Red Theater Presents World Premiere of INDOOR CATS By Mora V. Harris
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Red Theater will present its second show of the 22/23 season: Mora V. Harris' INDOOR CATS (a play for humans), directed by co-Artistic Director Wyatt Kent. This world premiere production runs February 17 through March 12, 2023 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Red Theater will present its second show of the 22/23 season: Mora V. Harris' INDOOR CATS (a play for humans), directed by co-Artistic Director Wyatt Kent. This world premiere production runs February 17 through March 12, 2023 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Avalanche Theatre Announces THE NEXT DRAFT SERIES Featuring Three Works By Chicago Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2023
Avalanche Theatre Artistic Director Alexander Utz has announced the Next Draft Series, a new play incubator for Chicago playwrights. In line with Avalanche Theatre's mission to foster the development of new plays and playwrights in the Chicago theatre community, the Next Draft Series will feature workshop readings of three plays by Chicago playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2023
Avalanche Theatre Artistic Director Alexander Utz has announced the Next Draft Series, a new play incubator for Chicago playwrights. In line with Avalanche Theatre's mission to foster the development of new plays and playwrights in the Chicago theatre community, the Next Draft Series will feature workshop readings of three plays by Chicago playwrights.
Beverly Theatre Guild Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced its upcoming production of the stage play Steel Magnolias as the second show of its classic offerings for BTG's 60th Anniversary Season.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced its upcoming production of the stage play Steel Magnolias as the second show of its classic offerings for BTG's 60th Anniversary Season.
About Face Will Host Re_Generation Studio, A Free Workshop Series
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 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.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 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.
St. Charles Singers To Showcase Sacred Music At 2023 Winter And Spring Concerts In Wheaton And St. Charles
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The St. Charles Singers, led by founder Jeffrey Hunt, will present two distinctly different programs of sacred music at its March and June 2023 concerts, which conclude the celebrated chamber choir's 39th season. Each program will be heard in Wheaton and St. Charles, Illinois.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The St. Charles Singers, led by founder Jeffrey Hunt, will present two distinctly different programs of sacred music at its March and June 2023 concerts, which conclude the celebrated chamber choir's 39th season. Each program will be heard in Wheaton and St. Charles, Illinois.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Returns For Six Performances Only March 8-12 At Auditorium Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) will welcome the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's beloved cultural ambassador to the world, for six performances only, March 8-12, 2023, during their 22-city North American tour.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) will welcome the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's beloved cultural ambassador to the world, for six performances only, March 8-12, 2023, during their 22-city North American tour.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Names Internationally-Celebrated Choreographer Aszure Barton As Resident Artist
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell and Executive Director David McDermott have announced that award-winning, critically-acclaimed choreographer Aszure Barton will serve as the company's Resident Artist for the next three years, embarking upon a process-based period of collaboration, creation, and mutual growth.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell and Executive Director David McDermott have announced that award-winning, critically-acclaimed choreographer Aszure Barton will serve as the company's Resident Artist for the next three years, embarking upon a process-based period of collaboration, creation, and mutual growth.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces SPRING SERIES: ELEMENTS
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) will present the second programs of its 45th anniversary season: Elements, featuring several World and Company Premieres and acclaimed revivals. The 2022/23 Season 45: Sapphire Season continues with HSDC's Spring Series at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (220 E. Chicago Ave.) which will run March 23–April 2 with two mixed repertory performances, each performed four times.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) will present the second programs of its 45th anniversary season: Elements, featuring several World and Company Premieres and acclaimed revivals. The 2022/23 Season 45: Sapphire Season continues with HSDC's Spring Series at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (220 E. Chicago Ave.) which will run March 23–April 2 with two mixed repertory performances, each performed four times.
Photos: First Look At CABARET At Porchlight Music Theatre, Now Extended Through March 5
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced, due to popular demand, a new block of tickets for three weeks of performances have been added to its presentation of the Tony Award-winning landmark musical Cabaret, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. See photos from the production!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced, due to popular demand, a new block of tickets for three weeks of performances have been added to its presentation of the Tony Award-winning landmark musical Cabaret, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. See photos from the production!
Felicia P. Fields & More to Star in THE GOSPEL TRUTH, Benefiting Urban Reformers
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its Black History Month Edition of its cabaret series, THE GOSPEL TRUTH, with proceeds to benefit Urban Reformers.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its Black History Month Edition of its cabaret series, THE GOSPEL TRUTH, with proceeds to benefit Urban Reformers.
Comedian Michael Yo to Perform at The Den Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The Den Theatre will present comedian Michael Yo for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 31 at 7:15 pm and Saturday, April 1 at 7:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
The Den Theatre will present comedian Michael Yo for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 31 at 7:15 pm and Saturday, April 1 at 7:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
What You Need to Know About CARMEN at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Opera’s legendary femme fatale returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago with Bizet’s Carmen — March 11 – April 7, 2023 — starring J’Nai Bridges, a leading interpreter of the famous title role and a singer with deep Chicago roots.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Opera’s legendary femme fatale returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago with Bizet’s Carmen — March 11 – April 7, 2023 — starring J’Nai Bridges, a leading interpreter of the famous title role and a singer with deep Chicago roots.
Working in Concert Presents its Second Annual International Women's Day Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Working in Concert has announced its Second Annual International Women's Day Concert, “Will They Remember Life Was Beautiful - A Tribute to Women in the Arts.” The concert will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Oak Park.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Working in Concert has announced its Second Annual International Women's Day Concert, “Will They Remember Life Was Beautiful - A Tribute to Women in the Arts.” The concert will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Oak Park.
Video: First Look at HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023. See video highlights from the production!
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023. See video highlights from the production!
Photos: First Look at HANSEL AND GRETEL at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Lyric Opera of Chicago's return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Lyric Opera of Chicago's return of Humperdinck's deliciously dark fairytale Hansel and Gretel, January 25 to February 5, 2023.
THIS IS NOT A CHURCHILL to Open at at Facility Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Curious Theatre Branch and BeauTown Cabaret will bring together more than 20 of Chicago fringe theatre’s best writers, directors and performers for This Is Not a Churchill, four short plays paying homage to playwright Caryl Churchill.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Curious Theatre Branch and BeauTown Cabaret will bring together more than 20 of Chicago fringe theatre’s best writers, directors and performers for This Is Not a Churchill, four short plays paying homage to playwright Caryl Churchill.
Cast Announced for LAST NIGHT AND THE NIGHT BEFORE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 47th season with the Chicago premiere of Donnetta Lavinia Grays’ Last Night and the Night Before, a powerful, poetic exploration of what it takes to create a future from a past you long to forget.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 47th season with the Chicago premiere of Donnetta Lavinia Grays’ Last Night and the Night Before, a powerful, poetic exploration of what it takes to create a future from a past you long to forget.
Mandala Arts and Uchicago Present Master Musician Amjad Ali Khan and Ensemble in April
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts and the University of Chicago Department of Music are partnering on a series of events featuring an undisputed master of the music world: Amjad Ali Khan.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts and the University of Chicago Department of Music are partnering on a series of events featuring an undisputed master of the music world: Amjad Ali Khan.
Natural Talent Productions Presents URINETOWN THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Natural Talent Productions has brought you incredible productions in the past, such as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Little Shop of Horrors, Seussical the Musical, Into the Woods, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more!
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Natural Talent Productions has brought you incredible productions in the past, such as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Little Shop of Horrors, Seussical the Musical, Into the Woods, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and more!
Second Show Added for Comedian Scott Seiss at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has announced comedian Scott Seiss will add a second stand-up performance on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has announced comedian Scott Seiss will add a second stand-up performance on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
Chicago Premiere of HEISENBERG: THE UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE to be Presented at Griffin Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Griffin Theatre Company will continue its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama HEISENBERG: The Uncertainty Principle by Simon Stephens, directed by Nate Cohen, playing February 23 – March 26, 2023 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Griffin Theatre Company will continue its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama HEISENBERG: The Uncertainty Principle by Simon Stephens, directed by Nate Cohen, playing February 23 – March 26, 2023 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
Review: THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - January 24, 2023
In the ripple, the wave that carried me home, protagonist Janice must metaphorically reckon with her homecoming and her childhood in the fictional Beacon, Kansas.
by Rachel Weinberg - January 24, 2023
In the ripple, the wave that carried me home, protagonist Janice must metaphorically reckon with her homecoming and her childhood in the fictional Beacon, Kansas.
PRINCESS IVONA Adds Sunday Performances Through February 19th at Trap Door Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
By popular demand, Trap Door will be adding 4 performances to the run of Princess Ivona at 7PM on Sundays through February 19th.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
By popular demand, Trap Door will be adding 4 performances to the run of Princess Ivona at 7PM on Sundays through February 19th.
Photos: Redtwist Theatre Presents the World Premiere Of THE GREAT KAHN, Playing Through February 26
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
See photos from the Redtwist Theatre’s world premiere of The Great Khan, written by Michael Gene Sullivan and directed by Jamal Howard, playing through February 26, at Redtwist Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
See photos from the Redtwist Theatre’s world premiere of The Great Khan, written by Michael Gene Sullivan and directed by Jamal Howard, playing through February 26, at Redtwist Theatre.
Visceral Dance Chicago Announces Winter Engagement
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Visceral Dance has announced its winter engagement featuring performances at Visceral's Ann Barzel Theater.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Visceral Dance has announced its winter engagement featuring performances at Visceral's Ann Barzel Theater.
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39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
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Revelator: A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band
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