Celebrate National Coming Out Month with Melissa Young in OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Celebration at Davenport's
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2023
Celebrate National Coming Out Month with Melissa Young in OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Celebration. Join the celebration in Chicago as Young takes you on a musical LGBTQ Rights timeline, featuring the music of icons like Judy Garland, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, and Lady GaGa. Don't miss this one-night-only event. Get your tickets now!
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2023
Celebrate National Coming Out Month with Melissa Young in OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Celebration. Join the celebration in Chicago as Young takes you on a musical LGBTQ Rights timeline, featuring the music of icons like Judy Garland, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, and Lady GaGa. Don't miss this one-night-only event. Get your tickets now!
Black Girls Dance to Present MARY, A HOLIDAY DANSICAL in December
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2023
Mary A Holiday Dansical Returns on December 17th. Get ready for a festive and entertaining holiday dance performance.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2023
Mary A Holiday Dansical Returns on December 17th. Get ready for a festive and entertaining holiday dance performance.
Theaster Gates & Rebuild Foundation Convene for 10-year Anniversary of Black Artists Retreat
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2023
The decennial of Black Artists Retreat, hosted by the artist Theaster Gates and Rebuild Foundation, took place September 15-17, 2023, returning to Chicago after the last two editions were hosted in New York and London, respectively. Learn more about the event here!
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2023
The decennial of Black Artists Retreat, hosted by the artist Theaster Gates and Rebuild Foundation, took place September 15-17, 2023, returning to Chicago after the last two editions were hosted in New York and London, respectively. Learn more about the event here!
Writers Theatre Presents Filament Theatre's Immersive FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, has introduced FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure, Filament Theatre’s hit immersive play experience for families. FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure will be presented October 19-November 26, 2023 in the Gillian Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, has introduced FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure, Filament Theatre’s hit immersive play experience for families. FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure will be presented October 19-November 26, 2023 in the Gillian Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.
Photos: The Impostors Theatre Company Presents The World Premiere of THE LAST LIVING GUN
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) opens their fifth season with The Last Living Gun, written by Ryan Stevens and directed by ITC Artistic Director Stefan Roseen. See photos from the production below.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) opens their fifth season with The Last Living Gun, written by Ryan Stevens and directed by ITC Artistic Director Stefan Roseen. See photos from the production below.
Porchlight to Launch The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration Of The Man And His Music This October
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.
Crescent Moon Nerdlesque Presents #GHOSTED: The Final Hauntings Of Crescent Moon Nerdlesque
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Summoning all Halloween lovers! Join Crescent Moon Nerdlesque for a night of paranormal proportions at #GHOSTED: The Final Hauntings of Crescent Moon Nerdlesque. Experience undead burlesque, sensual spirits, hilarious horrors, and more! Live and livestream options available. Don't miss out on this spooky extravaganza!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Summoning all Halloween lovers! Join Crescent Moon Nerdlesque for a night of paranormal proportions at #GHOSTED: The Final Hauntings of Crescent Moon Nerdlesque. Experience undead burlesque, sensual spirits, hilarious horrors, and more! Live and livestream options available. Don't miss out on this spooky extravaganza!
Everything You Need to Know About Janáček's JENUFA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Discover all the essential information about Janáček's Jenůfa at Lyric Opera of Chicago, including dates, venue, and what to expect from this highly anticipated production. Don't miss out on this incredible opera experience.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Discover all the essential information about Janáček's Jenůfa at Lyric Opera of Chicago, including dates, venue, and what to expect from this highly anticipated production. Don't miss out on this incredible opera experience.
Photos: Inside See Chicago Dance's 2023 Community Celebration & Award Presentation
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, held its annual fundraiser, the Community Celebration & Awards Presentation, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, held its annual fundraiser, the Community Celebration & Awards Presentation, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Check out photos here!
A Theater In The Dark to Present Live Immersive Staged Reading Of WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Don't miss the live immersive staged reading of WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER this weekend only at the Coach House of Glessner House. Experience the chilling thriller on October 6 and 7 in the South Loop.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Don't miss the live immersive staged reading of WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER this weekend only at the Coach House of Glessner House. Experience the chilling thriller on October 6 and 7 in the South Loop.
Chicago Sinfonietta Extends Music Director Mei-Ann Chen's Contract by Four Years
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
The Board of the Chicago Sinfonietta has unanimously elected to extend Music Director Mei-Ann Chen's contract through the 2028-29 season, for another four years. Learn more about Chen here!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
The Board of the Chicago Sinfonietta has unanimously elected to extend Music Director Mei-Ann Chen's contract through the 2028-29 season, for another four years. Learn more about Chen here!
Rough House Theater Relocates HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE III To Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Space
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Get ready for a spine-chilling experience as Rough House Theater brings House Of The Exquisite Corpse III to Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Space. Dive into the world of immersive puppetry and horror starting Friday the 13th. Don't miss out on Chicago's only puppet haunted house.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Get ready for a spine-chilling experience as Rough House Theater brings House Of The Exquisite Corpse III to Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Space. Dive into the world of immersive puppetry and horror starting Friday the 13th. Don't miss out on Chicago's only puppet haunted house.
Cast and Design Team Set for HOUSEHOLD SPIRITS World Premiere at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Theater Wit has announced the cast for the world premiere of Mia McCullough's dark comedy 'Household Spirits.' Don't miss this haunting tale of two holidays, a sentient doll, and a mother ghost. Running from October 6th to November 11th.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Theater Wit has announced the cast for the world premiere of Mia McCullough's dark comedy 'Household Spirits.' Don't miss this haunting tale of two holidays, a sentient doll, and a mother ghost. Running from October 6th to November 11th.
Cast Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's THIS BITTER EARTH
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces casting for THIS BITTER EARTH. An interracial gay male couple navigates differences amidst events of the BLM movement.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces casting for THIS BITTER EARTH. An interracial gay male couple navigates differences amidst events of the BLM movement.
GUYS AND DOLLS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for Drury Lane Theatre 2024-2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Drury Lane Theatre has just announced their highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, featuring beloved musicals like Guys and Dolls, The Little Mermaid, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting lineup of live performances!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Drury Lane Theatre has just announced their highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, featuring beloved musicals like Guys and Dolls, The Little Mermaid, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting lineup of live performances!
DavJasFran Entertainment To Present UNNATURAL WEIRD WONDER FESTIVAL Of Short Plays This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
DavJasFran Entertainment will present the UNNATURAL WEIRD WONDER FESTIVAL of short plays from Oct 27-29. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
DavJasFran Entertainment will present the UNNATURAL WEIRD WONDER FESTIVAL of short plays from Oct 27-29. Learn how to purchase tickets!
GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to The Beverly Theatre Guild This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) kicks off its 61st Season with the fan-favorite musical production of Guys and Dolls. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) kicks off its 61st Season with the fan-favorite musical production of Guys and Dolls. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!
Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical at Kokandy Productions
by Rachel Weinberg - October 01, 2023
Kokandy Productions’ Chicago premiere of AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical is a delectable, campy romp. Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham’s production is a mainly bloodless vision for the bloody tale of serial killer finance bro Patrick Bateman — and it’s an approach that works incredibly well for the material. I know that AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical was short-lived on Broadway and that that production was a literal bloodbath. The fact that Kokandy’s production substitutes red confetti for stage blood is a microcosm of how well this scrappy interpretation of the musical works: By making the show more camp, less horror story, audiences are then free to indulge in the satire and fun.
by Rachel Weinberg - October 01, 2023
Kokandy Productions’ Chicago premiere of AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical is a delectable, campy romp. Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham’s production is a mainly bloodless vision for the bloody tale of serial killer finance bro Patrick Bateman — and it’s an approach that works incredibly well for the material. I know that AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical was short-lived on Broadway and that that production was a literal bloodbath. The fact that Kokandy’s production substitutes red confetti for stage blood is a microcosm of how well this scrappy interpretation of the musical works: By making the show more camp, less horror story, audiences are then free to indulge in the satire and fun.
Photos: First Look at Redtwist Theatre's WOLVES
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2023
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre has released production photos from the first production in its 2023 - 2024 Season of Pride, a gay reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood, Wolves, by Steve Yockey and directed by Artistic Director Dusty Brown, now playing through November 5. Check the photos out here!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2023
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre has released production photos from the first production in its 2023 - 2024 Season of Pride, a gay reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood, Wolves, by Steve Yockey and directed by Artistic Director Dusty Brown, now playing through November 5. Check the photos out here!
The Annoyance Theatre to Present THE EVIL THAT MEN DO Beginning in October
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2023
The Evil that Men Do brings together the best talent at the Annoyance to create a truly unforgettable theatrical experience. Get ticket and event information here!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2023
The Evil that Men Do brings together the best talent at the Annoyance to create a truly unforgettable theatrical experience. Get ticket and event information here!
MUSIC FROM MUSICALS Radio Show At Northwestern University Entering 4th Year
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
Northwestern University's WNUR-FM's radio program MUSIC FROM MUSICALS continues into its 4th year on the air on the USA's most powerful (7,200 watts) student-run radio station.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
Northwestern University's WNUR-FM's radio program MUSIC FROM MUSICALS continues into its 4th year on the air on the USA's most powerful (7,200 watts) student-run radio station.
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at TimeLine Theatre Company/Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - September 29, 2023
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY is a sweeping play that covers 164 years of history as it weaves together fact and fiction to chart the rise and fall of Lehman Brothers. The play’s title mirrors the ambition of the piece: It has a run-time of over three hours that unfolds in three acts — all performed by only three actors. The trilogy in the title is thus a literal reflection of the play’s structure and the roles, but it’s also suggestive of the piece’s mythical nature. Likewise, playwright Stefano Massani’s script (adapted by Ben Power) has a rhythmic storytelling style; the actors often narrate their own stories and actions in a chamber theater type of presentation. Although the run time is long, the fact that THE LEHMAN TRILOGY covers so much ground means it remains interesting throughout — although I found I was ultimately more intellectually than emotionally stimulated.
by Rachel Weinberg - September 29, 2023
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY is a sweeping play that covers 164 years of history as it weaves together fact and fiction to chart the rise and fall of Lehman Brothers. The play’s title mirrors the ambition of the piece: It has a run-time of over three hours that unfolds in three acts — all performed by only three actors. The trilogy in the title is thus a literal reflection of the play’s structure and the roles, but it’s also suggestive of the piece’s mythical nature. Likewise, playwright Stefano Massani’s script (adapted by Ben Power) has a rhythmic storytelling style; the actors often narrate their own stories and actions in a chamber theater type of presentation. Although the run time is long, the fact that THE LEHMAN TRILOGY covers so much ground means it remains interesting throughout — although I found I was ultimately more intellectually than emotionally stimulated.
WHO CHISELED THAT? by Merit Kahn Begins US Tour in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
'Who Chiseled That?' by Merit Kahn will begin performances in Chicago this October ahead of a US tour.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
'Who Chiseled That?' by Merit Kahn will begin performances in Chicago this October ahead of a US tour.
Citadel Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For Holiday Musical Production of SHE LOVES ME
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
Citadel Theatre announces cast and creative team for holiday musical production of SHE LOVES ME, a romantic comedy set during the holiday rush season of a perfumery.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
Citadel Theatre announces cast and creative team for holiday musical production of SHE LOVES ME, a romantic comedy set during the holiday rush season of a perfumery.
Marriott Theatre, Chicagoland's Longest Running Musical Theatre, Announces 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
Marriott Theatre has announced its 2024 Season featuring In the Heights, The Music Man, Beehive: The 60’s Musical, 1776, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, and more!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
Marriott Theatre has announced its 2024 Season featuring In the Heights, The Music Man, Beehive: The 60’s Musical, 1776, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, and more!
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Greenroom Improv
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A Neil Diamond Story
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Think Floyd
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It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
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Van Morrison Tribute: An Irish Heartbeat
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Once Upon A Cabaret
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Music of the Baroque: Fathers & Sons
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