Broadway's Home Run Hit Musical, DAMN YANKEES, Debuts At The Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Springtime brings Broadway's home run hit musical, DAMN YANKEES, to the Marriott Theatre, previewing Wednesday, April 12, opening April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and closing June 4, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Springtime brings Broadway's home run hit musical, DAMN YANKEES, to the Marriott Theatre, previewing Wednesday, April 12, opening April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and closing June 4, 2023.
Country Billboard Chart-Topper Phil Vassar Comes To Raue Center!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Raue Center For The Arts welcomes country music billboard chart-topper Phil Vassar on November 18, 2023 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Raue Center For The Arts welcomes country music billboard chart-topper Phil Vassar on November 18, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre to Present World Premiere of THE WONDER This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre will present their first full-length production in Chicago since 2019-the world premiere of 'The Wonder' by Maggie Lou Rader at the Edge Theatre 5451 N Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre will present their first full-length production in Chicago since 2019-the world premiere of 'The Wonder' by Maggie Lou Rader at the Edge Theatre 5451 N Broadway.
Photo: 2nd Annual International Women's Day Concert Presented By Working In Concert's Bellissima Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
See photos from Working In Concert’s 2nd annual International Women’s Day concert - A Tribute to Women in the Arts brought to the Oak Park area.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
See photos from Working In Concert’s 2nd annual International Women’s Day concert - A Tribute to Women in the Arts brought to the Oak Park area.
AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, CHAMPION & More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2023/24 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced the company’s 2023/24 Season, which takes audiences on a global tour of opera featuring a richly curated slate of musical events in six different languages.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced the company’s 2023/24 Season, which takes audiences on a global tour of opera featuring a richly curated slate of musical events in six different languages.
Stage Left Theatre Presents IN THE BACK / ON THE FLOOR
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Stage Left Theatre announces their upcoming production of IN THE BACK / ON THE FLOOR by Ken Green and directed by Rachel Van. Ken is a Chicago playwright residing in Boston whose work touches the tension and relief of common struggles for the common person.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Stage Left Theatre announces their upcoming production of IN THE BACK / ON THE FLOOR by Ken Green and directed by Rachel Van. Ken is a Chicago playwright residing in Boston whose work touches the tension and relief of common struggles for the common person.
The Seldoms Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary With SUPERBLOOM
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
The Seldoms, a Chicago-based dance company celebrating 20 years of multidisciplinary performances exploring complex issues, presents the world premiere of Superbloom, an evening-length work combining movement, live music, animation, and costume and lighting design.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
The Seldoms, a Chicago-based dance company celebrating 20 years of multidisciplinary performances exploring complex issues, presents the world premiere of Superbloom, an evening-length work combining movement, live music, animation, and costume and lighting design.
Raue Center Calls For Artists For Fifth Annual 6x6 Project
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Join Raue Center For The Arts as they host the 5th Annual 6x6 Project Art Auction & Exhibition on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Join Raue Center For The Arts as they host the 5th Annual 6x6 Project Art Auction & Exhibition on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake.
The Taiwan Philharmonic With Violinist Paul Huang Makes Wentz Concert Hall Debut In The Chicago Area
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
The Taiwan Philharmonic - known as the National Symphony Orchestra in its homeland - returns to the United States for a national tour this spring, led by new Music Director Jun Märkl.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
The Taiwan Philharmonic - known as the National Symphony Orchestra in its homeland - returns to the United States for a national tour this spring, led by new Music Director Jun Märkl.
Review: DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - March 13, 2023
Rajiv Joseph’s DESCRIBE THE NIGHT, now in its Chicago premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, is a sprawling exploration of the blurring of fiction and fact, censorship, and the quest to preserve truth.
by Rachel Weinberg - March 13, 2023
Rajiv Joseph’s DESCRIBE THE NIGHT, now in its Chicago premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, is a sprawling exploration of the blurring of fiction and fact, censorship, and the quest to preserve truth.
Cast Announced for GREASE at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
Drury Lane Theatre will open its 2023-2024 season with the song and dance spectacular Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
Drury Lane Theatre will open its 2023-2024 season with the song and dance spectacular Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
COMEDY OF DISASTERS at Annoyance Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - March 13, 2023
Special Offer: Comedy of Disasters
by BWW Special Offer - March 13, 2023
Special Offer: Comedy of Disasters
MATILDA JR. to be Presented at Paramount School of the Arts This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
Kids…want to perform in a professional musical production on the Paramount Theatre stage? If so, and new this summer, the Paramount School of the Arts has just the opportunity for you: Paramount Performance Camp.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
Kids…want to perform in a professional musical production on the Paramount Theatre stage? If so, and new this summer, the Paramount School of the Arts has just the opportunity for you: Paramount Performance Camp.
Review: CARMEN at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 12, 2023
What did our critic think of CARMEN at Lyric Opera Of Chicago?
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 12, 2023
What did our critic think of CARMEN at Lyric Opera Of Chicago?
Grippo Stage Company Presents The World Premiere Of SHAW VS. TUNNEY By Playwright Douglas Post
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Grippo Stage Company presents the world premiere of Shaw vs. Tunney, written by Douglas Post and directed by Nick Sandys, based on the book “The Prizefighter and The Playwright” by Jay R. Tunney, May 25 - July 8, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Grippo Stage Company presents the world premiere of Shaw vs. Tunney, written by Douglas Post and directed by Nick Sandys, based on the book “The Prizefighter and The Playwright” by Jay R. Tunney, May 25 - July 8, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.
Photos: Music Theater Works Presents AVENUE Q, Now Playing Through April 2
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Music Theater Works presents the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2. See photos from the production!
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Music Theater Works presents the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2. See photos from the production!
Zephyr Dance And Collaborators To Stage Cunningham-Inspired Premiere S45 in October
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Zephyr Dance has announced an unprecedented collaborative choreography project that combines Suite for Five by seminal 20th century American choreographer Merce Cunningham and new choreography that springs from that work created by a diverse group of choreographers.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Zephyr Dance has announced an unprecedented collaborative choreography project that combines Suite for Five by seminal 20th century American choreographer Merce Cunningham and new choreography that springs from that work created by a diverse group of choreographers.
ONCE Extends for Second and Final Time at Writers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Writers Theatre has announced a second and final extension to the run of the Tony Award-winning musical Once, based on the 2007 film written and directed by John Carney.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Writers Theatre has announced a second and final extension to the run of the Tony Award-winning musical Once, based on the 2007 film written and directed by John Carney.
Photos: First Look at DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Describe the Night at Steppenwolf Theatre Company!
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Describe the Night at Steppenwolf Theatre Company!
Photos: First Look at CARMEN at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Carmen at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Carmen at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
Beth Lacke Will Star In TimeLine Theatre's Production Of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
TimeLine Theatre Company announced that Beth Lacke will return to the TimeLine stage to star as “Heidi” in the fourth production of the company’s 2022-2023 season—the first Chicago-based production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
TimeLine Theatre Company announced that Beth Lacke will return to the TimeLine stage to star as “Heidi” in the fourth production of the company’s 2022-2023 season—the first Chicago-based production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck.
Polarity Ensemble Books Launches First Novel Of The Chicago Storefront Theatre Scene
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Lincoln Square's Book Cellar Bookstore at 4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago hosts a reading and book signing of GIVE MY REGARDS TO NOWHERE at 7pm March 22nd, the day the book goes on sale. The novel is a work of comedic fiction informed by author Richard Engling's years as an artistic director in one of Chicago's storefront theatres.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Lincoln Square's Book Cellar Bookstore at 4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago hosts a reading and book signing of GIVE MY REGARDS TO NOWHERE at 7pm March 22nd, the day the book goes on sale. The novel is a work of comedic fiction informed by author Richard Engling's years as an artistic director in one of Chicago's storefront theatres.
Visceral Dance Celebrates 10th Anniversary With SPRINGTEN
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Visceral Dance Chicago, a nationally and internationally recognized force in contemporary dance, celebrates its 10th anniversary with SPRINGTEN, a presentation of dynamic works that highlight the company's range and power.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Visceral Dance Chicago, a nationally and internationally recognized force in contemporary dance, celebrates its 10th anniversary with SPRINGTEN, a presentation of dynamic works that highlight the company's range and power.
Raue Center For The Arts Recognizes Support of Community Foundation of McHenry County
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Raue Center For The Arts, a non-profit organization, recognizes and thankd the Community Foundation of McHenry County for their generous grant and support.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
Raue Center For The Arts, a non-profit organization, recognizes and thankd the Community Foundation of McHenry County for their generous grant and support.
Review: ANNIE at Cadillac Palace
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 09, 2023
What did our critic think of ANNIE at Cadillac Palace? The new national tour of Annie is the current offering at Chicago's Cadillac Palace. Hard to believe Annie has been entertaining audiences since it opened on Broadway in 1977. The book was written by Thomas Meehan with lyrics by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Director Jenn Thompson's recreation is very similar to the original production and why not? She was the original Pepper in the Broadway run starring Andrea McArdle. Ms. Thompson's history with Annie is very apparent in this production. I had forgotten the emotional aspect of this story. The talented ensemble of young actors portraying the orphans is an absolute joy to watch. Their energy is infectious. This production is the national tour debut for each of these young actors. This is also Ellie Rose Pulsifer's (Annie) national tour debut. She fits the role perfectly. Especially touching was her interaction with Daddy Warbucks (Christopher Swan giving a very in depth portrayal) and his assistant Grace Farrell (Julia Nicole Hunter breathtaking). Then there is Miss Hannigan (Stefanie Londino's commanding portrayal spot on), her conman brother Rooster and his girlfriend Lily St. Regis (wonderful singing, dancing and comedy by Nick Bernardi and Krista Curry) round out the villains in Annie's life. The story is about Annie trying to find her parents who left her at the orphanage as a baby. Daddy Warbucks enlists the help of President Franklin Roosevelt (Mark Woodward in his national tour debut) to find her parents. Annie runs away where she immediately befriends a dog named Sandy. She also has soup with inhabitants of a Hooverville under the 59th Street Bridge. This wonderful ensemble of adults also portray Oliver Warbucks' employees, other citizens of NYC and the cabinet of FDR. Quick costume changes are also involved!
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 09, 2023
What did our critic think of ANNIE at Cadillac Palace? The new national tour of Annie is the current offering at Chicago's Cadillac Palace. Hard to believe Annie has been entertaining audiences since it opened on Broadway in 1977. The book was written by Thomas Meehan with lyrics by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Director Jenn Thompson's recreation is very similar to the original production and why not? She was the original Pepper in the Broadway run starring Andrea McArdle. Ms. Thompson's history with Annie is very apparent in this production. I had forgotten the emotional aspect of this story. The talented ensemble of young actors portraying the orphans is an absolute joy to watch. Their energy is infectious. This production is the national tour debut for each of these young actors. This is also Ellie Rose Pulsifer's (Annie) national tour debut. She fits the role perfectly. Especially touching was her interaction with Daddy Warbucks (Christopher Swan giving a very in depth portrayal) and his assistant Grace Farrell (Julia Nicole Hunter breathtaking). Then there is Miss Hannigan (Stefanie Londino's commanding portrayal spot on), her conman brother Rooster and his girlfriend Lily St. Regis (wonderful singing, dancing and comedy by Nick Bernardi and Krista Curry) round out the villains in Annie's life. The story is about Annie trying to find her parents who left her at the orphanage as a baby. Daddy Warbucks enlists the help of President Franklin Roosevelt (Mark Woodward in his national tour debut) to find her parents. Annie runs away where she immediately befriends a dog named Sandy. She also has soup with inhabitants of a Hooverville under the 59th Street Bridge. This wonderful ensemble of adults also portray Oliver Warbucks' employees, other citizens of NYC and the cabinet of FDR. Quick costume changes are also involved!
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