SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: A STEVIE WONDER EXPERIENCE WITH JOHN-MARK MCGAHA is Coming to Mercury Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
Artists Lounge Live's Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Stevie Wonder Experience with John-Mark McGaha, written and directed by Angela Ingersoll and music directed by Will Kurk, will run February 23 – March 12, 2023 at Mercury Theater Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
Artists Lounge Live's Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Stevie Wonder Experience with John-Mark McGaha, written and directed by Angela Ingersoll and music directed by Will Kurk, will run February 23 – March 12, 2023 at Mercury Theater Chicago.
THE CRONE CHRONICLES Investigates New Stories Of Crones, The Wise Women
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2023
Remember when your loved ones used to read you fairytales? Well, from the page, the characters are coming to life, and they've got a lot to say.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2023
Remember when your loved ones used to read you fairytales? Well, from the page, the characters are coming to life, and they've got a lot to say.
Photos/Video: First Look at Ginger Minj and More in THE GOLDEN GALS LIVE! at Mercury Theater Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2023
Mercury Theater has released production photos of The Golden Gals Live!, directed by and starring Ginger Minj and produced by Fruit Wine Productions. The Golden Gals Live! runs through February 12, 2023 at Mercury Theater Chicago. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2023
Mercury Theater has released production photos of The Golden Gals Live!, directed by and starring Ginger Minj and produced by Fruit Wine Productions. The Golden Gals Live! runs through February 12, 2023 at Mercury Theater Chicago. Check out the photos here!
GRAY Announces GRAY AT 60 Exhibition And Accompanying Book
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
GRAY announces GRAY at 60, an exhibition and accompanying book commemorating six decades since the gallery's founding in 1963 by Richard Gray (1928-2018).
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
GRAY announces GRAY at 60, an exhibition and accompanying book commemorating six decades since the gallery's founding in 1963 by Richard Gray (1928-2018).
The Gerald Arpino Foundation Announces The Chicago Centennial Celebration
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
January 14, 2023 marks the 100th birthday of Gerald Arpino, one of the 20th century's most influential artists.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
January 14, 2023 marks the 100th birthday of Gerald Arpino, one of the 20th century's most influential artists.
The Den Adds Second Performance of UPDATING Live Dating & Comedy Show
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has added a second performance of the hilarious dating reality show UpDating on Wednesday, January 25 at 8 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has added a second performance of the hilarious dating reality show UpDating on Wednesday, January 25 at 8 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces Playwrights for 2nd Annual Patchwork New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced the playwrights chosen for their 2nd Annual Patchwork New Play Festival, Patchwork 2: Eclectic Booglaoo.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced the playwrights chosen for their 2nd Annual Patchwork New Play Festival, Patchwork 2: Eclectic Booglaoo.
HOT CLOWN SEX Cabaret to be Presented at Newport Theater This Winter
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Featuring an ensemble of seven clowns, Hot Clown Sex is a genre-bending cabaret that takes the audience on a wild ride of hilarity, pleasure, and self-love. Hot Clown Sex is coming to Newport Theater January 26 and 27; February 24 and 25; March 24 and 25.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Featuring an ensemble of seven clowns, Hot Clown Sex is a genre-bending cabaret that takes the audience on a wild ride of hilarity, pleasure, and self-love. Hot Clown Sex is coming to Newport Theater January 26 and 27; February 24 and 25; March 24 and 25.
EXPO CHICAGO Announces Exhibitors For Tenth Anniversary Edition, April 13-16
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
EXPO CHICAGO, the international exposition of contemporary & modern art, today announced the list of exhibitors for the tenth anniversary edition, April 13-16, 2023 at Navy Pier's Festival Hall (600 E. Grand Ave). Following the successful in-person return in 2022, EXPO CHICAGO's 10th anniversary edition will welcome more than 170 leading galleries representing 36 countries and 90 cities from around the world.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
EXPO CHICAGO, the international exposition of contemporary & modern art, today announced the list of exhibitors for the tenth anniversary edition, April 13-16, 2023 at Navy Pier's Festival Hall (600 E. Grand Ave). Following the successful in-person return in 2022, EXPO CHICAGO's 10th anniversary edition will welcome more than 170 leading galleries representing 36 countries and 90 cities from around the world.
Tickets Go On Sale This Tuesday For Porchlight's CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre have announced tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 17 for Chicago Sings Broadway Pop, its annual fundraising concert, Monday, March 27, at the House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, directed by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber+.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre have announced tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 17 for Chicago Sings Broadway Pop, its annual fundraising concert, Monday, March 27, at the House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, directed by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber+.
World Premiere Adaptation of CHLORINE SKY to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in February
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world premiere adaptation of Chlorine Sky, by Mahogany L. Browne, based on her book, and directed by Ericka Ratcliff.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world premiere adaptation of Chlorine Sky, by Mahogany L. Browne, based on her book, and directed by Ericka Ratcliff.
Cast Announced for World Premiere of VILLETTE at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced the cast for the World Premiere of Villette by Sara Gmitter, adapted from the Charlotte Brontë novel.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced the cast for the World Premiere of Villette by Sara Gmitter, adapted from the Charlotte Brontë novel.
The Artistic Home Announces CUT TO THE CHASE One-Act Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
The Artistic Home will present the 20th anniversary of its Cut To The Chase one-act play festival, featuring six handpicked 10-minute plays, showcasing Artistic Home Studio actors, playing five intimate performances January 26 – 29, 2022 at The Den Theatre (2A), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
The Artistic Home will present the 20th anniversary of its Cut To The Chase one-act play festival, featuring six handpicked 10-minute plays, showcasing Artistic Home Studio actors, playing five intimate performances January 26 – 29, 2022 at The Den Theatre (2A), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Reverón Piano Trio Spotlights Latin-American Classical Music At Nichols Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
The Music Institute of Chicago shines a spotlight on classical music by Latin-American composers with the return of the Reverón Piano Trio, which co-curates the Music Institute's concert series. The concert, which includes a world premiere, takes place Friday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue Evanston. The performance also will be available via livestream.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
The Music Institute of Chicago shines a spotlight on classical music by Latin-American composers with the return of the Reverón Piano Trio, which co-curates the Music Institute's concert series. The concert, which includes a world premiere, takes place Friday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue Evanston. The performance also will be available via livestream.
Pegasus Theatre Chicago To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Pegasus Theatre Chicago, now producing the 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival through January 28, has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support the Young Playwrights Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Pegasus Theatre Chicago, now producing the 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival through January 28, has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support the Young Playwrights Festival.
Video: Watch EDWARD THE TAP DANCING ELEPHANT From Chicago Children's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Watch Chicago Children's Theatre's Edward the Tap Dancing Elephant, a fun, charming new video by acclaimed musician Ralph Covert, of Ralph's World, performed by Covert and featuring green screen tap dancing by Chicago tap star, Time Brickey.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Watch Chicago Children's Theatre's Edward the Tap Dancing Elephant, a fun, charming new video by acclaimed musician Ralph Covert, of Ralph's World, performed by Covert and featuring green screen tap dancing by Chicago tap star, Time Brickey.
Cabaret Zazou Celebrates Their 100th Chicago Performance
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
On Wednesday, January 11th, Cabaret ZaZou will be performing their 100th show in Chicago. The immersive variety dinner show, which plays to sold-out houses, continues to delight audience members in a vintage Belgian Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
On Wednesday, January 11th, Cabaret ZaZou will be performing their 100th show in Chicago. The immersive variety dinner show, which plays to sold-out houses, continues to delight audience members in a vintage Belgian Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
All-Male Ballet Company Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Return To The Auditorium Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago's landmark stage at 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive) presents Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo, known by their fans as “The Trocks,” in a one night only performance Saturday February 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago's landmark stage at 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive) presents Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo, known by their fans as “The Trocks,” in a one night only performance Saturday February 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM.
Cast Announced for THE CHRISTIANS at Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Citadel’s 2022-23 season will continue when Lucas Hnath’s thought-provoking and Obie Award winning play THE CHRISTIANS begins performances on February 8.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Citadel’s 2022-23 season will continue when Lucas Hnath’s thought-provoking and Obie Award winning play THE CHRISTIANS begins performances on February 8.
The Den to Present Comedian Shuler King on The Heath Mainstage in February
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Den Theatre will present comedian Shuler King for four stand-up performances on February 10 & 11, 2023 on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Den Theatre will present comedian Shuler King for four stand-up performances on February 10 & 11, 2023 on The Heath Mainstage.
Two Shows Added for Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has added two additional stand-up performances for comedian Atsuko Okatsuka on Friday, February 3 at 7 pm and 9:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has added two additional stand-up performances for comedian Atsuko Okatsuka on Friday, February 3 at 7 pm and 9:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
Cast and Crew Announced For Invictus Theatre Company's THE MOUNTAINTOP
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Full cast and crew have been announced for Invictus Theatre's upcoming production of Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP, a fictional play that vividly reimagines the final night of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., before his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Full cast and crew have been announced for Invictus Theatre's upcoming production of Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP, a fictional play that vividly reimagines the final night of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., before his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968.
Art Ensemble Of Chicago Expands Ranks With Moor Mother, Nicole Mitchell, and More
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
When trumpet great Lester Bowie died in 1999, followers of the Art Ensemble of Chicago couldn't help but wonder whether the legendary quintet, which owed so much to his special and outlandish gifts, would – or should – go on. That it did, in his memory, with no loss of spirit. But the subsequent passing of two other founding members Malachi Favors Maghostut in 2004 and Joseph Jarman in 2019, made it even more difficult to envision a future for the band.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
When trumpet great Lester Bowie died in 1999, followers of the Art Ensemble of Chicago couldn't help but wonder whether the legendary quintet, which owed so much to his special and outlandish gifts, would – or should – go on. That it did, in his memory, with no loss of spirit. But the subsequent passing of two other founding members Malachi Favors Maghostut in 2004 and Joseph Jarman in 2019, made it even more difficult to envision a future for the band.
The Impostors Theatre Company Presents MIRANDA: A WAR-TORN FABLE
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) continues 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, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) continues 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, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
GEORGE MICHAEL REBORN Starring Robert Bartko Brings The Legend Back To Life On Stage At Raue Center!
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
GEORGE MICHAEL REBORN, the incredible George Michael WHAM! tribute to the late, great legend rocks Raue Center on February 4, 2023, at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
GEORGE MICHAEL REBORN, the incredible George Michael WHAM! tribute to the late, great legend rocks Raue Center on February 4, 2023, at 8 p.m.
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