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Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, Chicagoland is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city. The series will explore where politics and policy meet real people's lives -- in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education, and public safety -- to meet national and local challenges.

The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season With FOOTHOLDS VOL. 5 Photo The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season With FOOTHOLDS VOL. 5
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024

The Impostors Theatre Company will conclude their fifth season with Footholds Vol. 5, an annual anthology play written by the Chicagoland community....


Music Theater Works To Celebrate Scotland With Special Events Announced For BRIGADOON Photo Music Theater Works To Celebrate Scotland With Special Events Announced For BRIGADOON
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2023

This Sunday, Music Theater Works celebrates Scotland with special events at BRIGADOON. Enjoy Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers, a bagpiper, whisky tasting, and a post-show discussion with Gus Noble of Chicago Scots....


Oil Lamp Theater's SPARK CENTER is Now Offering Summer Camps, Adult and Youth Classes Photo Oil Lamp Theater's SPARK CENTER is Now Offering Summer Camps, Adult and Youth Classes and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has opened the SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts. The inaugural offerings of the SPARK CENTER include Summer Camps and Youth and Adult Education classes. Learn more!...


Season of Concern Reveals Holiday Events to Benefit Chicago Theatre Artists Photo Season of Concern Reveals Holiday Events to Benefit Chicago Theatre Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2025

Throughout the holiday season, area performing arts organizations will take up audience collections at productions for Season of Concern, Chicago’s nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to all Chicagoland theater practitioners....


First-Ever University of Illinois Chicago Latin American Music Festival To Launch Thi Photo 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....


LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held in September Photo LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held in September
by Blair Ingenthron - August 20, 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...


World Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Set for Northlight T Photo 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!...


PrideArts Makes Center on Halsted Its New Theater & Administrative Home Photo PrideArts Makes Center on Halsted Its New Theater & Administrative Home
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2024

Center on Halsted (COH) and PrideArts have launched a partnership that will generate new arts and culture programs and performances for the public and leverage the unique strengths of both organizations....


Alliance Theatre's THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD to Launch National Tour Photo 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....


The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season with FOOTHOLDS VOL. 6 Photo The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season with FOOTHOLDS VOL. 6
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

The Impostors Theatre Co. (ITC) concludes their sixth season with Footholds Vol. 6, an anthology play written by the Chicagoland community and directed by ITC Executive Director Rachel Borgo along with ITC Ensemble Members Courtney Marie and Caitlin McManus, as well as Erin Sheets, Jared Sheldon, Eb...


The Jeff Awards Opens Submissions For 2024 Jeff Impact Fellowship Awards Photo The Jeff Awards Opens Submissions For 2024 Jeff Impact Fellowship Awards
by A.A. Cristi - April 04, 2024

The Jeff Awards has announce the opening of submissions for the 2024 Jeff Impact Fellowship Awards, aimed at inspiring early to mid-career artists of color in the Chicago theater industry....


Full Cast Announced For ASSASSINS Photo Full Cast Announced For ASSASSINS
by Blair Ingenthron - March 19, 2023

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins will be brought to Chicagoland by Wee Productions in Fall 2023....


Christopher Pazdernik Announced As Season Of Concern's Managing Director Photo Christopher Pazdernik Announced As Season Of Concern's Managing Director
by A.A. Cristi - March 17, 2025

The Season of Concern Managing Director Board of Directors has announced the appointment of the organization’s new Managing Director, Christopher Pazdernik. ...


SUMMER WIND: A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA is Coming to Raue Center Photo SUMMER WIND: A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA is Coming to Raue Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 03, 2025

Raue Center For The Arts will present Summer Wind: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Bill Pantle in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets! ...


BLUE BAYOU: A TRIBUTE TO LINDA RONSTADT Comes to Raue Center in October Photo BLUE BAYOU: A TRIBUTE TO LINDA RONSTADT Comes to Raue Center in October
by A.A. Cristi - August 14, 2025

Raue Center For The Arts will present Blue Bayou: Chicagoland’s Tribute to Linda Ronstadt on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Starring Tamara Woodruff as “Linda,” the show delivers an emotional, high-energy journey through Ronstadt’s groundbreaking career, spanning rock, country, folk, and L...


Steppenwolf Theatre Company's SEAGULL Raises Funds for Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine Photo Steppenwolf Theatre Company's SEAGULL Raises Funds for Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, in partnership with the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America – Illinois Division, has raised more than $12,600 to support the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine....


Kerfuffle Announces Cast And Crew For World Premiere Production Of BOOKSWORMS Photo 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....


The Peppermint Patties to Celebrate the Holiday Season With Two Shows in Chicago Photo The Peppermint Patties to Celebrate the Holiday Season With Two Shows in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 25, 2025

 The Peppermint Patties are ringing in the holidays with two very different live performances this December in Chicago. The season begins with A Christmas Carol Cabaret, a playful re-imagining of Dickens' classic tale told by the Patties....


Facility Theatre Reveals Cast and Production Team For RIGHT NOW Photo 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....


Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces THE 17TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF Photo Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces THE 17TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, September 10-11
by A.A. Cristi - September 02, 2022

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 17th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sund...


Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago Announces Its Cast Of GREASE Photo 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. ...


Dates Revealed for Chicago Theatre Week 2026 Photo Dates Revealed for Chicago Theatre Week 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2025

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 take place in Februrary....


Eileen LaCario and Rosario Vargas to be Honored at League of Chicago Theatres Gala Photo 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!...


Oak Park Festival Theatre To Receive Special Equity Award At 57th Annual Jefferson Aw Photo Oak Park Festival Theatre To Receive Special Equity Award At 57th Annual Jefferson Awards
by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2025

Oak Park Festival Theatre will be honored with a Special Equity Award at the 57th Annual Joseph Jefferson Awards on September 29, 2025. The recognition coincides with the company’s 50th anniversary season, celebrating its historic partnership with the Park District of Oak Park, expanded programming,...


SHUTTER SPEED's April Noel Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE Photo 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....






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