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Laura Dellis to Celebrate The Holidays With A VERY DELLIS HOLIDAY at Davenports Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2023
Rising star Laura Dellis celebrates the holidays with her one-woman show, A Very Dellis Holiday. Experience her comedic and musical talents as she recounts her favorite holiday memories. Don't miss this festive performance!
Review: ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - November 18, 2023
There are not enough words to describe Paramount Theatre’s current production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which is based on the book by Roald Dahl. Director Trent Stork and this cast (over 20) brings the world of imagination to vivid life.
Terry Spencer Hesser And Dexter Bullard Unite To Bring CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS Back To Chicago, November 24 - January 7
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Terry Spencer Hesser's hilarious and insightful play “Christmas With Elvis” returns to Chicago after 32 years in a production directed by Dexter Bullard at Chopin Theatre Nov. 24 - Jan. 7.
Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - November 17, 2023
The new production at Drury Lane Theatre is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.  It is an updated version of the 1957 and 1965 TV films starring Julie Andrews and then Lesley Ann Warren. The original book was written by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Special Sing-Along Performance of SIX Comes to Chicago in July 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Broadway In Chicago has announced the first sing-along performance here in Chicago of SIX on Saturday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the James M. Nederlander Theatre.
Holiday Extravaganza 'For Kids From 1 to 92' Brings Favorite Christmas Music to Life at Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Raue Center presents a special matinee performance of “For Kids from 1 to 92”, a truly a holiday extravaganza, with everything from beautifully lush, traditional fare to great pop-rock songs and joyful family favorites on December 23 @ 1 pm.
Porchlight Educations Spring Classes, Beginning January 20, Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre's Education Department is proud to announce that registration is now open for its 2024 spring classes, January 20 - May 18 at Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University School of Music, 2330 N. Halsted St. Information and registration is available at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org/youth-classes/.
Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at TimeLine Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - November 16, 2023
These days, truth is elusive — and Timeline Theatre’s THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT plays with that idea. It’s the age of endless fact-checking resources on the internet, but also the age of misinformation spread across TikTok, Reddit, and other social media. Wherein lies the truth? And what is accurate? Sometimes, it’s hard to say. THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT meditates on that theme.
Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - November 16, 2023
The current production at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Beautiful, the Carole King Musical. This is more than a jukebox musical. It tells the amazing story of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century and how her story evolved. It begins with Carole’s June 1971 concert at Carnegie Hall.
Cast and Production Team Set For Holiday Family Musical ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH – THE MUSICAL at Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
Full cast and crew have been announced for Citadel Theatre’s holiday season production of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH – THE MUSICAL.
The Den Theatre Announces Upcoming Performances By Shuler King, Updating, & Jason Banks In 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced upcoming appearances by Shuler King, UpDating, and Jason Banks coming to The Heath Mainstage at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Comedian Brad Williams Is Coming To The UIS Performing Arts Center, August 24
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
Comedian Brad Williams is bringing his Tour '24 to the UIS Performing Arts Center on August 24, 2024. Get ready for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy from one of the funniest comedians in the country. Tickets on sale now!
Citadel Theatre Reveals Cast and Production Team for Holiday Family Musical ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH – THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
Full cast and crew have been revealed for Citadel Theatre’s holiday season production of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH – THE MUSICAL.
See Upcoming Performances By Shuler King, UpDating & Jason Banks At The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
THE DEN THEATRE announces upcoming performances by Shuler King, UpDating, and Jason Banks in 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive Extended at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
 Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present a second extension of its wildly popular production of POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, Selina Fillinger's outrageous farce, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis.
Lifeline Theatre Accepting Submissions From BIPOC Writers For Stage Adaptation Workshop
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
Lifeline Theatre is accepting submissions from BIPOC writers for a stage adaptation workshop.
What You Need to Know about Rossini's CINDERELLA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Rossini’s timeless romantic comedy Cinderella, transporting audiences to a world of enchantment from January 21 to February 10, 2024.
Actors Training Center to Present Their Annual Holiday Musical, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
Actors Training Center will present their annual holiday musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Book. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
THE NUTCRACKER Comes to Raue Center For the Arts Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
 Raue Center For The Arts will welcome Engage Dance Theatre for a co-production as they present “The Nutcracker” on December 16 and 17, 2023 at 1 pm and 5 pm with a special sensory-friendly performance on December 20 at 6 pm. 
Chicago Magic Lounge Reveals Holiday Programming, First Artist-in-Residence For 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, kicks off its 2024 Artist-In-Residence series with Peter Samelson’s Magic, Love, Mystery. In this mesmerizing performance, Samelson takes you on a journey through the enigmatic world of love, exploring its many forms and revealing its secrets.
3Arts Reveals Recipients of Next Level Awards, Including Largest Cash Grant in World For Teaching Artists
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, announced the recipients of its 3Arts Next Level Awards—$50,000 unrestricted cash awards given to past 3Arts awardees—during the festive 3Arts Awards Celebration held last night at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
The Joffrey Academy Announces 14th Annual WINNING WORKS, Featuring Five World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2023
The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, presents five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) artists to submit applications for the Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
Facets Announces 2023 Chicago International Children's Film Festival Award Winners 
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2023
FACETS announces the winners of the 2023 Chicago International Children's Film Festival, including two films in consideration for Academy Awards. The festival runs until November 19.
Tree House Humane Society Boards Otherworld Theatre's SPACE CAT HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2023
In a pawsitively purrfect partnership, Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company in North America, today announced that it will join forces with Tree House Humane Society to help Chicago’s cats find homes throughout the run of SPACE CAT HOLIDAYS, the family-friendly follow-up to 2022’s smash hit KITTIES IN SPACE.
Chicago Magic Lounge Unveils Holiday Programming & First Artist-in-Residence For 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2023
Chicago Magic Lounge presents Peter Samelson's Magic, Love, Mystery, a mesmerizing journey through the enigmatic world of love. Experience the mystery of love through the eyes of a magician as Peter explores its many forms and reveals its secrets. Tickets available at the box office or online.

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