Photos: First Look at FOOTHOLDS VOL. 4 at the Impostors Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2023
The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) concludes their fourth season with Footholds Vol. 4, an annual anthology play written by the Chicagoland community and directed by ITC Executive Director Rachel Borgo along with Courtney Marie, Caitlin McManus, and ITC Ensemble Member Anna Roemer. Footholds Vol. 4 runs through 17, 2023 at The Den Theatre. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2023
The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) concludes their fourth season with Footholds Vol. 4, an annual anthology play written by the Chicagoland community and directed by ITC Executive Director Rachel Borgo along with Courtney Marie, Caitlin McManus, and ITC Ensemble Member Anna Roemer. Footholds Vol. 4 runs through 17, 2023 at The Den Theatre. Check out photos here!
Review: DON'T QUIT YOUR DAYDREAM at The Second City
by Rachel Weinberg - June 09, 2023
The Second City’s 111th Mainstage revue DON’T QUIT YOUR DAYDREAM has a slightly existential air to it as the name suggests. In one of the revue’s most effective sketches, ensemble member Evan Mills breaks into song as he muses about the questions that keep him up at night—they range from the mundane “Why does it take six hours to be assisted at a place called urgent care?” to the more complex “Why are people afraid of men in dresses but not of men with guns?” In keeping with the tradition of Mainstage revues past, the political leanings are definitely liberal (and that resonates just fine with me), and questions like the ones that Mills poses in that sketch are on the clever-funny side.
by Rachel Weinberg - June 09, 2023
The Second City’s 111th Mainstage revue DON’T QUIT YOUR DAYDREAM has a slightly existential air to it as the name suggests. In one of the revue’s most effective sketches, ensemble member Evan Mills breaks into song as he muses about the questions that keep him up at night—they range from the mundane “Why does it take six hours to be assisted at a place called urgent care?” to the more complex “Why are people afraid of men in dresses but not of men with guns?” In keeping with the tradition of Mainstage revues past, the political leanings are definitely liberal (and that resonates just fine with me), and questions like the ones that Mills poses in that sketch are on the clever-funny side.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Dance Auditions For CHAMPION
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for solo dancers with exceptional ability in character work, African, modern, jazz, ballet, and social genres for the six-time Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard's Champion directed by James Robinson and choreographed by Camille A. Brown. Christopher Jackson will be the associate choreographer. August Tye is the ballet mistress.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for solo dancers with exceptional ability in character work, African, modern, jazz, ballet, and social genres for the six-time Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard's Champion directed by James Robinson and choreographed by Camille A. Brown. Christopher Jackson will be the associate choreographer. August Tye is the ballet mistress.
Blues Guitarist Hector Anchonodo Returns to Raue Center in September
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
Raue Center has announced the return of award-winning blues artist and local favorite Hector Anchondo on Saturday, September 23 at 7 pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
Raue Center has announced the return of award-winning blues artist and local favorite Hector Anchondo on Saturday, September 23 at 7 pm.
Music Theater Works Reveals Cast and Creatives For THE PRODUCERS
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
Music Theater Works, currently presenting its second production in the 2023 season, Pippin, through June 25, has announced the cast and creative team for its third production in the 2023 season, THE PRODUCERS A Mel Brooks Musical in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, August 10 - 20.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
Music Theater Works, currently presenting its second production in the 2023 season, Pippin, through June 25, has announced the cast and creative team for its third production in the 2023 season, THE PRODUCERS A Mel Brooks Musical in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, August 10 - 20.
Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 – September 3 At The Chopin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Free Citywide Celebration MAKE MUSIC CHICAGO Returns June 21st For 12th Season
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Classical Music Chicago spreads the beauty of music in multiple series, including the one-day fete of the musician within us all. Begun in summer 2011, Make Music Chicago is a citywide DIY music festival that invites and draws together people throughout the community in a celebration of music making, no holds barred. Age, ability, professional or amateur, preferred musical style or genre are not of import - all that matters is a love for music and musicmaking.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Classical Music Chicago spreads the beauty of music in multiple series, including the one-day fete of the musician within us all. Begun in summer 2011, Make Music Chicago is a citywide DIY music festival that invites and draws together people throughout the community in a celebration of music making, no holds barred. Age, ability, professional or amateur, preferred musical style or genre are not of import - all that matters is a love for music and musicmaking.
Random Acts to Launch Season of Festivals This Month Featuring RED RIBBONS OF LOVE & More
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Random Acts will launch a season of festivals on Saturday, June 10th, with a celebratory event at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Random Acts will launch a season of festivals on Saturday, June 10th, with a celebratory event at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park.
Lifeline Theatre Holds Annual BIPOC Adaptation Development Showcase
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Lifeline Theatre will Showcase Desi Moreno-Penson's work-in-development, El Bacalao: The Catfish Man(based on Euripides' “The Bacchae”), directed by Ruben Carrazana, on Friday, July 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m.; and Brandon Zang's work-in-development Nuwa In Fairyland, directed by Helen Young on Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Lifeline Theatre will Showcase Desi Moreno-Penson's work-in-development, El Bacalao: The Catfish Man(based on Euripides' “The Bacchae”), directed by Ruben Carrazana, on Friday, July 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m.; and Brandon Zang's work-in-development Nuwa In Fairyland, directed by Helen Young on Saturday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
Lifeline Theatre Welcomes New Production and Operations Managers to Staff
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Lifeline Theatre will welcome Addoris Davis as Production Manager and John Craig as Operations Manager, beginning in May 2023. Reporting to Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and working in partnership with the Operations Manager, Davis will be responsible for managing the overall production of all of Lifeline’s programming.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Lifeline Theatre will welcome Addoris Davis as Production Manager and John Craig as Operations Manager, beginning in May 2023. Reporting to Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and working in partnership with the Operations Manager, Davis will be responsible for managing the overall production of all of Lifeline’s programming.
Photos: First Look At The Chicago Premiere of BEING SEEN At The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Voted “Fan Favorite” (one of 12 out of 180+ productions so honored) at the New York International Fringe Festival, Being Seen, written and directed by Richard Gustin and starring Will Clinger and Kelly Anne Clark makes its Chicago premiere, June 14 - July 2, in the Crosby Theatre at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Voted “Fan Favorite” (one of 12 out of 180+ productions so honored) at the New York International Fringe Festival, Being Seen, written and directed by Richard Gustin and starring Will Clinger and Kelly Anne Clark makes its Chicago premiere, June 14 - July 2, in the Crosby Theatre at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. See photos from the production.
Otherworld Theatre To Hold Panel Discussions Following Select PUFFS Shows
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, today announced post-show panel discussions covering a variety of topics following select performances of Matt Cox's unauthorized, unsanctioned, unlicensed PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC, running June 15 - July 23, 2023 on the Ray Bradbury stage.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, today announced post-show panel discussions covering a variety of topics following select performances of Matt Cox's unauthorized, unsanctioned, unlicensed PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC, running June 15 - July 23, 2023 on the Ray Bradbury stage.
Cast Set for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming 75-minute family musical production Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed and choreographed by Amber Mak.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming 75-minute family musical production Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed and choreographed by Amber Mak.
E. Faye Butler Will Direct MARIE & ROSETTA With Bethany Thomas and Alexis J. Roston
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, concludes its 2022–2023 season with Marie and Rosetta by George Brant, directed by E. Faye Butler.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, concludes its 2022–2023 season with Marie and Rosetta by George Brant, directed by E. Faye Butler.
Comedian Nikki Glaser Comes To The Chicago Theatre, September 15
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and Outback Presents has announced that comedian Nikki Glaser will perform at The Chicago Theatre on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 7:00PM, as part of The Good Girl Tour. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 9 at 10:00AM CT.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and Outback Presents has announced that comedian Nikki Glaser will perform at The Chicago Theatre on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 7:00PM, as part of The Good Girl Tour. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 9 at 10:00AM CT.
Winners of the 2023 Joyce Awards Revealed; Grants Will Support the Creation of New Works by Five Artists of Color
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
The Joyce Foundation has announced the 2023 recipients of its annual flagship program, the Joyce Awards.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
The Joyce Foundation has announced the 2023 recipients of its annual flagship program, the Joyce Awards.
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater to Perform Throughout Chicago This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
The artistry and technique of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is on stages across the Chicago area throughout the summer.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
The artistry and technique of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is on stages across the Chicago area throughout the summer.
Illinois State Rep. Barbara Hernandez Reveals New $400,000 Infrastructure Improvement Grant For Paramount Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Illinois State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has helped secure a $400,000 grant for Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, one of numerous new projects she successfully advocated for in Illinois’ recent budget negotiations that will improve a variety of local and regional infrastructure issues.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Illinois State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has helped secure a $400,000 grant for Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, one of numerous new projects she successfully advocated for in Illinois’ recent budget negotiations that will improve a variety of local and regional infrastructure issues.
Cast Revealed For ROCK OF AGES at Mercury Theater Chicago
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon have announced Rock of Ages, the blockbuster classic rock musical. The show is written by Chris D’Arienzo. This production is directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier, with music direction by Linda Madonia.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon have announced Rock of Ages, the blockbuster classic rock musical. The show is written by Chris D’Arienzo. This production is directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier, with music direction by Linda Madonia.
Firebird Free Dance Pop-ups by Choreographer Nejla Yatkin Return to Chicago Parks
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
As part of Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, 2023 Guggenheim Fellow in Choreography Nejla Yatkin will surprise visitors in parks around Chicago with pop-up performances of her interactive and joyous Firebird dances for visitors to attend free of cost.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
As part of Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, 2023 Guggenheim Fellow in Choreography Nejla Yatkin will surprise visitors in parks around Chicago with pop-up performances of her interactive and joyous Firebird dances for visitors to attend free of cost.
Four-Part Harmony Meets Good Campy Fun With The Kinsey Sicks And Their New A Capella Musical Comedy At Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Critically-acclaimed quartet, The Kinsey Sicks, bring their brand-new a cappella musical comedy, Drag Queen Storytime…Gone Wild to Raue Center, October 28 @ 7 pm. Chock full of outrageous parodies and scathing satire in delicious four-part harmony the Chicago Tribune calls, “outrageous, marvelous, hilarious…'
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Critically-acclaimed quartet, The Kinsey Sicks, bring their brand-new a cappella musical comedy, Drag Queen Storytime…Gone Wild to Raue Center, October 28 @ 7 pm. Chock full of outrageous parodies and scathing satire in delicious four-part harmony the Chicago Tribune calls, “outrageous, marvelous, hilarious…'
Comedian Ron Funches Comes To The Den Theatre, September 15-16
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Ron Funches, featuring three stand-up performances on Friday September 15 at 7:15 p.m. and Saturday September 16, 2023 at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Ron Funches, featuring three stand-up performances on Friday September 15 at 7:15 p.m. and Saturday September 16, 2023 at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage.
Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of American Library Association, to Join COLLABORACTION RADIO
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
On Saturday, June 10 at 4 p.m. CT, Chicago’s Collaboraction Theatre Company will go “on the air” with the premiere episode of Collaboraction Radio on WCPT 820 AM, Chicago’s Progressive Talk.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
On Saturday, June 10 at 4 p.m. CT, Chicago’s Collaboraction Theatre Company will go “on the air” with the premiere episode of Collaboraction Radio on WCPT 820 AM, Chicago’s Progressive Talk.
Tickets on Sale for MATILDA JR. Presented by Paramount School of the Arts Performance Camp
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Fifty talented Fox Valley-area kids are about to experience the thrill of a lifetime - their big Broadway in Aurora moment - when the Paramount School of the Arts presents its first-ever Paramount Performance Camp production, Matilda Jr.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Fifty talented Fox Valley-area kids are about to experience the thrill of a lifetime - their big Broadway in Aurora moment - when the Paramount School of the Arts presents its first-ever Paramount Performance Camp production, Matilda Jr.
The Sounds Of The Pipe Organ Comes To Chicago's North Shore This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
The sounds of the pipe organ, hailed as 'the king of instruments' by composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will reverberate throughout Chicago's northern suburbs at public concerts June 25-28, 2023, during the American Guild of Organists' Great Lakes Regional Convention, hosted in Evanston by the AGO's North Shore Chapter.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
The sounds of the pipe organ, hailed as 'the king of instruments' by composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will reverberate throughout Chicago's northern suburbs at public concerts June 25-28, 2023, during the American Guild of Organists' Great Lakes Regional Convention, hosted in Evanston by the AGO's North Shore Chapter.
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