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Winifred Haun & Dancers Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring World Premieres and More
Contemporary dance company Winifred Haun & Dancers has revealed its 2026–2027 performance season, featuring world premieres, celebrated repertory, new work by Chicago area choreographers, and more.
Jacob Moskovitz Joins KOWALSKI at Lookingglass as Marlon Brando
Jacob Moskovitz has joined the cast of KOWALSKI at Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago, taking on the role of Marlon Brando.
A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED, NEXT FALL, and THE FOREIGNER Set For Saint Sebastian Players' 45th Season
Saint Sebastian Players will present a season featuring A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED, NEXT FALL and THE FOREIGNER at its St.
Short Story Theatre Will Host an Evening of Stories About Family, Friends, and Work
Five storytellers will share personal accounts of family, friendship, and work life at The Art Center Highland Park, including a reporter's early days at the City News Bureau of Chicago.
Chicago Violin Competition to Open Registration for 2026 Edition
The online international competition will welcome violinists ages 7 to 28 in Young Artist and Senior Artist divisions, with cash prizes and a global virtual stage for participants.
Video: Inside PLAY ON! Rehearsals at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater shared a rehearsal clip of PLAY ON!, its jazz musical retelling of Twelfth Night set to Duke Ellington's music, ahead of its September opening.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to UIS Performing Arts Center
THE BOOK OF MORMON will play one performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield on February 10, 2027, with single tickets going on sale to the public August 21.
Remy Bumppo to Host EXPLORING THE IN BETWEEN Panel at Theater Wit
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present a panel on mid-sized Chicago theatres, featuring artistic leaders from Remy Bumppo, A Red Orchid, Teatro Vista and About Face at Theater Wit.
LILIOM to Make Chicago Premiere With Joffrey Ballet in 2026-27 Season Opener
The Joffrey Ballet will open its season with the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier's LILIOM, performed at the Lyric Opera House with a live 16-piece jazz band and orchestra.
WAITRESS Tickets to Go On Sale for Broadway In Chicago Engagement
Single tickets for the 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS went on sale for its run at Broadway In Chicago's James M.
League of Chicago Theatres to Host SPOTLIGHT GALA: UNMASK THE NIGHT
The League of Chicago Theatres will honor Luther Goins, Ellen Placey Wadey and Ron OJ Parson at its annual benefit gala at City Hall – Recess, with proceeds supporting member theatre companies.
VLADIMIR, THE WATERFALL, BRACE BRACE to Headline Shattered Globe's 36th Season
Shattered Globe Theatre's new season under Producing Artistic Director Ian Frank will include Midwest premieres of VLADIMIR and THE WATERFALL alongside BRACE BRACE at Theater Wit in Chicago.
BLUE MAN GROUP's A NEW HOLIDAY SURPRISE to Play Chicago's CIBC Theatre
BLUE MAN GROUP will bring its first-ever holiday production, A NEW HOLIDAY SURPRISE, to Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited three-week engagement this season.
Interview: Artistic Director Audrey Francis On Steppenwolf's 2026/27 Season
Steppenwolf co-Artistic Director Audrey Francis discusses the company's 2026/27 season, including TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE, and stepping onstage herself in the psychological thriller ELLEN B.
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Photos: First Look at WEST SIDE STORY at Music Theater Works
Music Theater Works is proud to present the second production of its 2026 season, West Side Story, in the George Van Dusen Theatre, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd.
Photos: First Look at Oil Lamp Theater's I LOVE YOU BECAUSE
Oil Lamp Theater’s production of I Love You Because, book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, music by Joshua Salzman and orchestrations by Larry Hochman, directed by Scott Shallenbarger and music directed by Aaron Kahn, is now playing through September 13, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road.
THE DINOSAUR OF LAKE MICHIGAN to Bring Kerfuffle and Rabbit Foot Puppetry to Chicago Parks
Kerfuffle and Rabbit Foot Puppetry will present THE DINOSAUR OF LAKE MICHIGAN, an outdoor puppet play for young children, across nine performances in Chicagoland parks as part of Night Out in the Parks.
ENGINES AND INSTRUMENTS OF FLIGHT to Premiere at Jackalope Theatre
Jackalope Theatre Company will present the world premiere of ENGINES AND INSTRUMENTS OF FLIGHT: A FANTASIA IN THREE ACTS BY CALAMITY WEST, written by Calamity West and directed by Jonathan Berry.
Tickets to JERSEY BOYS Tour in Chicago on Sale Now
Tickets for the original Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical sensation, Jersey Boys in Chciago, are now on sale.
YOU CAN'T FAKE THE FUNK: A JOURNEY THROUGH FUNK MUSIC To Take The Stage At Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of You Can’t Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk Music, written and directed by Artistic Director Daryl D.
ARTS IN THE DARK Halloween Parade to Return to Columbus Drive
The 12th annual Chicago Halloween parade will move back to its original Columbus Drive route, drawing cultural organizations, youth programs, and artists from across the city.
PRAYER CIRCLE Cast and Creative Team Announced at Redtwist Theatre
Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for PRAYER CIRCLE, the opening production of its 22nd season, written by Erik Gernand and directed by Dusty Brown.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Close Jacob's Pillow Festival Season
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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The Beautiful Game In Concert Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (8/31-8/31) |
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for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (8/01-8/30) |
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Midday Matinee: Joan Curto: Both Sides Now ECC Arts Center (10/07-10/07) |
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CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul ECC Arts Center (2/06-2/06) |