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Raven Theatre Launches National Search for New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Raven Theatre has launched a national search for its new Artistic Director. Raven has engaged arts consultant and recruiter BLVE Consults to lead the search.
HOT DISH! Debuts at The Den Theatre, March 19
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Hot Dish!, the comedy cooking and interview show, is coming to The Den Theater on March 19, 2023. Chicago comedians Lauren Hooberman, Colleen Brennan, and Amy Sumpter, welcome Jill Hopkins, a Chicago broadcaster, host of the WBEZ Making Beyonce podcast, DJ, writer, musician, storyteller and the Media and Civic Events Producer at the Metro. 
Video: First Look At The World Premiere of SHATTERED GRADIENT From Shattered Globe Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Shattered Globe Theatre continues its 2022-23 season with the world premiere of Jasmine Sharma’s introspective and empowering play Radial Gradient, directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng. See a video clip from the production below!
Raue Center School For The Arts Launches New Adventure Guild Spring Break Mini Camp
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
If your children will be on Spring Break during the last week of March, you may be wondering how you'll help fill their free time. One fantastic idea is to enroll them in Raue Center School For The Arts' Adventure Guild Spring Break Mini-Camp!
Chicago Philharmonic to Present Ryan Speedo Green In Concert In October
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
The Chicago Philharmonic Society will welcome two-time Grammy Award winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green in a concert showcasing selections from opera and musical theater, one night only; Saturday, October 14 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Get a first look at Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world premiere adaptation of Chlorine Sky, by Mahogany L. Browne.
Photos: First Look at Impostors Theatre Company's MIRANDA: A WAR-TORN FABLE
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2023
The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) is continuing their fourth season with the world premiere of the musical Miranda: A War-Torn Fable, written and composed by ITC ensemble member Dominick Vincent Alesia. Miranda: A War-Torn Fable runs February 17 – March 4, 2023 in the Upstairs Mainstage at The Den Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Two-Part Annual Commemoration Of Clarence Darrow To Take Place Monday, March 13
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
In May 1898, woodworkers at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, entered into a strike. Famed attorney Clarence Darrow later successfully argued in favor of union members accused of conspiracy. On the anniversary of Darrow's death – March 13 - and the 125th anniversary of the case, the Woodworkers' Conspiracy Case will be discussed, along with current union issues.
SHORT STORY THEATRE Is Back In Action On March 16 At The Art Center Highland Park
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
Cue the laughter and tears. After a three-year hiatus, Short Story Theatre is back in action with an evening of warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday, March 16 at The Art Center Highland Park.
For Your (Re)Consideration Series To Present THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT By Edith Wharton
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
As part of its ongoing For Your (Re)Consideration series, Ghostlight Ensemble will present the recently rediscovered play, The Shadow of A Doubt, by novelist Edith Wharton. This is a co-production with the Richard H. Driehaus Museum.
Joffrey Ballet to Presents Chicago Premiere of John Neumeier's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
The Joffrey Ballet will close its 67th season with the long-awaited Chicago premiere of John Neumeier's hauntingly beautiful interpretation of The Little Mermaid.
Five New Plays Selected To Be Part Of This Summer's Make/Believe Theatre Festival For Young Audiences
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
An ant who wishes to explore the world beyond her family's territory, a grandmother and granddaughter superhero duo and a helpful house spirit are among the cast of characters found in the fourth installment of Ghostlight Ensemble's Make/Believe short play festival for young audiences this year.
Raue Center For the Arts Presents an Evening of Percussion With the Crystal Lake Strikers
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the Crystal Lake Strikers for “An Evening of Percussion” at 7 p.m. on February 25, 2023. Returning for the twelfth year, this community fundraiser helps the Strikers grow their educational and performing programs!  
Casting Announced For Campsongs Productions' HOUSE MUSICAL - COMING OF AGE IN THE AGE OF HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
Campsongs Productions returns with the world premiere of House Musical - Coming of Age in the Age of House, with book by Marcus Waller, music by Scott Free (with Michael Foley) and lyrics by Scott Free and Marcus Waller. House Musical is directed by Dion Walton, and will run April 20th - April 30th, 2023 at the Center On Halsted's Hoover-Leppen Theatre.
Video: Watch 'Moments In The Woods' & 'It Takes Two' from INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by Alan Henry - February 16, 2023
Paramount Theatre has released additional clips of for Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, which runs through March 19, 2023. Get an extended look at the production!
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Presents SPEAK-EASY: A One Billion Rising Event
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) kicks off the new year and the continuation of its 20th anniversary celebration with a come-as-you-are variety show based on the theme of freedom. The commUNITY fundraiser, “Speak-Easy: A One Billion Rising Event,” is Saturday, Feb. 18 in the Auditorium at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave.
VIDEO: First Look at THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents The Legend of Georgia McBride by Tony Award-Winning Playwright Matthew Lopez, Musical Tribute Artists and Drag Sensation Pandora Boxx on their stage this winter. Check out an all new first look in the video here!
A Theater In The Dark Announces Cast and Release Dates For THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
The third and final audio production of A Theater in the Dark's 2022-23 digital season will be the original audio play THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER by Evanston-based playwright Rick Kinnebrew, directed by Corey Bradberry. WHITE CITY is a theatrical thriller surrounding the notorious Chicago serial killer H. H. Holmes, who is said to have murdered more than 20 people during the World's Columbian Exposition.in 1893.
Redtwist Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For Jacqueline Goldfinger's BABEL
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
Redtwist Theatre, currently presenting the world premiere of The Great Kahn through February 26, announces the second production of its 2023 season, Babel, written by Jacqueline Goldfinger and directed by Redtwist Associate Artistic Director Rinska Carrasco-Prestinary, March 23 – April 30, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Photos: First Look at RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN at Raven Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, continues its 40th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Right To Be Forgotten, Sharyn Rothstein’s smart and timely story about human forgiveness in the age of the internet.
About Face Theatre Announces Upcoming Public Intergenerational Workshops
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
About Face Theatre continues its 28th season with Re/Generation Studio, a series of innovative, intergenerational workshops focused on new works and the future of queer theatre.
The Killers Are Coming To Hard Rock Live On May 11
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Global band The Killers are coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana's Hard Rock Live venue on Thursday, May 11.
Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team For The Chicago Premiere of ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre, in association with Skylight Music Theatre, presents the Chicago premiere of the critically acclaimed musical comedy Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, music by Brendan Milburn, lyrics by Val Vigoda, orchestrations and additional music by Ryan O'Connell and book by Joe DiPietro, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., May 6 - June 1.
EASTER BUNNY BINGO Returns to Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Is it a sin to answer your cell phone during Mass? Can you text your confession to your priest? Is it a sin to eat meat on a Friday during Lent? You’ll learn the answers to these and more as Vicki Quade’s comedy: Easter Bunny Bingo: Jesus, Resurrection, & Peeps!, which returns on March 3, just in time for the Easter season, at the Greenhouse Theater Center, Chicago.
Otherworld Theatre Announces Cast For LOST REALMS Improvised Musical Show
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, today announced casting and details for its brand new recurring improvised musical show, LOST REALMS: IMPROVISED MUSICALS FROM BEYOND.

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