Photos & Video: First Look at Drury Lane Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIA'S
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Drury Lane's hit summer show Steel Magnolias is playing through August 7. The production features Janet Ulrich Brooks (Ouiser), Amy J. Carle (M’Lynn), Lillian Castillo (Annelle), Cordelia Dewdney (Shelby), Elizabeth Ledo (Truvy), Susie McMonagle (Clairee). Get a first look at photos here!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Drury Lane's hit summer show Steel Magnolias is playing through August 7. The production features Janet Ulrich Brooks (Ouiser), Amy J. Carle (M’Lynn), Lillian Castillo (Annelle), Cordelia Dewdney (Shelby), Elizabeth Ledo (Truvy), Susie McMonagle (Clairee). Get a first look at photos here!
Refracted Theatre Company to Present the World Premiere of ST. SEBASTIAN
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Refracted Theatre Company is launching its inaugural Chicago season with the world premiere of Andrew Kramer’s dark comedy St. Sebastian, directed by Artistic Director Graham Miller. This three-hander about a queer white couple that moves into a historically Black neighborhood will be presented September 15 – October 2, 2022 at The Den Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Refracted Theatre Company is launching its inaugural Chicago season with the world premiere of Andrew Kramer’s dark comedy St. Sebastian, directed by Artistic Director Graham Miller. This three-hander about a queer white couple that moves into a historically Black neighborhood will be presented September 15 – October 2, 2022 at The Den Theatre.
Joffrey Ballet And Miami City Ballet Present World Premiere Of RITA FINDS HOME
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet presents the world premiere of Rita Finds Home, a family-friendly program and collaborative project between the Joffrey and Miami City Ballet, which will make its debut at the Navy Pier Lake Stage, July 9–10, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet presents the world premiere of Rita Finds Home, a family-friendly program and collaborative project between the Joffrey and Miami City Ballet, which will make its debut at the Navy Pier Lake Stage, July 9–10, 2022.
WICKED, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MJ, and THE LION KING Join Broadway In Chicago's Free Summer Concert
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
Broadway In Chicago has announced that its free SUMMER CONCERT will return to Millennium Park this August for the first time since 2019. The FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago, will take place on Monday, August 15, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
Broadway In Chicago has announced that its free SUMMER CONCERT will return to Millennium Park this August for the first time since 2019. The FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago, will take place on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Circesteem Partners Up With Chicago Park Districts To Host Summer-Long Youth Traveling Circus Show
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
A combination of nearly twenty Chicago Park Districts and Chicago Public Libraries have partnered up with CircEsteem to host the nonprofit organization's newest iteration of its traveling circus production starting June 29th, 2022 and ending August 19th, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
A combination of nearly twenty Chicago Park Districts and Chicago Public Libraries have partnered up with CircEsteem to host the nonprofit organization's newest iteration of its traveling circus production starting June 29th, 2022 and ending August 19th, 2022.
American Blues Theater to Present Reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, will present a live, online reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ, directed by Michael Cotey as part of “The Room” series. The reading will be live on Monday, June 27 at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, will present a live, online reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ, directed by Michael Cotey as part of “The Room” series. The reading will be live on Monday, June 27 at 7pm.
Writers Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring TIGER STYLE!, ONCE & More
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
Writers Theatre Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Interim Artistic Director Bobby Kennedy announced the company’s 2022/23 four-play season, including Mike Lew’s Tiger Style!, directed by Brian Balcom; Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol, and more.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
Writers Theatre Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Interim Artistic Director Bobby Kennedy announced the company’s 2022/23 four-play season, including Mike Lew’s Tiger Style!, directed by Brian Balcom; Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol, and more.
Raven Theatre to Open 40th Anniversary Season with PRIVATE LIVES
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, will open its 40th Anniversary Season with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank, playing September 29 – November 13, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, will open its 40th Anniversary Season with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank, playing September 29 – November 13, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage.
Photos: First Look At CULLUD WATTAH At Victory Gardens
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
On June 19, 2022, Victory Gardens Theater opened the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
On June 19, 2022, Victory Gardens Theater opened the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Fridays Are Back At The Neo-Futurists' THE INFINITE WRENCH
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
Starting June 24th, 2022, The Neo-Futurists will resume a performance schedule recognizable to long-time fans that will include Friday nights in addition to the current Saturday and Sunday night lineup at the weekly The Infinite Wrench.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
Starting June 24th, 2022, The Neo-Futurists will resume a performance schedule recognizable to long-time fans that will include Friday nights in addition to the current Saturday and Sunday night lineup at the weekly The Infinite Wrench.
THE FORGE SINGS to Feature Michael Lee Brown, Ariana Burks, Joey Chelius, And More
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
THE FORGE: LEMONT QUARRIES, a first-of-its-kind adventure park in Lemont, IL will present The Forge Sings, a live concert celebration of Disney music from film & stage. Families with kids of all ages can enjoy a Disney cabaret as talents from around the country lead a Disney sing-a-long.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
THE FORGE: LEMONT QUARRIES, a first-of-its-kind adventure park in Lemont, IL will present The Forge Sings, a live concert celebration of Disney music from film & stage. Families with kids of all ages can enjoy a Disney cabaret as talents from around the country lead a Disney sing-a-long.
Chicago Philharmonic Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
Chicago Philharmonic has announced its 22/23 Symphonic Season on the heels of a thrilling 21/22 Season, ending with the sold-out Chicago Premiere of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
Chicago Philharmonic has announced its 22/23 Symphonic Season on the heels of a thrilling 21/22 Season, ending with the sold-out Chicago Premiere of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert.
Review: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL at Kokandy Productions
by Rachel Weinberg - June 20, 2022
What did our critic think? Kokandy Productions' staging of CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL is a fun romp filled with '90s nostalgia and some banging vocals from director Adrian Abel Azevedo's ensemble.
by Rachel Weinberg - June 20, 2022
What did our critic think? Kokandy Productions' staging of CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL is a fun romp filled with '90s nostalgia and some banging vocals from director Adrian Abel Azevedo's ensemble.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 20, 2022
What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL? Walking into Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, the set jumps out immediately. There is no curtain. I had to walk up to the lip of the stage to look at it. Angela Weber Miller's design is perfection. A can of Tab, the turquoise couch and many other touches evoking a different time.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 20, 2022
What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL? Walking into Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, the set jumps out immediately. There is no curtain. I had to walk up to the lip of the stage to look at it. Angela Weber Miller's design is perfection. A can of Tab, the turquoise couch and many other touches evoking a different time.
Review: cullud wattah at Victory Gardens Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - June 19, 2022
In cullud wattah, Erika Dickerson-Despenza compellingly weaves the personal and political. The play is ultimately a narrative of resilience as the women in the play struggle with environmental racism and to econcile with the tension between their desire for justice (especially in ainee’s case) and the will to survive and make enough money to pay their bills.
by Rachel Weinberg - June 19, 2022
In cullud wattah, Erika Dickerson-Despenza compellingly weaves the personal and political. The play is ultimately a narrative of resilience as the women in the play struggle with environmental racism and to econcile with the tension between their desire for justice (especially in ainee’s case) and the will to survive and make enough money to pay their bills.
Sideshow Theatre Company Postpones Juneteenth Pride Gala
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2022
Sideshow Theatre Company announced that its Juneteenth Pride Gala has been postponed until September. The Gala, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 18, has been postponed due to rising COVID numbers and Sideshow's desire to avoid conflicts with existing Pride and Juneteenth celebrations.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2022
Sideshow Theatre Company announced that its Juneteenth Pride Gala has been postponed until September. The Gala, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 18, has been postponed due to rising COVID numbers and Sideshow's desire to avoid conflicts with existing Pride and Juneteenth celebrations.
Photos: First Look at PrideArts' TOMMY ON TOP
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2022
TOMMY ON TOP is a laugh out loud bedroom farce about a closeted hunky actor, Tommy Miller, who is about to become the first gay actor to win an Oscar – if he plays his cards right and keeps his queerness at bay. TOMMY ON TOP is by the British playwright Chris Woodley, whose credits include scripts for the long-running BBC series EASTENDERS. PrideArts Artistic Director Jay Españo is stage director and set designer.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2022
TOMMY ON TOP is a laugh out loud bedroom farce about a closeted hunky actor, Tommy Miller, who is about to become the first gay actor to win an Oscar – if he plays his cards right and keeps his queerness at bay. TOMMY ON TOP is by the British playwright Chris Woodley, whose credits include scripts for the long-running BBC series EASTENDERS. PrideArts Artistic Director Jay Españo is stage director and set designer.
Joffrey Ballet Company Artists' Production Company, Action Lines, Releases New Short Film For Pride Month
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet and Action Lines, a video production company founded by Joffrey Artists Xavier Núñez, Dylan Gutierrez, and writer/producer Eric Grant, unveil a bold new video filmed at the FDR Four Freedoms State Park to mark Pride Month.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet and Action Lines, a video production company founded by Joffrey Artists Xavier Núñez, Dylan Gutierrez, and writer/producer Eric Grant, unveil a bold new video filmed at the FDR Four Freedoms State Park to mark Pride Month.
Open Space Arts to Present World Premiere of THE KRAMER PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Open Space Arts announced its inaugural production of THE KRAMER PROJECT directed and adapted by David Zak from Larry Kramer’s (THE NORMAL HEART) watershed speech “The Tragedy of Today’s Gays”. The production runs July 22 - July 31 at Center.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Open Space Arts announced its inaugural production of THE KRAMER PROJECT directed and adapted by David Zak from Larry Kramer’s (THE NORMAL HEART) watershed speech “The Tragedy of Today’s Gays”. The production runs July 22 - July 31 at Center.
Artistic Director E.M. Davis and Managing Director Rose Hamill To Exit Broken Nose Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
The Board of Directors of Broken Nose Theatre today announced Artistic Director E.M. Davis and Managing Director Rose Hamill will step down from their leadership roles effective September 1, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
The Board of Directors of Broken Nose Theatre today announced Artistic Director E.M. Davis and Managing Director Rose Hamill will step down from their leadership roles effective September 1, 2022.
Cast Announced for JERRY'S GIRLS Benefit Performance
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nigel D. Robinson.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nigel D. Robinson.
Photos: First Look at CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical at The Chopin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Check out photos from Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical, a flirty and fun, nostalgia-packed show laced with hits from ‘90s including No Doubt, Jewel, Britney Spears, Garbage and many more. Get a first look at photos!
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Check out photos from Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical, a flirty and fun, nostalgia-packed show laced with hits from ‘90s including No Doubt, Jewel, Britney Spears, Garbage and many more. Get a first look at photos!
Photos: First Look at Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Northlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2021–2022 season with Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, directed by Jessica Fisch and featuring Casey Hoekstra and Sarah Price. The production runs July 7 – August 7, 2022. Get a first look at photos!
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2021–2022 season with Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, directed by Jessica Fisch and featuring Casey Hoekstra and Sarah Price. The production runs July 7 – August 7, 2022. Get a first look at photos!
Cast Announced for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with Agatha Christie’s famous mystery Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, directed by Jessica Fisch. Murder on the Orient Express runs August 31– October 23, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with Agatha Christie’s famous mystery Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, directed by Jessica Fisch. Murder on the Orient Express runs August 31– October 23, 2022.
Deeply Rooted to Perform New Work Q AFTER DARK at Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
As part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks program, Deeply Rooted premieres Q After Dark, celebrating the music of Chicago's own Quincy Jones, performed by Deeply Rooted and a super-ensemble of musicians directed by Sam Thousand.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
As part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks program, Deeply Rooted premieres Q After Dark, celebrating the music of Chicago's own Quincy Jones, performed by Deeply Rooted and a super-ensemble of musicians directed by Sam Thousand.
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