Located in Belmont, the Bailiwick building houses several shows in medium sized, cozy theaters, and feels something like a casual warehouse. However, this is not a storefront theater; the shows tend to be experimental, adventurous and creative. Many of the productions at what probably amounts to Chicago's best gay performance center are homo-thematic, including a notable annual Gay Pride festival.


There are 150 seats in the house. The Maintstage season consists of one play, one musical, one classical play and two new plays.