BUT IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!, Hosted By Sawyer Smith Will Raise Funds For Downstage Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its second College Edition of its cabaret series, BUT IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!, with proceeds to benefit Downstage Arts, a Chicago organization removing the barriers for pre-college MT training. The show's cast will feature students from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts, along with a few Guest Artists.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its second College Edition of its cabaret series, BUT IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!, with proceeds to benefit Downstage Arts, a Chicago organization removing the barriers for pre-college MT training. The show's cast will feature students from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts, along with a few Guest Artists.
Deeply Rooted Reveals New Leadership
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and its parent organization, Deeply Rooted Productions, have commenced 2023 with significant developments in its evolution, as the organization continues to grow as one of Chicago's premier dance institutions.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and its parent organization, Deeply Rooted Productions, have commenced 2023 with significant developments in its evolution, as the organization continues to grow as one of Chicago's premier dance institutions.
New Philharmonic 2023-2024 Season to Feature Guest Artists Esme Arias-Kim, Rick Michel, and More
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2023
New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), has announced their 2023-2024 Season.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2023
New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), has announced their 2023-2024 Season.
Steel Beam Theatre to Present D.O.A. Beginning This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2023
Steel Beam Theatre will present the jazz-infused thriller D.O.A. by Elizabeth Lovelady, based on the screenplay by Russell Rouse and Clarence Greene, running April 21 – May 14, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2023
Steel Beam Theatre will present the jazz-infused thriller D.O.A. by Elizabeth Lovelady, based on the screenplay by Russell Rouse and Clarence Greene, running April 21 – May 14, 2023.
THE FORGE: Lemont Quarries Releases Exciting Roster Of Live Music And Festivals Ahead Of Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
The Forge: Lemont Quarries, a top destination for live music and adventure located 22 miles Southwest of downtown Chicago at 1001 Main Street, has announced its 2023 Summer Concert series
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
The Forge: Lemont Quarries, a top destination for live music and adventure located 22 miles Southwest of downtown Chicago at 1001 Main Street, has announced its 2023 Summer Concert series
Meet NY Times Bestseller Brian Selznick at Chicago Children's Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Chicago Children's Theatre invites Chicago families to meet #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brian Selznick on the Chicago stop of his current national tour celebrating the release of his newest critically acclaimed book, “Big Tree.”
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Chicago Children's Theatre invites Chicago families to meet #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brian Selznick on the Chicago stop of his current national tour celebrating the release of his newest critically acclaimed book, “Big Tree.”
Court Theatre Presents THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Court Theatre - under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Angel Ysaguirre, Executive Director - will present the fourth and final production of its 2022/23 season: The Gospel at Colonus.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Court Theatre - under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Angel Ysaguirre, Executive Director - will present the fourth and final production of its 2022/23 season: The Gospel at Colonus.
Pivot Arts Presents THE MEMORY PLACE This June
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Pivot Arts, a hub for adventurous, multidisciplinary performance celebrating its 10th anniversary, presents the world premiere of The Memory Place, a multi-arts experience about cultural memory and hidden histories. Performances take place June 1–11 at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago. Tickets are on sale at pivotarts.org.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Pivot Arts, a hub for adventurous, multidisciplinary performance celebrating its 10th anniversary, presents the world premiere of The Memory Place, a multi-arts experience about cultural memory and hidden histories. Performances take place June 1–11 at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago. Tickets are on sale at pivotarts.org.
JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON: THE AGE OF JAJ COMES TO THE DEN THEATRE On the Heath Mainstage, July 14 & 15
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ, featuring four stand-up performances on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, 2023 at 7:15 and 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ, featuring four stand-up performances on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, 2023 at 7:15 and 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For PIPPIN, June 1 - 25
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Music Theater Works, recently launched its 43rd season with the highly recommended Avenue Q, has announced the cast and creative team for its second production in the 2023 season, Pippin in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, June 1 - 25.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Music Theater Works, recently launched its 43rd season with the highly recommended Avenue Q, has announced the cast and creative team for its second production in the 2023 season, Pippin in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, June 1 - 25.
Enter A Galaxy Far, Far Away With Otherworld Theatre's Star Wars Day Weekend Celebration
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
In honor of Star Wars Day, Otherworld Theatre Company has jumped into hyperdrive in announcing a weekend-long celebration of one of the most iconic fandoms in history. Beginning May the Fourth, Jedi, Sith, and droids alike will awaken the Force with an extravaganza featuring special performances of Otherworld shows, podcasts, and a cosplay meet-up filled with more lightsabers, speeders, and Wookies than you can count.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
In honor of Star Wars Day, Otherworld Theatre Company has jumped into hyperdrive in announcing a weekend-long celebration of one of the most iconic fandoms in history. Beginning May the Fourth, Jedi, Sith, and droids alike will awaken the Force with an extravaganza featuring special performances of Otherworld shows, podcasts, and a cosplay meet-up filled with more lightsabers, speeders, and Wookies than you can count.
BELTING FOR LIFE to Return With 8th Annual Event in May
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, returns with the 8th annual Belting for Life. For one night only on Monday, May 15 at 7:30pm at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston, Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik presents the beloved benefit concert.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, returns with the 8th annual Belting for Life. For one night only on Monday, May 15 at 7:30pm at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston, Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik presents the beloved benefit concert.
Second City Alums Ashley Nicole Black, Eddie Mujica & More Reunite On Upcoming Album
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Former Second City Music Director Tara Trudel is bursting onto the family music scene with her debut album, Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Former Second City Music Director Tara Trudel is bursting onto the family music scene with her debut album, Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed.
THE OCTOBER STORM Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Raven Theatre in May
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Raven Theatre will conclude its 40th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of The October Storm, by Joshua Allen, a follow up to Allen’s smash-hit The Last Pair of Earlies.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Raven Theatre will conclude its 40th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of The October Storm, by Joshua Allen, a follow up to Allen’s smash-hit The Last Pair of Earlies.
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL electrifies at James M. Nedlerlander Theatre
by Misha Davenport - April 13, 2023
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL SCORCHES at James M. Nedlerlander Theatre?
by Misha Davenport - April 13, 2023
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL SCORCHES at James M. Nedlerlander Theatre?
Cast & Creative Team Set for THE CRUCIBLE at Invictus Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Invictus Theatre Company has announced a powerhouse cast of 19 actors for its upcoming revival of Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Invictus Theatre Company has announced a powerhouse cast of 19 actors for its upcoming revival of Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE.
Brendan Ragan Revealed as Metropolis' New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
After a nationwide search, Metropolis’ Board of Directors has announced acclaimed theatre artist Brendan Ragan as the company’s new Artistic Director. Ragan is the founding Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Urbanite Theatre, a Florida-based company known regionally for producing bold, inventive new works.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
After a nationwide search, Metropolis’ Board of Directors has announced acclaimed theatre artist Brendan Ragan as the company’s new Artistic Director. Ragan is the founding Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Urbanite Theatre, a Florida-based company known regionally for producing bold, inventive new works.
FIGHTING WORDS FESTIVAL and THE DUCHESS OF MALFI Set For Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) has announced its 2023 season. Now in its 26th year, the Babes With Blades latest season includes an extended run of its new works festival, the Fighting Words Festival, June 17 – 25 at The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa, and The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster and directed by Artistic Director Hayley Rice from September 8 – October 21 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) has announced its 2023 season. Now in its 26th year, the Babes With Blades latest season includes an extended run of its new works festival, the Fighting Words Festival, June 17 – 25 at The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa, and The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster and directed by Artistic Director Hayley Rice from September 8 – October 21 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.
High Concept Labs & Monira Foundation Presents Maggie Bridger | SCALE
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
High Concept Labs (HCL), a Chicago-based arts service organization and artist incubator, is pleased to premiere Scale, a dance work directed, choreographed and performed by HCL 2023 Fellow Artist in Residence, Maggie Bridger with the support of Monira Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
High Concept Labs (HCL), a Chicago-based arts service organization and artist incubator, is pleased to premiere Scale, a dance work directed, choreographed and performed by HCL 2023 Fellow Artist in Residence, Maggie Bridger with the support of Monira Foundation.
Kelly Swanson Brings Her Funny And Inspirational WHO HIJACKED MY FAIRYTALE To The MAC May 13
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
The perfect girl's night out or Mother's Day treat away from the kids, Kelly Swanson brings her one-woman tour-de-force production “Who Hijacked My Fairytale” to the MAC 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
The perfect girl's night out or Mother's Day treat away from the kids, Kelly Swanson brings her one-woman tour-de-force production “Who Hijacked My Fairytale” to the MAC 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13.
Photos: Remy Bumppo's World Premiere Of GALILEO'S DAUGHTER Now Playing Through May 14
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
First look photos! Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has released first look photos of the final production of its 2022-2023 season, the world premiere of Galileo’s Daughter by Jessica Dickey anddirected by Marti Lyons, April 5 - May 14, at Theater Wit.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
First look photos! Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has released first look photos of the final production of its 2022-2023 season, the world premiere of Galileo’s Daughter by Jessica Dickey anddirected by Marti Lyons, April 5 - May 14, at Theater Wit.
MOTHERHOUSE Extends for Two Weeks at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced the two-week extension of the world premiere of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White, directed by Azar Kazemi.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced the two-week extension of the world premiere of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White, directed by Azar Kazemi.
The Jeff Awards Launch Inaugural Jeff Impact Fellowship Grant Awards
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
As an extension of its mission to promote and recognize theater excellence, The Jeff Awards is launching a new grant award program called the Jeff Impact Fellowship to help inspire early to mid-career artists of color in the Greater Chicagoland area.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
As an extension of its mission to promote and recognize theater excellence, The Jeff Awards is launching a new grant award program called the Jeff Impact Fellowship to help inspire early to mid-career artists of color in the Greater Chicagoland area.
Water People Theater Announces Summer Bilingual, Musical Summer Camp, July 10- 21
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Water People Theater (WPT) announces its WPT STUDIO Kids' All for the Planet: One Planet for All, a bilingual (English/Spanish) musical, summer creative lab for children ages 6 - 11 years old, July 10 - 21.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Water People Theater (WPT) announces its WPT STUDIO Kids' All for the Planet: One Planet for All, a bilingual (English/Spanish) musical, summer creative lab for children ages 6 - 11 years old, July 10 - 21.
Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - April 11, 2023
It’s only fitting that for his swan song at Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls has adapted and directed Anton Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, a play that’s also very much a swan song. With this staging, Falls has completed the cycle of directing all four of Chekov’s full-length plays for the Goodman stage. Fall’s take on THE CHERRY ORCHARD is surprisingly comedic and strips the play of the more obscure Russian references (though it’s still a period piece), which also demonstrates an artful understanding of the text and how 2023 audiences are best primed to receive it. THE CHERRY ORCHARD’s central character, estate owner Lyubov Ranevskaya, desperately clings to her glamorized version of the past even as the world around her moves inexorably forward. It’s a farewell, indeed, and a lesson in learning when to hold on and when to let go.
by Rachel Weinberg - April 11, 2023
It’s only fitting that for his swan song at Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls has adapted and directed Anton Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, a play that’s also very much a swan song. With this staging, Falls has completed the cycle of directing all four of Chekov’s full-length plays for the Goodman stage. Fall’s take on THE CHERRY ORCHARD is surprisingly comedic and strips the play of the more obscure Russian references (though it’s still a period piece), which also demonstrates an artful understanding of the text and how 2023 audiences are best primed to receive it. THE CHERRY ORCHARD’s central character, estate owner Lyubov Ranevskaya, desperately clings to her glamorized version of the past even as the world around her moves inexorably forward. It’s a farewell, indeed, and a lesson in learning when to hold on and when to let go.
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