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Video: Jack Swanson Sings 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro' from Rossini's CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2024
Watch Tenor Jack Swanson sing 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro', the iconic aria from Rossini's CINDERELLA in the video here!
Video: Justin Austin Sings 'What Makes a Man a Man' From CHAMPION at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago has released video footage of Justin Austin performing 'What Makes a Man a Man' from Terence Blanchard's CHAMPION below. Ahead of his fateful fight with Benny 'Kid' Paret, Emile Griffith finds himself torn between societal expectations and the desire to be his true self. Watch the performance here!
St. Charles Singers to Share Stage With 6 High School Choirs This February
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2024
The St. Charles Singers will launch a new community outreach initiative with a pair of 'Choral Connections' concerts, featuring vocal ensembles from six suburban Chicago high schools. The concerts will showcase the talent of the St. Charles Singers and the student choruses, culminating in a joint performance.
Photos: First Look At Pulitzer Prize-Winning SELLING KABUL At Northlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2024
Northlight Theatre, continues its 2023–2024 season with the suspenseful 2022 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Selling Kabul by Sylvia Khoury, directed by recent Northlight Artistic Fellow Hamid Dehghani.
REBIRTH OF VENUS Burlesque Show to Take Place at Greenhouse Theatre on February 17
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
Witness the Rebirth of Venus in Chicago. Come #InfluenceHer in an interactive Valentine's Day burlesque show!
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - February 02, 2024
The new production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Fiddler on the Roof.  Under the direction of Elizabeth Margolius, this is a different looking production. It works. The scenic design is subtle but very powerful.
American Blues Theater To Produce THE RECLAMATION OF MADISON HEMINGS In Its New Home
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
American Blues Theater presents the Chicago premiere of 'The Reclamation of Madison Hemings' by Charles Smith, directed by Chuck Smith. Tickets on sale now.
Video: Steppenwolf's Teen Curators Talk A HOME WHAT HOWLS
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ (SYA) world premiere of a home what howls (or the house what was ravine) by Matthew Paul Olmos and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker. In this video, Teen Curators Amalia and Arwen are inviting you (yes, YOU) to catch this moving and hopeful story about the power of persistence!
Special Offer: ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - February 02, 2024
Save $10 on Porchlight Music Theatre's highly recommended ANYTHING GOES, now extended through March 10
Raue Center Calls For Artists For 6x6 2024
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
 Join Raue Center For The Arts as they host the 6th Annual 6x6 Project Art Auction & Exhibition on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake.
The Joffrey Ballet Remounts Crowd Favorite, Alexander Ekman's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, April 25- May 5
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2024
The Joffrey Ballet concludes its 2023-24 season with the return of Alexander Ekman's acclaimed Midsummer Night's Dream. Far from a Shakespearean tale, Ekman's Midsummer Night's Dream is a mind-bending trip to a surreal realm of unearthly delights.
Haven Announces DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 7, Featuring Three Emerging Directors In Fully Staged Productions of Short Plays
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2024
Haven announces Director's Haven 7, featuring three emerging directors in fully staged productions of short plays.
Raven Theatre Company Announces Cast And Production Team For THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2024
Chicago's Raven Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for the final show of its 41st season, THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER.
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - February 01, 2024
The new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is In The Heights. The music and lyrics are by Lin-Manuel Miranda (pre-Hamilton) and the book is by Quiara Alegria Hudes.  Washington Heights in New York City is the setting. This is a story about hope, love but mostly family.
See Literary Icon Percival Everett In Chicago For Book Launch At Studebaker Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2024
Literary icon Percival Everett will be in Chicago for a book launch on March 28 at Studebaker Theater.
CHAMPION, HIGHWAY PATROL & More Lead Chicago's February 2024 Top Picks
by BWW Staff - February 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. February 2024's top picks include Lyric Opera's Champion, Cinderella, Goodman's Highway Patrol and more.
Video: Get A First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - January 31, 2024
Get a first look at Mariott Theatre's production of In The Heights, now on stage through March 17, 2024. The cast features Joseph Morales as Usnavi Paola V. Hernández as Vanessa, Addie Morales as Nina, Yasir Muhammad as Benny, and Crissy Guerrero as Abuela.
Review: HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - January 31, 2024
HIGHWAY PATROL has refreshing bravery and honesty; it’s an intriguing exploration of online identity and the connections that might be found, or that we seek to find, on our social media profiles and in our DMs.
Comedian Tony Deyo Comes To The Den Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2024
The Den Theatre has announced Tony Deyo for a one-night-only performance on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in Theatre 2A, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
Chicago Sinfonietta's MLK Tribute Concert Recognized with a Silver Anthem Award at 3rd Annual Anthem Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2024
Chicago Sinfonietta was announced as a recipient of a 2024 Silver Anthem Award: Community Event, Education, Art & Culture for its MLK Tribute Concert.  
Cast and Team Revealed For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in Concert at Porchlight
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2024
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George, starring Tony Award-nominated Sean Allan Krill and Broadway’s Kathy Voytko.
LOVE SONGS ARE WEIRD, AND OTHER REASONS I'M SINGLE Returns To Chicagoland This February
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2024
Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I'm single returns to Chicagoland this February!
Lifeline Theatre's Retelling Of Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley's NATIVE SON Adaptation, May 10 - June 30
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
Lifeline Theatre presents a retelling of Nambi E. Kelley's 'Native Son' adaptation, directed by Ilesa Duncan. Don't miss this powerful production from May 10 - June 30 in Chicago.
MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN Extends Through March 9 At Trap Door Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
Trap Door Theatre Presents Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Eric Bentley and directed by Max Truax. Extended through March 9, 2024.
AN IRISH HEARTBEAT Pays Tribute To Van Morrison With Top Billboard Artist Derrick Procell
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
'AN IRISH HEARTBEAT' pays tribute to Van Morrison in a new production. Find out more about this exciting musical celebration.

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