Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill at Mercury Theater Chicago

Goodman Theatre's THE WHO'S TOMMY and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List of Winners!

October 03, 2023

At the 55th anniversary celebration of Equity theater excellence, the Jeff Awards recognized 46 award recipients selected from among 214 theater artist nominees. Find out who took home Equity Jeff Awards in the full list of winners here!

Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre & More Nominated for 2022-2023 Equity Jeff Awards

August 14, 2023

Discover the nominations for the 55th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity Theater! Find out who made the cut and get ready for the highly anticipated awards ceremony.

Saint Aubyn, Stanley Wayne Mathis & More to Lead PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL Chicago Premiere

March 09, 2023

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical has announced the cast for the show’s Chicago premiere. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

SHARK TANK THE MUSICAL & More Lead Chicago's March Top Picks

February 21, 2023

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's picks include Shark Tank the Musical and more!

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL Adds Two Weeks to Run at Mercury Theater

February 21, 2023

Mercury Theater has extended the run of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, directed by Christopher Chase Carter and Alexis J. Roston, written by Lanie Robertson, and starring Alexis J. Roston as Billie Holiday.

Review: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Mercury Theater Chicago

February 05, 2023

What did our critic think of LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL at Mercury Theater Chicago? To say Alexis J. Roston's performance as Billie Holiday in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL is a masterclass in acting and singing is no exaggeration. Roston gives the kind of lived-in, seamless performance that only comes from knowing the material intimately well, and indeed, it's a role she's played many times before.

Chicago Theatres to Celebrate Black History Month With Productions at Goodman Theatre, Redtwist Theatre & More

February 01, 2023

Throughout Black History Month this February, many Chicago theatres will present productions honoring the Black experience featuring Black theatres and theatre-makers.

League of Chicago Theatres to Host Free, Public Celebration to Kick Off Chicago Theatre Week

January 31, 2023

The League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, will present a celebratory evening of food, drinks, mingling, and performances to launch Chicago Theatre Week 2023. 

CABARET, CATS, LES MIZ & More Lead Chicago's January Top Picks

January 18, 2023

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. January's top picks include Cabaret, Les Miserables, Cats and more!

Chicago Theatre Week Tickets to Go on Sale Next Week

January 04, 2023

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets will go on sale beginning Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL Will Open Mercury Theater Chicago 2023 Season

December 21, 2022

Mercury Theater has announced the first production of the 2023 Season, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, directed by Christopher Chase Carter and Alexis J. Roston, written by Lanie Robertson, and starring Alexis J. Roston as Billie Holiday and Nygel D. Robinson as Jimmy.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; at The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

December 05, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; Little Theatre On The Square's ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE Leads Best Musical

November 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.