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Mandala Arts Unveils Red Line Jazz Project Across Chicagoby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/30/2026) - Mandala South Asian Performing Arts announced the Red Line Jazz Project, a five-month series of free performances at Chicago Red Line L stations curated by jazz musician Fareed Haque, culminating in a ticketed Harris Theater concert.
THE NOTEBOOK Tickets Go On Sale at Broadway In Chicago In Mayby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/30/2026) - THE NOTEBOOK, the musical based on Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel and iconic film, will play Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre for a limited two-week engagement, featuring music by Ingrid Michaelson.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Citiesby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(04/30/2026) - The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
EUGENE ONEGIN Chicago Premiere To Close Joffrey Ballet Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/29/2026) - The Joffrey Ballet will present the Chicago premiere of EUGENE ONEGIN at the Lyric Opera House, marking a significant addition to the company's upcoming season.
HOOKMAN by Lauren Yee To Be Presented By Bump in the Night Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/29/2026) - Bump in the Night Theatre will present HOOKMAN, Lauren Yee's existential slasher comedy, at Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago. The production explores grief, trauma, and dark humor through a hook-handed serial killer story.
Broadway In Chicago And Metra Announce Free Train Promotion For Summer Showsby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/29/2026) - Broadway In Chicago and Metra announced a free round-trip rail promotion for nine summer productions, including CHICAGO THE MUSICAL, LES MISÉRABLES, and THE OUTSIDERS. Riders show their show ticket to the conductor for complimentary travel.
PSYCHICS VS. SCIENCE Will Embark on Tour Across The U.S.by Stephi Wild - Dallas
(04/29/2026) - PSYCHICS VS. SCIENCE, a live touring show featuring mentalist Joe Diamond and cognitive scientist Dr. Anthony Barnhart, will visit 15 U.S. cities for an interactive night of mind reading, psychology, and real-time scientific analysis.
Cast Set For SCARAMOUCHE World Premiere in Chicagoby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/29/2026) - City Lit Theater announced the cast for the world premiere musical SCARAMOUCHE, based on Rafael Sabatini's adventure novel, directed by Beth Wolf and featuring a 10-person cast with a 30-number score.
LET'S HANG ON: A ROCK 'N SOUL PARTY is Coming to Marriott Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/28/2026) - Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL will present Let's Hang On: A Rock 'N Soul Party, featuring Michael Ingersoll, Eric Gutman, John-Mark McGaha, and John Michael Dias performing hits from the 1960s and 70s.
Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID - Comes to The Clutch This Mayby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/27/2026) - Hell in a Handbag Productions will present the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID, a new 'Lost Episodes' parody by Artistic Director David Cerda, at The Clutch in Chicago.
THE PRODUCERS to Close BrightSide Theatre's 14th Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/27/2026) - BrightSide Theatre announced the cast and production team for THE PRODUCERS, the 12-time Tony Award-winning Mel Brooks musical, closing the company's 14th season in Naperville.
CHILDREN OF EDEN IN CONCERT Stream Extended With Michelle Williams and Moreby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(04/27/2026) - The live Chicago staged reading of CHILDREN OF EDEN IN CONCERT, featuring Michelle Williams, David Phelps, and Koryn Hawthorne, has extended its streaming availability with tickets redeemable for 48-hour viewing access.
American Blues Theater Announced Recipient Of Blue Ink Award For Playwritingby Marissa Faith Curley - Chicago
(04/25/2026) - Chicago's American Blues Theater has announced Nia Akilah Robinson as the 2026 Blue Ink Award recipient for her play OVERNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, earning a $3,000 prize and a staged reading at the Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE At TimeLine Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/24/2026) - The Chicago premiere of Amy Herzog’s new version of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, is the long-awaited inaugural production at TimeLine Theatre’s new home at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago. Check out first look photos of the cast below.
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC At Paramount Theatre Character Portraits Revealedby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/23/2026) - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre returns with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Performances of Paramount’s 2025–26 Broadway Series finale are April 29–June 14, 2026. Check out photos of the newly released character portraits below.
2026 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Nominees Announcedby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/23/2026) - Broadway In Chicago announced nominees for the 15th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards, with 24 student finalists selected from a record 348 applicants across 95 schools statewide. Nominees will perform a number from LES MISÉRABLES.
BLUE DRESS A New Queer Fantasy Play To Be Presented at Annoyance Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/23/2026) - Yas, And! Comedy will present the world premiere of BLUE DRESS at Chicago's Annoyance Theatre, blending workplace comedy with an absurdist fairytale adventure featuring Dorothy and Alice in a shared world called 'Wonderoz.'
SCRATCH NIGHT, MADE IN CHICAGO, AND I THINK IT COULD WORK Set for Physical Theater Festival Chicago 2026 Lineupby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/22/2026) - Physical Theater Festival Chicago has announced additional programming for its 2026 festival, featuring performances, workshops, and events highlighting local and international artists.
Chicago Violin Competition Opens 2026 Grand Prix Registrations for Ages 7-28by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/22/2026) - The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 Grand Prix, an online international event open to violinists ages 7–28, evaluated by a global jury across Young and Senior Artist divisions.
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theaterby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/22/2026) - Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D. Brooks to Artistic Director, and revealed and the opening of a new 150-seat Studio Theater, rehearsal room and dressing room as the second phase of the Free to BE Village.
DEAD OUTLAW and More Set For Theater Wit 2026-27 Seasonby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/22/2026) - Theater Wit announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Chicago premieres of ADOLESCENT SALVATION, DEAD OUTLAW, and WE HAD A WORLD, plus the return of WHO'S HOLIDAY! in its sixth consecutive holiday run.
UNCLE VANYA U.S. Premiere Adaptation By Liisa Repo-Martell To Play AstonRep Productionsby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - AstonRep Productions will present the U.S. premiere of a new adaptation of UNCLE VANYA by Liisa Repo-Martell. Directed by Derek Bertelsen, the production will run at Edge Off-Broadway Theatre in Chicago.
Photos: avery r. young's SAFRONIA Opens at Lyric Opera of Chicagoby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - Lyric Opera of Chicago has completed its sold-out world premiere run of safronia, the landmark new opera by Chicago’s inaugural Poet Laureate avery r. young at the historic Lyric Opera House. See photos here!
Dr. Terry Leahy Joins AMI Faculty as Trombone, Trumpet & Tuba Instructorby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - Trombonist Dr Terry Leahy has joined American Music Institute as an instructor. Originally from Australia, Dr Terry Leahy holds degrees from the Australian National University, the University of Minnesota and Northwestern University.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Oil Lamp Theaterby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Last Five Years, the Drama Desk Award-winning musical by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Christina Ramirez, at its Glenview, Illinois venue.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Will Come to Marion in Juneby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - A TASTE OF IRELAND - THE IRISH MUSIC & DANCE SENSATION will present its world tour stop at the Marion Cultural & Civic Theater, featuring World Champion Irish dancers, live musicians, and a contemporary vocalist.
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