Chicago Cabaret Professionals Annual Gala Presents Cabaret Awards and Celebrates Live Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
The Chicago Cabaret Professionals 2022 Annual Gala, held on October 17 at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago, showcased the diversity, resilience and artistry of the Chicago cabaret community that includes singers, musicians, directors, producers and fans.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
The Chicago Cabaret Professionals 2022 Annual Gala, held on October 17 at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago, showcased the diversity, resilience and artistry of the Chicago cabaret community that includes singers, musicians, directors, producers and fans.
Congo Square Theatre's Digital Sketch Comedy Series HIT 'EM ON THE BLACKSIDE Season Three Begins This Friday
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
Congo Square Theatre Company (Congo Square), one of the nation's premier African American theatres, will present the third season of its popular Hit 'Em on the Blackside (HOTB) sketch comedy series.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
Congo Square Theatre Company (Congo Square), one of the nation's premier African American theatres, will present the third season of its popular Hit 'Em on the Blackside (HOTB) sketch comedy series.
Otherworld Theatre's Star Trek-Inspired STARSHIP EDSELD Expands To Two Shows Per Month
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company in North America, has announced that STARSHIP EDSEL, a Star Trek-inspired improv show that opened October 1, 2022, is expanding to two shows per month beginning November 5, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company in North America, has announced that STARSHIP EDSEL, a Star Trek-inspired improv show that opened October 1, 2022, is expanding to two shows per month beginning November 5, 2022.
iO Theater Reopens After Two Years, Providing Chicago Improv Community A New Home For Comedy In The City
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
After closing its doors in 2020, iO Theater announces its return to the Chicago improv comedy stage. Starting Thursday, November 3, more than twenty different improv productions will once again be featured across the theater's stages, including favorites like “The Armando,” “Sex and the Windy City,” and “Stir Friday Night.”
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
After closing its doors in 2020, iO Theater announces its return to the Chicago improv comedy stage. Starting Thursday, November 3, more than twenty different improv productions will once again be featured across the theater's stages, including favorites like “The Armando,” “Sex and the Windy City,” and “Stir Friday Night.”
The City Of Chicago Commits To Advertising Equity In Local Media
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot signed an Executive Order designating that City of Chicago departments allocate at least 50 percent of their annual advertising spending to community media outlets.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot signed an Executive Order designating that City of Chicago departments allocate at least 50 percent of their annual advertising spending to community media outlets.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is Coming to the Auditorium Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is set to dazzle Chicago audiences with its acclaimed and whimsical holiday spectacular! The production will play for six unforgettable performances, December 22-24, 2022, at the Auditorium Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is set to dazzle Chicago audiences with its acclaimed and whimsical holiday spectacular! The production will play for six unforgettable performances, December 22-24, 2022, at the Auditorium Theatre.
City Of Chicago Announces Top 6 Finalists For Chicago Sings Karaoke Competition
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the six finalists who will compete for the title of Chicago's Karaoke Champion in the City's first-ever citywide singing competition.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the six finalists who will compete for the title of Chicago's Karaoke Champion in the City's first-ever citywide singing competition.
The One-of-a-Kind Art Deco Nutcracker Returns for Holiday 2022
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
The One-of-a-Kind Art Deco Nutcracker Returns for Holiday 2022. Set in 1920s America, “The Art Deco Nutcracker,” has quickly become a beloved performance of a holiday classic reimagined. This December, A&A Ballet welcomes The Trinity Irish Dancers, who join the cast for the first time.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
The One-of-a-Kind Art Deco Nutcracker Returns for Holiday 2022. Set in 1920s America, “The Art Deco Nutcracker,” has quickly become a beloved performance of a holiday classic reimagined. This December, A&A Ballet welcomes The Trinity Irish Dancers, who join the cast for the first time.
Photos: The Gift Theatre Presents the World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The Gift Theatre will conclude its 2022 season with the world premiere of Jennifer Rumberger’s chilling thriller The Locusts, commissioned and developed by The Gift and directed by Ensemble Member John Gawlik*.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The Gift Theatre will conclude its 2022 season with the world premiere of Jennifer Rumberger’s chilling thriller The Locusts, commissioned and developed by The Gift and directed by Ensemble Member John Gawlik*.
Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE Announced At Edge Of The Wood Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood presents Arthur Miller's Tony Award winning play THE CRUCIBLE, directed by Chris Toft, running November 4 - 19, for 10 performances.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood presents Arthur Miller's Tony Award winning play THE CRUCIBLE, directed by Chris Toft, running November 4 - 19, for 10 performances.
Music Theater Works Celebrates The Season With IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Music Theater Works, currently presenting Camelot, now through November 13 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, has announced the cast and creative team for Irving Berlin's White Christmas in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, December 15, 2022 - January 1, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Music Theater Works, currently presenting Camelot, now through November 13 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, has announced the cast and creative team for Irving Berlin's White Christmas in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, December 15, 2022 - January 1, 2023.
Raue Center School For The Arts Presents New Masterclass Series
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Raue Center School For The Arts has announced its newest community engagement initiative: The Masterclass Series!
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Raue Center School For The Arts has announced its newest community engagement initiative: The Masterclass Series!
The Jazz Ambassadors Of The United States Army Field Band Free Concert Announced At Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts has announced a free concert performed by the Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band, on November 16, 2022, @ 7 pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts has announced a free concert performed by the Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band, on November 16, 2022, @ 7 pm.
Photos: First Look At MAN OF THE PEOPLE At Stage Left Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Stage Left Theatre announces their upcoming production of MAN OF THE PEOPLE - a new play by Dolores Díaz and directed by Anna C. Bahow.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Stage Left Theatre announces their upcoming production of MAN OF THE PEOPLE - a new play by Dolores Díaz and directed by Anna C. Bahow.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Announced At Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Miracle on 34th Street will be presented by Overshadowed Theatrical Productions this holiday season.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Miracle on 34th Street will be presented by Overshadowed Theatrical Productions this holiday season.
VIRAL Horror Film Adds Additional Screenings In St. Charles and Oak Park
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Due to popular demand, Campana Pictures and Random Acts have announced two final advanced screenings of the horror feature VIRAL in addition to the previously announced dates in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Due to popular demand, Campana Pictures and Random Acts have announced two final advanced screenings of the horror feature VIRAL in addition to the previously announced dates in Chicago.
Cast Announced for SCIENCE FICTION / DOUBLE FEATURE: A ROCKY HORROR PICTURE PARTY at Haven
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Haven has announced the cast of players for Science Fiction / Double Feature: A Rocky Horror Picture Party, an immersive Rocky Horror-themed Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29 & Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 9 pm at Haven’s resident home, The Den Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Haven has announced the cast of players for Science Fiction / Double Feature: A Rocky Horror Picture Party, an immersive Rocky Horror-themed Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29 & Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 9 pm at Haven’s resident home, The Den Theatre.
Collaboraction Theatre Company to Host UTOPIAN BALL in November
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Celebrate and support the powerful change Collaboraction creates through theater, social justice and innovative productions like Trial in the Delta at the company’s annual Utopian Ball, Saturday, November 5 at 6 p.m. at Venue West.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Celebrate and support the powerful change Collaboraction creates through theater, social justice and innovative productions like Trial in the Delta at the company’s annual Utopian Ball, Saturday, November 5 at 6 p.m. at Venue West.
Cody Estle To Step Down as Raven Theatre Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Cody Estle will step down as Raven Theatre's Artistic Director at the end of November 2022, after serving as the company’s artistic leader since 2017. Estle will join Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre as Artistic Director.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Cody Estle will step down as Raven Theatre's Artistic Director at the end of November 2022, after serving as the company’s artistic leader since 2017. Estle will join Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre as Artistic Director.
Photos: First Look at BURIED CHILD at AstonRep Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
AstonRep Theatre Company has launched it 15th and final season with a revival of Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Buried Child directed by Ensemble Member Derek Bertelsen*, playing through November 19, 2022 at The Edge Theater. Get a first look at photos here!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
AstonRep Theatre Company has launched it 15th and final season with a revival of Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Buried Child directed by Ensemble Member Derek Bertelsen*, playing through November 19, 2022 at The Edge Theater. Get a first look at photos here!
A Theater in the Dark's Audio Play A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN THE DARK Available to Stream This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
A recording of A Theater in the Dark’s hit streamable audio play A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN THE DARK, originally presented live in 2020, is available to stream throughout the 2022 holiday season.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
A recording of A Theater in the Dark’s hit streamable audio play A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN THE DARK, originally presented live in 2020, is available to stream throughout the 2022 holiday season.
Citadel's Theatre for Young Audiences to Present JUNIOR CLAUS in December
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Citadel Theatre Company has announced the cast and crew for its holiday Theatre for Young Audiences season production, the musical JUNIOR CLAUS, by the award-winning writing team of Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond. There will be matinees daily at 10 am and 1 pm from December 20-30.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Citadel Theatre Company has announced the cast and crew for its holiday Theatre for Young Audiences season production, the musical JUNIOR CLAUS, by the award-winning writing team of Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond. There will be matinees daily at 10 am and 1 pm from December 20-30.
Review: SWING STATE at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - October 24, 2022
What did our critic think of SWING STATE at Goodman Theatre? Rebecca Gilman shows her deftness at writing “slice of life” plays in SWING STATE at Goodman Theatre. In this latest collaboration with outgoing Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls, Gilman introduces four characters at a crossroads in a small town in rural Wisconsin during summer 2021. It’s marketed as a play about the pandemic, and indeed, SWING STATE contains some references to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks, and vaccines. Ultimately, though, SWING STATE is a pure character study with the notions of pandemic and extinction of the human race in the background, and notions of mortality and despair in the foreground. Yes, it’s a post-pandemic play, but really it’s just allowing us to peer into the lives of these characters at a moment in time. That’s not to say that Gilman’s play isn’t moving, but I found the overall execution to not be as overarching as the set-up purports.
by Rachel Weinberg - October 24, 2022
What did our critic think of SWING STATE at Goodman Theatre? Rebecca Gilman shows her deftness at writing “slice of life” plays in SWING STATE at Goodman Theatre. In this latest collaboration with outgoing Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls, Gilman introduces four characters at a crossroads in a small town in rural Wisconsin during summer 2021. It’s marketed as a play about the pandemic, and indeed, SWING STATE contains some references to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks, and vaccines. Ultimately, though, SWING STATE is a pure character study with the notions of pandemic and extinction of the human race in the background, and notions of mortality and despair in the foreground. Yes, it’s a post-pandemic play, but really it’s just allowing us to peer into the lives of these characters at a moment in time. That’s not to say that Gilman’s play isn’t moving, but I found the overall execution to not be as overarching as the set-up purports.
Special Offer: ELF at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - October 24, 2022
Special Offer: Don’t be a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins! Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with Elf-the Musical, based upon the film. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Skylar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Directed by Lynne Kurdziel-Formato. Elf-the Musical runs November 9, 2022 - January 8, 2023.
by BWW Special Offer - October 24, 2022
Special Offer: Don’t be a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins! Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with Elf-the Musical, based upon the film. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Skylar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Directed by Lynne Kurdziel-Formato. Elf-the Musical runs November 9, 2022 - January 8, 2023.
Summer Place Theatre Announces 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Summer Place Theatre, Naperville's community theatre since 1966 has announced its summer 2023 season with two great classic and modern musicals.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Summer Place Theatre, Naperville's community theatre since 1966 has announced its summer 2023 season with two great classic and modern musicals.
Videos
 |
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
 |
Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
|
Family Values: Korn, Limp Bizkit, Aven. Sevenfold and Deftones
BaseCamp Pub (3/20 - 3/20) | |
|
Ride the Cyclone The Musical
Copley Theatre (3/18 - 5/31) | |
|
Van Morrison Tribute: An Irish Heartbeat
Raue Center For The Arts (3/14 - 3/14) | |
|
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Greenhouse Theater Center (2/5 - 2/22) | |
|
A Christmas Carol
Drury Lane Theatre (11/28 - 12/27) | |
|
The Real Housewives of The North Pole
Hell in a Handbag Productions (11/20 - 1/4) | |
|
The Outsiders
Cadillac Palace Theater (2/10 - 2/22) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Get Chicago's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for Chicago & beyond.
