John C. Reilly's MISTER ROMANTIC to Offer Fourth Performance at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
After selling out three performances in near record time, Steppenwolf Theatre has added a fourth and final performance of John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
After selling out three performances in near record time, Steppenwolf Theatre has added a fourth and final performance of John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic.
Porchlight Young Professionals to Host A WICKED: FOR GOOD WATCH PARTY At The Davis Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre's Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board will present the special event, Wicked: For Good Watch Party at the Davis Theater.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre's Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board will present the special event, Wicked: For Good Watch Party at the Davis Theater.
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
A legendary holiday-film starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye will be brought to theatrical life when Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse presents the eagerly awaited return of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
A legendary holiday-film starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye will be brought to theatrical life when Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse presents the eagerly awaited return of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS.
Playmakers Laboratory To Present THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY PARTY! At Neo-Futurist Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will return to the Neo-Futurist Theater this winter with its annual holiday edition of That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, running December 5–14, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will return to the Neo-Futurist Theater this winter with its annual holiday edition of That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, running December 5–14, 2025.
Review Roundup: STEREOPHONIC National Tour
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2025
Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award winner for Best Play, is now on its first National Tour. Read the reviews for the tour as they come in, and learn more about the show, here!
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2025
Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award winner for Best Play, is now on its first National Tour. Read the reviews for the tour as they come in, and learn more about the show, here!
Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Chad Goodman Return to Raue Center for HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and conductor Chad Goodman return to Raue Center for the Arts for the annual Holiday Spectacular concert on December 12, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and conductor Chad Goodman return to Raue Center for the Arts for the annual Holiday Spectacular concert on December 12, 2025.
Hell in a Handbag Productions to Present THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Hell in a Handbag Productions to present the world premiere of The Real Housewives of the North Pole, written by David Cerda and directed by Tommy Bullington, November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026, at The Clutch in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Hell in a Handbag Productions to present the world premiere of The Real Housewives of the North Pole, written by David Cerda and directed by Tommy Bullington, November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026, at The Clutch in Chicago.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Heads Into Rehearsal At The Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 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!
by BWW News Desk - November 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!
TWILIGHT IN CONCERT to Open at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The 60-city national tour of the first-ever TWILIGHT IN CONCERT will open Friday, November 7 at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. TWILIGHT IN CONCERT is playing three performances only.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The 60-city national tour of the first-ever TWILIGHT IN CONCERT will open Friday, November 7 at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. TWILIGHT IN CONCERT is playing three performances only.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Porchlight
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the next production in its 31st season, The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty McGee.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the next production in its 31st season, The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty McGee.
Video: JEKYLL & HYDE Star David Moreland Performs 'This Is The Moment'
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2025
Watch David Moreland perform “This Is the Moment” from Kokandy Productions’ new staging of Jekyll & Hyde, directed by Derek Van Barham. See the video!
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2025
Watch David Moreland perform “This Is the Moment” from Kokandy Productions’ new staging of Jekyll & Hyde, directed by Derek Van Barham. See the video!
Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2025
Writers Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of As You Like It, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. Watch video highlights from the show!
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2025
Writers Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of As You Like It, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. Watch video highlights from the show!
BWW Q&A: Stephen Schellhardt of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paramount Theatre
by Joshua Wright - November 04, 2025
Paramount Theatre will continue its 14th Broadway Series with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, running November 12, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Opening night is Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
by Joshua Wright - November 04, 2025
Paramount Theatre will continue its 14th Broadway Series with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, running November 12, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Opening night is Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
Elsinore to Present A PICASSO by Jeffrey Hatcher at the Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Elsinore will return with the historical drama A Picasso by Jeffrey Hatcher at the Greenhouse Theater Center. Elsinore will return with the historical drama A Picasso by Jeffrey Hatcher, running December 4 - 21 at the Greenhouse Theater Center.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Elsinore will return with the historical drama A Picasso by Jeffrey Hatcher at the Greenhouse Theater Center. Elsinore will return with the historical drama A Picasso by Jeffrey Hatcher, running December 4 - 21 at the Greenhouse Theater Center.
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATER FESTIVAL Returns This January
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival will return January 21–February 1, 2026, presenting more than 100 performances and events across dozens of Chicago venues.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival will return January 21–February 1, 2026, presenting more than 100 performances and events across dozens of Chicago venues.
Music Theater Works Reveals Cast And Creative Team For ANNIE At North Shore Center
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Music Theater Works will close its 2025 season with a new production of Annie, running December 18, 2025 through January 4, 2026, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Music Theater Works will close its 2025 season with a new production of Annie, running December 18, 2025 through January 4, 2026, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
Trap Door Theatre To Present RAG DOLL ON A BOMB SITE In December
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will continue its 32nd season with Rag Doll on a Bomb Site, written, performed, and choreographed by Shelley Cooper and directed by Kelsey Miller, playing December 11–13, 2025, at Trap Door Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will continue its 32nd season with Rag Doll on a Bomb Site, written, performed, and choreographed by Shelley Cooper and directed by Kelsey Miller, playing December 11–13, 2025, at Trap Door Theatre.
The Den Theatre Announces December Comedy Lineup Featuring Jerrod Carmichael, Langston Kerman, The Sklar Brothers & More
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The Den Theatre in Chicago has announced its December 2025 comedy lineup, featuring performances by Jerrod Carmichael, Langston Kerman, The Sklar Brothers, Charlene Kaye’s Tiger Daughter (presented by Margaret Cho), John Achkar, Gavin Matts, and IMHO: The Show’s New Year’s Eve Party.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The Den Theatre in Chicago has announced its December 2025 comedy lineup, featuring performances by Jerrod Carmichael, Langston Kerman, The Sklar Brothers, Charlene Kaye’s Tiger Daughter (presented by Margaret Cho), John Achkar, Gavin Matts, and IMHO: The Show’s New Year’s Eve Party.
JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Lifeline Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Lifeline Theatre will present the return of JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, back on stage at Lifeline Theatre. In Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Scrooge gets a chance to amend his ways, but what happened to his partner, Jacob Marley?
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Lifeline Theatre will present the return of JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, back on stage at Lifeline Theatre. In Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Scrooge gets a chance to amend his ways, but what happened to his partner, Jacob Marley?
Tickets to TimeLine Theatre's EUREKA DAY to go on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Tickets for TimeLine Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of the 2025 Tony Award-winner for Best Revival of a Play, EUREKA DAY, written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Lili-Anne Brown, will go on sale.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Tickets for TimeLine Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of the 2025 Tony Award-winner for Best Revival of a Play, EUREKA DAY, written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Lili-Anne Brown, will go on sale.
Cast Set for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! at American Blues
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
American Blues Theater will present its 24th Annual Production of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! from Frank Capra’s film and directed by Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
American Blues Theater will present its 24th Annual Production of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! from Frank Capra’s film and directed by Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside.
DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.
Cast Set for City Lit's World Premiere Of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
City Lit will celebrate the holidays with the world premiere production of John Weagly's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS, a mystery adapted from the short story “The Flying Stars” by G.K. Chesterton and the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
City Lit will celebrate the holidays with the world premiere production of John Weagly's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS, a mystery adapted from the short story “The Flying Stars” by G.K. Chesterton and the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Photos: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and PAGLIACCI at the Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 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!
by BWW News Desk - October 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!
Dates Revealed for Chicago Theatre Week 2026
by BWW News Desk - 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.
by BWW News Desk - 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.
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Godspell
Music Theater Works (10/23 - 11/16) | |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret
Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13) CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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Thanksgiving Leftovers
Second City (11/6 - 11/20) | |
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A Black Ensemble Holiday Spectacular 2025
Black Ensemble Theater (11/29 - 12/21) | |
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American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31) | |
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CHICAGO the Musical
The Auditorium Theatre (5/5 - 5/10) | |
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The Sporting Life
The Factory Theater (10/10 - 11/22) | |
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