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Anne and Mark Burnell to Perform at Don't Tell Mama in May

Chicago's beloved jazz duo, Anne and Mark Burnell, will return to New York City after 20 years for a one-night performance at Don't Tell Mama.

A Quartet Of Comedy Favorites To Return To Raue Center For Father's Day!

Celebrate Father's Day with a laugh! A quartet of comedy favorites is returning to the Raue Center, offering a unique and entertaining experience for the whole family.

Cast and Crew Set For Edge Of The Wood's IT IS SO (IF YOU THINK SO!)

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood has announced the full cast and crew of Luigi Pirandello's It Is So (If You Think So!), adapted and directed by Sean Hargadon.

Award Winning Mark Burnell Releases New Album GOSPEL PIANO

Mark Burnell releases his new album 'GOSPEL PIANO,' featuring seven tracks of African American spirituals and gospel music. Hailed as 'silky smooth and highly polished,' Mark's rich and unique style s...

Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Announce The 20th Annual EVE OF THE EVE Show At Rhapsody Theater December 30

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform their 20th Annual Eve of the Eve show at The Rhapsody Theater, 13...

THE NITZ/HOWE EXPERIENCE to Celebrate 25th Season At Davenport's

Join the wildest party in town as The Nitz/Howe Experience kicks off its 25th season at Davenport's on November 11th.

THE BUTTCRACKER: A NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE Introduces 2023 Soloists

 The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque has shared featured soloists' biographies and special events for the 2023 engagement.

Chicago's Queen Of Cabaret Denise Tomasello To Appear In Concert November 25

Denise Tomasello, Chicago's Cabaret Queen, returns for Davenport's 25th Anniversary celebration. Join her on November 25th for an unforgettable concert featuring musical tributes and show-stopping Bro...

Brian Thomas Abraham, Jennifer Apple & More to Star in THE BAND'S VISIT at The Huntington Theatre

Find out who will be starring in and behind the scenes of 'The Band's Visit,' the highly anticipated musical coming to the Huntington Theatre in Boston this November.

A Theater In The Dark to Present Live Immersive Staged Reading Of WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER

Don't miss the live immersive staged reading of WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER this weekend only at the Coach House of Glessner House. Experience the chilling thriller on O...

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello Receives Impresa Award

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello receives the prestigious Impresa Award from the JCCIA Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, honoring her accomplishments as a Chicago Italian-American wo...

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood to Present THE MINUTES by Tracy Letts

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood has revealed the cast and creative team for its autumn production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Porchlight Reveals Slate of Scene Changers to be Honored at PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the 2023 Scene Changers who will be honored at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936...

A Theater In The Dark to Present Live Immersive Staged Reading of THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER in October

A Theater in the Dark’s original audio play THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER, which premiered online in March 2023, will be presented in a live, immersive staged reading ...

Porchlight Names Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram as Honorary Co-Chairs for PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN

Learn about the exciting announcement of honorary co-chairs, Broadway veterans Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram, and the talented cast for Porchlight's production of PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BE...

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello Headlines Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street August 20

Crowned 'Chicago's Cabaret Queen' by the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, WGN Radio and Daily Herald, the legendary Denise Tomasello returns to headline the Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street with the 16-pie...

Raue Center Goes Back To School With TEACHER'S LOUNGE COMEDY

​​​​​​​Raue Center goes back to school with an A+ comedy show guaranteed to make the grade! Don't be tardy for Teacher's Lounge Comedy, a hilarious night of stand-up where real teachers-turned-comics ...

Tickets now on sale for PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN AND PAUL LISNEK

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announces Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave.

Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return To Davenport's With GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES in August

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to Davenport's with an updated, special performance of their show that ...

Kiesha Lalama Named Managing And Artistic Director Of Pittsburgh Playhouse At Point Park University

​​​​​​​Point Park University Professor of dance Kiesha Lalama, M.F.A., has been appointed Managing and Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Liesl Tommy

Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films...

Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Theatre Festival

Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase ticket...

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Comes to Weston Theater Company

Weston Theater Company takes audiences for a musical ride chronicling Buddy Holly’s rise to fame in BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, playing June 28 - July 16 at The Playhouse stage. 

Skokie Theatre Presents Judy & Liza Palladium Concert Tribute Featuring A Real Mother Daughter Duo

Actress Nancy Hays and her daughter Mary Heffernan will present the story of the famed London Palladium concert which featured Judy Garland on stage with her own daughter - Liza Minnelli, at age 18, i...

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello And Her 17-Piece Orchestra Come To Des Plaines Theatre, June 11

The legendary Denise Tomasello returns for her first one-woman concert since her triumphant debut at the Des Plaines Theatre in Judy, Liza, Barbra & Me, a musical celebration of these female musical l...