A HISTORIC THEATRE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO’S LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD.

Dante 360 returns to the stage.

You’re invited! Experience Dante’s world-famous Divine Comedy; a mesmerizing show at Athenaeum’s Historic Main Stage. One weekend ONLY: November 18-20.

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It’s heaven. It’s hell. It’s worth the trip.

It’s a cold November night, and the theatre is ablaze with energy, drama, excitement. Is the warmth from the people around me? Or the fires of hell that we’ll travel through?

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This immersive experience will guide you from the terror of the Inferno to the glories of Paradiso as this epic story is brought to life by some of Chicago’s finest actors, musicians and Rome-based art historian Elizabeth Lev.

Here’s what a few of last year’s attendees had to say about their experience at the show.

“I thought it was really cool to see The Divine Comedy mix with different art forms”  —Taylor F.
“Very compelling, top notch performance. My first time ever at the Athenaeum, and it exceeded all expectations.” —Kathleen M.
“Dante 360 had all the flavors of art you expect to see at the Athenaeum Center . . . it was the perfect mix of artistic mediums.” —Taylor L.
“As a medievalist at Northwestern, I found the choices that were made in Dante 360 incredibly interesting.” —Barbara N.

Join us this year to discover for yourself the drama and passion of The Divine Comedy brought to life on stage.

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A 701 year old poem that’s more alive than ever

Brought to life through a stellar cast of actors, musicians, and visual art, this show engages all your senses and draws you into Dante's world.

  • Showtimes: Nov 18, 7:00pm | Nov 19, 7:00pm | Nov 20, 3:00pm
  • Running Time: ~120 minutes
  • Ages: All ages
  • Performance Space: Historic Main Stage Theater
  • Address: 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657
  • Parking: behind the building on Oakdale, and South of the building on Southport 

Experience the otherworld. The Divine Comedy brought to life on stage: one weekend only.

Don't get left behind. November 18–20

A place where Beauty matters.

2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL

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Dante 360

“Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

And so we all begin—in darkness.

Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dante’s universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

It’s heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.

November 8–10, 2024

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