VIDEO: Go Inside Paramount Theatre's Opening Night of DREAMGIRLS
by Alan Henry - September 12, 2022
The Paramount Theatre launches its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Go inside the opening night curtain call and meet the cast!
by Alan Henry - September 12, 2022
The Paramount Theatre launches its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Go inside the opening night curtain call and meet the cast!
The Second City Announces Fall Programming Featuring Live Shows 7 Days a Week
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Pumpkin spice laughter is in the air this fall as legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is unleashing a lineup of interactive, laugh-out-loud shows on their stages all season long.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Pumpkin spice laughter is in the air this fall as legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is unleashing a lineup of interactive, laugh-out-loud shows on their stages all season long.
Cast Announced for Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE Presented by Griffin Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd. Launching Griffin’s 33rd season, Marys Seacole will play October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd. Launching Griffin’s 33rd season, Marys Seacole will play October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
LESLIE ODOM, JR. THE CHRISTMAS TOUR to Return to the CIBC Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour is returning to the CIBC Theatre for one night only on December 17, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour is returning to the CIBC Theatre for one night only on December 17, 2022.
Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell to Perform at McGoo's New Gold Coast Experience in September
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2022
One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell celebrate the release and success of their new CD TWO FOR THE ROAD, with a performance at the opening of McGoos new Gold Coast Experience. Free to the public, the show will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2022
One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell celebrate the release and success of their new CD TWO FOR THE ROAD, with a performance at the opening of McGoos new Gold Coast Experience. Free to the public, the show will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Court Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - September 11, 2022
What did our critic think of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Court Theatre? Joseph Kesselring's 1941 play ARSENIC AND OLD LACE combines farce, explicitly dark comedy, and a little murder. Director Ron OJ Parson's decision to envision the central Brewster family as a wealthy Black American family gives the play a modern twist.
by Rachel Weinberg - September 11, 2022
What did our critic think of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Court Theatre? Joseph Kesselring's 1941 play ARSENIC AND OLD LACE combines farce, explicitly dark comedy, and a little murder. Director Ron OJ Parson's decision to envision the central Brewster family as a wealthy Black American family gives the play a modern twist.
Steep Theatre to Present OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2022
This fall, Steep Theatre will return to the stage with the Midwest Premiere of Alexis Scheer’s Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, opening October 28. This production will mark Steep’s first from award-winning playwright Scheer and Sophiyaa Nayar’s Steep directorial debut.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2022
This fall, Steep Theatre will return to the stage with the Midwest Premiere of Alexis Scheer’s Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, opening October 28. This production will mark Steep’s first from award-winning playwright Scheer and Sophiyaa Nayar’s Steep directorial debut.
Review: DREAMGIRLS at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - September 11, 2022
What did our critic think of DREAMGIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - September 11, 2022
What did our critic think of DREAMGIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?
First Folio to Open Final Season with JEEVES INTERVENES in November
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
First Folio Theatre is opening their final season by returning to the very first adventure of Bertie and Jeeves: JEEVES INTERVENES, by Margaret Raether, directed by Michael Goldberg. Returning for their sixth foray into the famous duo are Jim McCance as the perfect butler Jeeves and Christian Gray as the befuddled but ever optimistic Bertie Wooster.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
First Folio Theatre is opening their final season by returning to the very first adventure of Bertie and Jeeves: JEEVES INTERVENES, by Margaret Raether, directed by Michael Goldberg. Returning for their sixth foray into the famous duo are Jim McCance as the perfect butler Jeeves and Christian Gray as the befuddled but ever optimistic Bertie Wooster.
Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Drury Lane Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - September 10, 2022
What did our critic think of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace IL?
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - September 10, 2022
What did our critic think of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace IL?
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present ERNANI Beginning This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago will kick off the Chicago cultural season with Verdi’s Ernani from September 9 to October 1, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago will kick off the Chicago cultural season with Verdi’s Ernani from September 9 to October 1, 2022.
Photos: First Look at DREAMGIRLS in Performance at Paramount Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
The Paramount Theatre launches its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Get a first look at the new production photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
The Paramount Theatre launches its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Get a first look at the new production photos here!
Theatre Above the Law Presents GRIMM, October 7- October 30
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Theatre Above the Law is opening their 7th season with a new version of last season's hit, GRIMM! All performances will be held at the Jarvis Square Theater.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Theatre Above the Law is opening their 7th season with a new version of last season's hit, GRIMM! All performances will be held at the Jarvis Square Theater.
The Factory Theater Cancels THE HOA Previews This Weekend To Due To Small Electrical Fire
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., is canceling the preview performances for The HOA this weekend, September 9 - 11, due to a small fire at the theater.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., is canceling the preview performances for The HOA this weekend, September 9 - 11, due to a small fire at the theater.
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael to Bring New Solo Show to Steppenwolf Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael will bring his newest solo show to Steppenwolf. Hot on the heels of Carmichael’s smash hit HBO Special Rothaniel – widely hailed as a groundbreaking and singular achievement – Jerrod Carmichael will perform in Chicago for the first time since 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael will bring his newest solo show to Steppenwolf. Hot on the heels of Carmichael’s smash hit HBO Special Rothaniel – widely hailed as a groundbreaking and singular achievement – Jerrod Carmichael will perform in Chicago for the first time since 2016.
Photos: First Look at THE MOST SPECTACULARLY LAMENTABLE TRIAL OF MIZ MARTHA WASHINGTON at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is opening its 47th season with the Chicago premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames’ fantastical play The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, now through October 9, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is opening its 47th season with the Chicago premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames’ fantastical play The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, now through October 9, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!
Goodman Theatre to Present Midwest Premiere of PEQUEÑOS TERRITORIOS EN RECONSTRUCCIÓN This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Goodman Theatre and the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance will present the Midwest premiere of Pequeños Territorios en Reconstrucción by Teatro Linea de Sombra of Mexico City, appearing in a limited engagement September 21-25 at the Goodman.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Goodman Theatre and the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance will present the Midwest premiere of Pequeños Territorios en Reconstrucción by Teatro Linea de Sombra of Mexico City, appearing in a limited engagement September 21-25 at the Goodman.
Navy Pier Releases Full Chicago Live! Schedule
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Navy Pier has announced its full lineup for the upcoming Chicago Live! event. Chicago Live! Is the Pier's annual two-day live performance festival highlighting Chicago's vibrant performing arts scene, held through the generous support from the Pritzker Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Navy Pier has announced its full lineup for the upcoming Chicago Live! event. Chicago Live! Is the Pier's annual two-day live performance festival highlighting Chicago's vibrant performing arts scene, held through the generous support from the Pritzker Foundation.
Hyde Park Art Center and The Seldoms Announce Free Public Programming For Collaborative Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago's vibrant South Side, partners with experimental dance company The Seldoms for a series of free weekly performances and conversations in conjunction with the Toolbox @ Twenty exhibition.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago's vibrant South Side, partners with experimental dance company The Seldoms for a series of free weekly performances and conversations in conjunction with the Toolbox @ Twenty exhibition.
Deeply Rooted Performs At Navy Pier, September 25
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
In September, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater performs free at Navy Pier and launches its fall roster of Dance Education programs.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
In September, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater performs free at Navy Pier and launches its fall roster of Dance Education programs.
INTERNATIONAL VOICES PROJECT Announces Its Return To Live Performances for 12th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
International Voices Project has announced its return to live performances with the 12th season of play readings by playwrights from around the world, September 12 - 28, at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St. Live readings are held Mondays and Wednesday with an audience talk back and Q+A with key members of that night's production immediately following the readings.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
International Voices Project has announced its return to live performances with the 12th season of play readings by playwrights from around the world, September 12 - 28, at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St. Live readings are held Mondays and Wednesday with an audience talk back and Q+A with key members of that night's production immediately following the readings.
POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE Celebrates 40th Anniversary And Reveals Renovations To Speakeasy, Watershed
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The nation's most acclaimed champagne bar, Pops for Champagne, 601 N State St., is honoring its 40th Anniversary in Chicago this September 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The nation's most acclaimed champagne bar, Pops for Champagne, 601 N State St., is honoring its 40th Anniversary in Chicago this September 2022.
Teatro Vista to Open 2022-23 Season With ENOUGH TO LET THE LIGHT IN World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Teatro Vista will open its 2022-23 season with Enough to Let the Light In, a world premiere drama about love, truth, and the ghosts that won't let us go by Mexican-American actor/playwright/ filmmaker/director Paloma Nozicka.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Teatro Vista will open its 2022-23 season with Enough to Let the Light In, a world premiere drama about love, truth, and the ghosts that won't let us go by Mexican-American actor/playwright/ filmmaker/director Paloma Nozicka.
Cast Announced for the World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The Gift Theatre has announced casting for its world premiere of Jennifer Rumberger’s chilling thriller The Locusts, commissioned and developed by The Gift and directed by Ensemble Member John Gawlik. The Locusts will play October 20 – November 19, 2022 at Theater Wit.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The Gift Theatre has announced casting for its world premiere of Jennifer Rumberger’s chilling thriller The Locusts, commissioned and developed by The Gift and directed by Ensemble Member John Gawlik. The Locusts will play October 20 – November 19, 2022 at Theater Wit.
Venus Cabaret Theater Announces Fall Programming
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Venus Cabaret Theater has announced programming for Fall 2022. Venus Cabaret Theater is Mercury Theater Chicago’s second performance space, offering a unique theatrical experience complemented by specialty cocktails.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Venus Cabaret Theater has announced programming for Fall 2022. Venus Cabaret Theater is Mercury Theater Chicago’s second performance space, offering a unique theatrical experience complemented by specialty cocktails.
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