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Latest Articles About Chicago's Summer Blast on WGN

Alluvial Announce 'Death Is But A Door' EP & Share 'Bog Dweller' Photo Alluvial Announce 'Death Is But A Door' EP & Share 'Bog Dweller'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2023

Alluvial announces the release of their new EP 'Death Is But a Door' and shares the track 'Bog Dweller.' Alluvial will hit the road this month with TesseracT this fall. Check out upcoming tour dates now!...
Darren Day, Hannah-Jane Fox & More Complete the Cast of CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL Photo Darren Day, Hannah-Jane Fox & More Complete the Cast of CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 14, 2023

Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!...
Kevin Anderson, Ben Gulley & Alanis Sophia to Star in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Photo Kevin Anderson, Ben Gulley & Alanis Sophia to Star in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Skylight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2022

Skylight Music Theatre announced the full cast for the Wisconsin premiere of Dennis DeYoung’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running May 20 through June 12, 2022. Performances take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward....
Blues Belter Lauren Anderson to Release 'Love on the Rocks' August 6 Photo Blues Belter Lauren Anderson to Release 'Love on the Rocks' August 6
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 25, 2021

Meanwhile, Anderson’s expanded her following while continuing to reap that critical acclaim. A determined dynamo of a performer adept at both blues and ballads, she’s ready to add to those accolades with her upcoming album Love On the Rocks, her most fully realized effort to date....
Gov't Mule Announces 'Dark Side of the Mule' Summer Tour Photo Gov't Mule Announces 'Dark Side of the Mule' Summer Tour
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023

The Dark Side of the Mule Tour, produced by Live Nation, features the return of the GRAMMY-nominated band’s renowned and extremely rare Pink Floyd tribute performance which will follow a full Mule set and very special guest Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening opening. Gov’t Mule first debuted Dark S...
Lyric Stage Boston Presents Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT: HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS Photo Lyric Stage Boston Presents Ken Ludwig's THE GAME'S AFOOT: HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2023

Join Lyric Stage Boston for a laugh-out-loud comedy mystery, 'The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays.' Don't miss this memorable multigenerational holiday outing....
Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance Photo Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - June 05, 2023

Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October....
VIDEO: Lucius Perform 'Dance Around It' With Sheryl Crow and Celisse on COLBERT Photo VIDEO: Lucius Perform 'Dance Around It' With Sheryl Crow and Celisse on COLBERT
by Michael Major - May 04, 2022

Acclaimed indie pop band Lucius performed their new song, “Dance Around It,” last night on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” with special guests Sheryl Crow and Celisse. Produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, Second Nature is a portrait of singer and songwriters Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe. P...
Cast and Creative Team Set for Holiday Production of AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare Th Photo Cast and Creative Team Set for Holiday Production of AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the holiday production of As You Like It, playing in STC's Harman Hall DEC 2 – 31....
FOOTLOOSE Dances Onto The Park Outdoor Stage July 28 Photo FOOTLOOSE Dances Onto The Park Outdoor Stage July 28
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2023

'Footloose' follows teenager Ren and his mother who move from Chicago to a small farm town where rock music and dancing have been banned. Ren is not prepared for this restrictive environment - especially the ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over ...
Brandi Carlile & Sheryl Crow Join Lucius on 'Dance Around It' Photo Brandi Carlile & Sheryl Crow Join Lucius on 'Dance Around It'
by Michael Major - March 16, 2022

Acclaimed indie pop band Lucius’ new song, “Dance Around It,” featuring special guests Brandi Carlile and Sheryl Crow, is debuting today—watch the official music video now! “Dance Around It” is the latest song unveiled from Lucius’ anticipated new album, Second Nature. Plus, check out tour dates wit...
PlayGround-LA Season 12 Monday Night PlayGround Blasts Off With ORIGIN STORY Next Mon Photo PlayGround-LA Season 12 Monday Night PlayGround Blasts Off With ORIGIN STORY Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - September 24, 2023

Join PlayGround for a new round of Monday Night PlayGround, featuring original short plays all inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story', Monday, October 09, 7pm PT, live at Broadwater Second Stage and simulcast online. Get all the event information here!...
Theatre By The Sea's 89th Season Continues With FOOTLOOSE Photo Theatre By The Sea's 89th Season Continues With FOOTLOOSE
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2022

In celebration of 89 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the exuberant high energy musical, Footloose, which will be presented from June 22 - July 16, 2022....
Porchlight Educations Spring Classes, Beginning January 20, Now On Sale Photo Porchlight Educations Spring Classes, Beginning January 20, Now On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre's Education Department is proud to announce that registration is now open for its 2024 spring classes, January 20 - May 18 at Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University School of Music, 2330 N. Halsted St. Information and registration is available at PorchlightMusic...
Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Photo Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 22, 2023

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 tickets!...
Porchlight Shares 2023 Summer Camp and Sample-A-Camp Dates Photo Porchlight Shares 2023 Summer Camp and Sample-A-Camp Dates
by Stephi Wild - March 09, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre’s Education Department is proud to announce the return of its Music Theatre Summer Camp, June 26 - August 11, with registration now available for all sessions. Also, Porchlight offers a Sample-A-Camp, Sunday, April 30, for interested campers and parents wanting...
Registration Now Open For Porchlight's Fall Classes, Running September 9 - December 1 Photo Registration Now Open For Porchlight's Fall Classes, Running September 9 - December 16
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre's Education Department has announced the return of its education classes this fall, September 9 - December 16....
Bard On The Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces 2023 Lineup Featuring AS YOU LIKE IT Photo Bard On The Beach Shakespeare Festival Announces 2023 Lineup Featuring AS YOU LIKE IT, JULIUS CAESAR & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2022

While the current season of Bard on the Beach continues until September 24, Bard Artistic Director Christopher Gaze has announced the lineup for the Festival's 34th Season, which will run from June to September, 2023....
Kevin Anderson, Ben Gulley & Alanis Sophia to Star in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Photo Kevin Anderson, Ben Gulley & Alanis Sophia to Star in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Skylight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2022

Skylight Music Theatre announced the full cast for the Wisconsin premiere of Dennis DeYoung’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running May 20 through June 12, 2022. Performances take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward....
Betsy Wolfe, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More at The Green Room 42 in May Photo Betsy Wolfe, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More at The Green Room 42 in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced their May line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club. ...
FOOTLOOSE Opens Tonight at The New London Barn Playhouse Photo FOOTLOOSE Opens Tonight at The New London Barn Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 17, 2022

The New London Barn Playhouse takes you down to the town of Bomont with Footloose running August 17th-August 21st!...
Casting Announced for Hell In A Handbag's I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER Photo Casting Announced for Hell In A Handbag's I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER
by Blair Ingenthron - January 18, 2023

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 21st season with the Chicago premiere of I Promised Myself to Live Faster, an intergalactic queer extravaganza featuring closeted extraterrestrials, high stakes pursuits and nuns from outer space, created and conceived by Pig Iron Theatre Company, with...
Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!...
See Jennifer Holliday, the Original Broadway Cast of PIPPIN & More Next Month at 54 B Photo See Jennifer Holliday, the Original Broadway Cast of PIPPIN & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See February's lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!...
Theatre By The Sea's 90th Anniversary Continues with BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSIC Photo Theatre By The Sea's 90th Anniversary Continues with BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - June 07, 2023

In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney will present the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which will be presented from June 14 – July 8, 2023....




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