Complexions Contemporary Ballet And More Announced At The Auditorium Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2023
Experience the best in international, cultural, community, and educational programming at the Auditorium Theatre this winter. Don't miss Complexions Contemporary Ballet and more in January and February 2024.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2023
Experience the best in international, cultural, community, and educational programming at the Auditorium Theatre this winter. Don't miss Complexions Contemporary Ballet and more in January and February 2024.
Citadel Theatre Announces Cast And Production Team For SILENT SKY, Playing February 14- March 17
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2023
Full cast and crew have been announced for Citadel Theatre's upcoming production of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2023
Full cast and crew have been announced for Citadel Theatre's upcoming production of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson.
Photos: Music Theater Works SHREK: THE MUSICAL Now Playing Through December 31
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2023
Music Theater Works’ final production of its 2023 season, Shrek: The Musical, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through December 31. Shrek: The Musical is directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, choreographed by Laura Savage and music directed by Linda Madonia.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2023
Music Theater Works’ final production of its 2023 season, Shrek: The Musical, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through December 31. Shrek: The Musical is directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, choreographed by Laura Savage and music directed by Linda Madonia.
Chicago Opera Theater Presents Huang Ruo's Chinese Mythology Based BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS With Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, January 26 -28
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo's environmentalist opera Book of Mountains and Seas presented in partnership with the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival and produced by Beth Morrison Projects.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo's environmentalist opera Book of Mountains and Seas presented in partnership with the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival and produced by Beth Morrison Projects.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces THE MUSIC MAN In Concert With The School Of The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Metropolis Performing Arts Center has announced the upcoming production of The Music Man in Concert in collaboration with the School of the Performing Arts. Presented as a concert with a 25-piece orchestra, Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Metropolis Performing Arts Center has announced the upcoming production of The Music Man in Concert in collaboration with the School of the Performing Arts. Presented as a concert with a 25-piece orchestra, Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957.
Kick Off New Year With The Beatles Tribute AMERICAN ENGLISH At Raue Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Kick off 2024 with a musical blast from the past! Raue Center For The Arts is proud to welcome the award-winning Beatles tribute band, American English, back to the stage for another look into The Beatles' vast history book at 7 p.m. on December 31, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Kick off 2024 with a musical blast from the past! Raue Center For The Arts is proud to welcome the award-winning Beatles tribute band, American English, back to the stage for another look into The Beatles' vast history book at 7 p.m. on December 31, 2023.
Free Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Announced At Nichols Concert Hall This January
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Celebrate MLK with a free event featuring music and more. Join Music Institute Students and Community Partners on 1/14 for a day of celebration.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Celebrate MLK with a free event featuring music and more. Join Music Institute Students and Community Partners on 1/14 for a day of celebration.
Mildred Marie Langford, Adhana Reid and Shariba Rivers to Star in TimeLine's Chicago Premiere of NOTES FROM THE FIELD
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Mildred Marie Langford, Adhana Reid and Shariba Rivers will give voice to 18 real-life people caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline in TimeLine Theatre’s Chicago premiere of Notes from the Field by Anna Deavere Smith.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2023
Mildred Marie Langford, Adhana Reid and Shariba Rivers will give voice to 18 real-life people caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline in TimeLine Theatre’s Chicago premiere of Notes from the Field by Anna Deavere Smith.
Lisa Rock Brings A CARPENTERS CHRISTMAS To Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
Singer and playwright Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band are keeping The Carpenters' holiday traditions alive with spot-on renditions of their unforgettable Christmas tunes with A Carpenters Christmas at Raue Center, December 22, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
Singer and playwright Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band are keeping The Carpenters' holiday traditions alive with spot-on renditions of their unforgettable Christmas tunes with A Carpenters Christmas at Raue Center, December 22, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Expansive Theaster Gates Exhibition To Open This May In Chicago At Stony Island Arts Bank
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
Rebuild Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic innovation and creative practice rooted in Chicago's South Side, will present this spring an exhibition of work by artist Theaster Gates, featuring a suite of new works and showcasing for the first time in totality in the U.S. his “Facsimile Cabinet of Women's Origin Stories,” an ambitious archival installation comprising over 3,000 framed images of women from the Johnson Publishing Company photographic archive.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
Rebuild Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic innovation and creative practice rooted in Chicago's South Side, will present this spring an exhibition of work by artist Theaster Gates, featuring a suite of new works and showcasing for the first time in totality in the U.S. his “Facsimile Cabinet of Women's Origin Stories,” an ambitious archival installation comprising over 3,000 framed images of women from the Johnson Publishing Company photographic archive.
John Hill, Alex Moffat, Banana's Podcast & Ed Bassmaster to Appear At The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as John Hill, Alex Moffat, Banana's Podcast, and Ed Bassmaster take the stage at The Den Theatre in Chicago. Don't miss this limited engagement performance packed with hilarious jokes and side-splitting comedy skits.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as John Hill, Alex Moffat, Banana's Podcast, and Ed Bassmaster take the stage at The Den Theatre in Chicago. Don't miss this limited engagement performance packed with hilarious jokes and side-splitting comedy skits.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Comes to Paramount's Copley Theatre in 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
In March 2024, Paramount will present A Streetcar Named Desire. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2023
In March 2024, Paramount will present A Streetcar Named Desire. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here.
BrightSide Theatre Presents CHESS In Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2023
BrightSide Theatre presents Chess in Concert, a professional theatre performance in Naperville's Historic Downtown District. Don't miss this captivating production of Chess in Concert.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2023
BrightSide Theatre presents Chess in Concert, a professional theatre performance in Naperville's Historic Downtown District. Don't miss this captivating production of Chess in Concert.
Jackalope 16th Season Launches With Ronán Noone's Thriller THE SMUGGLER, February 16 - March 16
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2023
Jackalope Theatre Company will launch its 16th season at its new home in Edgewater's Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., with the Chicago premiere of the solo performance The Smuggler, February 16 – March 16, by Ronán Noone, directed by Gus Menary.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2023
Jackalope Theatre Company will launch its 16th season at its new home in Edgewater's Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., with the Chicago premiere of the solo performance The Smuggler, February 16 – March 16, by Ronán Noone, directed by Gus Menary.
Definition Theatre Announces 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2023
Definition Theatre announces two world premiere plays as part of its 2024 season. The company has also added stage and production manager Julie Jachym and Sound Designer Willow James to the ensemble and welcomes media producer and host Troy Pryor to its artistic advisory board.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2023
Definition Theatre announces two world premiere plays as part of its 2024 season. The company has also added stage and production manager Julie Jachym and Sound Designer Willow James to the ensemble and welcomes media producer and host Troy Pryor to its artistic advisory board.
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti, Star Of NBC And CW Series And Specials, Brings Big "Wows" To Raue Center!
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2023
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti brings his stunning show filled with magic, music, comedy, and amazement to Raue Center. Don't miss the chance to experience his live performance on January 13, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2023
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti brings his stunning show filled with magic, music, comedy, and amazement to Raue Center. Don't miss the chance to experience his live performance on January 13, 2024.
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Chicago Awards; I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, DARYO'S ALL-AMERICAN DINER, Illinois Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Amanda Seales Screens Documentary, Followed by Q&A and Live Performance at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced Amanda Seales will be screening her political comedy documentary, IN AMANDA, WE TRUST, followed by a Q&A session and a headliner show on Friday, January 19, and Saturday, January 20, at 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each night on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced Amanda Seales will be screening her political comedy documentary, IN AMANDA, WE TRUST, followed by a Q&A session and a headliner show on Friday, January 19, and Saturday, January 20, at 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each night on The Heath Mainstage.
VIDEO: Watch Jessica Thebus Relive Top 3 Moments of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2023
Watch Director Jessica Thebus relive her top 3 moments from her productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the video below!
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2023
Watch Director Jessica Thebus relive her top 3 moments from her productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the video below!
Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2023
Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2023
Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.
Cast and Creative Team Set for for the 'Built in Chicago' Premiere of JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2023
Mercury Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the first built-in-Chicago production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award winning story of Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2023
Mercury Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the first built-in-Chicago production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award winning story of Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons.
Photos: PlayMakers Laboratory Presents THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
For the first time in two years, PlayMakers Laboratory’s original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma is back on stage – and just in time for the holidays! See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
For the first time in two years, PlayMakers Laboratory’s original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma is back on stage – and just in time for the holidays! See photos from the production.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces World Premiere of WIPEOUT by Aurora Real de Asua
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents the world premiere of WIPEOUT, a poignant comedy about friendship, grief, and the unpredictable tides of life. Set on surfboards, WIPEOUT tells the story of three women navigating their friendships and fears while learning to surf.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents the world premiere of WIPEOUT, a poignant comedy about friendship, grief, and the unpredictable tides of life. Set on surfboards, WIPEOUT tells the story of three women navigating their friendships and fears while learning to surf.
Chicago Dancers United Becomes Chicago Dance Health Fund
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Chicago Dancers United has changed its name to Chicago Dance Health Fund, reflecting its ongoing mission.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Chicago Dancers United has changed its name to Chicago Dance Health Fund, reflecting its ongoing mission.
What You Need to Know About Blanchard and Cristofer's CHAMPION at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the Lyric premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning librettist Michael Cristofer’s knockout opera Champion. Learn more about this opera!
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the Lyric premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning librettist Michael Cristofer’s knockout opera Champion. Learn more about this opera!
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Amadeus
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American English
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20th Anniversary Season
Chicago Children’s Theatre (9/27 - 6/7) | |
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Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King
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The Outsiders
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Northlight Theatre Presents: The Angel Next Door
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