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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.

The Den Theatre announced that comedian Cam Bertrand will appear on the Heath Mainstage, featuring a one-night-only stand-up performance on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 7 p.

Raue Center For The Arts presents its third annual outdoor summer series ARTS ON THE GREEN at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church.

The legendary Denise Tomasello returns for her first one-woman concert since her triumphant debut at the Des Plaines Theatre in Judy, Liza, Barbra & Me, a musical celebration of these female musical legends, Denise returns in her new one woman show called The Songs of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr,

On Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 pm, WFMT classical radio will celebrate the 70th anniversary of THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, Chicago's longest running radio program, with a live special recorded in front of an audience in WFMT's Fay and Daniel Levin Performance Studio.

PlayMakers Laboratory will present Celebration of Authors Gala: A Family Friendly FUNdraiser, the company’s annual gala and a family-friendly, interactive festival all wrapped into one fun-filled evening on Friday, June 16.

City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff.

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First Floor Theater is concluding its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Rehana Lew Mirza’s Kilroys’-lauded hit Hatefuck, directed by Arti Ishak, playing through June 10, 2023 at The Den Theatre.

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting 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,

After a three-month nationwide search, the Chicago Opera Theater Board of Directors has named veteran artistic leader and stage director Lawrence Edelson as next General Director of the company.

​​​​​​​Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, which connects audiences and students with the vibrancy, flavors, and colors of the performing arts traditions of South Asia, presents its fifth annual Mandala Makers Festival June 4 and 11 at the Republic Bank parking lot, 2720 W.

 Raue Center For The Arts has announced that beginning in September, most Saturday show start times will move from 8 pm to 7 pm, in response to overwhelming feedback from a community survey.

Are you ready for it? Get ready to sing and dance through all of Taylor Swift's iconic eras.

The Den Theatre has announced comedian Frankie Quiñones (TBS, Comedy Central, HBO) will take to the stage along with live performances by his characters “Creeper” (CholoFit) and “Juanita Carmelita” (The Funny Drop), featuring three stand-up performances.

Lyric Opera of Chicago is launching a new Artist-in-Residence program.

“Stop trying to be what everyone else wants you to be, man.

Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, artistic director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) and David McDermott, executive director, have announced the programs for the company's 46th season, Abundance, a celebration of togetherness, resilience and gratitude.

The Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts has announced the “Summer of Kalapriya” event series featuring music, poetry, drama, dance, arts & crafts, and food, held in neighborhoods across Chicago.

Artist Janet Jaffke presents her new fiber exhibition Raw Hope at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.

The Den Theatre has announced Grace Kuhlenschmidt, featuring one stand-up performance on Thursday August 10, 2023 at 7:15 p.

See photos of the Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago premiere of the critically acclaimed musical comedy Ernest Shackleton Loves Me.

Otherworld Theatre Company has announced the on-sale of tickets for Matt Cox’s unauthorized, unsanctioned, unlicensed PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC.

The Den Theatre has announced Grace Kuhlenschmidt, featuring one stand-up performance on Thursday August 10, 2023 at 7:15 p.