Every winter, Chicago becomes the epicenter of the puppet theater world. Here are some titles and companies not to miss.

Join puppeteer, ukulele rockstar, and all around funny guy Harry LaCoste for his family-friendly variety show! Along with his fuzzy puppet pals, Harry will sing songs you know, tell jokes you might ...

Monica Leo didn't realize she was about to start a theater company when she began selling handmade puppets and dolls at local art fairs. "I got the idea of making these big [puppets]," she said. “I ...

Great AZ Puppets will present 'THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF' from January 22-25, 2026, featuring Art Grueneberger and Puppet ...

Joyce Depaw loves to perform. When she was younger, Depaw and her wife decided to hit the road and become clowns for 13 years, learning new skills to entertain guests. Depaw formerly made puppets as a ...

Madigan Burke is one of the members of the Chicago Puppet Lab presenting their work at this weekend's showcase. Credit: Courtesy Chicago Puppet Lab The annual Chicago International Puppet Theater ...

J.M. Coetzee's Life and Times of Michael K, presented by Baxter Theatre and Handspring Puppet Company at the 2025 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Credit: Fiona McPherson So this year has ...