M.A.D.D. Rhythms Announces September Events Including The Return Of The Chicago Tap Summit
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, continues to celebrate Chicago's Year of Chicago Dance and its 21st Season with the return of the Chicago Tap Summit, September 30 – October 1, appearances, performances, classes, the continuation of its 2022 fundraiser and new episodes on its podcast network.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, continues to celebrate Chicago's Year of Chicago Dance and its 21st Season with the return of the Chicago Tap Summit, September 30 – October 1, appearances, performances, classes, the continuation of its 2022 fundraiser and new episodes on its podcast network.
The BUTTCRACKER: A NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE Returns This December At The Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque© is proud to announce its return this holiday season with the sixth edition of Chicago’s favorite alternative holiday show, a twist on the original story and a live event not to be missed, directed by Miguel Long and choreographed by Dylan Kerr, December 1 - 31 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque© is proud to announce its return this holiday season with the sixth edition of Chicago’s favorite alternative holiday show, a twist on the original story and a live event not to be missed, directed by Miguel Long and choreographed by Dylan Kerr, December 1 - 31 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
Tickets For Lookingglass Theatre Holiday Favorite, THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER, On Sale This Friday
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Lookingglass Theatre Company announces that tickets for the beloved holiday tradition, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, go on sale at 10AM on Friday, September 9!
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Lookingglass Theatre Company announces that tickets for the beloved holiday tradition, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, go on sale at 10AM on Friday, September 9!
Possibilities Theater Company To Open Season with Zack Peercys GREETINGS
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Possibilities Theatre Company announces the first play of its full season, Zack Peercys Greetings.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Possibilities Theatre Company announces the first play of its full season, Zack Peercys Greetings.
Cellist Ian Maksin & Duet Storytellers to Take The Story Jam Stage This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Story Jam's next storytelling show-in a series of monthly shows at Artifact Events- will take place on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 PM. The storytellers will share crafted, true stories and Mr. Maksin will respond to the stories with improvised looping pedals and cello music.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Story Jam's next storytelling show-in a series of monthly shows at Artifact Events- will take place on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 PM. The storytellers will share crafted, true stories and Mr. Maksin will respond to the stories with improvised looping pedals and cello music.
Renée Fleming & Rod Gilfry to Star in THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Renée Fleming, Lyric’s own special projects advisor, is joined by charismatic baritone Rod Gilfry for an extraordinary musical event: the Midwest premiere of the song cycle The Brightness of Light, composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts, followed by a program featuring songs from the Great American Songbook as well as Broadway favorites.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Renée Fleming, Lyric’s own special projects advisor, is joined by charismatic baritone Rod Gilfry for an extraordinary musical event: the Midwest premiere of the song cycle The Brightness of Light, composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts, followed by a program featuring songs from the Great American Songbook as well as Broadway favorites.
THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Opens in Chicago in October
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Session Zero LLC in partnership with Broadway in Chicago will present The Twenty-Sided Tavern, the extremely successful and highly acclaimed Interactive Experience, at the Broadway Playhouse (Water Tower Place, 175 East Chestnut Street, Chicago) from Thursday, October 27, 2022 through Sunday, January 15, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Session Zero LLC in partnership with Broadway in Chicago will present The Twenty-Sided Tavern, the extremely successful and highly acclaimed Interactive Experience, at the Broadway Playhouse (Water Tower Place, 175 East Chestnut Street, Chicago) from Thursday, October 27, 2022 through Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Announce Annual Gala
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
After two years of producing their annual galas online, due to the pandemic, Chicago Cabaret Professionals will hold their 2022 Gala in-person at Epiphany Center for the Arts on Monday, October 17.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
After two years of producing their annual galas online, due to the pandemic, Chicago Cabaret Professionals will hold their 2022 Gala in-person at Epiphany Center for the Arts on Monday, October 17.
Celebrated Author And Anthropologist Rich Benjamin To Speak At Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Celebrated author, speaker, and cultural anthropologist, Rich Benjamin, joins Raue Center on October 14, 2022, at 7 pm for “The Divided States of America: Big National Transformations, Small Towns”
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Celebrated author, speaker, and cultural anthropologist, Rich Benjamin, joins Raue Center on October 14, 2022, at 7 pm for “The Divided States of America: Big National Transformations, Small Towns”
Tickets on Sale Now for DESTINOS, 5th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Destinos, 5th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Chicago’s annual citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, returns September 14-October 16, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Destinos, 5th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Chicago’s annual citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, returns September 14-October 16, 2022.
22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards Nominations Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
The Board of Directors of the African American Arts Alliance, and the Black Excellence Awards Committee have announced the nominations for the 22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards. The Awards were established in 2002 to honor the outstanding works of art by African Americans in Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Literature, Visual Arts and Digital Media.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
The Board of Directors of the African American Arts Alliance, and the Black Excellence Awards Committee have announced the nominations for the 22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards. The Awards were established in 2002 to honor the outstanding works of art by African Americans in Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Literature, Visual Arts and Digital Media.
Raven Theatre Launches Campaign To Revitalize East Stage Theatre With New Seating
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
As Raven Theatre embarks its 40th anniversary season and celebrates 20 years in its Edgewater home, the company is launching a campaign to revitalize its 85-seat East Stage theatre with new seating, along with upgrades to the lobby.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
As Raven Theatre embarks its 40th anniversary season and celebrates 20 years in its Edgewater home, the company is launching a campaign to revitalize its 85-seat East Stage theatre with new seating, along with upgrades to the lobby.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Invictus Theatre Company Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring THE MOUNTAINTOP, THE CRUCIBLE & More
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
For its sixth season of production and its second season in residence at its Reginald Vaughn Theater, Invictus Theatre Company will present three plays examining the power of rhetoric to move community opinion and action, whether for good or for bad.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
For its sixth season of production and its second season in residence at its Reginald Vaughn Theater, Invictus Theatre Company will present three plays examining the power of rhetoric to move community opinion and action, whether for good or for bad.
Review: Blank Theatre Company Delivers a Bittersweet Hedonistic Spectacle with THE WILD PARTY
by Kathleen Anwar - September 05, 2022
While the cast and crew did a splendid job with the entire production from top to bottom, The Wild Party is not a show for the faint of heart.
by Kathleen Anwar - September 05, 2022
While the cast and crew did a splendid job with the entire production from top to bottom, The Wild Party is not a show for the faint of heart.
Photos: First Look at Babes with Blades Theatre Company's RICHARD III
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2022
Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) returns to live performances with its 2022 season and its presentation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago’s Disability Cultural Center and directed by Richard Costes, August 25 – October 15, at The Edge Theater, with select performances being live streamed. Check out photos from the production!
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2022
Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) returns to live performances with its 2022 season and its presentation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago’s Disability Cultural Center and directed by Richard Costes, August 25 – October 15, at The Edge Theater, with select performances being live streamed. Check out photos from the production!
Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces THE 17TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, September 10-11
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 17th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 17th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
World Premiere Play THE HOA Begins September 9 At The Factory Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., presents the first production in its 28th season, the world premiere of The HOA, September 9 - October 20, written by Angelina Martinez and directed by Christy Arington.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., presents the first production in its 28th season, the world premiere of The HOA, September 9 - October 20, written by Angelina Martinez and directed by Christy Arington.
First Look at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE At Three Brothers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Three Brothers Theatre is presenting the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, September 2 through 24, 2022. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious look at a group of elementary school students on the cusp of adolescence as they compete for a slot in the National Spelling Bee. Get a first look here!
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Three Brothers Theatre is presenting the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, September 2 through 24, 2022. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious look at a group of elementary school students on the cusp of adolescence as they compete for a slot in the National Spelling Bee. Get a first look here!
The Den Theatre to Present Comedy Double Feature: The Sklar Brothers and Daniel Van Kirk's DUMB PEOPLE TOWN Podcast
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The Den Theatre will present a comedy double feature: join The Sklar Brothers and Daniel Van Kirk for their hilarious and irreverent “Dumb People Town” podcast, then stick around for a stand-up set featuring the comedic triple threat.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The Den Theatre will present a comedy double feature: join The Sklar Brothers and Daniel Van Kirk for their hilarious and irreverent “Dumb People Town” podcast, then stick around for a stand-up set featuring the comedic triple threat.
American Composers Orchestra Announces 2022 EarShot Readings Commission For Elijah Daniel Smith
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announces that composer Elijah Daniel Smith is the recipient of its 2022 EarShot Readings Commission, supported by Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announces that composer Elijah Daniel Smith is the recipient of its 2022 EarShot Readings Commission, supported by Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.
Metropolis Announces Fall 2022 Presented Series Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced their new lineup of comedy, tribute concerts, cabaret performances, dance and more, playing September and October, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced their new lineup of comedy, tribute concerts, cabaret performances, dance and more, playing September and October, 2022.
DESTINOS, 5th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL to Return in September
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Destinos, 5th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Chicago’s annual citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, returns September 14-October 16, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Destinos, 5th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Chicago’s annual citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, returns September 14-October 16, 2022.
THE MOST SPECTACULARLY LAMENTABLE TRIAL OF MIZ MARTHA WASHINGTON & More Lead Chicago's September Top Picks
by BWW Staff - September 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. Coming up in September are The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, Dreamgirls, Clyde's and more!
by BWW Staff - September 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. Coming up in September are The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, Dreamgirls, Clyde's and more!
Griffin Theatre to Launch 33rd Season With Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd, playing October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd, playing October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.
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