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VIDEOS: A Look Back at Lena Hall's Career
by BWW News Desk on August 11, 2020 in Chicago
Before her Obsessed: Alanis Morissette concert, we're looking back at the journey of her career. Let's start at the beginning!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Radio Free Birdland Premiere Starring Max von Essen
by BWW News Desk on August 11, 2020 in Chicago
Our Radio Free Birdland Concert Series with Birdland Jazz premieres this week with Max von Essen!
Hell In A Handbag's UNDER THE STARS WITH HANDBAG: A Drive-In Festival
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to welcome audiences back with UNDER THE STARS WITH HANDBAG: A Drive-In Festival a?' five fun and socially-responsible weekends of Handbag productions on a big outdoor screen! Featuring a different show each week, Handbag's pop-up drive-in festival will play Fridays and Saturday from August 21 a?' September 19, 2020 at The Red Box Workshop, 4242 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago, just west of the intersection of Pulaski and Bryn Mawr.
Collaborative Arts Institute Of Chicago Announces Fall 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago celebrates its tenth anniversary season with fall offerings that include the annual Collaborative Works Festival, two recitals as part of the Lieder Lounge series, and the first installment of a Polish song workshop.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Announces Updates to RHYTHM WORLD 29.5
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
Chicago Human Rhythm Project will present RHYTHM WORLD 29.5 - a mix of live streamed, attended and recorded performances and classes August 10 - Sept 4 featuring extraordinary foot and body drummers from around the world.
8 Videos That Make Us Excited for Max von Essen's Birdland Concert!
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
There's no doubt Max von Essen can put on an excellent performance! Check out some of his past gigs before this week's Birdland concert!
5 More Lena Hall OBSESSED Performances We're Obsessed With!
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
Lena Hall's popular series Obsessed is returning this weekend with the music of Alanis Morissette! We're looking back at some of our favorite past performances-- which one is your favorite?
BWW Blog: A Letter to the Krannert Center
by Student Blogger: Emily Naud on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
Dear Krannert Center, I miss you.
Northwestern University Theatre Students Are Demanding Anti-Racist Actions From the Department
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
Northwestern University Theatre students are demanding the department take anti-racist action and accountability.
Available Now: Liz Callaway & Seth Rudetsky Duet on 'What Could Be Better'
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
Liz Callaway's performance as part of The Seth Concert Series, re-airs today at 3 PM ET and is now available On Demand. Watch Liz and Seth duet on 'What Could Be Better' from Baby in this exclusive clip!
One Of A Kind New Play Development Program Selects Its Next Group Of Playwrights
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Chicago
The next four plays which will be workshopped in The New Play Lab and streamed live on YouTube have been announced.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces One-Night Benefit Watch Party of EASTLAND: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk on August 07, 2020 in Chicago
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced a one-night watch party of Eastland: An Original Musical Watch Party, Thursday, August 20 at 7pm (Central), a free online public fundraiser of the acclaimed production in support of Lookingglass Theatre Company.
Paramount Theatre Postpones 2020-2021 Paramount Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk on August 07, 2020 in Chicago
The Paramount Theatre has announced that it is postponing the entire 2020-2021 Paramount Broadway season one year, until 2021-2022.
Lookingglass Theatre Announces EASTLAND: An Original Musical Watch Party, August 20
by BWW News Desk on August 06, 2020 in Chicago
Lookingglass Theatre Company announces Eastland: An Original Musicala??Watch Partya??will take place on Thursday, August 20 at 7pm CT, a free online public fundraiser of the acclaimed productiona??in support of Lookingglass Theatre Company.a??a??
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Appoints Emmanuel Neal as Interim Managing Director
by BWW News Desk on August 06, 2020 in Chicago
Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmanuel Neal as the organization's new Interim Managing Director as a part of its 2019 strategic plan facilitated by the Arts and Business Council of Chicago's Business Volunteers for the Arts program.
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Announces Online Programming for August
by BWW News Desk on August 06, 2020 in Chicago
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced several online events taking place in August that speak to the organizationa??s mission to provoke conversations that lead to positive social change.
Julie Halston Joins Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk on August 06, 2020 in Chicago
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), the nation's leading pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patient education and advocacy organization, has appointed actress and comedienne, Julie Halston, to its Board of Directors.
9 Liz Callaway Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!
by BWW News Desk on August 06, 2020 in Chicago
We're looking back at these past performances by Liz Callaway before her Seth Concert this weekend!
VIDEO: Meet the Goodman Theatre's Manager of Individual and Major Gifts, Victoria Rodriguez
by Stage Tube on August 06, 2020 in Chicago
Manager of Individual and Major Gifts Victoria Rodriguez shares her passion for building meaningful connections with donors and her coworkers to a?oetake care of the people who take care of us.a??
ACT NOW, SocialWorks and ChiArts Alumni Present A Night Of Monologues For Black Lives
by BWW News Desk on August 05, 2020 in Chicago
A new theatre ensemble, 'ACT NOW', has joined forces with SocialWorks and ChiArts Alumni to bring you a one night only event of monologues to support Black Lives.
American Blues Kicks Off New Play Reading Series August 7
by BWW News Desk on August 05, 2020 in Chicago
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces a?oeThe Rooma??, a brand-new reading series that brings original work, plays in development, and new stories to Chicago audiences.
Follow Our Student Blog Instagram Account!
by BWW News Desk on August 05, 2020 in Chicago
We're highlighting our student bloggers on Instagram!
It's Showtime Theatre to Premiere Virtual Talent Show
by BWW News Desk on August 05, 2020 in Chicago
To bring entertainment to audiences stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, It's Showtime Theatre of Huntley, the resident theater group of the Huntley Park District, is premiering a Virtual Talent Show on the park district YouTube channel.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces PORCHLIGHTPALOOZA, a Three-Day Virtual Festival Featuring Joel Grey and More
by BWW News Desk on August 05, 2020 in Chicago
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced a new three-day celebration and fundraiser in honor of its 25th Anniversary, PorchlightPalooza, Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23, which will include performances from Chicago's best talents, an exclusive interview hosted by legendary newsman Bill Kurtis with the 2020 ICON Award recipient Joel Grey and more.
Sana Selemon Named New Executive Director of BoHo Theatre in Chicago
by BWW News Desk on August 05, 2020 in Chicago
Sana Selemon is the new executive director of BoHo Theatre in Chicago.
