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American Blues Theater Presents Liz Chidester In Concert As Part Of The Ongoing Virtual @home Accessibility Series
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
American Blues Theater presents a one-night-only concert with Ensemble member Liz Chidester on the eve of the release of her EP “The Death and Life of Billy the Kid.” 
Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.
American Blues Theater to Present Liz Chidester In Virtual Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
American Blues Theater presents Liz Chidester in Concert as part of the ongoing virtual @Home Accessibility Series.
Missy Wise Vanderzee To Bring Her Sold Out Show LET'S GO GIRLS Back To Venus Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
Get ready for a night of toe-tappin', knee-slappin' country music as 'Let's Go Girls' returns to Venus Cabaret Theater Chicago.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre's Patchwork Festival To Return with New Plays Celebrating Metamorphosis
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre's Patchwork New Play Festival is back with a celebration of new one-act plays based on the theme of Metamorphosis.
MOMIX Brings ALICE to The Auditorium Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) presents MOMIX, the internationally renowned company of dancer-illusionists founded by Moses Pendleton.
Comedian Dave Attell Comes To The Den Theatre In September 2024
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2024
The Den Theatre has announced comic Dave Attell, featuring four stand-up performances on Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 15.
Babes With Blades Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of THE S PARADOX, April 7 - May 18
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2024
Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents the world premiere of The S Paradox, written by Jillian Leff and directed by Morgan Manasa. Join them at The Factory Theater from April 7 to May 18. Press Night is on Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
Trap Door's Trap Open Series Presents THE DELIVERY By Charlotte Jung
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2024
Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with the show The Delivery. Written by Charlotte Jung, The Delivery will play February 12-20, 2024 at Trap Door Theatre.
Winifred Haun & Dancers To Present FIRST DRAFT 2024 In March
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2024
Winifred Haun & Dancers presents FIRST DRAFT 2024 at Links Hall, expanding their project to give opportunities to more Chicago dance artists.
Video: Get A First Look At Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production of Blanchard's CHAMPION
by Joshua Wright - January 29, 2024
The music of Terence Blanchard has returned to Lyric Opera of Chicago with his first opera: Champion, an 'opera in jazz' inspired by the true story of boxer Emile Griffith, a professional boxer from the U.S. Virgin Islands who threw a fatal punch in the boxing ring in 1962. Get a first look at the production in an all-new trailer!
Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER Comes to Beverly Theatre Guild
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2024
The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced its upcoming play Present Laughter, a comedy by famed English playwright Noël Coward.
Video: Watch a New Trailer for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2024
Porchlight Music Theatre has released a new trailer for 'Anything Goes,” now on stage through March 10, starring international sensation Meghan Murphy, directed by Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Nick Sula, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago. Watch the video here!
Video: Conductor Yi-Chen Lin Discusses the Enduring Magic of Rossini's CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2024
Rossini's CENERENTOLA — or, CINDERELLA — has been an audience favorite for more than 200 years. From its perfectly balanced structure to the fun and fizzy melodies, Maestra Yi-Chen Lin shares why this beloved opera has stood the test of time. Watch the interview here!
Photos: First Look at CHAMPION at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2024
The music of Terence Blanchard has returned to Lyric Opera of Chicago with his first opera: Champion, an 'opera in jazz' inspired by the true story of boxer Emile Griffith, a professional boxer from the U.S. Virgin Islands who threw a fatal punch in the boxing ring in 1962. Check out production photos here!
WSRep to Present Return of NATIVE GARDENS at Raue Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2024
Live theater returns to Raue Center in 2024 with a hilarious comedy of manners “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarias and directed by company member Michele Vazquez.
Deeply Rooted Announces Local and Regional Performances, Summer Dance Intensive, and More
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
Deeply Rooted in Chicago brings performances, master classes, and an audition tour to audiences. Find out more about their upcoming events.
Ronnie Marmo Returns To Chicago To Direct And Star In Critically Acclaimed BILL W. AND DR. BOB
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 has announced two plays coming to the Richard Christiansen Theater of the Biograph Theater in Lincoln Park (2433 N. Lincoln Ave.). 
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for A HOME WHAT HOWLS (OR THE HOUSE WHAT WAS RAVINE) at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 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. See photos!
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare
by Joshua Wright - January 26, 2024
Watch as Director Edward Hall and Katy Sullivan (Richard III) discuss reuniting to take on this epic political thriller RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare. Tony Award-nominated actor, Paralympic champion, and bilateral above-knee amputee Katy Sullivan makes her Chicago Shakespeare Theater debut in the title role.
Curious Theatre Branch's 35th Anniversary Season To Continue With The World Premiere Of Jenny Magnus's THE GOOD
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2024
Curious Theatre Branch's 35th Anniversary Season continues with the world premiere of Jenny Magnus's 'The Good'. A new work created and performed by Magnus, directed by Stefan Brün.
Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES Extends At The Ruth Page Center
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2024
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that due to popular demand, the 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, is now extended through March 10 at the Ruth Page Center.
Sammy Obeid is Coming To The Den Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2024
Sammy Obeid will perform at The Den Theatre on April 18th. Learn how to purchase tickets!
World Premiere & More Set for Jackalope Theatre 16th Season
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2024
Jackalope Theatre announces its 16th season, including two premieres at its new home in Edgewater.
Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road.

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