Cast Set For Steel Beam Theatre's LOVE LETTERS Fundraising Run in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
Chicagoland's Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles, IL will be presenting a special limited engagement fundraiser of A.R. Gurney's romantic masterpiece LOVE LETTERS for six performances only: February 23, 24, 25 and March 1, 2, 3. Find out who is in the cast here!
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
Chicagoland's Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles, IL will be presenting a special limited engagement fundraiser of A.R. Gurney's romantic masterpiece LOVE LETTERS for six performances only: February 23, 24, 25 and March 1, 2, 3. Find out who is in the cast here!
Invictus Theatre Company Moves To Windy City Playhouse; 2024 Season Revealed
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
Invictus Theatre Company has announced a new home and a four-play season for 2024. Invictus will move to the Windy City Playhouse, the former producing company and venue that closed early last year. Learn more about the season here!
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
Invictus Theatre Company has announced a new home and a four-play season for 2024. Invictus will move to the Windy City Playhouse, the former producing company and venue that closed early last year. Learn more about the season here!
ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Skokie Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. Feb 2 - Feb 25, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Feb 21 at 1:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. Feb 2 - Feb 25, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Feb 21 at 1:30 pm.
Music Theater Works Announces The Cast And Creative Team For THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
BroadwayWorld announces the upcoming production of HAMILTON at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will feature an all-star cast and promises to be a must-see for theater lovers. Get all the details here.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
BroadwayWorld announces the upcoming production of HAMILTON at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will feature an all-star cast and promises to be a must-see for theater lovers. Get all the details here.
CINDERELLA Opens This Sunday At Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Rossini's popular retelling of the beloved Cinderella story, on stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago from January 21 to February 10, 2024, adds a few fabulous operatic twists to the traditional fairy tale.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Rossini's popular retelling of the beloved Cinderella story, on stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago from January 21 to February 10, 2024, adds a few fabulous operatic twists to the traditional fairy tale.
Journeyman Tribute To Eric Clapton To Plays The Raue Center, January 27
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Raue Center For The Arts welcomes premiere Eric Clapton tribute band Journeyman to the stage, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, @ 7 pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Raue Center For The Arts welcomes premiere Eric Clapton tribute band Journeyman to the stage, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, @ 7 pm.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Porchlight Music Theatre’s 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 playing through February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn St. See photos from opening night!
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Porchlight Music Theatre’s 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 playing through February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn St. See photos from opening night!
Photos: Ginger Minj Stars In THE BROADS' WAY With Gidget Galore, Now Playing At The Venus Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Fruit Wine Productions has announced the extension of The Broads’ Way starring “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” Ginger Minj with Gidget Galore through Sunday, February 4 at Mercury Theater Chicago’s The Venus Cabaret, 3745 N. Southport Ave.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Fruit Wine Productions has announced the extension of The Broads’ Way starring “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” Ginger Minj with Gidget Galore through Sunday, February 4 at Mercury Theater Chicago’s The Venus Cabaret, 3745 N. Southport Ave.
Join Raue Center For John Mueller's WINTER DANCE PARTY
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the official and number one tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper in 2020!
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the official and number one tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper in 2020!
THE MAGIC PARLOUR Extended at Goodman Theatre Through June
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
More magic in 2024! Critical and popular acclaim for third-generation magician Dennis Watkins, following the opening of his famed The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph, spur an extended calendar of additional performances into late spring 2024.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
More magic in 2024! Critical and popular acclaim for third-generation magician Dennis Watkins, following the opening of his famed The Magic Parlour at 50 W. Randolph, spur an extended calendar of additional performances into late spring 2024.
American Composer-Pianist Thomas Nickell to Continue Avant Garden Series With Oistrakh Symphony
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
American composer-pianist Thomas Nickell continues the Avant Garden series with a concert featuring Dvořák's Serenade for Wind Instruments and Poulenc's Aubade Concerto Choréographique.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
American composer-pianist Thomas Nickell continues the Avant Garden series with a concert featuring Dvořák's Serenade for Wind Instruments and Poulenc's Aubade Concerto Choréographique.
Review: ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - January 19, 2024
It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely...it’s ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre. Artistic Director Michael Weber’s production captures all the joy and laughs in Cole Porter’s 1934 classic musical comedy. Thanks to the new 2022 book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, it’s also a tight ship running two hours and fifteen minutes (original book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard LIndsay, and Russel Crouse.)
by Rachel Weinberg - January 19, 2024
It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely...it’s ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre. Artistic Director Michael Weber’s production captures all the joy and laughs in Cole Porter’s 1934 classic musical comedy. Thanks to the new 2022 book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, it’s also a tight ship running two hours and fifteen minutes (original book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard LIndsay, and Russel Crouse.)
Video: Director Mike Donahue on HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - January 19, 2024
Watch as Highway Patrol Director Mike Donahue explores what drew him to this world-premiere play.
by Joshua Wright - January 19, 2024
Watch as Highway Patrol Director Mike Donahue explores what drew him to this world-premiere play.
Trey Ellis, Rona Siddiqui, Anthony Fedorov & More to Join Goodspeed's 12th Annual JMF Writers Grove
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.
Ginger Minj Brings THE BIG GAY CABARET to Venus Cabaret Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Ginger Minj, star of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Hocus Pocus 2,” together with the team that brought Golden Gals Live! to Chicago, present The Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024
Ginger Minj, star of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Hocus Pocus 2,” together with the team that brought Golden Gals Live! to Chicago, present The Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport.
Steppenwolf Theatre Announces Casting For Chicago Premiere of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, will continue its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Larissa FastHorse's The Thanksgiving Play, a biting comedy about everything right, wrong and woke in America, directed by Jess McLeod.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, will continue its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Larissa FastHorse's The Thanksgiving Play, a biting comedy about everything right, wrong and woke in America, directed by Jess McLeod.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Unveils Cast and Creative Team of SONDHEIM TRIBUTE REVUE
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announces the cast and creative team of the Sondheim Tribute Revue, a customizable revue featuring the work of Stephen Sondheim. The production will honor Sondheim's legacy and showcase his evolution as a composer.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announces the cast and creative team of the Sondheim Tribute Revue, a customizable revue featuring the work of Stephen Sondheim. The production will honor Sondheim's legacy and showcase his evolution as a composer.
Photos: First Look at Big Noise Theatre's GREY GARDENS, Now Playing Through Late January
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
Check out photos of Big Noise Theatre's Grey Gardens! Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
Check out photos of Big Noise Theatre's Grey Gardens! Learn how to purchase tickets!
Collaboraction to Premiere Filmed Live Performance of TRIAL IN THE DELTA: THE MURDER OF EMMETT TILL
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
Collaboraction Theatre Company will present the premiere film screening of its live theatrical performance, Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till, on Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. at Wayfarer Theaters.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024
Collaboraction Theatre Company will present the premiere film screening of its live theatrical performance, Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till, on Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. at Wayfarer Theaters.
VIDEO: Meet The Cast Of Lyric Opera Of Chicago's CINDERELLA
by Joshua Wright - January 18, 2024
Meet the cast of The Lyric Opera of Chicago's CINDERELLA — onstage January 21 through February 10 starring Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Jack Swanson, Alessandro Corbelli, Joshua Hopkins, Nicholas Newton, Teresa Castillo, and Sophia Maekawa in Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's iconic production.
by Joshua Wright - January 18, 2024
Meet the cast of The Lyric Opera of Chicago's CINDERELLA — onstage January 21 through February 10 starring Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Jack Swanson, Alessandro Corbelli, Joshua Hopkins, Nicholas Newton, Teresa Castillo, and Sophia Maekawa in Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's iconic production.
Dance Artist Nejla Yatkin Celebrates International Women's Day With World Premiere Of OUROBOROS At Links Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
Nejla Yatkin, a Guggenheim Fellow choreographer and global artist, celebrates International Women's Day with the world premiere of Ouroboros, an interactive, evening-length, solo dance-theatre performance that takes the audience on a transformative journey.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
Nejla Yatkin, a Guggenheim Fellow choreographer and global artist, celebrates International Women's Day with the world premiere of Ouroboros, an interactive, evening-length, solo dance-theatre performance that takes the audience on a transformative journey.
Jackalope Announces Cast And Creative Team For The Chicago Premiere Of THE SMUGGLER, February 16 - March 16
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
Jackalope Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of The Smuggler, February 16 – March 16, by Ronán Noone, directed by Gus Menary.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
Jackalope Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of The Smuggler, February 16 – March 16, by Ronán Noone, directed by Gus Menary.
Photos: Chicago's Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES, Now Playing Through February 25
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
See first look photos of Porchlight Music Theatre’s 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter’s crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
See first look photos of Porchlight Music Theatre’s 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter’s crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes.
Cast Set for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's THINGS WE DON'T SAY
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the cast and production team of 'Things We Don't Say,' a new song cycle by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the cast and production team of 'Things We Don't Say,' a new song cycle by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Will Premiere Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 in March
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by the charismatic Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki, will perform the world premiere of GRAMMY Award-nominated American composer Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 on March 21, 2024 at Symphony Center.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2024
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by the charismatic Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki, will perform the world premiere of GRAMMY Award-nominated American composer Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 on March 21, 2024 at Symphony Center.
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