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TWIHARD! A TWILIGHT MUSICAL PARODY Extends at Otherworld Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2024
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company in North America, has announced the extension of the wildly popular World Premiere musical TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody, now running through March 24, 2024.
Red Theater Announces Cast For HAMLET, Directed By Wyatt Kent
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2024
Red Theater will present HAMLET directed by Wyatt Kent, featuring Ashley Fox, Robert Koon, and an ensemble cast.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company to Present PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE SONG: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present “Punch-Drunk Love Song: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond,” Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m. Learn more about the event!
Ellen Winters Brings THE GIRL SINGER: A TRIBUTE TO ROSEMARY CLOONEY to Davenport's This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2024
Tickets are now available for Ellen Winters's original show 'The Girl Singer: A Tribute To Rosemary Clooney.' The show will be in the Back Room at Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret on Saturday, March 2 at 8pm.
The Beautiful City Project Will Host March Cabaret CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2024
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its interactive March cabaret, CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE. With over 30 performers coming ready with 3 60-second cuts of songs, the audience will choose which of the 3 songs it wants to hear throughout the night.
INANIMATE Comes to Theater Wit Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2024
Discover the unique and captivating story of a woman's unconventional romance with a Dairy Queen sign in Theater Wit's presentation of 'INANIMATE.' A must-see objectum-sexual romantic comedy in Chicago from Mar 22 to May 4.
Working Chicago Factory Offers Space For Production of Caryl Churchill's FAR AWAY
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2024
Discover how a Chicago factory transforms into a unique theater space in an unprecedented collaboration between a factory owner and theater director.
Photos: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting a perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. See production photos here!
Video: Get A First Look at JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - February 23, 2024
Get a first look at The Marriott Theatre's latest production, James and the Giant Peach - now on stage from February 16 through March 30, 2024. This enchanting adaptation brings to life the classic tale by celebrated author Roald Dahl, promising audiences of all ages a magical journey unlike any other.
Cast Set For Hell in a Handbag's POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2024
Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical, an homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate.
CLOUD MAN Comes to Filament Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2024
Filament Theatre will present the magical Constellation Points’ Cloud Man from March 16 to April 14.  
THINK FLOYD Comes to the Raue Center in April
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2024
Raue Center For The Arts will celebrate the music of Pink Floyd this spring with Pink Floyd tribute, Think Floyd USA, set to rock the Raue at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, celebrating 20 years as Chicagoland’s longest-running #1 Pink Floyd Tribute!
Improv Group Dinosaur Comes To The Den Theatre This May
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Improv group DINOSAUR will take the stage at The Den Theatre, Chicago. Featuring Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Jason Mantzoukas, and more on May 2-4, 2024.
Full Cast And Creative Team Set For DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 7 at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Haven has revealed its cast for Director's Haven 7, which features three emerging directors. See who is starring and learn more bout the program!
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For GOD AND MONSTERS at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the new stage production of Gods & Monsters at Theater Wit. Learn more about the show and who is starring here!
Music Institute of Chicago Hosts its Annual Gala Benefit in May
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Celebrating its decades of dedication to music education and performance, the Music Institute of Chicago will host its Annual Gala Benefit on Monday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m.
FRINDLE Comes to Griffin Theatre Company Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Chicago’s Griffin Theatre Company has announced a limited five-performance-only run of the company’s most popular touring show for young people, FRINDLE.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Reveals Date For Steppenwolf Gala 2024
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Companyy will host host Steppenwolf Gala 2024, an evening celebrating 48 years storytelling. This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St. in Chicago. 
ROMANTASY Literature Festival Comes To Otherworld Theatre In March
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Romantic fantasy literature festival Romantasy has been announced at Otherworld Theatre featuring top authors, panels, readings, and podcast tapings on March 22-24, 2024!
The Conspirators Announce The World Premiere Of VIVA LA MORT Beginning Performances This May
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
THE CONSPIRATORS present the world premiere of VIVA LA MORT at Otherworld Theatre. A pop-icon returns to wreak havoc on her aging ex in this musical production.
50th Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony Reveals Production Team
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
At the milestone 50th Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!
Video: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT at Paramount Theatre Aurora
by Joshua Wright - February 21, 2024
Get a first look at Paramount Theatre's new production of the coming-of-age tale Billy Elliot: The Musical, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork.
Writers Theatre Adds Performances For THE BAND'S VISIT
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Writers Theatre has announced an additional week of performances to the run of The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Aurora's Paramount Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Paramount Theatre will present its 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Performances are April 24-June 16.
Andi Gladwin Brings SHUFFLED! to Rhapsody Theater in March
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Renowned British magician Andi Gladwin will bring his first-ever solo production, Shuffled – a fusion of storytelling and technology – at The Rhapsody Theater Chicago in March.

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