Sheryl Crow To Perform At Ravinia On August 31
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, whose July performance at Ravinia was postponed, will now appear on Wednesday, August 31 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, whose July performance at Ravinia was postponed, will now appear on Wednesday, August 31 at 8 p.m.
World Premiere ONCE UPON A FARM Transports Audiences To Stage Yesteryear
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
A new one-man multi-media play written, directed and performed by Columnist and Author Philip Potempa marks the first small-run of stage programming at Theatre at the Center at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, in Munster, Indiana following the two-and-half-year hiatus following the COVID pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
A new one-man multi-media play written, directed and performed by Columnist and Author Philip Potempa marks the first small-run of stage programming at Theatre at the Center at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, in Munster, Indiana following the two-and-half-year hiatus following the COVID pandemic.
Collaboraction's 7th Annual PEACEBOOK Festival At Kehrein Center For The Arts To Feature Top Chicago Artists
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Collaboraction, an ethno-diverse, social justice theater company that uses theater and digital media to incite change and grow equity in Chicago, has a turbo-charged 26th season of art and social activism lined up for 2022-23.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Collaboraction, an ethno-diverse, social justice theater company that uses theater and digital media to incite change and grow equity in Chicago, has a turbo-charged 26th season of art and social activism lined up for 2022-23.
Melissa Villaseñor to Bring WHOOPS...TOUR! to The Den Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
The Den Theatre will present Melissa Villaseñor: Whoops… Tour!, featuring three stand-up performances by the SNL alum November 4 – 5, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
The Den Theatre will present Melissa Villaseñor: Whoops… Tour!, featuring three stand-up performances by the SNL alum November 4 – 5, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.
GRIMM Returns to Theatre Above the Law in October
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
A 30-seat Rogers Park theater is home to Theatre Above the Law. TATL 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 - August 25, 2022
A 30-seat Rogers Park theater is home to Theatre Above the Law. TATL 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.
Teatro Vista's 2022-23 'Shadow Work' Season Will Include Debuts of Two World Premiere Live Shows and Two New Digital Works
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Chicago's leading Latine theater company, Teatro Vista, has announced its 2022-23 season, the second under Co-Artistic Directors Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Chicago's leading Latine theater company, Teatro Vista, has announced its 2022-23 season, the second under Co-Artistic Directors Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo.
Kyiv City Ballet Makes First Chicago Visit At Auditorium Theatre, September 24-25
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago's landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) launches its 2022-23 Season with the Chicago debut of the Kyiv City Ballet of Ukraine in two powerful performances only, Saturday September 24 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 25 at 3pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago's landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) launches its 2022-23 Season with the Chicago debut of the Kyiv City Ballet of Ukraine in two powerful performances only, Saturday September 24 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 25 at 3pm.
Music Institute to Present Cuarteto Latinoamericano in October
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Music Institute of Chicago kicks off the Nichols Concert Hall 2022–23 season with the world-renowned Cuarteto Latinomericano Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Music Institute of Chicago kicks off the Nichols Concert Hall 2022–23 season with the world-renowned Cuarteto Latinomericano Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Cast Announced for World Premiere of Rebecca Gilman's SWING STATE at Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rebecca Gilman will mark her 10th production at Goodman Theatre, her longtime creative home, with Swing State—directed by Tony Award-winner Robert Falls in their 6th collaboration over 35 years. Swing State appears October 7 – November 13 in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rebecca Gilman will mark her 10th production at Goodman Theatre, her longtime creative home, with Swing State—directed by Tony Award-winner Robert Falls in their 6th collaboration over 35 years. Swing State appears October 7 – November 13 in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Executive Director Criss Henderson to Step Down
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Criss Henderson, who has steered Chicago Shakespeare Theater from a fledgling start-up theater in 1990 through 33 years of expansive growth, award-winning productions, and nationally recognized education and community engagement programming, has announced that he will be stepping down from his executive director role at the end of 2022.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Criss Henderson, who has steered Chicago Shakespeare Theater from a fledgling start-up theater in 1990 through 33 years of expansive growth, award-winning productions, and nationally recognized education and community engagement programming, has announced that he will be stepping down from his executive director role at the end of 2022.
Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories. The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories. The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL.
Otherworld Theatre Company Announces 10th Anniversary Halloween Gala
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy theatrical production company in North America, announced details surrounding their 10th anniversary gala celebration, “Gothic Galaween: An Evening Celebrating 10 Years of Otherworld Theatre,” to be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Michelle's Ballroom.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy theatrical production company in North America, announced details surrounding their 10th anniversary gala celebration, “Gothic Galaween: An Evening Celebrating 10 Years of Otherworld Theatre,” to be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Michelle's Ballroom.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces Fall 2022 Programming Featuring the FRESH PRODUCE FESTIVAL & More
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced its 2022 Fall line-up including the return of the Fresh Produce Festival: A Celebration of New Plays by Women; and the World Premiere of A Mile in the Dark by Emily Schwend, directed by RTE member Georgette Verdin, in a co-production with Interrobang Theatre Project.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced its 2022 Fall line-up including the return of the Fresh Produce Festival: A Celebration of New Plays by Women; and the World Premiere of A Mile in the Dark by Emily Schwend, directed by RTE member Georgette Verdin, in a co-production with Interrobang Theatre Project.
First Floor Theater to Launch 10th Season With Chicago Premiere of BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
First Floor Theater will launch its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
First Floor Theater will launch its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.
Cast Announced for Chicago Premiere of CLUE at Mercury Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Mercury Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the murder mystery comedy Clue. This Chicago Premiere is adapted from the beloved motion picture by Jonathan Lynn and Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, with original music by Michael Holland directed by executive producer Walter Stearns.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Mercury Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the murder mystery comedy Clue. This Chicago Premiere is adapted from the beloved motion picture by Jonathan Lynn and Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, with original music by Michael Holland directed by executive producer Walter Stearns.
Comedian Sam Jay to Perform at The Den Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
The Den Theatre will present comedian Sam Jay, performing four stand-up shows September 23 – 24, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
The Den Theatre will present comedian Sam Jay, performing four stand-up shows September 23 – 24, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.
Porchlight Announces Cast And Creative Team For RENT
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., October 29 - November 27.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., October 29 - November 27.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre to Celebrate Silver Anniversary With LIGHTS UP ON 25 Gala
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is set to celebrate 25 years of moving, intimate, thought-provoking musical theater with the Lights Up on 25 gala on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The gala celebration will take place at their theatrical home on Howard Street in Evanston beginning at 6:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is set to celebrate 25 years of moving, intimate, thought-provoking musical theater with the Lights Up on 25 gala on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The gala celebration will take place at their theatrical home on Howard Street in Evanston beginning at 6:30pm.
City Lit Theater Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
City Lit Theater announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season. The season will begin in October with the world premiere of THE MARK OF KANE, by Mark Pracht, and conclude in late spring with the world premiere of Kingsley Day and Philip LaZebnik’s musical AZTEC HUMAN SACRIFICE.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
City Lit Theater announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season. The season will begin in October with the world premiere of THE MARK OF KANE, by Mark Pracht, and conclude in late spring with the world premiere of Kingsley Day and Philip LaZebnik’s musical AZTEC HUMAN SACRIFICE.
Nuns4Fun Announces Its Fall Schedule
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Vicki Quade and Nuns4Fun Entertainment have announced their Fall 2022 season will include five of their best loved religious comedies. Shows will be performed every weekend at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Vicki Quade and Nuns4Fun Entertainment have announced their Fall 2022 season will include five of their best loved religious comedies. Shows will be performed every weekend at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.
Tickets Available For The Tortoise and the Hare: Sensory Friendly Performance Presented By Metropolis
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022
Metropolis begins its popular youth programming series Stories in Action! with Sensory Friendly (October 15, 2022) and School Group (October 10-14, 2022) performances of The Tortoise and the Hare.
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022
Metropolis begins its popular youth programming series Stories in Action! with Sensory Friendly (October 15, 2022) and School Group (October 10-14, 2022) performances of The Tortoise and the Hare.
Tickets On Sale For Random Acts & Sophia Lucia's FREAK SHOW CABARET Live
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022
Buy tickets now for FREAK SHOW CABARET live!
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022
Buy tickets now for FREAK SHOW CABARET live!
Tickets Available For Three Brothers Theatre's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is produced by Three Brothers Theatre, performing at Three Brothers Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL.
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is produced by Three Brothers Theatre, performing at Three Brothers Theatre, 221 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL.
Chicago Dancemakers Forum Gathers Chicagoans For An Improvisers' Dance Jam At Big Marsh Park
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Chicago Dancemakers Forum partners with M.A.D.D. Rhythms, [Un]common Grounds, and We Are Collective for a day of improvisational dance practices in Tap, Contemporary dance, and Freestyle/Hip Hop. The Improvisers' Dance Jam will take place outdoors at Big Marsh Park on the city's southeast side on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 1:00-4:00pm as part of their 5th Annual Celebration of Birds, Bikes, and Beats! Free and open for the public to participate.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Chicago Dancemakers Forum partners with M.A.D.D. Rhythms, [Un]common Grounds, and We Are Collective for a day of improvisational dance practices in Tap, Contemporary dance, and Freestyle/Hip Hop. The Improvisers' Dance Jam will take place outdoors at Big Marsh Park on the city's southeast side on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 1:00-4:00pm as part of their 5th Annual Celebration of Birds, Bikes, and Beats! Free and open for the public to participate.
Panel On Costume Design For The Stage Featured In Upcoming Jeff Awards Education Program
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
The Jeff Awards is hosting a live panel discussion with award-winning costume designers Monday, August 29
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
The Jeff Awards is hosting a live panel discussion with award-winning costume designers Monday, August 29
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