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Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker The

Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Stephen Wallem will join the cast of its Porchlight in Concert production of FOLLIES this spring.
Tickets for THE GREAT GATSBY Go on Sale Tomorrow in Chicago

Tickets for THE GREAT GATSBY Go on Sale Tomorrow in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has announced that single tickets for the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will go on sale this week.
CIRCUS OF BUBBLES to Offer Spectacular Family Entertainment This Season

CIRCUS OF BUBBLES to Offer Spectacular Family Entertainment This Season

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Raue Center For The Arts will present CIRCUS OF BUBBLES on Thursday, March 5 at 7 PM, a high-flying, 60-minute explosion of bubble magic, circus artistry, and laugh-out-loud comedy.
Skokie Theatre Will Present Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY in February

Skokie Theatre Will Present Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY in February

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
MadKap Productions will present the musical COMPANY for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie.
Chicago Summer Music Camp To Be Held In Hinsdale

Chicago Summer Music Camp To Be Held In Hinsdale

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Chicago Summer Music Camp will take place July 13–17 in Hinsdale, Illinois, offering music instruction for students ages 5 to 18 at all skill levels and on all instruments.
Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight

Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Chicago theatre veteran and TV favorite Stephen Wallem has joined the cast of the Porchlight in Concert production of Follies as “Buddy Plummer.
Review: DEAD AS A DODO A SPELLBINDING DELIGHT at Studebaker Theater At The Fine Arts

Review: DEAD AS A DODO A SPELLBINDING DELIGHT at Studebaker Theater At The Fine Arts Building

by Misha Davenport — January 22, 2026
The 8th AnnChicago International Puppet Theater Festival kicked off with a bang, thanks to Wakka Wakka’s production of DEAD AS A DODO, a visually stunning and absolutely heartfelt piece of theater.
The Second City e.t.c. to Present IMPROV SUPERNOVA

The Second City e.t.c. to Present IMPROV SUPERNOVA

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
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John Mueller's WINTER DANCE PARTY Comes to Raue Center For The Arts

John Mueller's WINTER DANCE PARTY Comes to Raue Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
This official and authentic live re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour is the only show ever endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates.
BrightSide Theatre Youth Project Will Perform LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, JR.

BrightSide Theatre Youth Project Will Perform LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, JR.

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
BrightSide Theatre Youth Project will present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, JR.
Cast Set For THE SEAGULL at Red Theater

Cast Set For THE SEAGULL at Red Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 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 neighborhood.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Showcase Six New Works at The Auditorium

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Showcase Six New Works at The Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to its Chicago home – The Auditorium, Chicago's Landmark stage at 50 E.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka To Open Second Chicagoland Location In West Loop

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka To Open Second Chicagoland Location In West Loop

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, a renowned Japanese ramen brand, is set to open its second Chicagoland location in West Loop at 160 N.
Video: In Rehearsal With HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Video: In Rehearsal With HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Joshua Wright — January 21, 2026
Go inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's presentation of Royal Shakespeare Company's  Hamnet, based on the best-selling novel by Maggie O'Farrell, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi, Red Velvet, Hymn), and directed by Erica Whyman.
Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Step

Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Steppenwolf

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Windfall, a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney.
WHITE ROOSTER World Premiere is Coming to Lookingglass Theatre Company

WHITE ROOSTER World Premiere is Coming to Lookingglass Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of White Rooster, written and directed by Ensemble Member Matthew C.
Porchlight Young Professionals Will Perform THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY

Porchlight Young Professionals Will Perform THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
Porchlight Young Professionals will host a special event featuring the musical THE IRISH.
Orion Ensemble Debuts New Work by Champion Alongside Beethoven and Arensky

Orion Ensemble Debuts New Work by Champion Alongside Beethoven and Arensky

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
​​​​​​​The Orion Ensemble will showcase its core musicians—Kathryne Pirtle, clarinet; Florentina Ramniceanu, violin; Diana Schmück, piano; and Judy Stone, cello—on the third concert program of its 33rd season.
CENDRILLON Comes to Chicago City Opera This Valentine's Day

CENDRILLON Comes to Chicago City Opera This Valentine's Day

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
Chicago City Opera will stage a special Valentine's Day performance of CINDERELLA on February 13 and 14, offering a romantic opera experience.
Full Cast Set For THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre

Full Cast Set For THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
A Red Orchid Theatre will conclude its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Hanna Kime's The Targeted, a tragicomedy about community directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng, playing May 7 – June 14, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage.
The Jeff Awards Accepting Nominations For The Jeff Impresario Award

The Jeff Awards Accepting Nominations For The Jeff Impresario Award

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
The Jeff Awards is accepting nominations for the Jeff Impresario Award, honoring an outstanding Chicago Non-Equity theater stage manager.
Sub Rosa Theatre Collective To Premiere IN PURSUIT Of By Zoé Soteres

Sub Rosa Theatre Collective To Premiere IN PURSUIT Of By Zoé Soteres

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
Sub Rosa Theatre Collective will present the world premiere of In Pursuit Of, a new play by Zoé Soteres, at Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago.
Porchlight Young Professionals to Host HAPPY HOUR & A HIT: THE IRISH … AND HOW THEY

Porchlight Young Professionals to Host HAPPY HOUR & A HIT: THE IRISH … AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre’s Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board will present Happy Hour & A Hit: The Irish … and How They Got That Way at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.
JAM Orchestra to Present BE OUR GUEST: THE MUSIC OF ALAN MENKEN

JAM Orchestra to Present BE OUR GUEST: THE MUSIC OF ALAN MENKEN

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
Experience the timeless music of Alan Menken with JAM Orchestra's one-night-only concert, BE OUR GUEST, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights on February 3, 2026.
American Music Institute to Offer Discount on Trial Music Lessons

American Music Institute to Offer Discount on Trial Music Lessons

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
American Music Institute, a premier nonprofit music school in the Chicago area, is offering 26% off trial music lessons for all new students this season.

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