Dante 360 at the Athenaeum Center, Chicago (2024)

In late 2024, the Athenaeum Center in Chicago staged Dante 360, a theatrical adaptation of the Divine Comedy.

“Dante 360 takes you on a journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy in an immersive, multi-dimensional experience. Blending theater, visual art, and music, Dante 360 brings to life on stage the epic journey Dante takes through Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory, inviting audiences to explore themes of human and divine love, redemption, and the afterlife.

“With new faces and innovative design, our fourth production of the show promises to bring new energy and depth to this beloved Athenaeum Center original. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of The Divine Comedy or experiencing it for the first time, Dante 360 invites you to journey with Dante in a captivating, multi-sensory performance, and encounter one of literature’s greatest stories in a whole new way.

“This whirlwind journey is a feast for the eyes and ears, the heart and the soul—a true immersion in the unchanging Beauty of the world.

“The path to Paradise begins in Hell. Save your seat today and experience this timeless story on stage this November.”    —Athenaeum Center, Chicago

Performances ran from November 8-10, 2024. See the Athenaeum Center’s website for the trailer, more photos, and the actors with speaking roles, including Francesca, Pia, Piccarda, Omberto, and St. Bernard (pictured above with Dante, before the Celestial Rose).