Nuns4Fun Reopens Two Comedies For The Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2022
Nuns4Fun has announced that two of its most successful comedies are returning for this holiday season, and Chicago comedy actress Kathleen Puls Andrade is back on stage at the Greenhouse Theater Center, Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2022
Nuns4Fun has announced that two of its most successful comedies are returning for this holiday season, and Chicago comedy actress Kathleen Puls Andrade is back on stage at the Greenhouse Theater Center, Chicago.
SWING STATE at Goodman Theatre Adds Two Performances in Final Week
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2022
On the heels of a standing-room-only opening night and wide critical praise for the world premiere of Rebecca Gilman's Swing State—a “riveting, deeply moving, empathy-generating, extraordinary new play (by) a great poet of the upper Midwest” (Chicago Tribune)—Goodman Theatre adds two performances to the final week of Tony Award-winning director Robert Falls' world-premiere production.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2022
On the heels of a standing-room-only opening night and wide critical praise for the world premiere of Rebecca Gilman's Swing State—a “riveting, deeply moving, empathy-generating, extraordinary new play (by) a great poet of the upper Midwest” (Chicago Tribune)—Goodman Theatre adds two performances to the final week of Tony Award-winning director Robert Falls' world-premiere production.
Hyde Park School of Dance's THE NUTCRACKER Combines Hip Hop, Ballet, & Modern Dance
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Hyde Park School of Dance (HPSD) brings together fans of ballet, modern, and hip hop with its annual presentation of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Hyde Park School of Dance (HPSD) brings together fans of ballet, modern, and hip hop with its annual presentation of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
Review: CLUE at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - October 21, 2022
What did our critic think of CLUE at Mercury Theater Chicago? Mercury Theater’s CLUE is a comedic delight of a production. The laughs flow freely and easily in this stage adaptation of the farce-meets-murder-mystery based on the iconic 1985 film. Director L. Walter Stearns’s ensemble lands each and every moment, maximizing the laughs but maintaining the integrity. These actors understand the assignment of both farce and murder mystery: The characters in CLUE take themselves and the outrageous situations of the play deeply seriously, and the ensemble finds the comedy in playing those truths. It’s a near masterclass in how farce should be performed. The fact that the play is only 90 minutes also means the stage adaptation doesn’t overstay its welcome: There’s just enough time to set up the mystery, play the antics, and send audiences home after a delightful, hilarious time.
by Rachel Weinberg - October 21, 2022
What did our critic think of CLUE at Mercury Theater Chicago? Mercury Theater’s CLUE is a comedic delight of a production. The laughs flow freely and easily in this stage adaptation of the farce-meets-murder-mystery based on the iconic 1985 film. Director L. Walter Stearns’s ensemble lands each and every moment, maximizing the laughs but maintaining the integrity. These actors understand the assignment of both farce and murder mystery: The characters in CLUE take themselves and the outrageous situations of the play deeply seriously, and the ensemble finds the comedy in playing those truths. It’s a near masterclass in how farce should be performed. The fact that the play is only 90 minutes also means the stage adaptation doesn’t overstay its welcome: There’s just enough time to set up the mystery, play the antics, and send audiences home after a delightful, hilarious time.
Photos & Video: First Look at CAMELOT at Music Theater Works
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Music Theater Works' production of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot is now playing through November 13 at the North Theatre in the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts. Get a first look at photos and video here!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Music Theater Works' production of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot is now playing through November 13 at the North Theatre in the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts. Get a first look at photos and video here!
Otherworld Theatre Hosts The Conspirators' 125th Anniversary Jubilee
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The Conspirators present The Conspirators’ 125th Anniversary Jubilee, Feat. “The Ineptidemic,” written by Sid Feldman, Octave Mirbeau, and friends and directed by Artistic Director Wm. Bullion, at Otherworld Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The Conspirators present The Conspirators’ 125th Anniversary Jubilee, Feat. “The Ineptidemic,” written by Sid Feldman, Octave Mirbeau, and friends and directed by Artistic Director Wm. Bullion, at Otherworld Theatre.
Video: First Look at CLUE at Mercury Theater Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
All new clips have been released for Clue, opening tonight at Mercury Theater Chicago. Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
All new clips have been released for Clue, opening tonight at Mercury Theater Chicago. Check out the video here!
Mercury Theater Chicago Announces 2023 Season; ROCK OF AGES, BIG RIVER, and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The 2023 Mercury Theater Chicago season has been announced, opening with Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, written by Lanie Robertson and starring Alexis J. Roston as Billie Holiday, to be performed in the Venus Cabaret Theater.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
The 2023 Mercury Theater Chicago season has been announced, opening with Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, written by Lanie Robertson and starring Alexis J. Roston as Billie Holiday, to be performed in the Venus Cabaret Theater.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents Alan Ayckbourn's SEASON'S GREETINGS Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), continues its 2022-2023 season with Alan Ayckbourn's “Season's Greetings,” directed by Connie Canaday Howard*+.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), continues its 2022-2023 season with Alan Ayckbourn's “Season's Greetings,” directed by Connie Canaday Howard*+.
High Concept Labs Welcomes New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
High Concept Laboratories (HCL), a Chicago-based arts service organization and artist incubator, announced that Angee Lennard recently joined HCL as its new Managing Director. She joins HCL Artistic Director Yolanda Cesta Cursach Montilla in a co-leadership position with the organization.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
High Concept Laboratories (HCL), a Chicago-based arts service organization and artist incubator, announced that Angee Lennard recently joined HCL as its new Managing Director. She joins HCL Artistic Director Yolanda Cesta Cursach Montilla in a co-leadership position with the organization.
Tickets Now Available: The ONE OF A KIND Holiday Show To Exhibit 500 Artists' Works From Across The US And Canada
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Shop Til' You Drop! The One of a Kind Show and Sale , Chicago's not-to-miss annual shopping extravaganza, will return to THE MART, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 4, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Shop Til' You Drop! The One of a Kind Show and Sale , Chicago's not-to-miss annual shopping extravaganza, will return to THE MART, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Laughing Stock Theatre Presents OVER MY DEAD BODY; OR, HOW TO DISTRIBUTE GENERATIONAL WEALTH At Athenaeum Center
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
A show for all ages and eras, Renaissance Italy comes to 21st Century Chicago in this modern interpretation of the classical Commedia Dell'arte titled Over My Dead Body; Or, How To Distribute Generational Wealth.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
A show for all ages and eras, Renaissance Italy comes to 21st Century Chicago in this modern interpretation of the classical Commedia Dell'arte titled Over My Dead Body; Or, How To Distribute Generational Wealth.
Red Theater Presents Punk Reimagining Of Caryl Churchill's VINEGAR TOM
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Red Theater returns to live performance with its first show of the 22/23 season: Caryl Churchill's Vinegar Tom, directed by co-Artistic Director Clare Brennan. The razor-sharp ensemble drama features a live punk band performing an original soundtrack and runs October 28 - November 20, 2022 at The Edge Off Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Red Theater returns to live performance with its first show of the 22/23 season: Caryl Churchill's Vinegar Tom, directed by co-Artistic Director Clare Brennan. The razor-sharp ensemble drama features a live punk band performing an original soundtrack and runs October 28 - November 20, 2022 at The Edge Off Broadway
A.B.L.E. to Return to Chicago Shakespeare Theater With RECONNECT
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
A.B.L.E. (Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations), a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates theatre and film for, with, and by individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), is returning to live performances after a nearly 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
A.B.L.E. (Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations), a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates theatre and film for, with, and by individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), is returning to live performances after a nearly 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Photos: See Chicago Dance Honors Chicago's Dance Community At Community Celebration
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, held its annual Awards Presentation & Community Celebration, Tuesday, Oct. 11. Check out photos from the event here!
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, held its annual Awards Presentation & Community Celebration, Tuesday, Oct. 11. Check out photos from the event here!
Comedian Che Durena to Perform at The Den Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
The Den Theatre will present comedian Che Durena, performing two evenings of stand-up comedy December 9 & 10, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
The Den Theatre will present comedian Che Durena, performing two evenings of stand-up comedy December 9 & 10, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.
THE SECOND CITY'S HOLIDAY REVUE is Coming to Paramount Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Paramount Theatre is ready to unwrap its annual end-of-year tradition - bringing The Second City’s famous brand of seasonal hilarity to downtown Aurora for the holidays. And this year, Paramount’s gag gift is titled The Second City’s Holiday Revue: I Saw Mommy Kissing The Second City. Performances are November 25-December 23.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Paramount Theatre is ready to unwrap its annual end-of-year tradition - bringing The Second City’s famous brand of seasonal hilarity to downtown Aurora for the holidays. And this year, Paramount’s gag gift is titled The Second City’s Holiday Revue: I Saw Mommy Kissing The Second City. Performances are November 25-December 23.
Kevin Wiczer's THE UNFORTUNATE LIFE OF ROGER WHIPPLE Will Have Staged Reading at TEPA Warehouse Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Kevin Wiczer’s new play, The Unfortunate Life of Roger Whipple, will have its staged reading at That’s Entertainment Performing Arts Warehouse Theater, 342 W. Colfax Street, Palatine, IL 60067 on Saturday, November 12th at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Kevin Wiczer’s new play, The Unfortunate Life of Roger Whipple, will have its staged reading at That’s Entertainment Performing Arts Warehouse Theater, 342 W. Colfax Street, Palatine, IL 60067 on Saturday, November 12th at 7:30pm.
The Sigman Brothers Presents First Play, IN MEMORIAM, For Halloween 2022
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Long a Chicago staple for high-quality, original musicals, the Sigman Brothers venture out of their musical theater comfort zone into narrative prose.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Long a Chicago staple for high-quality, original musicals, the Sigman Brothers venture out of their musical theater comfort zone into narrative prose.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For Holiday Run Of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their 'Hard Candy Christmas' holiday hoedown production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The award-winning musical comedy later adapted into the cult film starring Dolly Parton will play at Theo's Howard Street Theatre December 2, 2022 through January 29, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their 'Hard Candy Christmas' holiday hoedown production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The award-winning musical comedy later adapted into the cult film starring Dolly Parton will play at Theo's Howard Street Theatre December 2, 2022 through January 29, 2023.
SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS: JOHN-MARK MCGAHA SINGS STEVIE WONDER to Play the Marriott Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
In SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS: JOHN - MARK MCGAHA SINGS STEVIE WONDER, the talented, joyful, and generous McGaha sheds a personal light upon the miraculous life of one of America's greatest singer/songwriters, with a set that includes Wonder’s Christmas songs along with some of his greatest hits.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
In SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS: JOHN - MARK MCGAHA SINGS STEVIE WONDER, the talented, joyful, and generous McGaha sheds a personal light upon the miraculous life of one of America's greatest singer/songwriters, with a set that includes Wonder’s Christmas songs along with some of his greatest hits.
Midsommer Flight's 7th Annual TWELFTH NIGHT to be Presented in December in the Lincoln Park Conservatory
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Midsommer Flight will close its tenth year with its perennial holiday production of TWELFTH NIGHT, or WHAT YOU WILL. The comedy will again be performed in the Show House Room of the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Press opening is Friday, December 2, following a preview on Thursday, December 1. It will run through December 18.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Midsommer Flight will close its tenth year with its perennial holiday production of TWELFTH NIGHT, or WHAT YOU WILL. The comedy will again be performed in the Show House Room of the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Press opening is Friday, December 2, following a preview on Thursday, December 1. It will run through December 18.
Chicago Theatre Week to Return in February 2023
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW23), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets will take place February 16-26, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW23), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets will take place February 16-26, 2023.
Steppenwolf's World Premiere Adaptation of 1919 to Tour Chicago Neighborhoods This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ will bring its world premiere adaptation of 1919 to audience across Chicago this fall for a series of FREE performances through the Chicago Park District’s “Night Out In The Parks” initiative.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ will bring its world premiere adaptation of 1919 to audience across Chicago this fall for a series of FREE performances through the Chicago Park District’s “Night Out In The Parks” initiative.
THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER to be Presented at Beverly Arts Center This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Chicago’s Beverly Arts Center will present a new production of the perennial Chicago holiday favorite musical THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER, for five performances only, from Thursday, December 8 through Sunday, December 11.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
Chicago’s Beverly Arts Center will present a new production of the perennial Chicago holiday favorite musical THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER, for five performances only, from Thursday, December 8 through Sunday, December 11.
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Luca Stricagnoli with Special Guest Meg Pfeiffer
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Family Values: Korn, Limp Bizkit, Aven. Sevenfold and Deftones
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