Queer stories. Fearless voices. Unforgettable theatre.
PrideArts champions LGBTQ+ artists and ignites the stage with performances that celebrate, challenge, and connect.
Our move to Center on Halsted is more than a change of address, it's a commitment to the community that has always been at the core of our work, to provide an environment for queer theater artists to thrive.
As with any significant transition, these first few months have been a time of listening and learning. We are taking this time to refine our internal procedures, elevate our production standards, and invest in dedicated training at every level of our organization. To do this work thoroughly, we have made the decision to conclude our current mainstage season early.
This intermission allows us to focus on the updates that will ensure every patron, artist, and crew member experiences a PrideArts as excellent and welcoming as the community it exists to serve. We look forward to returning with a full season, stronger and more focused than ever before.
While we prepare for what's next, the stage won't be dark! We have a series of Special Events curated specifically for this transition.
Intermission for ExcellenceOur Commitment to Community and CraftFeatured Shows & Events
Call Me
Elizabeth
A Presentation by PrideArts | $35 General Admission
Written and Performed by KAYLA BOYE
Directed by MICHAEL WEBER
3656 N Halsted St, Chicago
May 8 & 9 @ 7:30 PM | May 10 @ 3:00 PM
The icon. The activist.
The woman behind the diamonds.
Back by popular demand after sold-out runs from Off-Broadway to the Edinburgh Fringe, PrideArts presents the return of the internationally acclaimed Call Me Elizabeth. This isn't just a tribute; it’s an intimate, two-act invitation into the Beverly Hills Hotel suite of Hollywood’s most legendary star as she grapples with the cost of celebrity and the call of her true purpose.
Act One (1961) Witness the formative scandals and triumphs leading up to the filming of Cleopatra.
Act Two (1985) Experience Elizabeth’s evolution as she reunites with Richard Burton and finds her greatest role yet: a fierce, tireless warrior in the fight against AIDS.
Developed in collaboration with Taylor’s own grand-nephew, dramaturg Guy Masterson, this expanded production offers a deeply authentic look at a woman who used her spotlight to change the world. Join us for a 1-hour and 45-minute journey through the life of a queen who proved that the most glittering thing about her was her heart.
Elizabeth
Taylor
Meet & Greet
$15 General Admission | Snacks included
Performed by KAYLA BOYE
3656 N Halsted St, Chicago
Sunday, May 10th ONLY @ 4:30 PM
The show ends.
The icon stays.
The diamonds are still on, the snacks are out, and Elizabeth Taylor is ready for you. Join us immediately following the Sunday matinee for an intimate post-show meet and greet with Kayla Boye, the internationally acclaimed performer behind Call Me Elizabeth. This is your chance to get up close and personal with Hollywood royalty; and maybe snag a photo worth more than any violet-eyed glare.
All About Liz
Trivia
Pre-Show
Hosted by: Aubrey Damned
3656 N Halsted St, Chicago
May 8 & 9 @ 6:30 PM
Come for the facts, stay for the post-show snacks!
Hosted by Chicago’s very own Wigstress-Designer-Host Aubrey Damned, of the Haus of Belle!
$15 General Admission
Your support makes the magic happen
With our exciting move to Center on Halsted, we’re building a bold new chapter for PrideArts—and we can’t do it without you. While ticket sales remain vital, we’re committed to keeping theater accessible by holding prices steady. That’s where you come in.
When you donate, you help us bring powerful queer stories to life—on stage and in the community. Whether it’s an individual gift, a company match, or a sponsorship, your contribution fuels creativity, connection, and change.
Producing a show costs $20–35k. Your support makes it possible.
Let’s create something unforgettable—together.