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Skokie Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives For THE LIGHTNING THIEF: A PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - March 03, 2024
​MadKap Productions has announced the cast and creative team for The Lightning Thief: a Percy Jackson Musical, a special Theatre for Young Audience presentation.
Photos: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's PURPOSE in Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2024
Check out rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, here!
Chicago Sinfonietta Celebrates Women's History Month with ECHO Featuring Three Premieres
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2024
Celebrate Women's History Month with the Chicago Sinfonietta.
International Women's Day 2024 Concert to Feature the Songs Of Florence Price
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2024
Celebrate International Women's Day 2024 with the Inspire Inclusion Concert, featuring the songs of African-American composer Florence Price. Join award-winning female singers at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Oak Park for a night of music and empowerment.
Cast Set for Rolling World Premiere of BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2024
Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2023–2024 season with the rolling world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry by John Patrick Shanley. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL & More Lead Chicago's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - March 01, 2024
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL and more!
WICKED, ANNIE, and More Set For Broadway in Peoria 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2024
The American Theatre Guild has announced its 24–25 Season for the Peoria Civic Center. The Broadway in Peoria Series will include several Broadway touring productions. Learn more here!
Music Theater Works Hosts Annual Producers Gala ALL THAT JAZZ in May
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2024
Music Theater Works has announced its annual gala, the Producers Gala, All that Jazz, Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m.  Learn more about the event here!
Saint Sebastian Players Perform BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2024
The Saint Sebastian Players’ 42nd season will conclude with the classic romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon. Performances take place April 19–May 12, 2024 in the lower level of St. Bonaventure.
Chicago Theatres Celebrate Women's History Month In March With A Wide Selection Of Productions
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2024
Celebrate Women's History Month with Chicago Theatres featuring a variety of productions honoring the vital role of women in American history.
Timeline Theatre Company Announces FALSETTOS And More For 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2024
TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a 28th season that offers a scope unprecedented in the company’s history.
Chicago Artists Join UK All-Stars In THE CHOIR OF MAN At the Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2024
Local artists RJ Griffith and Kevin James Sievert join UK all-stars in the Chicago production of international smash-hit THE CHOIR OF MAN this spring. Performances begin March 27, 2024, at Chicago’s Apollo Theater.
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - February 29, 2024
MRS. DOUBTFIRE is escapist musical theater fun with tremendous character actor Rob McClure (reprising the role from Broadway) carrying on Robin Williams’s immense legacy from the 1993 film in the lead role.
COCK Comes to Open Space Arts in April
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2024
Open Space Arts has announced the fourth production of its inaugural season, the comedy COCK, by British playwright Mike Bartlett.
Visceral Dance Chicago Performs Two Works by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2024
Visceral Dance Chicago will perform the company premieres of two works by acclaimed Spanish choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano this spring.
Review: THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - February 28, 2024
Director Mary Zimmerman returns to the Goodman with the whimsical and inventive THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE. Zimmerman’s adaptation of Mozart’s iconic opera is lively and accessible; this would be a great introduction for those new to the opera.
Constellation to Present JACK Quartet in Showcase of Close Collaborators in March
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2024
The JACK Quartet will appear at Constellation on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 8:30pm in a concert of forward-looking works curated to showcase the vitality of the string quartet genre, and its adoption into modern composition, some 275 years after Haydn defined the form.
Cast and Creatives Set For THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Skokie Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2024
The cast and creative team has been announced for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, which-runs for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre.
Submissions Open For Inicios 2024, the 2nd Chicago Latine Playwright Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2024
Submissions are now open for Inicios 2024, the 2nd Chicago Latine Playwright Festival, a new play incubator fostering works for the live stage about the Latine experience, produced by CLATA, the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance.
The Second City Has Announced The Recipients Of The Second Annual Victor Wong Fellowship For AAPI Voices In Comedy 
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
The Second City has announced the Victor Wong Fellowship for AAPI voices in comedy, training and mentoring up-and-coming Asian American and Pacific Islander comedic talent. Meet the 2024 Victor Wong Fellows.
BERLIN World Premiere, FALSETTOS & More Set for Court Theatre 70th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
Court Theatre has unveiled its 70th season. See which shows are a part of the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
ALWAYS OLIVIA Will Celebrate Olivia Newton-John at the Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
Always Olivia, a tribute to one of the most celebrated and beloved pop culture icons of all time, the late Olivia Newton-John comes to Raue Center on Saturday, May 11 at 7 pm.
HAMBURDERS AND DISAPPOINTMEN Comes to Labyrinth Club in May
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
Sweetback Productions has announced Hamburgers and Disappointment: Plays about Enoughness, a festival of works by Barrie Cole playing in repertory, May 2 - 19 at 7:30 p.m., at Labyrinth Club, 3658 N. Pulaski Road.
Bramble Theatre Company Reveals April Opening Events For The Bramble Arts Loft 
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
Bramble Theatre Company has announced April opening events for The Bramble Arts Loft located on the second floor of the historic Capital Garage building at 5545 N. Clark St. Learn more about the upcoming events here!
TimeLine Theatre Hosts BlackOut Night For NOTES FROM THE FIELD
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
Join TimeLine Theatre to experience its critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of Anna Deavere Smith’s Notes from the Field on a night dedicated to and celebrating Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists and audience members.

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