Chicago Theatre Newsroom
The latest news on live + streaming theatre in Chicago.

by A.A. Cristi on January 27, 2023 in Chicago
The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced its upcoming production of the stage play Steel Magnolias as the second show of its classic offerings for BTG's 60th Anniversary Season.

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 27, 2023 in Chicago
The North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen, which first launched at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado in October 2018, will end its run on July 2nd, 2023 at the Koger Center in Columbia, South Carolina. See how to purchase tickes!

by Stephi Wild on January 27, 2023 in Chicago
About Face Theatre continues its 28th season with Re/Generation Studio, a series of innovative, intergenerational workshops focused on new works and the future of queer theatre.

by A.A. Cristi on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
The St. Charles Singers, led by founder Jeffrey Hunt, will present two distinctly different programs of sacred music at its March and June 2023 concerts, which conclude the celebrated chamber choir's 39th season. Each program will be heard in Wheaton and St. Charles, Illinois.

by A.A. Cristi on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
The Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) will welcome the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's beloved cultural ambassador to the world, for six performances only, March 8-12, 2023, during their 22-city North American tour.

by A.A. Cristi on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell and Executive Director David McDermott have announced that award-winning, critically-acclaimed choreographer Aszure Barton will serve as the company's Resident Artist for the next three years, embarking upon a process-based period of collaboration, creation, and mutual growth.

by A.A. Cristi on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) will present the second programs of its 45th anniversary season: Elements, featuring several World and Company Premieres and acclaimed revivals. The 2022/23 Season 45: Sapphire Season continues with HSDC's Spring Series at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (220 E. Chicago Ave.) which will run March 23–April 2 with two mixed repertory performances, each performed four times.

by A.A. Cristi on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced, due to popular demand, a new block of tickets for three weeks of performances have been added to its presentation of the Tony Award-winning landmark musical Cabaret, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. See photos from the production!

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its Black History Month Edition of its cabaret series, THE GOSPEL TRUTH, with proceeds to benefit Urban Reformers.

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
The Den Theatre will present comedian Michael Yo for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 31 at 7:15 pm and Saturday, April 1 at 7:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
Opera’s legendary femme fatale returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago with Bizet’s Carmen — March 11 – April 7, 2023 — starring J’Nai Bridges, a leading interpreter of the famous title role and a singer with deep Chicago roots.

by Michael Major on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
For the first time in his career, trailblazer John Mayer has set a groundbreaking solo acoustic tour for spring 2023. 20 years in the making, this audacious trek features solo performances by Mayer, leaning heavily on his acoustic guitar work with special performances on piano and electric guitar, in arenas throughout the U.S. and Canada.

by Stephi Wild on January 26, 2023 in Chicago
Working in Concert has announced its Second Annual International Women's Day Concert, “Will They Remember Life Was Beautiful - A Tribute to Women in the Arts.” The concert will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Oak Park.

by A.A. Cristi on January 25, 2023 in Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023. See video highlights from the production!

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 25, 2023 in Chicago
Get a first look at photos of Lyric Opera of Chicago's return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023.

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 25, 2023 in Chicago
Curious Theatre Branch and BeauTown Cabaret will bring together more than 20 of Chicago fringe theatre’s best writers, directors and performers for This Is Not a Churchill, four short plays paying homage to playwright Caryl Churchill.

by Team BWW on January 25, 2023 in Chicago
Shop official merchandise from Kimberly Akimbo, Hadestown, Kimberly Akimbo, Wicked, Beetlejuice and more to stay warm and cozy this winter!

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 25, 2023 in Chicago
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 47th season with the Chicago premiere of Donnetta Lavinia Grays’ Last Night and the Night Before, a powerful, poetic exploration of what it takes to create a future from a past you long to forget.

by Stephi Wild on January 25, 2023 in Chicago
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts and the University of Chicago Department of Music are partnering on a series of events featuring an undisputed master of the music world: Amjad Ali Khan.

by A.A. Cristi on January 24, 2023 in Chicago
The Marriott Theatre’s 2023 season launches with the family-friendly musical adventure, BIG FISH! See photos of Broadway star Andrew Gemignani and more in new character portraits!

by A.A. Cristi on January 24, 2023 in Chicago
Natural Talent Productions has brought you incredible productions in the past, such as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Little Shop of Horrors, Seussical the Musical, Into the Woods, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more!

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 24, 2023 in Chicago
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has announced comedian Scott Seiss will add a second stand-up performance on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage.

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 24, 2023 in Chicago
Griffin Theatre Company will continue its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama HEISENBERG: The Uncertainty Principle by Simon Stephens, directed by Nate Cohen, playing February 23 – March 26, 2023 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 24, 2023 in Chicago
A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong will premiere in New Orleans and Chicago this fall, with Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart starring as Armstrong. See additional details, and how to purchase tickets!

by Rachel Weinberg on January 24, 2023 in Chicago
In the ripple, the wave that carried me home, protagonist Janice must metaphorically reckon with her homecoming and her childhood in the fictional Beacon, Kansas.

by Stephi Wild on January 24, 2023 in Chicago
By popular demand, Trap Door will be adding 4 performances to the run of Princess Ivona at 7PM on Sundays through February 19th.

by A.A. Cristi on January 23, 2023 in Chicago
See photos from the Redtwist Theatre’s world premiere of The Great Khan, written by Michael Gene Sullivan and directed by Jamal Howard, playing through February 26, at Redtwist Theatre.

by A.A. Cristi on January 23, 2023 in Chicago
Visceral Dance has announced its winter engagement featuring performances at Visceral's Ann Barzel Theater.

by A.A. Cristi on January 23, 2023 in Chicago
BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, continues with their Season 10 Again – to Fully Celebrate our 10th Anniversary – with this classic Neil Simon comedy!

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 23, 2023 in Chicago
The Actors Gymnasium will present CIRCUS QUIXOTIC, an original circus theatre production adapted and directed by David and Kerry Catlin, with circus choreography by Artistic Director Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi.

by BWW Awards on January 23, 2023 in Chicago
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 23, 2023 in Chicago
Light the marquee, roll out the red carpet and open the doors to the largest subscription theater in the nation, because downtown Aurora’s Paramount Theatre has announced the four blockbuster musicals on tap for its 2023-24 Broadway Series.

by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 23, 2023 in Chicago
Award-winning country artist and actress Katie Deal will celebrate beloved American icon Dolly Parton in a concert entitled I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, at Marriott Theatre March 25 and 26.

by Blair Ingenthron on January 22, 2023 in Chicago
Oil Lamp Theater will present ALMOST, MAINE, written by John Cariani and directed by Susan Gorman through February 26. Check out photos of the production here!