Photos: The 7 Fingers’ THE ATTIC is Now Playing at the Goodman
The Goodman is beginning its second century with The 7 Fingers, Montreal’s multidisciplinary creative collective.
Chicago Theater Newsroom — Page 12
A SLOW FIRE to Make US Debut at Steep Theatre's New Home
Steep Theatre opens its new venue in Chicago with the U.
Black Ensemble Theater to Receive Special Equity Jeff Award Honoring 50-Year Legacy
The Chicago theater company, whose mission is to eradicate racism, will be honored by The Jeff Awards for its 50-year legacy of arts leadership and creative achievements.
MAGIC OF LADIE M. to Run at Rhino Fest in Chicago
Fat Theatre Project will present a modern Macbeth adaptation set in Washington, D.
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET to Open in Warrenville
Natural Talent Productions will present Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Community Baptist Church in Warrenville, featuring local performers in the tale of a vengeful barber and a meat pie shop owner in Victorian London.
Chicago Violin Competition to Open Registration for 2026
The online international violin competition invites violinists ages 7-28 to register for its 2026 edition.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
2027 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards School Applications Now Available
Broadway In Chicago is inviting high schools across the State of Illinois to participate in the 16th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.
WICKED and WICKED: FOR GOOD to Tour Globally as Live-to-Film Concert Experiences
Wicked and Wicked: For Good will become live-to-film concert experiences with a full symphony orchestra, opening with a San Francisco preview January 16, 2027, followed by a Radio City Music Hall world premiere January 23 and stops in Chicago, Mexico City, Toronto and Vancouver.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 25th Anniversary Tour to Play Aurora's Paramount Theatre
The 25th anniversary national tour of the comedy musical will make its only Chicago-area stop at Aurora's Paramount Theatre, timed to National Menopause Awareness Month.
A DARK WOOD Tickets to Go On Sale for Tin Drum Theatre's Chicago Premiere
Tin Drum Theatre Company announced ticket sales for its Chicago premiere of A DARK WOOD, Eric Coble's dystopian fable directed by Steve Needham, at Studio 44 in the Greenhouse Theater Center.
BLUE BAYOU: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt to Play Raue Center For The Arts
Tamara Woodruff will lead BLUE BAYOU, a concert tribute to Linda Ronstadt, featuring hits like You're No Good and Long, Long Time at Raue Center For The Arts.
Matthew Hagle to Perform FROM PAGE TO PIANO at Nichols Concert Hall
Pianist Matthew Hagle will perform works by Brahms, Ravel, and Schumann in a program exploring the connection between music and literature at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston.
THE SNOW QUEEN to Open at Impostors Theatre Company
Impostors Theatre Company will present THE SNOW QUEEN, a reimagining of the folktale written by Mallory Swisher and directed by Stefan Roseen and Anna Reomer, as part of its eighth season.
HERE ARE SOME PLAYS WE LIKE to Present Expanded 2026 Reading Series
Chicago's Here Are Some Plays We Like announced its fourth-year lineup, featuring works by Jenny Rachel Weiner, Adrienne Kennedy, Michel Marc Bouchard, Katherine Gwynn, and Kevin Blair at is/was brewing.
Katrina Lenk, Caroline Neff and More to Star in ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE at Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for its world premiere of Chicago playwright Stephanie Alison Walker’s satire Adirondack Chair Circle, directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon.
Interview: Director Devon Hayakawa On the Chicago Area Premiere of MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre
Director Devon Hayakawa discusses making their solo directing debut with the Chicago area premiere of MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre, a fierce, campy, and Gen-Z take on the hit musical set in 2026.
Interview: Madison Palmer On Originating Dyanne in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Paramount Theatre's Stolp Island Theatre
Madison Palmer discusses originating the role of Dyanne in Paramount Theatre's long-running production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, now staged in the immersive Stolp Island Theatre designed to feel like 1956 Sun Studio.
Review: VAPE! A GREASE MUSICAL PARODY at The Apollo Theater
The Grease Parody musical shows love and respect to its imitation the best way it knows how — with creative commentary, meta music, and joyous jokes that are sure to make you chuckle, laugh, or anything in between.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?
The 8th Annual Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion To Be Held In November
The 8th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion takes place in Chicago at DANK Haus (Lincoln Square) for daytime master classes, workshops, and round tables.
PHOTOS: First Look At MEAN GIRLS Presented By Aurora’s Paramount Theatre
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre is launching its 15th Broadway Series with the Chicago-area premiere of Mean Girls.
STOMP Returns to Springfield At University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Springfield for one performance only, at the UIS Performing Arts Center.
AUGUST WILSON'S KING HEDLEY II Casting Announced For City Lit
Full cast and production team have been announced for City Lit’s production of August Wilson’s KING HEDLEY II.
Review: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit
Elephant in the Womb somehow strikes a perfect balance between inappropriate humor, social commentary, and tasteful fourth wall breaking that will leave you feeling uncomfortable, pensive, and warm and fuzzy all at once.
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Adirondack Chair Circle Steppenwolf's Ensemble Theater (10/22-12/06) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Christmas Carol Paramount Theatre (11/11-1/03) |
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Topdog/Underdog Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater (9/17-11/01) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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When We Were Young and Unafraid Greenhouse Theater Center (11/12-11/29) |
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Women and Expectations by Mamzelle Amandine & Julie Morel Private Home in Logan Square (11/01-11/01) |
