Factory Theater and Unheard of Company Will Present Mockumentary-Style Comedy MUFFED
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Chicago’s Factory Theater and Unheard of Company will co-produce the world premiere of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents a Workshop Reading of MUFFED: A Recounting of Farmington, Maine's 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised by the Members of the Meaningful Action Theatre Company and Produced by David New, running August 18 through September 20 at The Factory Theater (1623 W. Howard St.).
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Chicago’s Factory Theater and Unheard of Company will co-produce the world premiere of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents a Workshop Reading of MUFFED: A Recounting of Farmington, Maine's 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised by the Members of the Meaningful Action Theatre Company and Produced by David New, running August 18 through September 20 at The Factory Theater (1623 W. Howard St.).
Alonzo Bodden, Joey Villagomez, and More Set for The Den Theatre September Comedy Lineup
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
The Den Theatre has revealed its September 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages, including SpotlightCTRL Presents: UNMUTED and more. See the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
The Den Theatre has revealed its September 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages, including SpotlightCTRL Presents: UNMUTED and more. See the full lineup here!
Namir Smallwood Joins Cast of MR. WOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed that ensemble member Namir Smallwood will join the cast of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s Chicago premiere of Mr. Wolf. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed that ensemble member Namir Smallwood will join the cast of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s Chicago premiere of Mr. Wolf. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.
WONDRA to Bring a Multisensory Experience to Chicagoland’s Woodfield Mall This September
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Opening in September 2025 at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, WONDRA is a fantastical attraction that blends nature, technology and storytelling into a breathtaking, multisensory journey. Learn how to attend!
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Opening in September 2025 at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, WONDRA is a fantastical attraction that blends nature, technology and storytelling into a breathtaking, multisensory journey. Learn how to attend!
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL and More Set for Citadel Theatre 2025–26 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Citadel Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 mainstage season, featuring the heartfelt family holiday drama MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Citadel Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 mainstage season, featuring the heartfelt family holiday drama MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: AMÉLIE at Kokandy Productions
by Rachel Weinberg - August 05, 2025
With AMÉLIE, Kokandy Productions has turned an obscure musical into a charming and intimate production sure to give the warm fuzzies.
by Rachel Weinberg - August 05, 2025
With AMÉLIE, Kokandy Productions has turned an obscure musical into a charming and intimate production sure to give the warm fuzzies.
PARADE Now Playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT is Coming to Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Marriott Theatre and Artists Lounge Live will welcome Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Sean Allan Krill to Marriott Theatre for THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Marriott Theatre and Artists Lounge Live will welcome Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Sean Allan Krill to Marriott Theatre for THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT. Learn more!
Cameron Esposito to Present FEAT at Steppenwolf Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre will present award-winning Chicago standup artist Cameron Esposito in FEAT – an all new hour of comedy and storytelling. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre will present award-winning Chicago standup artist Cameron Esposito in FEAT – an all new hour of comedy and storytelling. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Cast Set for TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of the Midwest Premiere of TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, to kick off their 2025-2026 season. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of the Midwest Premiere of TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, to kick off their 2025-2026 season. Learn more!
JJ Niemann to Star in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Marriott Theatre will present Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. The production will star JJ Niemann. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Marriott Theatre will present Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. The production will star JJ Niemann. Learn more!
Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present GLIMMERS IN THE GARDEN At Cheney Mansion In October
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Winifred Haun & Dancers is celebrating its 27th season with an intimate Gala evening at Oak Park's Cheney Mansion, a venue operated by the Park District of Oak Park. Learn how to attend!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Winifred Haun & Dancers is celebrating its 27th season with an intimate Gala evening at Oak Park's Cheney Mansion, a venue operated by the Park District of Oak Park. Learn how to attend!
American Blues Theater Hosts 2025 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has announced the lineup for the 2025 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has announced the lineup for the 2025 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
TUTA Theatre Extends Summer Rep of TOM & ELIZA and WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
TUTA Theatre has announced an extension of its critically acclaimed summer repertory productions, adding 14 more performances each of TOM & ELIZA by Celine Song and WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour, now continuing through late September at TUTA Theatre (4670 N Manor Ave).
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
TUTA Theatre has announced an extension of its critically acclaimed summer repertory productions, adding 14 more performances each of TOM & ELIZA by Celine Song and WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour, now continuing through late September at TUTA Theatre (4670 N Manor Ave).
T.J. Wilkins, Shanice and More To Lead 44- THE MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL returns to Chicago for a second term, playing at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, August 23 – September 21, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL returns to Chicago for a second term, playing at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, August 23 – September 21, 2025.
Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Stage Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL At The Den
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2025
For its 35th production, Promethean Theatre Ensemble will honor the people who preserved Shakespeare’s work for the ages, with Lauren Gunderson’s THE BOOK OF WILL. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2025
For its 35th production, Promethean Theatre Ensemble will honor the people who preserved Shakespeare’s work for the ages, with Lauren Gunderson’s THE BOOK OF WILL. Learn more!
20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts to be Held in September
by Emmy Rice - August 03, 2025
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, along Broadway, from Belmont Ave. to Hawthorne Place, in the heart of Lakeview, with 150 juried artists, family attractions, food, music and more.
by Emmy Rice - August 03, 2025
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, along Broadway, from Belmont Ave. to Hawthorne Place, in the heart of Lakeview, with 150 juried artists, family attractions, food, music and more.
LUMINOSITY, FULL CIRCLE FESTIVAL, and More Included in 25-26 Season at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
by Emmy Rice - August 02, 2025
CDE will open this season with LUMINOSITY, Aug. 1-2, followed by a reimagined “Full Circle Festival,” Sept. 19-28, featuring local artists participating in a classic fringe-style festival.
by Emmy Rice - August 02, 2025
CDE will open this season with LUMINOSITY, Aug. 1-2, followed by a reimagined “Full Circle Festival,” Sept. 19-28, featuring local artists participating in a classic fringe-style festival.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals To Present 4th Annual EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE in August
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
Chicago Cabaret Professionals will host its 4th Annual Emerging Artist Showcase on August 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Epiphany Center for the Arts. The event will feature five finalists performing three-song sets as they compete for the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship Award, which supports the production of their first solo cabaret show.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
Chicago Cabaret Professionals will host its 4th Annual Emerging Artist Showcase on August 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Epiphany Center for the Arts. The event will feature five finalists performing three-song sets as they compete for the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship Award, which supports the production of their first solo cabaret show.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN to Open Gwydion Theatre Company Third Season
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
Join Gwydion Theatre Company as they open the first show of their third season, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
Join Gwydion Theatre Company as they open the first show of their third season, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Preston Max Allen's MODERN GENTLEMAN and More Set for About Face Theater 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
About Face Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 season. Building on the company’s history of developing and launching new plays that advance LGBTQ+ equity, the season ahead features new work from Chicago-based playwrights. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
About Face Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 season. Building on the company’s history of developing and launching new plays that advance LGBTQ+ equity, the season ahead features new work from Chicago-based playwrights. Learn more!
Review: TRUE WEST at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL
by Tina St. Angelo - July 31, 2025
Part of the dialogue from the current production in the BOLD series at Paramount’s Copley Theatre. The late, great Sam Shepard’s 1980 play True West is running through August 31. There is a reason this series is called BOLD. This is an intense, dark and, at times, funny play. There are moments of holding your breath, gasping out loud and, sometimes, laughing.
by Tina St. Angelo - July 31, 2025
Part of the dialogue from the current production in the BOLD series at Paramount’s Copley Theatre. The late, great Sam Shepard’s 1980 play True West is running through August 31. There is a reason this series is called BOLD. This is an intense, dark and, at times, funny play. There are moments of holding your breath, gasping out loud and, sometimes, laughing.
Single Tickets to go on Sale for MAC's 25-26 Season in August
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Single-show tickets for the MAC’s 2025-2026 Season go on sale to the public in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. The season will feature Soweto Gospel Choir and more.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Single-show tickets for the MAC’s 2025-2026 Season go on sale to the public in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. The season will feature Soweto Gospel Choir and more.
ARTS IN THE DARK PARADE to Return This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
LUMA8 will present the 11th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a family-friendly event featuring unique floats, spectacle puppets, and all forms of creative performance. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
LUMA8 will present the 11th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a family-friendly event featuring unique floats, spectacle puppets, and all forms of creative performance. Learn more!
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Wine Auction Set for May 2026
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the return of Chicago’s leading signature wine event, Lyric Wine Auction 2026. Learn more and see how to attend the upcoming event here!
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the return of Chicago’s leading signature wine event, Lyric Wine Auction 2026. Learn more and see how to attend the upcoming event here!
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