Cast Announced For Citadel Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Citadel Theatre Company will open its 2022-23 on Sept 17 with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, a beloved classic from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, based on the Roger Corman film of the same name. T
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Citadel Theatre Company will open its 2022-23 on Sept 17 with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, a beloved classic from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, based on the Roger Corman film of the same name. T
League of Chicago Theatres announces the return of Tickets for a 20
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Hot Tix is bringing back its special, limited-time only promotion offering $20 tickets to fall productions in advance. These special, limited-time $20 prices will only be available Monday, August 15 – Sunday, September 4, or while supplies last.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Hot Tix is bringing back its special, limited-time only promotion offering $20 tickets to fall productions in advance. These special, limited-time $20 prices will only be available Monday, August 15 – Sunday, September 4, or while supplies last.
Review: FUN HOME at Copley Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 13, 2022
The third production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is the 3 time Tony winning musical (2015 Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score) Fun Home. It was adapted from the 2006 memoir of Alison Bechdel. It is the story of Alison's journey discovering her own sexuality and her relationship with her closeted gay father Bruce as she tries to discover the truth about his mysterious life.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 13, 2022
The third production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is the 3 time Tony winning musical (2015 Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score) Fun Home. It was adapted from the 2006 memoir of Alison Bechdel. It is the story of Alison's journey discovering her own sexuality and her relationship with her closeted gay father Bruce as she tries to discover the truth about his mysterious life.
AVENUE Q, THE PRODUCERS and More Announced for Music Theater Works 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
Music Theater Works, currently presenting the regional premiere of Zorro: The Musical through August 21, is proud to announce its 2023 season of productions at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
Music Theater Works, currently presenting the regional premiere of Zorro: The Musical through August 21, is proud to announce its 2023 season of productions at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd.
Photos: First Look At TimeLine Theatre's World Premiere of CAMPAIGNS, INC.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
TimeLine Theatre's 26th season opener, the world premiere of Campaigns, Inc., is a hysterical and jaw-dropping inside look at the underbelly of politics through the lens of two of the undeniable founders of “fake news. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
TimeLine Theatre's 26th season opener, the world premiere of Campaigns, Inc., is a hysterical and jaw-dropping inside look at the underbelly of politics through the lens of two of the undeniable founders of “fake news. See photos from the production.
Kokandy Productions to Present SWEENEY TODD at The Chopin Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Just in time for Halloween, the Chopin Theatre basement will be transformed into 19th century London, daring audiences to attend this haunting, harrowing tale playing September 8 – November 6, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Just in time for Halloween, the Chopin Theatre basement will be transformed into 19th century London, daring audiences to attend this haunting, harrowing tale playing September 8 – November 6, 2022.
YIPPIE FEST to Return in Person This Month at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
YIPPIE FEST will return with its sixth annual “happening” of acts on stage for three days – August 19th to the 21st, 2022 – presenting theater, performance, music, short film and more live and in person again at The Den Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
YIPPIE FEST will return with its sixth annual “happening” of acts on stage for three days – August 19th to the 21st, 2022 – presenting theater, performance, music, short film and more live and in person again at The Den Theatre.
Chicago Magic Lounge to Continue Artist-In-Residence Series with Paige Thompson's A PAIGE IN TIME
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, will continue its Artist-In-Residence series with Paige Thompson’s A Paige in Time, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, October 5 – December 21, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, will continue its Artist-In-Residence series with Paige Thompson’s A Paige in Time, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, October 5 – December 21, 2022.
Cast and Team Announced For THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Idle Muse Theatre Company has announced the cast for its world premiere production of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adapted by Idle Muse Company Member Michael Dalberg and directed by Morgan Manasa.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Idle Muse Theatre Company has announced the cast for its world premiere production of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adapted by Idle Muse Company Member Michael Dalberg and directed by Morgan Manasa.
Navy Pier's NOCHE CARIBEÑA Celebrates Puerto Rican Culture
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
In partnership with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, Navy Pier will host the Noche Caribeña concert from 5-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Lake Stage located within Polk Bros Park. This concert celebrating Puerto Rican culture features multiple music genres including Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk, popular Latin American, big band, salsa, ballads, bomba and plena interpretations - including artists Carpacho y Super Combo and Son Divas.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
In partnership with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, Navy Pier will host the Noche Caribeña concert from 5-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Lake Stage located within Polk Bros Park. This concert celebrating Puerto Rican culture features multiple music genres including Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk, popular Latin American, big band, salsa, ballads, bomba and plena interpretations - including artists Carpacho y Super Combo and Son Divas.
Third Coast Percussion Mounts Chicago Concert Season With Numerous Premieres
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Third Coast Percussion, a GRAMMY Award-winning quartet of classically trained percussionists, has announced its 2022-23 Chicago concert season.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Third Coast Percussion, a GRAMMY Award-winning quartet of classically trained percussionists, has announced its 2022-23 Chicago concert season.
South Chicago Dance Theatre Debuts Major Commissions And Collaborations In Jam-Packed 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
South Chicago Dance Theatre, a dynamic multicultural organization that fuses classical and contemporary dance styles, proudly announces its jam-packed 2022-23 performance season featuring multiple commissions by, and collaborations with, some of Chicago's most prominent arts organizations.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
South Chicago Dance Theatre, a dynamic multicultural organization that fuses classical and contemporary dance styles, proudly announces its jam-packed 2022-23 performance season featuring multiple commissions by, and collaborations with, some of Chicago's most prominent arts organizations.
Court Theatre Names Gabrielle Randle-Bent New Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
As Associate Artistic Director, Randle-Bent will work closely with Newell and other members of the artistic team. She will advise in season planning, manage the development of new work, and - as a part of Court theatre’s new engagement division - help set and articulate strategies for engagement with the many communities Court serves.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
As Associate Artistic Director, Randle-Bent will work closely with Newell and other members of the artistic team. She will advise in season planning, manage the development of new work, and - as a part of Court theatre’s new engagement division - help set and articulate strategies for engagement with the many communities Court serves.
Photos: First Look at Congo Square Theatre Company's Remount of WHAT TO SEND UP WHEN IT GOES DOWN
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Single tickets are now on sale for Congo Square Theatre Company and Lookingglass Theatre Company's remount of Congo Square’s production of What to Send Up When It Goes Down in residence at Lookingglass Theatre Company’s historic Water Tower Water Works theater. Get a first look at photos below!
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Single tickets are now on sale for Congo Square Theatre Company and Lookingglass Theatre Company's remount of Congo Square’s production of What to Send Up When It Goes Down in residence at Lookingglass Theatre Company’s historic Water Tower Water Works theater. Get a first look at photos below!
Artists Announced For The Elevate Chicago Dance 2022 Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
30 local dancemakers and dance companies will be featured October 13-16 in Elevate Chicago Dance 2022, produced by Chicago Dancemakers Forum as part of the Year of Chicago Dance.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
30 local dancemakers and dance companies will be featured October 13-16 in Elevate Chicago Dance 2022, produced by Chicago Dancemakers Forum as part of the Year of Chicago Dance.
Jeff Jacobs Brings 'The Piano Man's Piano Man' To Raue Center's Arts On The Green
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome Jeff Jacobs to Arts On The Green. Jacobs will take audiences on a nostalgic musical journey through his piano and vocal interpretations of some of the greatest rock, pop, and soul music ever written with “The Piano Man's Piano Man: A Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel” at 7 pm on August 27, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome Jeff Jacobs to Arts On The Green. Jacobs will take audiences on a nostalgic musical journey through his piano and vocal interpretations of some of the greatest rock, pop, and soul music ever written with “The Piano Man's Piano Man: A Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel” at 7 pm on August 27, 2022.
Cabaret Zazou's Inaugural Production LUMINAIRE Comes to Chicago This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
CABARET ZAZOU’s premier production, Luminaire will open on September 7, 2022. The new, groundbreaking, immersive variety dinner show, will make its worldwide debut in a vintage Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
CABARET ZAZOU’s premier production, Luminaire will open on September 7, 2022. The new, groundbreaking, immersive variety dinner show, will make its worldwide debut in a vintage Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
Joffrey Ballet Launches 2022-23 Season With Beyond Borders
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet begins its 2022-23 season with Beyond Borders, a mixed repertory program that pays tribute to the Joffrey's maverick legacy with works by artists of its past and present.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet begins its 2022-23 season with Beyond Borders, a mixed repertory program that pays tribute to the Joffrey's maverick legacy with works by artists of its past and present.
Broken Nose Theatre Presents BECHDEL FEST 9: NEXT LEVEL At The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Broken Nose Theatre will present Bechdel Fest 9: Next Level, the company's annual festival of new short plays featuring an ensemble of femme, female-identifying, non-binary, trans and queer actors talking about things other than men.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Broken Nose Theatre will present Bechdel Fest 9: Next Level, the company's annual festival of new short plays featuring an ensemble of femme, female-identifying, non-binary, trans and queer actors talking about things other than men.
Freekbass & The Bump Assembly to Perform Live At HVAC Pub On August 11
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Freekbass & The Bump Assembly have announced the 2022 Funk The World Tour featuring Sammi Garett (formerly of Turkuaz). Freekbass & The Bump Assembly is a high-energy live show like no other.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Freekbass & The Bump Assembly have announced the 2022 Funk The World Tour featuring Sammi Garett (formerly of Turkuaz). Freekbass & The Bump Assembly is a high-energy live show like no other.
ARC Music Festival Announces Official ARC AFTER DARK Parties For 2022 Edition
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Following the announcement of their full lineup, ARC Music Festival has now shared the details for their official ARC After Dark Parties while also announcing a group of rare back-to-back sets that will be taking place at the festival over Labor Day Weekend.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Following the announcement of their full lineup, ARC Music Festival has now shared the details for their official ARC After Dark Parties while also announcing a group of rare back-to-back sets that will be taking place at the festival over Labor Day Weekend.
Story Jam Spotlights Solo Artists and Jazz at Artifact Events
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
On Wednesday, August 31, at Artifact Events, three solo performers will share their true, personal stories, followed by live music in response to each solo performance. Come early to enjoy delicious food, and stay for a beautiful evening of live storytelling.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
On Wednesday, August 31, at Artifact Events, three solo performers will share their true, personal stories, followed by live music in response to each solo performance. Come early to enjoy delicious food, and stay for a beautiful evening of live storytelling.
Chicago Humanities Festival Announces September Events
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
This September, Chicago Humanities Festival kicks off fall with a month-long celebration of the arts through a series of experiential events featuring famed Chicago artists, acts, and locations.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
This September, Chicago Humanities Festival kicks off fall with a month-long celebration of the arts through a series of experiential events featuring famed Chicago artists, acts, and locations.
Joseph Stella's Nature-Based Works Will Be Featured in High Museum Exhibition in 2023
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
This spring, the High Museum of Art will present the first major museum exhibition dedicated to the nature-based works of pioneering American modernist painter Joseph Stella (1877-1946), which will feature more than 120 paintings and works on paper that reveal the breadth of the artist's multi-faceted practice.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
This spring, the High Museum of Art will present the first major museum exhibition dedicated to the nature-based works of pioneering American modernist painter Joseph Stella (1877-1946), which will feature more than 120 paintings and works on paper that reveal the breadth of the artist's multi-faceted practice.
Cast Announced For The New Coordinates' LAST ASCENT at The Den Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
The New Coordinates, formerly The New Colony, has announced casting for its world premiere of Kristin Idaszak's heart- wrenching cliffhanger Last Ascent, directed by Denise Yvette Serna, playing October 15 – November 20, 2022 at The Den Theatre (2B), 1331 N Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
The New Coordinates, formerly The New Colony, has announced casting for its world premiere of Kristin Idaszak's heart- wrenching cliffhanger Last Ascent, directed by Denise Yvette Serna, playing October 15 – November 20, 2022 at The Den Theatre (2B), 1331 N Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.
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