REO Speedwagon to Play Aurora's RiverEdge Park on Labor Day Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
This Labor Day weekend, the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will use that key to unlock another amazing REO Speedwagon live show, Saturday, September 2 at 8 p.m. at RiverEdge Park.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
This Labor Day weekend, the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will use that key to unlock another amazing REO Speedwagon live show, Saturday, September 2 at 8 p.m. at RiverEdge Park.
Beverly Theatre Guild Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
We’re off to see the Wizard! The classic American fairy tale, written by L. Frank Baum over a hundred years ago, comes to life on the stage of the Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) on April 28-30, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
We’re off to see the Wizard! The classic American fairy tale, written by L. Frank Baum over a hundred years ago, comes to life on the stage of the Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) on April 28-30, 2023.
Chicago's Concert Dance Community Reunites to Support Chicago Dancers United
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Artists from the Chicago professional dance community are once again uniting for an evening of high heels and high camp in Dance Divas 2023. All proceeds from the event benefit The Dancers' Fund, which provides short-term financial assistance to Chicago dance industry professionals for preventative health care and critical medical needs.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Artists from the Chicago professional dance community are once again uniting for an evening of high heels and high camp in Dance Divas 2023. All proceeds from the event benefit The Dancers' Fund, which provides short-term financial assistance to Chicago dance industry professionals for preventative health care and critical medical needs.
UIS Performing Arts Center Announces Ticket Lottery For THE BOOK OF MORMON On April 18, 19 And 20
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards(r) including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy in Springfield, IL playing at UIS Performing Arts Center on April 18th, 19th and 20th. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards(r) including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy in Springfield, IL playing at UIS Performing Arts Center on April 18th, 19th and 20th. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each.
The Den Theatre Announces JERROD CARMICHAEL: SLEEPLESS WITHOUT BOYFRIEND On The Heath Mainstage, April 11-16
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced Jerrod Carmichael: Sleepless without boyfriend, featuring five stand-up performances April 11 and April 13 - 16 at 7:15 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
The Den Theatre has announced Jerrod Carmichael: Sleepless without boyfriend, featuring five stand-up performances April 11 and April 13 - 16 at 7:15 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
GRAMMY Winner Third Coast Percussion Blends Street Dance, EDM And Classical In One Performance In METAMORPHOSIS
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Third Coast Percussion, a GRAMMY Award-winning quartet of classically trained percussionists, has announced Metamorphosis, a Chicago Premiere that culminates the ensemble's 2022-23 Chicago concert season.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Third Coast Percussion, a GRAMMY Award-winning quartet of classically trained percussionists, has announced Metamorphosis, a Chicago Premiere that culminates the ensemble's 2022-23 Chicago concert season.
BLIPPI Comes To The UIS Performing Arts Center, November 3
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment have announced that a new live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will again bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America, with a stop in Springfield on Friday, November 3.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment have announced that a new live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will again bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America, with a stop in Springfield on Friday, November 3.
Cast & Creative Team Set for US Premiere of TANGO at PrideArts
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
PrideArts’ 2022-23 season will close with the US Premiere of TANGO by Singaporean-born and London-based playwright Joel Tan.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
PrideArts’ 2022-23 season will close with the US Premiere of TANGO by Singaporean-born and London-based playwright Joel Tan.
PlayGround-Chicago Concludes Season 1 In-Person With Best Of PlayGround-Chicago Gala
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Playwright incubator PlayGround-Chicago celebrates the best writers and short works from its inaugural season and its first in-person performance at the BEST OF PLAYGROUND-CHICAGO GALA.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Playwright incubator PlayGround-Chicago celebrates the best writers and short works from its inaugural season and its first in-person performance at the BEST OF PLAYGROUND-CHICAGO GALA.
Styx to Play Aurora's RiverEdge Park in July
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Don't miss the chance to see the iconic classic rock band Styx take the stage at downtown Aurora’s RiverEdge Park on Tuesday, July 11 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Don't miss the chance to see the iconic classic rock band Styx take the stage at downtown Aurora’s RiverEdge Park on Tuesday, July 11 at 8 p.m.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces Program For Its Summer Series, Facets
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) has announced program selections for the final performances of its 45th Anniversary Sapphire Season: Facets, featuring two world premieres and acclaimed revivals from the company's celebrated repertoire, including founder Lou Conte's beloved Georgia.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) has announced program selections for the final performances of its 45th Anniversary Sapphire Season: Facets, featuring two world premieres and acclaimed revivals from the company's celebrated repertoire, including founder Lou Conte's beloved Georgia.
Random Acts Of Terror Festival Will Launch With GHOSTWRITTEN Starring Jay Duplass
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Random Acts celebrates Halfway to Halloween with the return of the Random Acts of Terror Festival, launching April 15th at the New 400 Theatre and streaming online through April 22. Opening night will include the premiere of Ghostwritten starring Jay Duplass and Orange is the New Black's Maria Dizzia.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
Random Acts celebrates Halfway to Halloween with the return of the Random Acts of Terror Festival, launching April 15th at the New 400 Theatre and streaming online through April 22. Opening night will include the premiere of Ghostwritten starring Jay Duplass and Orange is the New Black's Maria Dizzia.
Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return to Chicago's Drew's On Halsted in April
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2023
One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to Chicago as they continue their national tour which took then to St. Louis' Blue Strawberry, Wisconsin's Plymouth Jazz and Blues Crawl, the Sarasota Jazz Festival, The Reserve Retreat and Jazz at Two in Sarasota.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2023
One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to Chicago as they continue their national tour which took then to St. Louis' Blue Strawberry, Wisconsin's Plymouth Jazz and Blues Crawl, the Sarasota Jazz Festival, The Reserve Retreat and Jazz at Two in Sarasota.
Porchlight Announces The Cast Of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1984, April 25 & 26
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre announces the roster of new faces starring in its latest 2022 – 2023 season offering, New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York. New Faces Sing Broadway 1984 takes place Tuesday, April 25.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre announces the roster of new faces starring in its latest 2022 – 2023 season offering, New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York. New Faces Sing Broadway 1984 takes place Tuesday, April 25.
OBAMA-OLOGY, THE LIGHT & More Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced the company’s 2023 season of four productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced the company’s 2023 season of four productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
UIS Performing Arts Center Presents a Date Night with Spontaneous Music
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
The University of Illinois Springfield has announced Date Night with Spontaneous Music, a unique musical event featuring the Freedom Therapy Trio with Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky, Dr. Adam Larison and Dr. Brain Stark on Friday, April 14th, in the intimate UIS Studio Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
The University of Illinois Springfield has announced Date Night with Spontaneous Music, a unique musical event featuring the Freedom Therapy Trio with Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky, Dr. Adam Larison and Dr. Brain Stark on Friday, April 14th, in the intimate UIS Studio Theatre.
Programs Set For Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's 45th Anniversary Sapphire Season: Facets
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) has announced program selections for the final performances of its 45th Anniversary Sapphire Season: Facets, featuring two world premieres and acclaimed revivals from the company’s celebrated repertoire, including founder Lou Conte’s beloved Georgia.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) has announced program selections for the final performances of its 45th Anniversary Sapphire Season: Facets, featuring two world premieres and acclaimed revivals from the company’s celebrated repertoire, including founder Lou Conte’s beloved Georgia.
First Floor Theater Presents The Chicago Premiere of HATEFUCK, May 5- June 10 At The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
First Floor Theater will conclude its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Rehana Lew Mirza's Kilroys'-lauded hit Hatefuck, directed by Arti Ishak, playing May 5 – June 10, 2023 at The Den Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
First Floor Theater will conclude its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Rehana Lew Mirza's Kilroys'-lauded hit Hatefuck, directed by Arti Ishak, playing May 5 – June 10, 2023 at The Den Theatre.
Photos: First Look At The Cast Of DAMN YANKEES At The Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Springtime brings Broadway’s home run hit musical, DAMN YANKEES, to the Marriott Theatre, opening April 19. See photos of the production!
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Springtime brings Broadway’s home run hit musical, DAMN YANKEES, to the Marriott Theatre, opening April 19. See photos of the production!
Video: First Look at THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Get a first look at footage of The Comedy of Errors at Chicago Shakespeare Theater!
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Get a first look at footage of The Comedy of Errors at Chicago Shakespeare Theater!
Cast & Creative Team Set for PASSING STRANGE at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the final production of its 25th Anniversary Season, the electrifying Tony Award-winning production, Passing Strange.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the final production of its 25th Anniversary Season, the electrifying Tony Award-winning production, Passing Strange.
Review: A SOLDIER'S PLAY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - April 06, 2023
A SOLDIER’S PLAY is a solid and well-structured play from Charles Fuller that explores the deep-seated roots of American racism. Centered on a Black regiment in 1944 Fort Neal, Louisiana, the play takes the form of a murder investigation when Captain Richard Davenport arrives on the scene following the death of Sergeant Vernon C. Waters. While Fuller’s 1981 play is no doubt an indictment of the racist systems embedded in the American military—and the country as a whole—the piece now feels prescient, rather than revelatory. I imagine that it must have been quite radical when it debuted over forty years ago, but now it reads like a reinforcement of the truth. It’s an effective one, and audiences who enjoy the procedural format will appreciate the play’s series of interviews and flashbacks. Director Kenny Leon’s production keeps it moving at a brisk pace, but neither material nor staging are groundbreaking.
by Rachel Weinberg - April 06, 2023
A SOLDIER’S PLAY is a solid and well-structured play from Charles Fuller that explores the deep-seated roots of American racism. Centered on a Black regiment in 1944 Fort Neal, Louisiana, the play takes the form of a murder investigation when Captain Richard Davenport arrives on the scene following the death of Sergeant Vernon C. Waters. While Fuller’s 1981 play is no doubt an indictment of the racist systems embedded in the American military—and the country as a whole—the piece now feels prescient, rather than revelatory. I imagine that it must have been quite radical when it debuted over forty years ago, but now it reads like a reinforcement of the truth. It’s an effective one, and audiences who enjoy the procedural format will appreciate the play’s series of interviews and flashbacks. Director Kenny Leon’s production keeps it moving at a brisk pace, but neither material nor staging are groundbreaking.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Marks Shakespeare's Birthday This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
As the world commemorates William Shakespeare's 459th birthday this April, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate the Bard with multiple events throughout the month. The Theater will honor the legacy of Founding Artistic Director Barbara Gaines with the Spirit of Shakespeare Award, which will be presented at a fundraising event at the Theater's home on Navy Pier on Monday, April 24, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
As the world commemorates William Shakespeare's 459th birthday this April, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate the Bard with multiple events throughout the month. The Theater will honor the legacy of Founding Artistic Director Barbara Gaines with the Spirit of Shakespeare Award, which will be presented at a fundraising event at the Theater's home on Navy Pier on Monday, April 24, 2023.
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Makes Its Auditorium Debut This April, Plus Upcoming Events Announced!
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, continues its 22nd year with the Company's debut at the historic Auditorium Theatre, April 22, the return of National Tap Day Weekend, May 20 and 21, monthly tap jams, community events, classes and more.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, continues its 22nd year with the Company's debut at the historic Auditorium Theatre, April 22, the return of National Tap Day Weekend, May 20 and 21, monthly tap jams, community events, classes and more.
AstonRep Theatre Presents THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
AstonRep Theatre Company will conclude its 15th and final season with The Language Archive, Julia Cho's insightful play about language and love, directed by Company Member Dana Anderson*, playing April 28 – May 28, 2023 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theatre, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
AstonRep Theatre Company will conclude its 15th and final season with The Language Archive, Julia Cho's insightful play about language and love, directed by Company Member Dana Anderson*, playing April 28 – May 28, 2023 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theatre, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago.
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