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Nominees Revealed For The 13th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards


by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024

Broadway In Chicago has announced the 24 student nominees for Best Performer in an Actor and Actress role, and nominees for Best Ensemble, Best Direction and Best Production for the 13th Annual Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards....

Congo Square's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED Begins Tomorrow


by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024

Broadway In Chicago and Congo Square Theatre have announced the Chicago premiere of August Wilson's autobiographical show, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, begins tomorrow Saturday, April 20....

GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE Extended Through Early June in Chicago


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 08, 2024

Individual tickets for the return engagement of GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE are now on sale through June 9. Learn how to purchase tickets....

See August Wilson's Works at Three Chicago Theatres This Spring


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2024

This spring, the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson will light up Chicago stages. Learn more here!...

CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK CONTINUED To Launch On Monday


by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2024

Chicago Theatre Week Continued returns with over 30 shows throughout the city and suburbs, including seven productions from Broadway In Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 19 at 10am at HotTix.org....

Congo Square Theatre Will Launch National Executive Director Search


by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2024

The Board of Directors of Congo Square Theatre, one of the nation’s premier African American ensemble theater companies, announced that it will launch a national search to replace Charlique C. Rolle, current Congo Square Executive Director, who departs the company effective Monday, March 1, 2024....

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2024

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George....

Music Theater Works Announces The Cast And Creative Team For THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE


by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2024

BroadwayWorld announces the upcoming production of HAMILTON at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will feature an all-star cast and promises to be a must-see for theater lovers. Get all the details here....

Sean Allan Krill And Kathy Voytko To Star In PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2023

Broadway's Sean Allan Krill and Kathy Voytko will star in Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m....

Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents Anniversary HOLIDAY RHYTHMS This December


by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2023

Chicago Human Rhythm Project  to present 35th Anniversary presentation of Holiday Rhythms. Get full details....

Past Shows

Stomp
Stomp
12/13 - 12/31/2023


STOMP  is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards ...

Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Christmas with C.S. Lewis
12/5 - 12/10/2023


In the early years of his young adult life C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all ...

Samantha Bee: Your Favorite Woman


Award-winning comedian Samantha Bee is the sex ed teacher you never knew you needed. In  YOUR FAVORITE WOMAN: THE JOY OF SEX EDUCATION , Bee ...

The Lehman Trilogy
The Lehman Trilogy
9/19 - 10/29/2023


Told in three parts over one evening,  THE LEHMAN TRILOGY  is the quintessential story of western capitalism, rendered through the lens of a single immigrant ...

Sasha Velour “The Big Reveal Live Show!”


Sasha Velour presents an immersive evening of drag, storytelling, and live art, in celebration of her forthcoming book  The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of ...

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus LIVE!


The Off-Broadway hit comedy  Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! , is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, and is ...

The Twenty-Sided Tavern
The Twenty-Sided Tavern
10/27 - 1/15/2023


“A new family-friendly franchise that celebrates fantasy gaming. The audience has a total blast. Clearly authentic and fun.” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune Where laughter ...

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus LIVE!


The Off-Broadway hit comedy  Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! , is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, and is ...

Lisa Lampanelli’s Losin’ It


Lisa Lampanellis LOSIN IT! is an intimate collection of humorous observations and real-life stories curated and performed by Lisa and a few of her friends. ...

Goshen
Goshen
5/22 - 5/31/2020


Goshen, The Story of the Exodus, brings together Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and gospel artist Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers, rapper Sir The Baptist, ...

The Office! A Musical Parody
The Office! A Musical Parody
4/28 - 5/17/2020


Singing! Dancing! Paper!Its a typical morning at Scrantons third largest paper company until, for no logical reason, a documentary crew begins filming the lives of ...

The Choir of Man
The Choir of Man
4/14 - 4/19/2020


The runaway hit of numerous international music festivals is hitting the road for its first U.S. tour! Known across the globe as the ultimate feel-good ...

Robert Dubac’s Book of Moron


Robert Dubacs newest Off-Broadway hit, THE BOOK OF MORON, has been described as one of the most Hilarious Intelligent and Scorching satirical attacks on idiocracy ...

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus – Live!


Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the Off-Broadway hit comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last ...

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus – Live!


Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the Off-Broadway hit comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last ...

Corduroy
Corduroy
11/15 - 1/5/2020


A bear. A button. A place to belong.Emerald City Theatres beloved production of Corduroy returns to Chicago just in time for the holidays! In this ...

KATHLEEN TURNER: FINDING MY VOICE


Finding My Voice takes audiences on a remarkable behind-the-scenes journey of Kathleen Turners extensive and well-documented career. Peppered with songs from the great American songbook, ...

An Evening with C.S. Lewis
An Evening with C.S. Lewis
10/22 - 11/3/2019


The year is 1963 and C.S. Lewis, the famous British author, is hosting a group of American writers at his home near Oxford. They are ...

Oslo
Oslo
9/10 - 10/20/2019


A riveting political thriller. Associated PressChicagos award-winning TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of the 2017 Tony Award winner for Best Play, Oslo.Dont miss ...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
11/19 - 10/8/2019


Since its sell out in Londons West End, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is now the Worlds leading theatre show concerning Simon & Garfunkel featuring ...

Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical


Based on the French novel, Les Liasions Dangereuses, and the classic cult film starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Geller, Cruel Intentions: The ...

The Choir of Man
The Choir of Man
3/12 - 3/17/2019


The runaway hit of numerous international music festivals is hitting the road for its first U.S. tour! Known across the globe as the ultimate-feel good ...

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
2/12 - 3/10/2019


FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is the comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TVs Friends, celebrating the adventures of your favorite group of 20-something friends ...

Pinkalicious the Musical
Pinkalicious the Musical
7/21 - 1/7/2012


“Can’t I have just one more?” When Pinkalicious eats one too many pink cupcakes, she catches a case of Pinkititis and turns pink from head ...

Videos


The Thanksgiving Play in Chicago The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) Tracker
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Chicago Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) Tracker
Cock in Chicago Cock
Open Space Arts (4/4 - 5/11)
Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son in Chicago Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son
Lifeline Theatre (5/10 - 6/30)
BLIPPI The Wonderful World Tour in Chicago BLIPPI The Wonderful World Tour
Rosemont Theatre (6/15 - 6/15)
Disney's High School Musical in Chicago Disney's High School Musical
Yellow Box Theater (5/10 - 5/12)
PHOTOS
On the Twentieth Century in Chicago On the Twentieth Century
Bramble Arts Loft (5/10 - 6/9)
All Shook Up in Chicago All Shook Up
Summer Place Theatre (6/21 - 6/30)
Baby in Chicago Baby
Citadel Theatre (4/19 - 5/19)
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