Dante 360 returns to the Athenaeum Center in Chicago.

Find yourself in another world. All without leaving Chicago.

Find yourself in another world. All without leaving Chicago.

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

Journey through hell, purgatory and heaven at the Athenaeum Center. Dante 360 is a whirlwind journey that feeds your mind and your soul through drama, visual art, and song in a mesmerizing, multi-dimensional theatrical performance.

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See why we had to bring back our annual production of Dante 360, produced by our founder, Lawrence Daufenbach, and directed this year by our Associate Artistic Director, Peggy Garvey.

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Be part of something greater. Here’s what past patrons said about Dante 360.

“Well done! Captures the spirit and artistry of The Divine Comedy.”

—John T.

“This show was exquisite. I am a big Dante lover and never saw the Comedy brought to life in such an artistic and intellectual fashion.”

—Mark K.

“Very creative, very entertaining”

—Robert E.

“The show was magnificent.”

—Lisette A.

“A wonderful multimedia experience that brings the Divine Comedy to life.”

—Jeffrey C.

“It was fabulous! [It] helped me ponder my life, and motivated me to improve my life.”

—Angela F.

A word from the Director, Peggy Garvey.

“Dante 360 is a unique blend of personal story, narration, dramatization, and exquisite music—all drawn from a masterpiece of poetic composition, The Divine Comedy.

True to Dante’s goal of offering his poetic work as a path to redemption through immersion in beauty, the Athenaeum’s signature production strives to enrich our experience of the meaning of life and our journey through it with a spiritual depth of compelling hope and beauty.”

Experience poetry

Want a night out, but don't want to go downtown?

Your Evening out in Lakeview

Located in the cozy neighborhood of Lakeview, the Athenaeum Center is perfect for a night on the Northside, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Enjoy a bite to eat before the show at some of our favorite restaurants; Dear Margaret (Contemporary French), Sal’s Trattoria (Italian), Che Rico (Mexican), I’m Vegan (Thai/Vegan), or Farm Bar (American). Maybe take a shopping trip down Southport Corridor just a few minutes north from the theater. With local shops and dining such as Alice & Wonder, Bombastic Cafe, and Tango Sur, you are sure to be in for a treat.

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The Details

  • Showtimes: Nov 10, 11, 17, & 18 7:00pm | Nov 12 & 19 2:00pm

  • Running Time: ~120 minutes

  • Ages: All ages

  • Performance Space: Historic Main Stage Theater

  • Address: 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657

  • Parking: Free parking behind the building on Oakdale, and South of the building on Southport​

Showtimes: Nov 10, 11, 17, & 18 7:00pm | Nov 12 & 19 2:00pm

Running Time: ~120 minutes

Ages: All ages

Performance Space: Historic Main Stage Theater

Address: 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657

Parking: Free parking behind the building on Oakdale, and South of the building on Southport​

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Through a stellar cast of actors, musicians, and visual art, this multimedia experience brings The Divine Comedy to life … and death ... on stage.

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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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