THE INFERNAL COMEDY with John Malkovich at the Auditorium Theatre Canceled Due to Artist Conflict
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
The Auditorium Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre Company have announced that the previously announced presentation of John Malkovich starring in The Infernal Comedy has been canceled due to an artist scheduling conflict.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
The Auditorium Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre Company have announced that the previously announced presentation of John Malkovich starring in The Infernal Comedy has been canceled due to an artist scheduling conflict.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night Of Music Theater Works PIPPIN
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
Music Theater Works second production in its 2023 season, Pippin in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie is now playing through June 25. Check out opening night photos here!
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
Music Theater Works second production in its 2023 season, Pippin in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie is now playing through June 25. Check out opening night photos here!
Photos: First Look At Music Theater Works' PIPPIN, Now Playing Through June 25
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Music Theater Works second production in its 2023 season, Pippin in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through June 25. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Music Theater Works second production in its 2023 season, Pippin in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through June 25. See photos from the production.
Photos: See Judy Greer & More in Rehearsals ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Another Marriage at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Another Marriage at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Workers Successfully Organize with Actors' Equity Association
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
The actors, stage managers, bartenders and servers of Chicago’s Drunk Shakespeare have achieved their goal of organizing with Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional performers and stage managers in live theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
The actors, stage managers, bartenders and servers of Chicago’s Drunk Shakespeare have achieved their goal of organizing with Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional performers and stage managers in live theatre.
City Lit Names Brian Pastor Executive Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
City Lit Board President Daniel Robinson announced that Brian Pastor (they/them), City Lit’s current Resident Director and for nine years its Managing Director, will succeed City Lit’s Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe, who will retire on June 30, 2024, following the conclusion of City Lit’s recently announced 43rd season.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
City Lit Board President Daniel Robinson announced that Brian Pastor (they/them), City Lit’s current Resident Director and for nine years its Managing Director, will succeed City Lit’s Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe, who will retire on June 30, 2024, following the conclusion of City Lit’s recently announced 43rd season.
The Blues on the Fox Festival Returns This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
The Blues on the Fox Festival is back, Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 at downtown Aurora’s RiverEdge Park, where blues legends and rising stars will live on the banks of the beautiful Fox River.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
The Blues on the Fox Festival is back, Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 at downtown Aurora’s RiverEdge Park, where blues legends and rising stars will live on the banks of the beautiful Fox River.
Porchlight's Free Summer Concert Series, BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD Returns This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard, now in its third year, June 27 - August 8, as part of Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard, now in its third year, June 27 - August 8, as part of Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.
Congo Square Theatre Hosts Annual Free Festival On The Square Events In Three South Side Communities
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Congo Square Theatre Company continues to prioritize its founding principles of radical generosity and radical community-building with an expanded Festival on the Square (FOTS) this summer.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Congo Square Theatre Company continues to prioritize its founding principles of radical generosity and radical community-building with an expanded Festival on the Square (FOTS) this summer.
Jena Friedman Comes To The Den Theatre In Seotember 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Jena Friedman will perform a special one-night-only show Sunday September 10, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Jena Friedman will perform a special one-night-only show Sunday September 10, 2023.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at TimeLine Theatre to Present Planned Parenthood of Illinois Night
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
TimeLine Theatre Company will present Planned Parenthood of Illinois Night at What the Constitution Means to Me, Saturday, June 17 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
TimeLine Theatre Company will present Planned Parenthood of Illinois Night at What the Constitution Means to Me, Saturday, June 17 at 8 p.m.
Steep Theatre Names New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Steep Theatre has announced that Marisa Macella will be joining the company as its new Executive Director, beginning June 12th. She comes to Steep from the Lyric Opera of Chicago where she served as Senior Manager, Fundraising Events.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Steep Theatre has announced that Marisa Macella will be joining the company as its new Executive Director, beginning June 12th. She comes to Steep from the Lyric Opera of Chicago where she served as Senior Manager, Fundraising Events.
YIPPIE FEST Returns In Person, Honoring The Spirit Of The Yippie Party In Chicago During The 3-Day Fest
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
YIPPIE FEST (www.yippiefest.com) will return with its seventh annual “happening” of acts on stage for three days – August 4th to the 6th, 2023 – presenting theater, performance, and more LIVE and IN PERSON at PRIDE ARTS, 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago. YIPPIE FEST began in 2017 as an event inspired by the Abbie Hoffman Died for Our Sins Festival (1989-2016). YIPPIE FEST 2023 comes together for the 7th time, two of them virtually during COVID.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
YIPPIE FEST (www.yippiefest.com) will return with its seventh annual “happening” of acts on stage for three days – August 4th to the 6th, 2023 – presenting theater, performance, and more LIVE and IN PERSON at PRIDE ARTS, 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago. YIPPIE FEST began in 2017 as an event inspired by the Abbie Hoffman Died for Our Sins Festival (1989-2016). YIPPIE FEST 2023 comes together for the 7th time, two of them virtually during COVID.
Wicker Park Fest Announces 2023 Music Headliners Including Built To Spill, The Regrettes, Biig Piig, Say She She, And More
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce has announced the headlining music acts for Wicker Park Fest 2023, sponsored by Goose Island Beer Company and Chitiva Dispensaries.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce has announced the headlining music acts for Wicker Park Fest 2023, sponsored by Goose Island Beer Company and Chitiva Dispensaries.
WEST SIDE STORY & More Lead Chicago's June 2023 Top Picks
by BWW Staff - May 31, 2023
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. June 2023's top picks include Damn Yankees, West Side Story and more!
by BWW Staff - May 31, 2023
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. June 2023's top picks include Damn Yankees, West Side Story and more!
Chicago's DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Forms Drunk Shakespeare United with Actors' Equity Association as Their Union
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The actors, stage managers, bartenders and servers of Chicago’s Drunk Shakespeare have unanimously decided to form a union and seek voluntary recognition from their employer, naming Actors’ Equity Association as their bargaining representative.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The actors, stage managers, bartenders and servers of Chicago’s Drunk Shakespeare have unanimously decided to form a union and seek voluntary recognition from their employer, naming Actors’ Equity Association as their bargaining representative.
Cast Set for NEXT TO NORMAL at Paramount Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Prepare to be spellbound by the award-winning musical Next to Normal, playing July 26-September 3, 2023 in Paramount Theatre’s intimate new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Prepare to be spellbound by the award-winning musical Next to Normal, playing July 26-September 3, 2023 in Paramount Theatre’s intimate new Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
MURDER, REWROTE Comes to the Den Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 21st season with the world premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing August 10 – September 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Mainstage) 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 21st season with the world premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing August 10 – September 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Mainstage) 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
Henok Negash's MEANT TO BE Comes to Chicago Magic Lounge
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, continues its Artist-In-Residence series with seasoned magician Henok Negash and his new show Meant to Be, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, July 5 – September 27, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, continues its Artist-In-Residence series with seasoned magician Henok Negash and his new show Meant to Be, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, July 5 – September 27, 2023.
The Redhead Piano Bar Celebrates 30th Anniversary in June
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Known as a neighborhood mainstay and favorite among locals and tourists alike, The Redhead Piano Bar, located at 16 W. Ontario St., will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, June 21 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Known as a neighborhood mainstay and favorite among locals and tourists alike, The Redhead Piano Bar, located at 16 W. Ontario St., will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, June 21 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Five Time Grammy Winning Blues Guitarist Robert Cray Comes to the Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The Robert Cray Band will be touring the US and UK for the first time since the 2020 release of his album, “That’s What I Heard.” and they’re coming to Raue Center September 8, 2023, @ 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The Robert Cray Band will be touring the US and UK for the first time since the 2020 release of his album, “That’s What I Heard.” and they’re coming to Raue Center September 8, 2023, @ 8 p.m.
Christianee Porter Brings THE CHRISTI SHOW To The Den Theatre, August 6
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
The Den Theatre today announced a one-night-only performance of Christianee Porter's “The Christi Show,” on Sunday August 6, 2023 at 7 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
The Den Theatre today announced a one-night-only performance of Christianee Porter's “The Christi Show,” on Sunday August 6, 2023 at 7 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage.
Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 – September 3 At The Chopin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 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 - May 30, 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.
The Beautiful City Project's 90s SUMMER BLOCK PARTY To Raise Funds For Guitars Over Guns Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of 90s SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, with proceeds to benefit Guitars Over Guns Chicago, a charity that believes that music, combined with strong, consistent mentorship, can reshape the trajectory of a student's life from our vulnerable communities.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of 90s SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, with proceeds to benefit Guitars Over Guns Chicago, a charity that believes that music, combined with strong, consistent mentorship, can reshape the trajectory of a student's life from our vulnerable communities.
May Pang to Showcase Candid Photos of John Lennon at Three-Day Exhibition at Art Post Gallery
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
A collection of May Pang's private photographs of John Lennon will be on display and available for purchase at Art Post Gallery in Northbrook, IL on Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
A collection of May Pang's private photographs of John Lennon will be on display and available for purchase at Art Post Gallery in Northbrook, IL on Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18.
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