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YO HO. World Premiere and More Set for Babes With Blades Theatre Company 2026 Season

YO HO. World Premiere and More Set for Babes With Blades Theatre Company 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2026
Babes With Blades Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026 season.
AN IRISH HEARTBEAT: Van Morrison Tribute Returns to Raue Center in 2026

AN IRISH HEARTBEAT: Van Morrison Tribute Returns to Raue Center in 2026

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2026
The Raue Center for the Arts will present AN IRISH HEARTBEAT, a 10-piece tribute to Van Morrison, in Crystal Lake, IL, on January 28, 2026.
Ezra-Habonim to Debut Sci-Fi Musical STAR DREK 2240 in Skokie

Ezra-Habonim to Debut Sci-Fi Musical STAR DREK 2240 in Skokie

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2026
Ezra-Habonim has announced the cast and production team for the world premiere of STAR DREK 2240, an original 90-minute sci-fi Purim Shpiel.
STEREOPHONIC Makes Its Chicago Premiere At The CIBC Theatre

STEREOPHONIC Makes Its Chicago Premiere At The CIBC Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
STEREOPHONIC,  the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, opens its Chicago premiere today at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W.
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Extended at A Red Orchid Theatre Until March 2026

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Extended at A Red Orchid Theatre Until March 2026

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has announced two additional weeks of performances of its Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter Birds of North America, now extended through Sunday, March 8, 2026.
The Den Theatre Unveils March Comedy LineUp

The Den Theatre Unveils March Comedy LineUp

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
The Den Theatre will host a series of comedy shows in March featuring Kristin Key, Trae Crowder, Liza Treyger, and more at their Wicker Park location.
American Music Institute To Offer Music Lessons In Downtown Geneva

American Music Institute To Offer Music Lessons In Downtown Geneva

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
American Music Institute will offer music lessons in downtown Geneva, Illinois, serving students ages 5 to 18.
Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre

Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre

by Joshua Wright — January 28, 2026
Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors, now on stage through March 15th, 2026.
Season of Concern Holiday Collections Raise Over $140,000

Season of Concern Holiday Collections Raise Over $140,000

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
Throughout each holiday season, area performing arts organizations take up audience collections at productions to benefit Season of Concern.
Review: EUREKA DAY Presented By Timeline Theatre And Broadway In Chicago

Review: EUREKA DAY Presented By Timeline Theatre And Broadway In Chicago

by Zac Thriffiley — January 28, 2026
Timeline Theatre and Broadway in Chicago have gifted audiences with a EUREKA DAY that cements the play as one of the most prescient in the contemporary canon while also reaffirming Chicago’s reputation as an ambassador of daring theatrical works.
AYCO to Showcase Faculty in Spring 2026 Chamber Music Program

AYCO to Showcase Faculty in Spring 2026 Chamber Music Program

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2026
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra will present its Spring 2026 Chamber Music Program, featuring a distinguished faculty of musicians.
Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present 6th Annual FIRST DRAFT: New Work

Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present 6th Annual FIRST DRAFT: New Work

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2026
WH&D has revealed the artists and details for its First DrafT 2026 program, an event which will focus on new works by emerging choreographers.
TED LASSO Co-Creator Brendan Hunt To Premiere THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED in Chicago

TED LASSO Co-Creator Brendan Hunt To Premiere THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2026
Emmy and SAG Award winner Brendan Hunt will return to his hometown of Chicago this spring to present his one-man autobiographical show The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt.
TAPESTRY UNRAVELED Brings A Tribute To Carole King To Raue Center For The Arts

TAPESTRY UNRAVELED Brings A Tribute To Carole King To Raue Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
Tapestry Unraveled comes to Raue Center for the Arts as a tribute concert celebrating the music of Carole King.
Trinity Irish Dance Company to Debut New Works at The Auditorium

Trinity Irish Dance Company to Debut New Works at The Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
Trinity Irish Dance Company returns to The Auditorium for a one-night-only performance in Chicago.
Photo: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at A Red Orchid Theatre

Photo: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at A Red Orchid Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
Production photos have been released for BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s father-daughter drama, currently playing at A Red Orchid Theatre.
CUT TO THE CHASE Festival of One-Act Plays Will Return to The Den Theatre in February

CUT TO THE CHASE Festival of One-Act Plays Will Return to The Den Theatre in February

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
The Artistic Home will present the 2026 edition of its annual CUT TO THE CHASE festival of new one-act plays from February 19–22 on the Crosby Stage at The Den Theatre in Chicago.
Cast Set for OUT HERE World Premiere at Court Theatre

Cast Set for OUT HERE World Premiere at Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
Court Theatre will present the new musical, Out Here.
The Seldoms to Present Chicago Premiere of FLOE Multimedia Dance Theater Work

The Seldoms to Present Chicago Premiere of FLOE Multimedia Dance Theater Work

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
The Seldoms, which presents multimedia performances exploring complex issues, will perform the Chicago premiere of Founding Artistic Director Carrie Hanson's Floe.
The League of Chicago Theatres to Celebrate Black History Month

The League of Chicago Theatres to Celebrate Black History Month

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
The League of Chicago Theatres will shine a spotlight on Black History Month in conjunction with Chicago Theatre Week and Chicago Theatre Week Continued.
Over $1.76 Million Awarded to Chicago Arts Organizations By Gaylord and Dorothy Donne

Over $1.76 Million Awarded to Chicago Arts Organizations By Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation awarded more than $1.
Cast Set For THE SEAGULL at Red Theater

Cast Set For THE SEAGULL at Red Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
 Red Theater has announced the cast and crew of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, directed and adapted by Ian Maryfield, running February 14 - March 15, 2026 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater.
MARCH! Gay Sketch Revue Is Coming To Second City This March

MARCH! Gay Sketch Revue Is Coming To Second City This March

by BWW News Desk — January 25, 2026
MARCH!, a new sketch comedy revue, will showcase queer femininity through bold performances every Thursday in March at The Second City's Judy's Beat Lounge.
Photos: First Look at THE OUTSIDER at Oil Lamp Theater

Photos: First Look at THE OUTSIDER at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2026
xOil Lamp Theater’s first production of its 2026 season, The Outsider, written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Scott Westerman, is now playing.
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU Chicago Premiere is Coming to Definition Theatre

BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU Chicago Premiere is Coming to Definition Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2026
Definition Theatre will present the world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, a bold darkly comic new play by playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun and directed by Ericka Ratcliff.

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