Later this week, Chicago becomes the puppet capital of the world for the International Puppet Theater Festival
This year's festival will have productions from five continents, most shows intended for adults.
Today is Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Broadway Baby Birthdays: Natalie Portman Josh Hamilton Aaron Sorkin Diana van der Vlis Jackie Wilson Jackie Mason Lore Noto George Axelrod Mark Roberts Tonio Selwart Lottie Pickford Cole Porter Leslie Banks Barbara Everest C.H. Geldart Ricca Allen Louis Beachner Gloria Reuben Charles Webb Richard Cumming Milton Rosenstock Herta Ware Alexander Reed Weedon Grossmith