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Concerts Celebrating Neil Diamond And Garth Brooks Are Coming To Drury Lane Stage In 2026by Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(01/09/2026) - Drury Lane Theatre is partnering with Artists Lounge Live to bring to the stage two incredible concert series in 2026. Kicking off the series is Hello Again: Eric Gutman Sings Neil Diamond.
Cast Set for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(01/09/2026) - Ma Rainey and her band return to The Goodman this spring in a major revival—and a reunion of two Chicago theater legends. Goodman Family Resident Director Chuck Smith directs August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with Associate/Music Director Harry J. Lennix.
Saint Sebastian Players to Continue 44th Season With Classic Comedy HARVEYby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(01/08/2026) - The Saint Sebastian Players will continue their 44th 'supernatural' season with the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase. Directing Harvey is Lisa M. Ramos.
Photos: Wesley Taylor, Molly Griggs and More in Rehearsals for HOLIDAY at Goodmanby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(01/07/2026) - Get a glimpse inside rehearsals of Holiday—a brand-new work by Richard Greenberg, the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright at Goodman Theatre.
American Music Institute Marks 20 Years With Music Lessons, Masterclasses and Moreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(01/07/2026) - As the new year begins, the American Music Institute is marking 20 years of music excellence, inviting students, families, educators, and music lovers to set inspiring musical goals for 2026.
TOM SAWYER To Open At Overshadowed Theatrical Productionsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(01/07/2026) - Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present The Adventures of Tom Saywer. This musical adaptation follows mischievous Tom Sawyer who unexpectedly stumbles into a mystery with hidden treasure, new friends, and a deadly foe.
POT GIRLS Comes to The Story Theatre in Februaryby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(01/07/2026) - The Story Theatre will close its Season V with the world premiere production of Pot Girls by Governing Ensemble member Paul Michael Thomson and directed by Governing Ensemble member Ayanna Bria Bakari.
Photos: THE TEMPEST Featuring Stacey Lind At Otherworld Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(01/06/2026) - Otherworld Theatre Company will present PROSPERA, a world premiere science-fiction adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, adapted and directed by Tiffany Keane Schaefer. See photos of the production.
Black Ensemble Theater Unveils 50th Anniversary Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(01/05/2026) - Black Ensemble Theater celebrates 50 years of its mission-based theater with a full season of musicals and special events. The company will continue with the Plays With A Purpose series for school groups, Black Playwrights Initiative, and more.
Photos: Pegasus Theatre Chicago's 39th YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVALby Gillian Blum - Chicago
(01/04/2026) - Check out production photos from Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, now playing through January 24 at Chicago Dramatists.
Photos: First Look at Music Theater Works’ ANNIEby Nicole Rosky - Chicago
(12/19/2025) - Music Theater Works’ Annie, in the George Van Dusen Theatre, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through January 4, 2026. Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan, is directed by Producing Artistic Director Kyle Dougan-LeBlanc, choreographed by Mollyanne Nunn and music directed by Michael McBride. Check out photos here.
Photos: THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE Holiday Parody At The Clutchby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(11/26/2025) - Hell in a Handbag Productions is presenting the world premiere of The Real Housewives of The North Pole, a holiday parody written by Artistic Director David Cerda*, directed by Tommy Bullington. Check out photos of the show.
Photos: Oil Lamp Theater’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Runs Through December 28by A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(11/24/2025) - Oil Lamp Theater is presenting IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, adapted by Joe Landry and directed by Lauren Katz, through December 28 at 1723 Glenview Road. The production will run approximately two hours including intermission.
Photos: Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Paramount Theatreby Gillian Blum - Chicago
(11/22/2025) - Check out official production photos from Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Paramount Theatre, running November 12, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Goodman Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(11/21/2025) - See the fresh faces and returning favorites in new photos of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre. Newly directed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley.
Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Companyby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(11/21/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company recently opened Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls, in the Ensemble Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(11/19/2025) - Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released first-look production photos for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Selina Cadell and running through December 21 in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
Photos: CARMINA BURANA At Lyric Opera Of Chicagoby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(11/17/2025) - Lyric Opera of Chicago has released new photos from the November 14 performance of Carmina Burana. The production is part of the company’s 2025/26 Season and is conducted by Music Director Enrique Mazzola.
Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Companyby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(11/14/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls. Explore new production photos from Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s AMADEUS, featuring Ian Barford and members of the ensemble.
Photos: Wild Door Theater's SMOKEFALL Now Playing at Theater Witby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(11/10/2025) - Wild Door Theater has launched its inaugural production, Smokefall, now playing, by Noah Haidle and directed by Andrew Gallant, at Theater Wit. See photos here!
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Heads Into Rehearsal At The Goodman Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(11/05/2025) - Get a first look at rehearsals for Chicago's favorite holiday tradition! The Goodman Theatre's 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol is now in rehearsal under the direction of Malkia Stampley, marking her debut at the helm of the beloved seasonal classic. See the photos!
Photos: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and PAGLIACCI at the Lyric Opera of Chicagoby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(10/31/2025) - Passion, betrayal, and heartbreak blaze across the stage when Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci come to Lyric Opera of Chicago in November. Check out all new photos here!
Photos: GODSPELL At Music Theater Worksby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(10/24/2025) - Music Theater Works has released new production photos from Godspell, now playing through November 16 in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(10/21/2025) - Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal photos for its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls in his Steppenwolf debut.
Photos: Redtwist Theatre's CHICAGO: QUEERLY ADAPTED FROM THE PLAY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF THAT INSPIRED THE MUSICAL YOU CAN'T GET AWAY FROMby Gillian Blum - Chicago
(10/19/2025) - CHICAGO: QUEERLY ADAPTED FROM THE PLAY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF THAT INSPIRED THE MUSICAL YOU CAN'T GET AWAY FROM at Redtwist Theatre released production photos of its world premiere.
Photos: JEKYLL & HYDE At The Chopin Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(10/17/2025) - Kokandy Productions has released photos of its new production of Jekyll & Hyde — the first Chicago staging of the gothic musical in more than 15 years.
Photos: THE MARK World Premiere at Babes With Bladesby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(10/17/2025) - Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s 2025 season continues with the world premiere of The Mark, now playing at The Edge Theater. Get a first look at photos here!
Photos: In Rehearsals for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tourby Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(10/16/2025) - The new North American Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera is getting ready to hit the road! The tour will premiere at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD before traveling to major markets including Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and more.
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Goodman Theatre First Lookby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(10/10/2025) - Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now live on stage. Get a first look at photos here!
Photos: Jackie Burns and More in REVOLUTION(S) at Goodman Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(10/10/2025) - Get a first look at production photos of Revolution(s), the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello and Chicago’s Zayd Ayers Dohrn.
Photos: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of Terry Guest’s OAK at Raven Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(10/08/2025) - Raven Theatre in Chicago has released new production photos of OAK, the Southern Gothic drama by playwright Terry Guest, directed by Mikael Burke. The play, opening Raven’s 43rd season, runs through November 9, 2025.
Photos: See Chicago Dance Celebrates 20 Years With Bold Impact Anniversary Galaby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(10/07/2025) - See Chicago Dance hosted more than 270 guests for its BOLD IMPACT 20th Anniversary Gala, celebrating two decades of championing Chicago’s vibrant dance community. The event took place on Tuesday, September 30 at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina Street. See photos of the event.
Photos: A Red Orchid Theatre Opens 33rd Season with World Premiere of VEALby A.A. Cristi - Chicago
(10/03/2025) - A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd season with the world premiere of Veal by Jojo Jones, directed by Ensemble Member dado. Performances will run September 25 – November 2, 2025 at 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago’s Old Town. See photos of the production.
Photos: GASLIGHT (ANGEL STREET) Now Playing at Oil Lamp Theaterby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(10/03/2025) - Oil Lamp Theater’s 2025 season is continuing with its next production, Gaslight (Angel Street), by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Susan Gorman. Get a first look at photos here!
Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches Onby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(09/30/2025) - Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of Rajiv Joseph’s MR. WOLFby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(09/26/2025) - Now running at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching family drama Mr. Wolf. Directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman (Downstate, Airline Highway), playing through November 2, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Check out photos from opening night!
Photos: WISH YOU WERE HERE Marks Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s Chicago Premiereby Gillian Blum - Chicago
(09/21/2025) - Check out production photos from WISH YOU WERE HERE, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's Chicago premiere and the first production in its 30th anniversary season.
Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Leslie Uggams at its ICONS Galaby Chloe Rabinowitz - Chicago
(09/19/2025) - Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre launched its 31st season with the ICONS GALA: Celebrating Leslie Uggams, Sunday, Sept. 14 at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place. See photos here!
Photos: THE BLOOD COUNTESS at Idle Muse Theatre Companyby Stephi Wild - Chicago
(09/18/2025) - Idle Muse Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of The Blood Countess, now playing through October 11. Check out all new photos from the show here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of the STEREOPHONIC National Tourby Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(09/18/2025) - The U.S. National Tour of Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, is getting ready to hit the road! The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day! Check out photos here.
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