Chicago's Filament Theatre Marks 15th Anniversary Of Creating Revolutionary Theater For Young Audiences
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Chicago's Filament Theatre (4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park), nationally recognized as a pioneer in 'anti-adultist' theater-making, proudly marks its 15th Anniversary of creating work for, by, and with young audiences.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Chicago's Filament Theatre (4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park), nationally recognized as a pioneer in 'anti-adultist' theater-making, proudly marks its 15th Anniversary of creating work for, by, and with young audiences.
Catch Grammy/Latin Grammy Nominated Mariachi Herencia De Mexico & Lupita Infante At Copernicus Center in November
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
The Chicago natives, Mariachi Herencia de México are in the middle of a wildly successful U.S. tour with stops in many cities: New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Phoenix, Chicago, Houston, and Las Vegas, among them.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
The Chicago natives, Mariachi Herencia de México are in the middle of a wildly successful U.S. tour with stops in many cities: New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Phoenix, Chicago, Houston, and Las Vegas, among them.
The Den Theatre to Present Comedian Guilio Gallarotti in November
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
The Den Theatre will welcome comedian Giulio Gallarotti for an evening of stand-up on Saturday, November 26 at 7:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
The Den Theatre will welcome comedian Giulio Gallarotti for an evening of stand-up on Saturday, November 26 at 7:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of Highland Park Players' SCHOOL OF ROCK
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Highland Park Players presents the Tony Award nominee musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name. Check out photos of the cast here!
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Highland Park Players presents the Tony Award nominee musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name. Check out photos of the cast here!
A JUDY CHRISTMAS Comes to The Den Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
A JUDY CHRISTMAS is coming to Chicago on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2022, at The Den Theatre Chicago, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue. This is a FAMOUS IN THE FUTURE production.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
A JUDY CHRISTMAS is coming to Chicago on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2022, at The Den Theatre Chicago, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue. This is a FAMOUS IN THE FUTURE production.
Lookingglass Theatre Announces Cast For THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced the cast for the return of Chicago's beloved holiday tradition, The Steadfast Tin Soldier! The ensemble cast features Lookingglass Ensemble Members Kasey Foster as Ballerina and Anthony Irons as Goblin, with Christopher Donahue as Nursemaid, John Gregorio as Rat, and Adeoye as Tin Soldier.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced the cast for the return of Chicago's beloved holiday tradition, The Steadfast Tin Soldier! The ensemble cast features Lookingglass Ensemble Members Kasey Foster as Ballerina and Anthony Irons as Goblin, with Christopher Donahue as Nursemaid, John Gregorio as Rat, and Adeoye as Tin Soldier.
Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Chicagoland With CORTEO Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Chicagoland area after a four-year absence with its joyous Corteo, to be presented at the NOW Arena (5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates) for five performances only, from Thursday, June 1, 2023 to Sunday, June 4, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Chicagoland area after a four-year absence with its joyous Corteo, to be presented at the NOW Arena (5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates) for five performances only, from Thursday, June 1, 2023 to Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Steppenwolf Theatre to Present the World Premiere of BALD SISTERS by Vichet Chum in December
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 47th season with the world premiere of Vichet Chum’s Bald Sisters, a brazen, comic examination of the ties that bind multigenerational families of immigrants together. Directed by Jesca Prudencio, Bald Sisters will play December 1, 2022 – January 15, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 47th season with the world premiere of Vichet Chum’s Bald Sisters, a brazen, comic examination of the ties that bind multigenerational families of immigrants together. Directed by Jesca Prudencio, Bald Sisters will play December 1, 2022 – January 15, 2023.
GEORGIANA & KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY to Open at Northlight Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2022–2023 season with Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Marti Lyons. The production runs November 25 – December 24, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2022–2023 season with Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Marti Lyons. The production runs November 25 – December 24, 2022.
Cast Announced for RADIAL GRADIENT at Shattered Globe Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Shattered Globe Theatre will continue its 2022-23 season with the world premiere of Jasmine Sharma’s introspective and empowering play Radial Gradient, directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Shattered Globe Theatre will continue its 2022-23 season with the world premiere of Jasmine Sharma’s introspective and empowering play Radial Gradient, directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng.
Photos: First Look at RENT at Porchlight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts through November 27. See photos here!
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts through November 27. See photos here!
Three Holiday Shows Announced At Otherworld Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
therworld Theatre Company today announced three different holiday shows running at their storefront at 3914 N. Clark St. for the 2022 holiday season. From a one-shot Live Action Role Playing game, to an immersive journey to the kingdom of the Nutcracker, to a New Year’s feast like none other, Otherworld Theatre brings audiences into the story, with no two identical performances.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
therworld Theatre Company today announced three different holiday shows running at their storefront at 3914 N. Clark St. for the 2022 holiday season. From a one-shot Live Action Role Playing game, to an immersive journey to the kingdom of the Nutcracker, to a New Year’s feast like none other, Otherworld Theatre brings audiences into the story, with no two identical performances.
The Music Institute of Chicago's DUKE IT OUT! NUTCRACKER Combines Classical, Jazz Versions
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
The Music Institute of Chicago presents its holiday tradition, Duke It Out! Nutcracker, featuring the classical (Tchaikovsky) and jazz (Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn) versions of the holiday favorite in a music and dance performance Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. The performance is also available via livestream.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
The Music Institute of Chicago presents its holiday tradition, Duke It Out! Nutcracker, featuring the classical (Tchaikovsky) and jazz (Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn) versions of the holiday favorite in a music and dance performance Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. The performance is also available via livestream.
Raue Center School For The Arts Presents Youth Production Of MAGIC TREE HOUSE: A GHOST TALE FOR MR. DICKENS JR.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
Raue Center School For The Arts has announced the cast of RCSA Presents' upcoming production of “Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.”
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
Raue Center School For The Arts has announced the cast of RCSA Presents' upcoming production of “Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.”
TimeLine Theatre Adds WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
TimeLine Theatre Company is extending its 2022-2023 season with a fourth production—the first Chicago-based production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck, directed by Helen Young, running May 10 – June 24, 2023. P
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
TimeLine Theatre Company is extending its 2022-2023 season with a fourth production—the first Chicago-based production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck, directed by Helen Young, running May 10 – June 24, 2023. P
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, WICKED & More Lead Chicago's November Top Picks
by BWW Staff - November 01, 2022
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month we've got The Sound of Music, Wicked, and more!
by BWW Staff - November 01, 2022
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month we've got The Sound of Music, Wicked, and more!
Comedian Pete Holmes Adds Fourth November Performance at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has added a fourth performance of comedian Pete Holmes’ upcoming stand-up tour on Saturday, November 12 at 9:45 pm. Pete Holmes Live: Where Were We plays November 10 – 12, 2022 on The Den’s Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has added a fourth performance of comedian Pete Holmes’ upcoming stand-up tour on Saturday, November 12 at 9:45 pm. Pete Holmes Live: Where Were We plays November 10 – 12, 2022 on The Den’s Heath Mainstage.
Student Blog: Broadway-Themed Halloween on a College Budget
by Student Blogger: Madeline Stutte - November 01, 2022
Halloween is my favorite holiday and, let's be honest, I'm quite a perfectionist about it. Every detail of my Broadway-themed costume has to be perfect from head to toe, and I always have to have something to do on the night of the holiday. However, this year is different. Having taken note of my money in the past month or so, I realized quickly that I had to get creative this season. I set myself a budget of fifty dollars, put together a costume plan, and got to work.
by Student Blogger: Madeline Stutte - November 01, 2022
Halloween is my favorite holiday and, let's be honest, I'm quite a perfectionist about it. Every detail of my Broadway-themed costume has to be perfect from head to toe, and I always have to have something to do on the night of the holiday. However, this year is different. Having taken note of my money in the past month or so, I realized quickly that I had to get creative this season. I set myself a budget of fifty dollars, put together a costume plan, and got to work.
15th Annual 3Arts Awards Grants Half A Million To Chicago's Women Artists, Artists Of Color, and Deaf and Disabled Artists
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, honors the milestone 15th anniversary of the 3Arts Awards with nearly half a million dollars in unrestricted grants to Chicago artists.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, honors the milestone 15th anniversary of the 3Arts Awards with nearly half a million dollars in unrestricted grants to Chicago artists.
Frank Ferrante's GROUCHO Returns To Chicago This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
Actor/comedian Frank Ferrante returns to his internationally heralded stage performance for one night only in FRANK FERRANTE’S GROUCHO on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Cabaret ZaZou, located on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop (32 W. Randolph Street).
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
Actor/comedian Frank Ferrante returns to his internationally heralded stage performance for one night only in FRANK FERRANTE’S GROUCHO on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Cabaret ZaZou, located on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop (32 W. Randolph Street).
Engage Dance Theatre to Present THE NUTCRACKER at Raue Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
Raue Center for the Arts will welcome Engage Dance Theatre for a co-production of “The Nutcracker” on December 17 & 18, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
Raue Center for the Arts will welcome Engage Dance Theatre for a co-production of “The Nutcracker” on December 17 & 18, 2022.
Video: Watch a Clip from The Gift Theatre's World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
Watch a scene from The Gift Theatre's World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
Watch a scene from The Gift Theatre's World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS.
Itzhak Perlman to Perform IN THE FIDDLER'S HOUSE at Chicago Symphony Center in December
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 7:00pm CT, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents violinist and maestro Itzhak Perlman in his critically-acclaimed klezmer show, In the Fiddler's House.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 7:00pm CT, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents violinist and maestro Itzhak Perlman in his critically-acclaimed klezmer show, In the Fiddler's House.
Steppenwolf Theatre Names PennyMaria Jackson New Director of Marketing and Communications
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has appointed PennyMaria Jackson as its new Director of Marketing and Communications.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has appointed PennyMaria Jackson as its new Director of Marketing and Communications.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES, THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SPECIAL to be Presented by Hell in a Handbag
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
Hell in a Handbag Productions will ring in the holiday season with the return of its favorite seniors in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, The Obligatory Holiday Special, playing November 26 – December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
Hell in a Handbag Productions will ring in the holiday season with the return of its favorite seniors in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, The Obligatory Holiday Special, playing November 26 – December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted.
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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Sister Act
Drury Lane Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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Valentine's Comedy Show
Raue Center For The Arts (2/13 - 2/13) | |
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Rio: A Tribute to Duran Duran
Raue Center For The Arts (1/23 - 1/23) | |
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The Petty Kings
Raue Center For The Arts (1/24 - 1/24) | |
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moonwatchers
Greenhouse Theater Center (4/30 - 5/17) | |
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Disney''s Beauty and the Beast
Hobby Center (1/10 - 1/10) | |
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4000 Miles
A Short Leap Theatre Company (10/9 - 10/24) | ||
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