Video: Watch a Preview of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre
Watch a first look video of Heartbreak Hotel at Marriott Theatre in April, starring Tyler Hanes as Elvis Presley.
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Theater Wit Extends Midwest Premiere of THE ALLY
Theater Wit has added performances and extended its Midwest premiere of THE ALLY, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Itamar Moses, due to popular demand at its Chicago location.
DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE THEATER Will Perform 30th Anniversary Show at The Auditorium
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will return to The Auditorium for the crowning performance of its 30th anniversary season.
Review: GOODNIGHT MOON At Chicago Children's Theatre
What did our critic think of REVIEW: GOODNIGHT MOON AT CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE at Chicago Children's Theatre? The 65-minute performance is filled with music, dance, comedy, acrobatics and puppetry.
ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announced the final titles and directors for its third-year READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD series, a free Monday night reading series curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano in Chicago.
American Music Institute Offers Summer 2026 Lessons, Camp And Ayco Programs
American Music Institute (AMI) will present summer music lessons, a week-long music camp in Hinsdale, IL, and the AYCO Chamber Music Program for students ages 5–18 across Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
29-Member Cast Set for LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre will conclude its 2025/26 Season with Leopoldstadt, written by the late, celebrated playwright Tom Stoppard, directed by Carey Perloff.
& JULIET Tour Starring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone is Coming to Chicago This Summer
The North American Tour of & Juliet, starring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone as 'Lance,' will play an exclusive limited engagement in Chicago this summer.
Chicago Dance Groups Will Perform PERSISTENT SPRING at Ruth Page Center
The Chicago Movement Collective (CMC), and the Winifred Haun & Dancers (WH&D) will present the third annual PERSISTENT SPRING 2026 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago.
PINK RIBBON PLAYS 24-Hour Festival Will Come to Chicago
CIRCA-Pintig and Nothing Without a Company will present PINK RIBBON PLAYS in Chicago, a 24-hour play festival featuring 30 AANHPI artists creating six original short plays centered on breast cancer and community healing.
Eileen Byrne Will Bring RUNNING WITH COFFEE to Lookingglass Theatre in May
Eileen Byrne's one-woman play RUNNING WITH COFFEE will be presented at Lookingglass Theatre's Water Tower Water Works, with proceeds benefiting North Shore Senior Center.
Cast and Production Team Set For GEE’S BEND, Playing at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announced the cast and production team for GEE'S BEND, Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder's 2008 play, running in Evanston, with Tim Rhoze directing.
Louise Dearman Will Make U.S. Solo Debut At The Orpheum
Louise Dearman, the only actress to have played both Glinda and Elphaba in WICKED, will make her U.
The Alliance Française de Chicago’s Gala BIARRITZ: LE BAL Will Return to the Four Seasons
One of Chicago’s most anticipated cultural evenings will return this spring as the Alliance Française de Chicago will present its biennial gala, “Biarritz: Le Bal,” in May.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER Cast Announced For Sandbox Theatre Collective Production
Sandbox Theatre Collective has announced the cast for HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER by Preston Choi.
Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Ages 7-28
The Chicago Violin Competition opened registration for its 2026 online edition, scheduled for November 22, with violinists ages 7–28 eligible.
Drury Lane Theatre Names Matthew D. Carney as Artistic Director
Drury Lane Theatre has appointed Matthew D.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for COVENANT at The Goodman
Goodman Theatre’s Centennial Season continues with Covenant by Chicago native York Walker.
Photos: First Look at MAYBE TOMORROW at Wild Door Theater
Wild Door Theater is presenting the Midwest premiere of Maybe Tomorrow, a new play by Max Mondi and directed by Andrew Gallant, now playing in Studio B at The Athenaeum Center.
KEERAH by Netta Walker to Have World Premiere at Definition Theatre
Definition Theatre will present the Amplify World Premiere of Keerah, a quick-witted dramedy by playwright Netta Walker and directed by McKenzie Chinn.
WAITRESS and THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Broadway in Chicago
Broadway In Chicago will present two fan-favorite shows are returning to their stages this year: Watiress and The Book of Mormon.
Photos: Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More in WINDFALL at Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Windfall by Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID World Premiere Will Come to The Clutch
Hell in a Handbag Productions will present the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID, a new 'Lost Episodes' parody by David Cerda, running at The Clutch in Chicago.
Photos: Oil Lamp Theatre's POOR BEHAVIOR
Check out production photos for Oil Lamp Theatre's Poor Behavior, written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Lauren Katz, running now through May 10, 2026.
Photos: GOODNIGHT MOON at Chicago Children's Theatre
Chicago Children’s Theatre is presenting Goodnight Moon, the popular musical about a bunny who doesn’t want to go to bed, based on the beloved picture book by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrator Clement Hurd.
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Always Olivia Raue Center For The Arts (8/15-8/15) |
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Hairbanger's Ball FREE concert Fox Pointe (7/08-7/08) |
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Greater Tuna The Little Theatre On The Square (7/02-7/12) |
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James and the Giant Peach North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (4/22-5/14) PHOTOS |
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yo ho. Babes With Blades Theatre Company (7/19-8/29) |
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Hairnation 2026- An Outdoor 80s Tribute Festival BaseCamp Pub (7/26-7/26) |
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The Outsiders Cadillac Palace (8/11-8/11) |