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A TASTE OF IRELAND Will Come to Peoria in Juneby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - A TASTE OF IRELAND - THE IRISH MUSIC & DANCE SENSATION will present its 2026 world tour stop at Peoria's Prairie Home Alliance Theater, featuring World Champion Irish dancers, live musicians, and a contemporary vocalist.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DEAD OUTLAW, and More Set For Porchlight Music Theatre's 2026-27 Seasonby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 32nd season, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the Chicago premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, and the world premiere of SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY at the Biograph Theater.
Cast and Creative Team For ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre Companyby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - Jackalope Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY, written and directed by Terry Guest, at Broadway Armory Park in Chicago.
New Opera TRUSTED Will Come to Chicago Opera Theaterby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/21/2026) - Chicago Opera Theater will close its season with the concert world premiere of TRUSTED, a new opera composed by Aaron Israel Levin with a libretto by Marella Martin Koch, at the Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building.
Third Eye Blind And Six One Five Collective Added To Riveredge Park Summer Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/20/2026) - RiverEdge Park in Aurora has added concerts by Third Eye Blind and Six One Five Collective to its 2026 summer season. The performances will take place in July and August as part of an expanded lineup following venue renovations.
THE BLACK BOOK Immersive Murder Mystery To Be Presented By The Beautiful City Projectby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/20/2026) - The Beautiful City Project will present THE BLACK BOOK, an immersive murder mystery set in a Lincoln Park Mansion, benefiting Bernie's Book Bank. The cast features over 30 Chicago performers.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Will Present National Tap Dance Day Show Honoring Bojangles, Miles Davis & Coltraneby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/20/2026) - Chicago Human Rhythm Project will close its STOMPING GROUNDS series at the DuSable Black History Museum with a National Tap Dance Day concert honoring Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson and the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
Photos: Anne Sheridan Smith and Kathy Ruhl in 'NIGHT MOTHER at Redtwist Theatreby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/20/2026) - ‘night Mother is now playing, by Marsha Norman and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, at Redtwist Theatre.. Check out photos from the show here!
Star Wars Origin Play THE MAKING Will Come to the Steep Theatre on May the 4thby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/20/2026) - Steep Theatre will present a one-night-only staged reading of THE MAKING, a new play by Dan Aibel reimagining the creation of Star Wars, at the Edge Theater in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
THE WITCH Free Performances Will Be Presented By Shakespeare Project Of Chicagoby Marissa Faith Curley - Chicago
(04/19/2026) - The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free theatrical readings of Thomas Middleton's THE WITCH at multiple Chicago-area library venues, directed by artistic director Peter Garino.
Photos: Timeline Theatre Celebrates Its New Uptown Homeby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/17/2026) - TimeLine Theatre has opened its new Uptown home in Chicago. Preview events drew nearly 2,000 attendees. The company will launch the space with An Enemy of the People in May. Check out photos of the events.
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Now Playing At Parker Players Theater Companyby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/16/2026) - Parker Players Theater Company is presenting The Lifespan of a Fact, a play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, now running in Barrington.
American Music Institute Adds Voice, Piano & Guitar Teacher Madison Colasantiby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/16/2026) - Madison Colasanti has joined The American Music Institute's faculty, teaching voice, piano, and guitar. Colasanti holds a degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music.
Steppenwolf Theatre Will Host GALA 2026 at Rockwell on the Riverby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/16/2026) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host GALA 2026 at Rockwell on the River in Chicago, honoring Douglas R. Brown and Rachel E. Kraft while continuing the theater's 50th Anniversary celebration.
BORED TEACHERS’ IS IT FRIDAY YET?! Comedy Tour To Play UIS Performing Arts Centerby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/15/2026) - The Bored Teachers Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour will stop at UIS Performing Arts Center. The show brings classroom-inspired comedy to the stage. Tickets will go on sale in April.
ANTIGONE To Be Presented By Promethean Theatre Ensemble At The Den Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/15/2026) - Antigone, adapted by Lewis Galantiere from Jean Anouilh, will be presented by Promethean Theatre Ensemble in Chicago. Directed by Elaine Carlson, the production reimagines the classic in a contemporary setting.
Conductor James Gaffigan to Lead Chicago Symphony, NSO & San Francisco Symphony in Spring 2026by Chloe Rabinowitz - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/15/2026) - James Gaffigan will conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony this spring, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet among featured soloists.
Theater Wit Extends Midwest Premiere of THE ALLYby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/15/2026) - Theater Wit has added performances and extended its Midwest premiere of THE ALLY, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Itamar Moses, due to popular demand at its Chicago location.
DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE THEATER Will Perform 30th Anniversary Show at The Auditoriumby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/15/2026) - Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will return to The Auditorium for the crowning performance of its 30th anniversary season. Learn more about the show here!
ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWOODby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/14/2026) - Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announced the final titles and directors for its third-year READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD series, a free Monday night reading series curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano in Chicago.
American Music Institute Offers Summer 2026 Lessons, Camp And Ayco Programsby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/14/2026) - American Music Institute (AMI) will present summer music lessons, a week-long music camp in Hinsdale, IL, and the AYCO Chamber Music Program for students ages 5–18 across Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Chicago Dance Groups Will Perform PERSISTENT SPRING at Ruth Page Centerby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/14/2026) - The Chicago Movement Collective (CMC), and the Winifred Haun & Dancers (WH&D) will present the third annual PERSISTENT SPRING 2026 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago.
PINK RIBBON PLAYS 24-Hour Festival Will Come to Chicagoby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/14/2026) - CIRCA-Pintig and Nothing Without a Company will present PINK RIBBON PLAYS in Chicago, a 24-hour play festival featuring 30 AANHPI artists creating six original short plays centered on breast cancer and community healing.
Eileen Byrne Will Bring RUNNING WITH COFFEE to Lookingglass Theatre in Mayby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/14/2026) - Eileen Byrne's one-woman play RUNNING WITH COFFEE will be presented at Lookingglass Theatre's Water Tower Water Works, with proceeds benefiting North Shore Senior Center.
Cast and Production Team Set For GEE’S BEND, Playing at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatreby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/14/2026) - Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announced the cast and production team for GEE'S BEND, Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder's 2008 play, running in Evanston, with Tim Rhoze directing.
Louise Dearman Will Make U.S. Solo Debut At The Orpheumby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(04/14/2026) - Louise Dearman, the only actress to have played both Glinda and Elphaba in WICKED, will make her U.S. solo concert debut at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg, IL.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER Cast Announced For Sandbox Theatre Collective Productionby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(04/13/2026) - Sandbox Theatre Collective has announced the cast for HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER by Preston Choi. The production will be directed by Kara Toll and performed in Chicago. The play will run as part of the company’s fourth season.
Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Ages 7-28by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/13/2026) - The Chicago Violin Competition opened registration for its 2026 online edition, scheduled for November 22, with violinists ages 7–28 eligible. The registration deadline is August 31, 2026.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for COVENANT at The Goodmanby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/13/2026) - Goodman Theatre’s Centennial Season continues with Covenant by Chicago native York Walker. Walker makes his hometown debut with a new production of his Off-Broadway hit, directed by Malkia Stampley. See rehearsal photos here!
Photos: First Look at MAYBE TOMORROW at Wild Door Theaterby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(04/13/2026) - Wild Door Theater is presenting the Midwest premiere of Maybe Tomorrow, a new play by Max Mondi and directed by Andrew Gallant, now playing in Studio B at The Athenaeum Center. See photos!
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