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THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to the Den in Chicago

THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to the Den in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2026
THE ABNORMAL HEART will be staged for two performances at The Den in Chicago, with an additional pay-what-you-can event in NoHo, offering audiences a varied viewing opportunity.
Theatre Above The Law To Present Original Adaptation Of CYRANO At Jarvis Square Theat

Theatre Above The Law To Present Original Adaptation Of CYRANO At Jarvis Square Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2026
Theatre Above the Law will present an original adaptation of Cyrano by Michael Dalberg at the Jarvis Square Theater in Chicago.
David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar's THEATER OF THE MIND Cast Announced

David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar's THEATER OF THE MIND Cast Announced

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2026
Goodman Theatre has announced the cast for Theater of the Mind, a new immersive theatrical experience co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar.
REVELATOR: A TRIBUTE TO TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND To Play Raue Center For The Arts

REVELATOR: A TRIBUTE TO TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND To Play Raue Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2026
REVELATOR: A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on March 21, 2026.
TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS To Make Chicago Premiere At The Auditorium

TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS To Make Chicago Premiere At The Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2026
The Auditorium will present the Chicago premiere of Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends on March 7–8, 2026.
THE ART OF BELONGING To Be Presented By Circa Pintig At The Rizal Center

THE ART OF BELONGING To Be Presented By Circa Pintig At The Rizal Center

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2026
CIRCA Pintig will present THE ART OF BELONGING, a multidisciplinary theater and film project exploring Filipino immigrant life in the Midwest, at the Rizal Center in Chicago.
Photos: HEDDA GABLER at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

Photos: HEDDA GABLER at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2026
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s will present additional performances for its 30th anniversary season production of Hedda Gabler.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Returns to Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre Next Month

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Returns to Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre Next Month

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2026
Paramount Theatre's long-running hit musical Million Dollar Quartet has wrapped its winter break, and is rebooting to rock downtown Aurora's Stolp Island Theatre for three more months, March 4-May 31, 2026.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

by Tina St. Angelo — February 7, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.

by Misha Davenport — February 7, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
Photos: Collaboraction's TRIAL IN THE DELTA: THE MURDER OF EMMETT TILL

Photos: Collaboraction's TRIAL IN THE DELTA: THE MURDER OF EMMETT TILL

by BWW News Desk — February 7, 2026
Collaboraction Theatre Company opened Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till on February 6 — check out photos from the production, running through March 1.
DINOSAUR DIMENSIONS EXPEDITION To Visit Raue Center For The Arts

DINOSAUR DIMENSIONS EXPEDITION To Visit Raue Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition will visit the Raue Center for the Arts for a one-day family performance.
BOHEMIAN QUEEN to Perform Iconic Queen Hits at Raue Center

BOHEMIAN QUEEN to Perform Iconic Queen Hits at Raue Center

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
Raue Center For The Arts will present Bohemian Queen, a powerful tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time, on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8 p.
Photos: THE IRISH … AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY At Porchlight Music Theater

Photos: THE IRISH … AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY At Porchlight Music Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
Check out photos of Porchlight Music Theatre’s production of The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, now playing through March 15 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N.
Video: Watch a Preview of THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf

Video: Watch a Preview of THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
Love is a battlefield.
Video: Nicholas Brownlee (Jochanaan) Sings 'Geh, such ihn!' From SALOME

Video: Nicholas Brownlee (Jochanaan) Sings 'Geh, such ihn!' From SALOME

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
In their first meeting, Jochanaan (bass-baritone Nicholas Brownlee in his Lyric debut) tells Salome that there is only one person who can save her and that she must seek Him and ask forgiveness for her sins.
Parker Players Theater Company to Present THE LION IN WINTER

Parker Players Theater Company to Present THE LION IN WINTER

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
Parker Players Theater Company will present THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman, directed by Jocelyn Adamski.
Ghostlight Ensemble to Present THE 8TH DWARF by Olivia Sieck

Ghostlight Ensemble to Present THE 8TH DWARF by Olivia Sieck

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
Ghostlight Ensemble will bring a new twist to a classic fairy tale with its newest young audiences production opening this weekend, The 8th Dwarf, written by Chicago theatre artist Olivia Sieck.
American Music Institute to Offer Valentine's Day Music Lesson Gift Packages

American Music Institute to Offer Valentine's Day Music Lesson Gift Packages

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
This Valentine's Day, the American Music Institute is offering music lesson gift packages, a memorable gift that provides lifelong skills and joy.
What to Know About Lyric's Spanish-Language Opera EL ULTIMO SUENO DE FRIDAY Y DIEGO

What to Know About Lyric's Spanish-Language Opera EL ULTIMO SUENO DE FRIDAY Y DIEGO

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
 Lyric Opera of Chicago will Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s El último sueño de Frida y Diego.
Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Marriott Theatre

Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Marriott Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
Watch songs from the Marriott Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors! The videos feature Jackson Evans as Seymour, Maya Rowe as Audrey, Andrew Mueller as Orin, and more.
Photos: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH

Photos: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson.
The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards

The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.
Asian American Arts Chicago Unveils EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL And Leade

Asian American Arts Chicago Unveils EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL And Leadership Team

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2026
Asian American Arts Chicago will present EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL on May 2 and 3, 2026, at Lookingglass Theatre.
Video: Watch the Trailer For SHORT SHAKESPEARE! HAMLET

Video: Watch the Trailer For SHORT SHAKESPEARE! HAMLET

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2026
All of the betrayal, passion, and poetry of Shakespeare’s most famous play—distilled into just 75 minutes.

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