(12/7/2018) - Returning for the holidays, The Agency Theater Collective is proud to once again present the Chicago classic HELLCAB by Will Kern, directed by Cordie Nelson, playing November 30 - December 30, , playing Cordie Nelson, directed by Will Kernby HELLCAB is proud to once again present the Chicago classic The Agency Theater CollectiveReturning for the holidays, 2018 at The Raven Theatre (West Stage), 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago. All performances are pay-what you-can (suggested $20 donation). Tickets are currently available at wearetheagency.org or by calling (773) 680-4596. Photo Flash: First Look At Matt Crowle In Goodman Theatre's THE SANTALAND DIARIES by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(12/6/2018) - This holiday season, Goodman Theatre presents The Santaland Diaries-David Sedaris' 'vivid, hilarious portrait of family Christmas with his deft combination of wicked humor and scalpel-sharp observation' (Chicago Magazine). Adapted by Joe Mantello and directed by longtime Goodman Artistic Associate Steve Scott, this 'theatrical stocking stuffer' (Chicago Reader) is perfect for those who prefer their eggnog spiked. Chicago favorite Matt Crowle makes his Goodman debut in a solo performance as the strapped-for-cash struggling actor who takes a job as 'Crumpet,' an elf at Macy's Santaland-and his hilarious observations are more naughty than nice. The Santaland Diaries appears November 30 - December 30 in the Owen Theatre (opening night is December 6 at 7pm) in the Goodman's Owen Theatre (170 N. Dearborn); tickets ($15-45; subject to change) go on sale today by telephone 312.443.3800 or online GoodmanTheatre.org/Santaland. For 'mature elves' only.Photo Flash: Otherworld Theatre Presents THE WINTER WOLF by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(12/5/2018) - Otherworld Theatre will produce the world premiere of The Winter Wolf a holiday-themed fairy tale written by Joseph Zettelmaier and directed by artistic associate Lauren N. Fields. The play runs December 6, 2018 - January 6, 2019. Press opening is December 8, 2018 at 3914 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613 in the Alchemists' Lab space within Otherworld Theatre. The Winter Wolf was workshopped in 2017 as part of the Otherworld Theatre Reading Series, a monthly staged reading and talkback series. Fields is a recently named artistic associate at Otherworld and directed last season's world premiere production, Down the Rocky Road and All the Way to Bedlam. Tickets to all shows are available at www.OtherworldTheatre.org Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf's LA RUTA by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(12/4/2018) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of La Ruta by acclaimed Chicago playwright Isaac Gomez, directed by ensemble member Sandra Marquez and featuring ensemble member Karen Rodriguez along with an eight-member all female Latinx cast. Inspired by the lives of Mexican women who live, work-and disappear-along a Ciudad Juarez bus route, La Ruta weaves live music through a story of resilience in the wake of loss.Photo Flash: Strawdog Theatre Presents HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS Through Jan 5 by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(12/3/2018) - Strawdog Theatre Company celebrates the holidays with its world premiere adaptation of the family classic HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS, based on the book by Eric Kimmel, with book and adaptation by ensemble member Michael Dailey*, music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, direction by Jacqueline Stone and music direction by Rachel Hoovler. HERSHEL will play December 1, 2018 - January 5, 2019 at Strawdog's new home at 1802 W. Berenice Ave.Photo Flash: The Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents CENDRILLION by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/30/2018) - The Lyric Opera of Chicago premiere of Jules Massenet's charming fairytale opera Cendrillon (Cinderella) opens Saturday, December 1 at 7:30pm. There are six performances Dec. 1 through Jan. 20 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $49 for adults and just $20 for children, and are available now at lyricopera.org/Cendrillon or at 312-827-5600.Photo Flash: First Look at Flying Elephant Productions' THE BOOK OF MERMAN by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/29/2018) - Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to present the return of the hit musical comedy THE BOOK OF MERMAN, featuring a book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz, direction by DC Cathro, music direction by Tyler Miles and choreography by Jenna Schoppe.Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/28/2018) - Now playing in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre is the widely acclaimed comedy, Familiar written by Danai Gurira, star of "The Walking Dead", Marvel Studios' Black Panther and playwright of Eclipsed and The Convert. This Chicago premiere production is directed by Danya Taymor, who helmed Steppenwolf's powerful 2017 production of Pass Over.Photo Flash: The Holiday Hit BURNING BLUEBEARD Returns at The Neo-Futurist Theater by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/28/2018) - In celebration of their 30th anniversary season, The Neo-Futurists are thrilled to announce the return of holiday hit BURNING BLUEBEARD in co-production with The Ruffians for seven performances only, December 26 - 31, 2018 at The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago.Photo Flash: Akvavit Theatre's RISING TEMPERATURES Plays Four Performances Only by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/27/2018) - Journey into a near-future dystopia where humans struggle to survive in an increasingly hostile environment as Akvavit Theatre and Dramafronten present RISING TEMPERATURES, four linked, site-specific world premiere Danish plays presented in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.Photo Flash: Sideshow Theatre And Greenhouse Productions Present HELA by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/23/2018) - Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2018-19 Season with the world premiere of J. Nicole Brooks' dazzling new play HeLa, directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green* and presented in partnership with the Greenhouse Theater Center. HeLa will play November 18 - December 23, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Presents O BROTHERS CHRISTMAS CAROL by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/21/2018) - The raucous and irreverent holiday tradition Q Brothers Christmas Carol returns to The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, now through December 30, 2018. Created by hip-hop sensations the Q Brothers Collective (GQ, JQ, Jax, and Pos) and developed with Creative Producer Rick Boynton, this wildly popular reinterpretation of the perennial favorite by Charles Dickens is underscored with beats spun live at the turntables, mashing up styles from reggae and dancehall music, to dubstep and epic rock ballads. John Hoogenakker, now featured in Amazon's runaway hit series Jack Ryan, takes on the role of Scrooge for a special limited engagement during the run.Photo Flash: The Goodman Theatre Presents the 41st Annual Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/21/2018) - More than 1.5 million people have experienced Goodman Theatre's family-favorite, A Christmas Carol, 'one of Chicago's treasured Christmas traditions' (Theatermania), now returning for the 41st year. Under Artistic Associate Henry Wishcamper's direction for the sixth year, the annual production 'remains the greatest seasonal story of all' (Chicago Tribune) and features Chicago actor Larry Yando, who leads the 26-member cast as the irascible businessman Ebenezer Scrooge. Joining Yando is Paris Strickland, who reprises her role as Tiny Tim for the second year. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by four ghosts who take him on a spectacular adventure through his past, present and future, helping him rediscover the joys of life, love and friendship. Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens at Drury Lane Theatre by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/21/2018) - Drury Lane Theatre presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souza and choreography by Ron De Jesus. Disney's Beauty and the Beast was originally directed by Robert Jess Ross and originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Disney's Beauty and the Beast runs November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening was scheduled for Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m.Photo Flash: American Blues Theater Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/20/2018) - American Blues Theater continues its 2018-2019 Season with its 17th Annual Production of It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! from Frank Capra's film and directed by Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside with musical direction by Ensemble Member Michael Mahler. It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! runs November 15, 2018 - January 5, 2019 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Photo Flash: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL Opens at TATC by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/20/2018) - Director Linda Fortunato has cast Neil Friedman as Kris Kringle, Stella Rose Hoyt as Susan, Courtney Jones as Doris and Christopher Kale Jones as Fred for Theatre at the Center's Miracle On 34th Street: The Musical. Previews began November 15 with Opening Night on November 18 and a continued run through December 23. This production is sponsored in part by American Community Bank.Photo Flash: First Look at Strawdog Theatre Company's THE REVOLUTIONISTS by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/20/2018) - Strawdog Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 31st season with THE REVOLUTIONISTS, Lauren M. Gunderson's brutal comedic quartet about four very real women who lived boldly during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, directed by Denise Yvette Serna.Photo Flash: First Look at Steppenwolf's FAMILIAR by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/19/2018) - A big production hits our Chicago theatre landscape this fall. Revitalizing the local theatre scene and bringing thrills and chills to the stage, the original London production of THE WOMAN IN BLACK began previews November 15, with an officla opening on November 18 at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St.Photo Flash: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Celebrates Opening Night at the Royal George Theatre by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/19/2018) - A big production hits our Chicago theatre landscape this fall. Revitalizing the local theatre scene and bringing thrills and chills to the stage, the original London production of THE WOMAN IN BLACK began previews November 15, with an officla opening on November 18 at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St.Photo Flash: Drury Lane Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/19/2018) - Drury Lane Theatre's Disney's Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, direction by Alan Souzaand choreography by Ron De Jesus runs November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Get a first look at the cast in action!Photo Flash: Wheaton Drama Stages SILENT LAUGHTER by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/19/2018) - Wheaton Drama is bringing silent film to life with the hilarious 'Silent Laughter' by Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore. This silent play includes physical comedy, projected text, & classic silent film accompaniment. This 90-minute comedy is not to be missed!Photo Flash: Inside Hell In A Handbag Productions' SNOWGIRLS - THE MUSICAL by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/19/2018) - Hell in a Handbag Productions rings in the holidays with the world premiere of SnowGirls - The Musical, a parody of the classic cult film Showgirls. Featuring a book by Derek Van Barham, music by Artistic Director David Cerda* with Scott Lamberty and Jeff Thomson, direction by Jon Martinez and music direction by JD Caudill. SnowGirls will play November 15 - December 30, 2018 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St.Photo Flash: First Look at Eclipse Theatre's THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/18/2018) - Eclipse Theatre Company, the only Midwest theatre company to feature one playwright in one season, will continue its 2018 William Inge Season with the moving family drama The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, directed by guest artist Jerrell L. Henderson.Photo Flash: First Look at MANSFIELD PARK at Northlight Theatre by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/17/2018) - Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2018-19 season with Mansfield Park, written by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, and directed by Stuart Carden. Mansfield Park runs November 8 - December 16, 2018 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press opening is scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8pm.Photo Flash: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents IL TROVATORE by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/16/2018) - Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of Verdi's Il trovatoreopens Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7:30pm. There are seven performances November 17 - December 9 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $39 and are available now at lyricopera.org/Trovatore or at 312-827-5600.Photo Flash: Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/16/2018) - Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of The Steadfast Tin Soldier, from the story by Hans Christian Andersen, conceived and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. This family-friendly, holiday show runs November 7, 2018-January 13, 2019 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. Tickets can be purchased online at lookingglasstheatre.org or by phone at (312) 337-0665.Photo Flash: Inside Black Button Eyes Productions' EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/16/2018) - Black Button Eyes Productions concludes its 2018-19 season with the Chicago storefront premiere of EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, a parody of Sam Raimi's classic Evil Dead horror films, with book and lyrics by George Reinblatt and music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt.Photo Flash: HOLIDAY INN Celebrates Opening Night at Marriott Theatre! by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/15/2018) - Celebrate a whole year of holidays in one wonderful musical with the regional premiere of Irving Berlin's joyous HOLIDAY INN, running November 7 through January 6 with a press opening on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire). Inspired by the 1942 classic film,HOLIDAY INN features a beloved score by one of the greatest songwriters in American history, Irving Berlin. Tony Award nominee Denis Jones (Pre-Broadway: Tootsie; Broadway: Holiday Inn; Broadway/Marriott Theatre:Honeymoon in Vegas) directs and choreographs this Broadway hit, joined by Jeff Award-winning Musical DirectorRyan T. Nelson.Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Revisits 1776 by BWW News Desk - Chicago
(11/14/2018) - Porchlight Music Theatre begins its sixth season of Chicago's "lost" musicals in staged concert series with Porchlight Revisits 1776, music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone with direction by Artistic Director Michael Weber, musical direction by Jeremy Ramey and musical staging by Michelle Lauto. Porchlight Revisits 1776 is presented for only three performances Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street. Tickets for 1776 are available now for $37, subscriptions to the three performance series including 1776, Can-Can, March 6 and 7, 2019 and Minnie's Boys, May 22 and 23, 2019 are $90/per person and available at porchlightmusictheatre.org or by calling the Porchlight Music Theatre box office at 773.777.9884.
Photo Flash: The Agency Theater Collective Presents HELLCAB
Photo Flash: First Look At Matt Crowle In Goodman Theatre's THE SANTALAND DIARIES
Photo Flash: Otherworld Theatre Presents THE WINTER WOLF
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf's LA RUTA
Photo Flash: Strawdog Theatre Presents HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS Through Jan 5
Photo Flash: The Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents CENDRILLION
Photo Flash: First Look at Flying Elephant Productions' THE BOOK OF MERMAN
Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR
Photo Flash: The Holiday Hit BURNING BLUEBEARD Returns at The Neo-Futurist Theater
Photo Flash: Akvavit Theatre's RISING TEMPERATURES Plays Four Performances Only
Photo Flash: Sideshow Theatre And Greenhouse Productions Present HELA
Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Presents O BROTHERS CHRISTMAS CAROL
Photo Flash: The Goodman Theatre Presents the 41st Annual Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens at Drury Lane Theatre
Photo Flash: American Blues Theater Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO
Photo Flash: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL Opens at TATC
Photo Flash: First Look at Strawdog Theatre Company's THE REVOLUTIONISTS
Photo Flash: First Look at Steppenwolf's FAMILIAR
Photo Flash: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Brings Chills and Thrills to Royal George Theatre
Photo Flash: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Celebrates Opening Night at the Royal George Theatre
Photo Flash: Drury Lane Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Photo Flash: Wheaton Drama Stages SILENT LAUGHTER
Photo Flash: Inside Hell In A Handbag Productions' SNOWGIRLS - THE MUSICAL
Photo Flash: First Look at Eclipse Theatre's THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS
Photo Flash: First Look at MANSFIELD PARK at Northlight Theatre
Photo Flash: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents IL TROVATORE
Photo Flash: Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER
Photo Flash: Inside Black Button Eyes Productions' EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
Photo Flash: HOLIDAY INN Celebrates Opening Night at Marriott Theatre!
Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Revisits 1776
Photo Flash: Like, Totally Check Out a First Look at Dove Cameron and More in CLUELESS, THE MUSICAL!
Photo Coverage: The Cast of THE CHER SHOW Takes Their Opening Night Bows and Performs With Cher
Photo Coverage: It's Cher, Cher, Cher Everywhere! Inside the Opening Night Party for THE CHER SHOW!
Photo Flash: First Look at Jeff Daniels & More in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Broadway!
Photo Coverage: Kanye, Mackie & More Strut the Red Carpet for THE CHER SHOW
Photo Flash: First Look at Menier Chocolate Factory's Revival Of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Photo Flash: Bette Midler Drops By FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish
Photo Coverage: Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, Tatiana Maslany & More Celebrate Opening Night of NETWORK!
Photo Coverage: Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano & the Company of TRUE WEST Meet the Press!
Photo Flash: Steven Fisher's New Holiday Musical THE LITTLE DANCER Comes to Theatre 71
Photo Flash: Santino Fontana Dons a Wig and Dress For TOOTSIE
Photo Flash: First Look at Michelle Williams In ONCE ON THIS ISLAND On Broadway
Exclusive Photo Coverage: Ariana DeBose and the Cast of SUMMER Disco Into the Holidays for Carols For A Cure!
Photo Flash: TOOTSIE's Santino Fontana Comes to Broadway At Birdland
Photo Flash: HRH The Duke Of Sussex Attends Gala Performance Of BAT OUT OF HELL In Support Of The Invictus Games Foundation
Photo Coverage: Ryan Worsing Receives the Legacy Robe for THE CHER SHOW
Photo Coverage: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Winner Chad Michaels Performs Cher Tribute Concert!
Photo Flash: First Look a WAISTWATCHERS THE MUSICAL at the Miracle Theatre
Photo Flash: Inside Look at BC/EFA's Record-Breaking RED BUCKET FOLLIES
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Ross Petty's THE WIZARD OF OZ - A Toto-ly Twistered Family Musical
Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates Three Years On Broadway
Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of NETWORK
Photo Coverage: Suzan-Lori Parks Honored with 2018 Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award
Photo Flash: First Look at Rubicon Theater Company's SOUTH PACIFIC
Photo Coverage: The Cast of NETWORK Takes Opening Night Bows
Exclusive Photo Coverage: COME FROM AWAY Cast Gets Merry and Bright for Carols For A Cure!
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of HOUSE ON FIRE at Palm Beach Dramaworks
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Titan Theatre Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Photo Coverage: Jill & Rich Switzer Bring Saloon Songs To The Kravis Center
