THE MAGIC PARLOUR Unveils Expanded Programming
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Dennis Watkins is poised to launch his third year in the custom magic theater in the heart of the Loop by introducing the most robust slate of programming yet at The Magic Parlour. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Dennis Watkins is poised to launch his third year in the custom magic theater in the heart of the Loop by introducing the most robust slate of programming yet at The Magic Parlour. Learn more!
The National Center for Choreography-Akron to Host Arts Book Event in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron will soon come to Chicago to host Making Moves: Chicago book event at the Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron will soon come to Chicago to host Making Moves: Chicago book event at the Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend!
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Unveils 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Chicago's premiere Black dance company, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, is kicking off its 30th anniversary season with performances November 7-8 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Chicago's premiere Black dance company, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, is kicking off its 30th anniversary season with performances November 7-8 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus. Learn more!
Raue Center for the Arts Awarded $150,000 Grant to Fuel Expansion of Arts Education and Regional Growth
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts has announced it has been awarded a multi-year $150,000 grant from the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts has announced it has been awarded a multi-year $150,000 grant from the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University Hosts Family-Friendly Saturday Matinees
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
This October, the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will continue its 30th Anniversary Legacy Season with Saturday afternoon matinees that celebrate local artistry and cultural storytelling.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
This October, the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will continue its 30th Anniversary Legacy Season with Saturday afternoon matinees that celebrate local artistry and cultural storytelling.
Video: Extended Highlights from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - September 30, 2025
Get an extended first look at Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann make his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, Frank Abagnale Jr.
by Joshua Wright - September 30, 2025
Get an extended first look at Marriott Theatre's Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. JJ Niemann make his Marriott Theatre debut as the charming con artist, Frank Abagnale Jr.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Miz Cracker Will Bring CRACK-O-LANTERN to Buffalo Grove
by Sidney Paterra - September 30, 2025
Zombies, vampires, mummies—JD Vance! RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Miz Cracker returns from the dead with a ghoulish Halloween burlesque spectacular about the things that scare her most.
by Sidney Paterra - September 30, 2025
Zombies, vampires, mummies—JD Vance! RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Miz Cracker returns from the dead with a ghoulish Halloween burlesque spectacular about the things that scare her most.
Chicago Opera Theater To Present Shakespeare And Salieri Trilogy This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will illuminate Shakespeare and Antonio Salieri this fall with a trilogy of performances and events, culminating in the Chicago premiere of Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or The Three Tricks) December 3–7, 2025 at the Studebaker Theater.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will illuminate Shakespeare and Antonio Salieri this fall with a trilogy of performances and events, culminating in the Chicago premiere of Salieri’s Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or The Three Tricks) December 3–7, 2025 at the Studebaker Theater.
Open Space Arts To Stage Chicago Premiere Of DORIAN
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Open Space Arts will present the Chicago premiere of DORIAN, a modern remix of The Picture of Dorian Gray fused with Oscar Wilde’s prosecution for homosexuality. Running November 28–December 14, the intimate production will be directed by Aaron Holland and staged in the company’s Uptown theater.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Open Space Arts will present the Chicago premiere of DORIAN, a modern remix of The Picture of Dorian Gray fused with Oscar Wilde’s prosecution for homosexuality. Running November 28–December 14, the intimate production will be directed by Aaron Holland and staged in the company’s Uptown theater.
DUTCHMAN by Amiri Baraka to Open at Trap Door Theatre Next Week
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will open another Trap Open Series presentation next week, Dutchman, written by Amiri Baraka and directed by Keith Surney. Learn more about the production here.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will open another Trap Open Series presentation next week, Dutchman, written by Amiri Baraka and directed by Keith Surney. Learn more about the production here.
The Second City to Present New Show THANK YOU, GOODNIGHT
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Head to The Second City for a fast, funny, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. The legendary theater will present Thank You, Goodnight, a brand-new production. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Head to The Second City for a fast, funny, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. The legendary theater will present Thank You, Goodnight, a brand-new production. Learn more!
Cast Set for INHERIT THE WIND at Edge Of The Wood Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood, Chicago, has revealed the company of Inherit the Wind, in their theatre space on the city's northwest side. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood, Chicago, has revealed the company of Inherit the Wind, in their theatre space on the city's northwest side. Learn more!
Cast and Creatives Set for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Oil Lamp Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production and the final production in its 2025 season, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production and the final production in its 2025 season, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Learn more!
GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!
Review: ROME SWEET ROME at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - September 29, 2025
ROME SWEET ROME, the latest production from the Q Brothers Collective at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, has a cool concept: JULIUS CAESAR, but make it hip hop. Like the group’s previous endeavors, the show takes a classic Shakespeare play and updates it with modern sensibilities. The resulting show, though, is really on the nose, both in terms of parallels to the current political climate (here, Caesar is an authoritarian leader who loves the sound of his own voice) and in the writing itself.
by Rachel Weinberg - September 29, 2025
ROME SWEET ROME, the latest production from the Q Brothers Collective at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, has a cool concept: JULIUS CAESAR, but make it hip hop. Like the group’s previous endeavors, the show takes a classic Shakespeare play and updates it with modern sensibilities. The resulting show, though, is really on the nose, both in terms of parallels to the current political climate (here, Caesar is an authoritarian leader who loves the sound of his own voice) and in the writing itself.
Frank Caliendo, Steve Cochran & The Second City Bring Laughs To Aurora This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
Paramount Theatre and its Copley Theatre will ring in the fall and holiday season with a powerhouse lineup of comedy. Frank Caliendo, Steve Cochran with company, and The Second City’s holiday revue will all take the stage in Aurora, promising laughter for every kind of audience.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
Paramount Theatre and its Copley Theatre will ring in the fall and holiday season with a powerhouse lineup of comedy. Frank Caliendo, Steve Cochran with company, and The Second City’s holiday revue will all take the stage in Aurora, promising laughter for every kind of audience.
ROALD DAHL'S ENORMOUS CROCODILE is Coming to the Studebaker Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
The Roald Dahl Story Company has revealed its first production in Chicago, the wickedly funny, family musical based on Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
The Roald Dahl Story Company has revealed its first production in Chicago, the wickedly funny, family musical based on Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile. Learn more!
CIRCA Pintig Reveals Year Two Line-Up for the Chicago Filipino American Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
CIRCA-Pintig has revealed the second annual Chicago Filipino American Theatre Festival at the Rizal Community Center and the Hoover-Leppen Theatre. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
CIRCA-Pintig has revealed the second annual Chicago Filipino American Theatre Festival at the Rizal Community Center and the Hoover-Leppen Theatre. Learn more here!
THE NOTEBOOK and More Set for Broadway In Chicago 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has revealed the full season line up for the next Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series, featuring The Notebook and more. See the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has revealed the full season line up for the next Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series, featuring The Notebook and more. See the full lineup here!
Red Theater Reveals Cast of the World Premiere of THE PILON
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
Red Theater presents the world premiere production of The Pilon, written by Zach Barr and directed by Jessica Love, running at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
Red Theater presents the world premiere production of The Pilon, written by Zach Barr and directed by Jessica Love, running at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
Review: Ava: The Secret Conversations
by Tina St. Angelo - September 28, 2025
I ruined his life…. Whose life? Frank Sinatra. The newest production at the Studebaker Theater is Elizabeth McGovern’s play Ava: The Secret Conversations. She wrote the play which is based upon Peter Evans’ and Ava Gardner’s book “The Secret Conversations”.
by Tina St. Angelo - September 28, 2025
I ruined his life…. Whose life? Frank Sinatra. The newest production at the Studebaker Theater is Elizabeth McGovern’s play Ava: The Secret Conversations. She wrote the play which is based upon Peter Evans’ and Ava Gardner’s book “The Secret Conversations”.
New Musical GODS: A MUSICAL RAMPAGE to Debuts Act 1 At Elgin Fringe
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
A brand new musical, gods: A Musical Rampage, is set to be presented this weekend. The provocative new musical will receive a special preview of Act 1 at the Elgin Fringe Festival. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
A brand new musical, gods: A Musical Rampage, is set to be presented this weekend. The provocative new musical will receive a special preview of Act 1 at the Elgin Fringe Festival. Learn more!
The Goodman to Hold Costume Sale From its Productions in October
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Just in time for Halloween costume shopping season, The Goodman's costume sale features modern and vintage items from productions spanning over 60 years of The Goodman’s century-long history. Learn how to take part!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Just in time for Halloween costume shopping season, The Goodman's costume sale features modern and vintage items from productions spanning over 60 years of The Goodman’s century-long history. Learn how to take part!
AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. Learn more!
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of Rajiv Joseph’s MR. WOLF
by BWW News Desk - September 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!
by BWW News Desk - September 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!
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Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) | |
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Elton Rohn
Raue Center For The Arts (12/27 - 12/27) | |
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Hanukkah Shmanukkah
Greenhouse Theater (12/18 - 12/21) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31) | |
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The Long Christmas Dinner
Bramble Arts Loft (12/1 - 12/28) | |
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HADESTOWN
Prairie Home Alliance Theater (1/6 - 1/7) | |
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A Black Ensemble Holiday Spectacular 2025
Black Ensemble Theater (11/29 - 12/21) | |
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Music of the Baroque: Fathers & Sons
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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A Christmas Carol
Drury Lane Theatre (11/28 - 12/27) | |
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