Matt O’Brien; tours to schools across Chicagoland and beyond.
• Genre and style: Family-friendly, educational theatre for K–8; shows blend songs, puppets, and storytelling; titles include myth-based and children’s literature adaptations.
• Touring footprint and schedule: 13 touring shows touring to schools and venues; field trips and in-school shows with durations around 50–55 minutes and pricing typically around $8.75 per student (except certain lunch-included matinees).
• 2025/26 field trips (Mytholomania): Lombard, Enchanted Castle – Jan 27, 2026 (10:30 & 12:00; $11.50 lunch included); Chicago – Jan 29, 2026 (Irish American Heritage Ctr, 10:30; $8.75); Des Plaines – Apr 9, 2026 (Des Plaines Theater, 10:30; $8.75); Palatine – Apr 21, 2026 (Cutting Hall, 10:30; $8.75); Chicago – May 15, 2026 (Irish American Heritage Ctr, 10:30; $8.75).
• 2025/26 field trips (The Pigeon show): Chicago – Nov 4, 2025 (Irish American Heritage Ctr, 10:30; $8.75); Chicago – Apr 1, 2026 (Irish American Heritage Ctr, 10:30; $8.75); St. Charles – Apr 2, 2026 (Arcada Theater, 10:30; $8.75); Palatine – Apr 6, 2026 (Cutting Hall, 10:30; $8.75); Des Plaines – Apr 8, 2026 (Des Plaines Theater, 10:30; $8.75); Chicago – May 6, 2026 (Irish American Heritage Ctr, 10:30; $8.75).
• Major achievements and activity: Active in 2025/26 touring and exhibiting at Midwest Arts XPO in Milwaukee (Sept 2025) and Premier Showcase in the Chicago area to promote touring shows.