World Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Set for Northlight Theatre 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2023 Northlight Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season. See programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!... 
First-Ever University of Illinois Chicago Latin American Music Festival To Launch This April
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024 Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies at the Free Latin American Music Festival at UIC from April 11-13. Enjoy a cultural immersion in music from various Latin American countries.... 
Alliance Theatre's THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD to Launch National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2025 The Alliance Theatre and Writers Theatre will present the national tour of THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD, an original, multi-sensory theatrical experience created for 0-5 year-olds and their families.... 
Kerfuffle Announces Cast And Crew For World Premiere Production Of BOOKSWORMS
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2024 Kerfuffle announced the cast and crew for the world premiere of BOOKWORMS, a multi-sensory play for children aged 3-6, opening November 10 at Harold Washington Library's Family Fun Day.... 
Facility Theatre Reveals Cast and Production Team For RIGHT NOW
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2023 Chicago’s Facility Theatre has announced the cast and production team for their Fall show, RIGHT NOW, running October 12 - November 18, 2023 at Facility Theatre, 1138 N. California Ave.... 
Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago Announces Its Cast Of GREASE
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2022 The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced the cast for the opening show of its 60th season musical production, Grease. ... 
Eileen LaCario and Rosario Vargas to be Honored at League of Chicago Theatres Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2023 The League of Chicago Theatres will present the return of its Annual Gala, with “It’s Showtime, A Celebration of Chicago Theatre,” an evening celebrating the rich legacy of Chicago theatre and the theatre community’s resilience. Learn how to purchase tickets!... 
SHUTTER SPEED's April Noel Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2023 Writer and actress April Noel will be the featured guest on radio show and podcast It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee, airing Friday, September 8 at 3 PM CST on 101.5 FM out of Chicagoland’s Huntley community, and streaming in real-time online.... 
19TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024 The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 19th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sund... 
THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD Comes to the Writers Theatre This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2025 The Alliance Theatre and Writers Theatre have announced the national tour of The Birthday of the World, an original, multi-sensory theatrical experience created for 0-5 year-olds and their families.... 
August Wilson's Work Returns to the Goodman; Annual Competition Winners Advance to Finals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024 Rehearsals for longtime August Wilson interpreter Chuck Smith’s new production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone are underway with an all-Chicago cast. Learn more about the production.... 
New Musical GODS: A MUSICAL RAMPAGE to Debuts Act 1 At Elgin Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2025 A brand new musical, gods: A Musical Rampage, is set to be presented this weekend. The provocative new musical will receive a special preview of Act 1 at the Elgin Fringe Festival. Learn more!... 
The Peppermint Patties to Return to The Venus Cabaret Theater and Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023 Get ready for two unforgettable evenings of holiday music and fun with The Peppermint Patties at The Venus Cabaret Theater and Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen. Christmas with The Peppermint Patties features special guests The Feathered Beaus and pianist Michael Oldham. ... 
WONDRA to Bring a Multisensory Experience to Chicagoland’s Woodfield Mall This September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 06, 2025 Opening in September 2025 at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, WONDRA is a fantastical attraction that blends nature, technology and storytelling into a breathtaking, multisensory journey. Learn how to attend!... 
Steppenwolf Theatre To Host 2023 Gala At The Old Post Office, May 13
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2023 The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees are pleased to host Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling. Emceed by ensemble member Gary Cole, this year's celebration takes place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6:30... 
SING, SING, SING! CHICAGOLAND! With The Peppermint Patties to be Presented at Hey Nonny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2025 One night only The Peppermint Patties will return to Hey Nonny for a Chicago themed cabaret featuring local talent. Learn more and see how to attend here!... 
Wendy Lewis Will Serve as Interim CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta
by Stephi Wild - December 16, 2024 Chicago Sinfonietta has announced that consultant Wendy Lewis has been engaged to serve as Interim CEO while the Board of Directors conducts a national search for a new CEO to replace outgoing CEO and President Blake-Anthony Johnson.... 
Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces The 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival Of The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2023 The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sunda... 
20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts to be Held in September
by Emmy Rice - August 03, 2025 The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, along Broadway, from Belmont Ave. to Hawthorne Place, in the heart of Lakeview, with 150 juried artists, family attractions, food, music and more.... 
The Jeff Awards Launch Inaugural Jeff Impact Fellowship Grant Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 12, 2023 As an extension of its mission to promote and recognize theater excellence, The Jeff Awards is launching a new grant award program called the Jeff Impact Fellowship to help inspire early to mid-career artists of color in the Greater Chicagoland area.... 
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2024 The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will continue its return to live, in-person performances of its namesake playwright with free theatrical readings of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Shakespeare's first comedy, a farce of mistaken identities, directed by Peter Garino, The Project's artistic director, runs Ju... 
Beatles Tribute American English Returns To Raue Center
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2024 Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the award-winning Beatles tribute band, American English, back to the stage for another look into The Beatles’ vast history book next month.... 
Michael Ryczek To Retire After 20 Years With Season Of Concern
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2025 Season of Concern Managing Director Michael Ryczek and the Board of Directors have announced that Ryczek will step down from his position, effective April 1, 2025. Ryczek joined the Board in 1994, served as Board President from 2004-2010 and has served as Managing Director since 2018.... 
Two Additional Performances Added for Comedian Jerrod Carmichael's New Solo Show at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2022 Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre has added two additional performances of Emmy award-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s new solo show on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at 10 pm, as part of Carmichael’s upcoming stand-up engagement in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.... 
The Beautiful City Project to Present BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY: A Musical in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 09, 2023 The Beautiful City Project presents BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY in concert, featuring an incredible cast. Proceeds go to Season of Concern, a Chicago non-profit supporting theater practitioners in need. Don't miss this contemporary rock musical at the Den Theatre in Chicago.... |
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