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50th Annual Bach Week Festival Announces 2023 Dates
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2023
The Chicago area's 50th annual Bach Week Festival will present five distinctly different Baroque concert programs in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, April 28 to May 14, 2023.
Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at Marriott Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - February 26, 2023
What did our critic think of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?
Gina Yashere to Present THE WOMAN KING OF COMEDY Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2023
Gina Yashere the British-Nigerian comedian, author and stand-up will get back on the road with her fierce and funny comedic style in a multi-city solo tour, The Woman King of Comedy. 
Raue Center School For The Arts To Host ANNIE Actors And A Grammy Winner For Two New Masterclasses!
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Raue Center School For The Arts continues its new Masterclass Series with two new selections to cap Raue Center's 2022-23 Season. 
Pitbull to Perform at Hard Rock Live in April
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Pitbull is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana's Hard Rock Live venue on Friday, April 7. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
Multi Platinum Recording Artist Billy Currington Is Coming To Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in May
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Country star Billy Currington is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana's Hard Rock Live venue on Friday, May 19. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
Auris Presents Announces Heatwave Music Festival 2023 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Auris Presents, Chicago's leading force in live music events, has announced the lineup for the second edition of its creative paradise, Heatwave Music Festival.
Adam Burke, Jeannie Doogan & More to Perform at SHAMROCK SHENANIGANS at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Chicago’s best Irish stand-up comedians at The Den Theatre’s “Shamrock Shenanigans,” playing three performances March 17 & 18, 2023.
Porchlight Announces Rick Boynton as 2023 Guy Adkins Award Recipient and the CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP Cast
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the Chicago Sings Broadway Pop cast and that Rick Boynton of Chicago Shakespeare Theater is the 2023 Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre in Chicago recipient.
Chicago Theatre Week Continued to Begin Next Week With 1776, A SOLDIER'S PLAY & More
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Following the success of Chicago Theatre Week, the League of Chicago Theatres has announce the first-ever Chicago Theatre Week Continued, featuring valued-priced tickets to currently playing and upcoming spring shows.
Video: Get a First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Get a first look at production footage of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world premiere adaptation of Chlorine Sky.
World Premiere of MOTHERHOUSE by Tuckie White to be Presented by Rivendell Theatre Ensemble in March
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will present the world premiere of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White, directed by Azar Kazemi. 
Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Announces New Cohort and Upcoming Performance
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project (CBDLP), housed at The University of Chicago’s Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, announces the selection of 10 companies to participate in the second round of its program, which was created to celebrate and strengthen Black dance in Chicago and beyond. 
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago Presents the World Premiere of DORY FANTASMAGORY
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
Following a sold-out run of Mo Willems' Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, the Young People's Theatre of Chicago's inaugural 3-Play 2022-23 season concludes this May with the world premiere stage adaptation of Abby Hanlon's popular early-reader book, Dory Fantasmagory.
Photos: First Look at Red Theater's INDOOR CATS At The Edge Off Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
First look photos! Red Theater's second show of the 22/23 season is officially open! The world premiere of Mora V. Harris’ INDOOR CATS (a play for humans), directed by co-Artistic Director Wyatt Kent runs through March 12, 2023 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood.
Samuel Beckett's HAPPY DAYS To Be Presented For Limited Engagement at City Lit Theater This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
A limited engagement of Samuel Beckett's absurdist masterpiece 'Happy Days' will be presented by KB Productions March 17-April 2 at City Lit Theater.
The Second City Announces Recipients of The Inaugural Victor Wong Fellowship For AAPI Voices In Comedy 
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2023
Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City has announced the inaugural recipients for the 2023 Victor Wong Fellowship for Asian American Pacific Islander Voices in Comedy.
Kenny Rogers Tribute, An Evening with the Gambler, Comes to the Raue Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
An evening with “The Gambler” starring Justin Sullivan comes to Raue Center March 11, 2023 at 8 p.m. America’s #1 Tribute to legendary Kenny Rogers features all your favorites including   “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town”, “She Believes In Me”, “The Gambler”, “Coward Of The County”, and so many more!
Van Morrison Tribute Comes to the Raue Center Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
Raue Center For The Arts welcomes Billboard-topping artist Derrick Procell for an unforgettable tribute to Van Morrison,  “An Irish Heartbeat: A Musical Tribute to Van Morrison” hits the stage at 8 p.m. on March 17, 2023.
Cast Announced For Filament Theatre's World Premiere Of THINK FAST, JORDAN CHASE!
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Chicago's Filament Theatre (4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park) – nationally recognized as a pioneer in 'anti-adultist' theater-making and creating work for, and with, young audiences – announces the world premiere of the youth-curated, 'choose-your-own-adventure' inspired production, Think Fast, Jordan Chase!, opening March 18, 2023.
Photos: First Look At URINETOWN The Musical At Natural Talent Productions
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
First look photos! Natural Talent Productions presents the cult musical comedy, Urinetown!
SHARK TANK THE MUSICAL & More Lead Chicago's March Top Picks
by BWW Staff - February 21, 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. This month's picks include Shark Tank the Musical and more!
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Check out rehearsal photos for  Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere of Describe the Night, directed by Austin Pendleton.
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL Adds Two Weeks to Run at Mercury Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Mercury Theater has extended the run of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, directed by Christopher Chase Carter and Alexis J. Roston, written by Lanie Robertson, and starring Alexis J. Roston as Billie Holiday.
What You Need to Know About the World Premiere of PROXIMITY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
See details about the world premiere of Proximity at Lyric Opera of Chicago!

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