Raue Center is Accepting Submissions For Battle of the Bands
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Calling all bands! Battle of the Bands rocks the Raue! Do you have what it takes? The ultimate battle of the bands is here! This is your chance to show us your music. Are you in a band or ensemble or a solo musician? In a duet, or trio? The Raue wants to hear from you!
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Calling all bands! Battle of the Bands rocks the Raue! Do you have what it takes? The ultimate battle of the bands is here! This is your chance to show us your music. Are you in a band or ensemble or a solo musician? In a duet, or trio? The Raue wants to hear from you!
Cast Revealed For Teatro Vista's DREAM KING
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Teatro Vista, Chicago’s premier Latine theater, today announced the cast of upcoming silent musical THE DREAM KING, created by ensemble member Marvin Quijada and co-directed by ensemble member Sandra Marquez and Alice da Cunha.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Teatro Vista, Chicago’s premier Latine theater, today announced the cast of upcoming silent musical THE DREAM KING, created by ensemble member Marvin Quijada and co-directed by ensemble member Sandra Marquez and Alice da Cunha.
Chicago Puppet Fest to Present Living Room Tour Benefit Shows
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
Hot on the heels of the 5th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, its largest and most successful ever, the Chicago Puppet Fest is pulling strings again this spring, dangling two delightful opportunities for Chicago audiences to enjoy the art and craft of contemporary puppetry.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
Hot on the heels of the 5th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, its largest and most successful ever, the Chicago Puppet Fest is pulling strings again this spring, dangling two delightful opportunities for Chicago audiences to enjoy the art and craft of contemporary puppetry.
SCHOOL OF ROCK, ONCE, THE BODYGUARD & More Lead Chicago's April 2023 Top Picks
by BWW Staff - April 05, 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. April 2023's top picks include Once, The Bodyguard, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and more!
by BWW Staff - April 05, 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. April 2023's top picks include Once, The Bodyguard, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and more!
HOT DISH! Returns to the Den Theater This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
Hot Dish!, the comedy cooking and interview show, returns to The Den Theater on April 16, 2023. Chicago comedians Lauren Hooberman, Colleen Brennan, and Amy Sumpter, welcome Patti Vasquez, a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy advisor.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2023
Hot Dish!, the comedy cooking and interview show, returns to The Den Theater on April 16, 2023. Chicago comedians Lauren Hooberman, Colleen Brennan, and Amy Sumpter, welcome Patti Vasquez, a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy advisor.
Metropolis Selects Brendan Ragan as New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 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 05, 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.
Playwright Douglas Post's New Works Premiere at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and Grippo Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Grippo Stage Company presents the world premiere of Shaw vs. Tunney, written by award-winning playwright Douglas Post and directed by Nick Sandys, based on “The Prizefighter and The Playwright” by Jay R. Tunney, May 25 - July 8, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Grippo Stage Company presents the world premiere of Shaw vs. Tunney, written by award-winning playwright Douglas Post and directed by Nick Sandys, based on “The Prizefighter and The Playwright” by Jay R. Tunney, May 25 - July 8, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
A World Premiere & More Set for Court Theatre's 69th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Court Theatre has announced its 69th season! See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Court Theatre has announced its 69th season! See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Announcement For Stage Left Theatre's IN THE BACK / ON THE FLOOR
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Stage Left Theatre has announced the cast for the upcoming production of IN THE BACK / ON THE FLOOR - a world premiere by playwright Ken Green and directed by Rachel Van. The new play examines the issues that minimum wage workers face through the lives of employees at a big-box retail store.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Stage Left Theatre has announced the cast for the upcoming production of IN THE BACK / ON THE FLOOR - a world premiere by playwright Ken Green and directed by Rachel Van. The new play examines the issues that minimum wage workers face through the lives of employees at a big-box retail store.
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance Launches Inicios: Chicago Latine Playwright Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) has announced Inicios: Chicago Latine Playwright Festival, a new, annual new play incubator for Chicago’s Latine voices.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) has announced Inicios: Chicago Latine Playwright Festival, a new, annual new play incubator for Chicago’s Latine voices.
The Den Theatre Presents BROADWAY BARBARA LIVE! IN CHICAGO This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
The Den Theatre presents BROADWAY BARBARA LIVE! In Chicago, Thursday April 20 at 7 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
The Den Theatre presents BROADWAY BARBARA LIVE! In Chicago, Thursday April 20 at 7 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
Pegasus Theatre Chicago Will Host 'Gonna Be Somebody' Community Outreach For Its Co-Production With Lifeline Theatre's FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has announced Gonna Be Somebody community outreach and post-performance events in support of Lifeline Theatre and Pegasus' co- production of From the Mississippi Delta, by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland and directed by ILesa Duncan.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has announced Gonna Be Somebody community outreach and post-performance events in support of Lifeline Theatre and Pegasus' co- production of From the Mississippi Delta, by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland and directed by ILesa Duncan.
Trap Door Theatre Presents The US Premiere Of BOWIE IN WARSAW
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Trap Door Theatre will round out its 29th season with the US premiere of Bowie in Warsaw, Dorota Masłowska's absurd comedy about freedom of self expression in Soviet era Poland.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Trap Door Theatre will round out its 29th season with the US premiere of Bowie in Warsaw, Dorota Masłowska's absurd comedy about freedom of self expression in Soviet era Poland.
Lyle Lovett And His Large Band Comes To The Chicago Theatre, June 18
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and NiteLite Promotions has announced that four-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett and his renowned Large Band will perform at The Chicago Theatre on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 7 at 10:00AM CT.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and NiteLite Promotions has announced that four-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett and his renowned Large Band will perform at The Chicago Theatre on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 7 at 10:00AM CT.
Cast Announced for the Chicago Premiere Raven Theatre's THE OCTOBER STORM
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Raven Theatre, Chicago's newest Equity-affiliated theatre, has announced casting for its Chicago premiere of The October Storm by Joshua Allen, a follow up to Allen's smash-hit The Last Pair of Earlies, directed by Malkia Stampley.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Raven Theatre, Chicago's newest Equity-affiliated theatre, has announced casting for its Chicago premiere of The October Storm by Joshua Allen, a follow up to Allen's smash-hit The Last Pair of Earlies, directed by Malkia Stampley.
Northlight Announces Reading Of JOAN, A New Play About Joan Rivers
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the next installment of Interplay with Joan by David Goldstein, directed by David Ivers on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 7:00pm. The creative consultant is Larry Amoros. The reading is presented with permission from Mills Entertainment in association with Sheboygan Productions and Larry Amoros.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the next installment of Interplay with Joan by David Goldstein, directed by David Ivers on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 7:00pm. The creative consultant is Larry Amoros. The reading is presented with permission from Mills Entertainment in association with Sheboygan Productions and Larry Amoros.
Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast of BIG RIVER
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon has announced the cast and creative team for Big River, a musical based on Mark Twain's timeless classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon has announced the cast and creative team for Big River, a musical based on Mark Twain's timeless classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Tickets to Poi Dog Pondering at RiverEdge Park Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
This summer, Aurora is going to experience a soul-lifting celebration of humanity, life and love when Poi Dog returns to RiverEdge Park Saturday, August 26 at 8 p.m. Early bird discount tickets are on sale now through
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
This summer, Aurora is going to experience a soul-lifting celebration of humanity, life and love when Poi Dog returns to RiverEdge Park Saturday, August 26 at 8 p.m. Early bird discount tickets are on sale now through
The Gift Theatre To Present GIFT GALA 2023 This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
The Gift Theatre is celebrating its 22nd season at Gift Gala 2023: We’ve Only Just Begun on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6 – 10:30 pm at the contemporary-chic Greenhouse Loft.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
The Gift Theatre is celebrating its 22nd season at Gift Gala 2023: We’ve Only Just Begun on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6 – 10:30 pm at the contemporary-chic Greenhouse Loft.
Definition Theatre Presents The Chicago Premiere Of FAIRVIEW
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Definition Theatre announces the Chicago premiere of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury and directed by Artistic Director Tyrone Phillips. Fairview runs from April 28 - May 21, 2023 at The Revival.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Definition Theatre announces the Chicago premiere of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury and directed by Artistic Director Tyrone Phillips. Fairview runs from April 28 - May 21, 2023 at The Revival.
Cast and Creative Team Set for AIRNESS at Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Citadel Theatre will conclude its season with AIRNESS, a comedy set in the world of air guitar competitions, written by Chelsea Marcantel, a 2021 winner of the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Citadel Theatre will conclude its season with AIRNESS, a comedy set in the world of air guitar competitions, written by Chelsea Marcantel, a 2021 winner of the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre.
NRDC Partners with Art at a Time Like This at EXPO CHICAGO to Highlight the Power of Women & Artists as Climate Advocates
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
For the 10th anniversary of EXPO CHICAGO, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has partnered with Art at a Time Like This (ATLT) to create HOW ON EARTH, a climate-focused exhibit from acclaimed artists Janet Biggs, Lily Kwong, Helina Metaferia and Jennifer Wen Ma.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
For the 10th anniversary of EXPO CHICAGO, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has partnered with Art at a Time Like This (ATLT) to create HOW ON EARTH, a climate-focused exhibit from acclaimed artists Janet Biggs, Lily Kwong, Helina Metaferia and Jennifer Wen Ma.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents RAGTIME in May
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents the acutely renowned musical inspired by a novel of the same name, Ragtime.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents the acutely renowned musical inspired by a novel of the same name, Ragtime.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces Registration Is Now Open for 2023 Summer Camp
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
The Department of Curiosity at Lookingglass Theatre Company invites high school students to participate in a one-of-a-kind experience this summer in the historic Water Tower Water Works on Michigan Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
The Department of Curiosity at Lookingglass Theatre Company invites high school students to participate in a one-of-a-kind experience this summer in the historic Water Tower Water Works on Michigan Avenue.
TRADE FEDERATION Exploring Globalization Through Star Wars, Opens April 28
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, has announced the staging of Andy Boyd's “THE TRADE FEDERATION, Or, Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels,” running April 28 - May 13, 2023 on the Ray Bradbury stage at 3914 N. Clark St.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, has announced the staging of Andy Boyd's “THE TRADE FEDERATION, Or, Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels,” running April 28 - May 13, 2023 on the Ray Bradbury stage at 3914 N. Clark St.
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