Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents 32ND ANNUAL RHYTHM WORLD, July 8 – 24
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
CHRP's Rhythm World, Chicago's International Festival of American Tap, will host 3 weeks of ground shaking tap dance in performance and education programs July 8 - 24 featuring many of today's leading and emerging artists from around Chicago and the United States in six venues throughout Chicago, led by CHRP's new Artistic Director, virtuoso and visionary, Jumaane Taylor.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
CHRP's Rhythm World, Chicago's International Festival of American Tap, will host 3 weeks of ground shaking tap dance in performance and education programs July 8 - 24 featuring many of today's leading and emerging artists from around Chicago and the United States in six venues throughout Chicago, led by CHRP's new Artistic Director, virtuoso and visionary, Jumaane Taylor.
Kristi J Martens Named Managing Director of Mercury Theater Chicago
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Mercury Theater Chicago has announced Kristi J. Martens as its new managing director. Martens, who has been the production stage manager at Mercury Theater Chicago for the past ten years, joins the leadership team of Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Mercury Theater Chicago has announced Kristi J. Martens as its new managing director. Martens, who has been the production stage manager at Mercury Theater Chicago for the past ten years, joins the leadership team of Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon.
One-Of-A-Kind Immersive Cocktail Experience, WHIM, Will Open June 25
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Unlike any other bar that's opened its doors in Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., will introduce Chicago's hottest new destination, Phase One of WHIM, an immersive cocktail experience, this summer. The over-the-top venue will combine a storied history of performative art with inviting and unprecedented libations.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Unlike any other bar that's opened its doors in Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., will introduce Chicago's hottest new destination, Phase One of WHIM, an immersive cocktail experience, this summer. The over-the-top venue will combine a storied history of performative art with inviting and unprecedented libations.
New Production Company DavJasFran Entertainment to Launch With ENDS by David Alex
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
DavJasFran Entertainment announced its inaugural production of ENDS by local Chicago playwright David Alex. The production runs July 14 - July 31 at Dreamers YOLO, 5419 N. Lincoln Ave, press opening, July 14 at 7:30 PM.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
DavJasFran Entertainment announced its inaugural production of ENDS by local Chicago playwright David Alex. The production runs July 14 - July 31 at Dreamers YOLO, 5419 N. Lincoln Ave, press opening, July 14 at 7:30 PM.
Otherworld Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Chicago Premiere of PUFFS & More
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, today announced its 10th season in 2022-23, including original works, classic stories, immersive live-action role playing weekends, special events, and the continuation of fan favorites.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, today announced its 10th season in 2022-23, including original works, classic stories, immersive live-action role playing weekends, special events, and the continuation of fan favorites.
Musical Theater Artists From Poland, Germany, Bosnia & Herzegovina to Perform in GLOBAL ARTISTS FOR PEACE
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Broadway Across Borders, a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating and connecting emerging artists across borders and empowering their artistic and social entrepreneurship, will present its first Chicago-area benefit concert on Friday July 15 at 8 pm at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Broadway Across Borders, a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating and connecting emerging artists across borders and empowering their artistic and social entrepreneurship, will present its first Chicago-area benefit concert on Friday July 15 at 8 pm at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.
Joyce Foundation Announces Recipients of 2022 Joyce Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
The Joyce Foundation today announced the 2022 recipients of the annual Joyce Awards which support the creation of innovative new work by pioneering artists of color working in collaboration with communities in the Great Lakes.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
The Joyce Foundation today announced the 2022 recipients of the annual Joyce Awards which support the creation of innovative new work by pioneering artists of color working in collaboration with communities in the Great Lakes.
THE PROPHECY SHOW Brings The Music Of Trans-Siberian Orchestra Back To UIS Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
St. Louis powerhouse The Prophecy Show will bring their signature and highly-energized Rock Opera to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 14, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
St. Louis powerhouse The Prophecy Show will bring their signature and highly-energized Rock Opera to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 14, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Comedian Daphnique Springs to Perform at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Daphnique Springs, playing two stand-up performances July 29 – 30, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Daphnique Springs, playing two stand-up performances July 29 – 30, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
TimeLine Theatre to Present THE CHINESE LADY On-Demand
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
TimeLine Theatre Company announced a new way to see its critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady, with a central performance by Mi Kang.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
TimeLine Theatre Company announced a new way to see its critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady, with a central performance by Mi Kang.
EFCT's BLITHE SPIRIT Star and Director to Guest on Chicago Radio's 'It's Showtime with Rikki Lee”
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
On the heels of the heralded opening of Eclectic Full Contact Theatre’s production of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at the Skokie Theatre, director Michael Woods and star Andrew Pond join radio’s It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee for an interview airing on Friday June 10 at 3 PM Central on 101.5 FM WHRU.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
On the heels of the heralded opening of Eclectic Full Contact Theatre’s production of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at the Skokie Theatre, director Michael Woods and star Andrew Pond join radio’s It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee for an interview airing on Friday June 10 at 3 PM Central on 101.5 FM WHRU.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For CHOIR BOY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, presents its new staging of the Tony Award-nominated play Choir Boy by Oscar-winning Steppenwolf ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight), playing June 16 – July 24, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, presents its new staging of the Tony Award-nominated play Choir Boy by Oscar-winning Steppenwolf ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight), playing June 16 – July 24, 2022.
Raue Center for the Arts Announces ARTS ON THE GREEN
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
Raue Center for the Arts presents its second annual outdoor summer series ARTS ON THE GREEN at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave in Crystal Lake! Space is limited at Arts on the Green so order tickets early and plan your visit to this charming venue.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
Raue Center for the Arts presents its second annual outdoor summer series ARTS ON THE GREEN at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave in Crystal Lake! Space is limited at Arts on the Green so order tickets early and plan your visit to this charming venue.
The American Company Of Irish Dance Announces AISLING
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
The American Company of Irish Dance will present a brand-new entertainment experience with the world premiere of its new show Aisling (ash-ling). This is Irish dance as never before seen as it will be presented in a theatrical format with all new music, choreography, and costuming and many new cast members from North America and Europe. Aisling opens at various venues in Wisconsin beginning on June 9 and closes in Chicago on June 17.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
The American Company of Irish Dance will present a brand-new entertainment experience with the world premiere of its new show Aisling (ash-ling). This is Irish dance as never before seen as it will be presented in a theatrical format with all new music, choreography, and costuming and many new cast members from North America and Europe. Aisling opens at various venues in Wisconsin beginning on June 9 and closes in Chicago on June 17.
VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at the Women of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Get a behind the scenes look at the cast of Steel Magnolias in a new video! The show will run June 10 - August 7, 2022, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Get a behind the scenes look at the cast of Steel Magnolias in a new video! The show will run June 10 - August 7, 2022, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
BWW Review: SKATES: A NEW MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - June 06, 2022
American Idol alumni and real-life married couple Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young take the stage in SKATES: A New Musical. While Christine Rea and Rick Briskin’s musical bills itself on the whole as an exercise in nostalgia, the most nostalgic part of SKATES for me was seeing DeGarmo and Young perform; I rooted hard core for DeGarmo back in her AMERICAN IDOL days. Here, she shows why— she has a tremendous powerhouse voice and an appealing stage presence that make her a consummate performer. Director Brenda Didier and choreographer Christopher Chase Carter work with a cast of Chicago musical theater veterans who perform alongside DeGarmo and Young.
by Rachel Weinberg - June 06, 2022
American Idol alumni and real-life married couple Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young take the stage in SKATES: A New Musical. While Christine Rea and Rick Briskin’s musical bills itself on the whole as an exercise in nostalgia, the most nostalgic part of SKATES for me was seeing DeGarmo and Young perform; I rooted hard core for DeGarmo back in her AMERICAN IDOL days. Here, she shows why— she has a tremendous powerhouse voice and an appealing stage presence that make her a consummate performer. Director Brenda Didier and choreographer Christopher Chase Carter work with a cast of Chicago musical theater veterans who perform alongside DeGarmo and Young.
Strawdog Theatre Announces New Managing Director & Production Manager
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Strawdog Theatre Company has announced the appointment of Paul Cook as its new Managing Director. Cook has served as Production Manager at Strawdog since 2019 and an ensemble member since 2020. Strawdog also welcomes Donna 'Dante' Gary as its new Production Manager.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Strawdog Theatre Company has announced the appointment of Paul Cook as its new Managing Director. Cook has served as Production Manager at Strawdog since 2019 and an ensemble member since 2020. Strawdog also welcomes Donna 'Dante' Gary as its new Production Manager.
The Beautiful City Project To Present SUMMER ART FEST This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
The Beautiful City Project announces the cast of its June fundraising cabaret SUMMER ART PROJECT, with proceeds to benefit Project Onward, an organization that exists to give artists with disabilities a 'visual voice' to tell their stories and change the perceptions of the world.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
The Beautiful City Project announces the cast of its June fundraising cabaret SUMMER ART PROJECT, with proceeds to benefit Project Onward, an organization that exists to give artists with disabilities a 'visual voice' to tell their stories and change the perceptions of the world.
Photos/Video: First Look at SKATES at The Studebaker Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young lead the incredible cast of the new musical, Skates, featuring Adia Bell, Adam Fane, Kelly Felthous, Cory Goodrich, Emma Lord, Jason Richards, Kelvin Roston, Jr., Zach Sorrow, and Trey Deluna. Check out all new photos and video
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young lead the incredible cast of the new musical, Skates, featuring Adia Bell, Adam Fane, Kelly Felthous, Cory Goodrich, Emma Lord, Jason Richards, Kelvin Roston, Jr., Zach Sorrow, and Trey Deluna. Check out all new photos and video
Northern Town Parodies Announces The Cast Of THE UNAUTHORIZED PETER JOHNSON PARODY!
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2022
BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER: After a stellar online debut, the reimagined, and unauthorized, 'Peter Johnson' Parody is splashing back onto the stage! With a stellar cast full of new and returning faces, mixed with an entirely original score, this parody of Rick Riordan's iconic series is a guaranteed 'dam' good time.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2022
BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER: After a stellar online debut, the reimagined, and unauthorized, 'Peter Johnson' Parody is splashing back onto the stage! With a stellar cast full of new and returning faces, mixed with an entirely original score, this parody of Rick Riordan's iconic series is a guaranteed 'dam' good time.
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at Copley Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 05, 2022
A puppet show not for children.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 05, 2022
A puppet show not for children.
Dreams Of 1,300 Chicago Youth Expressed In New Opera Premiering This June
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2022
In 2014, an opera singer, a poet, and a teacher are coming out of a Unity Temple (Oak Park, IL) coffeehouse when the singer says, 'Let's create an opera with underserved youth.' This is story of how singer Christine Steyer, Diane Piette, a Chicago teacher at Nicholas Senn High School, and myself, an author and poet, began the journey that results in a world premiere of Future Perfect almost eight years later.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2022
In 2014, an opera singer, a poet, and a teacher are coming out of a Unity Temple (Oak Park, IL) coffeehouse when the singer says, 'Let's create an opera with underserved youth.' This is story of how singer Christine Steyer, Diane Piette, a Chicago teacher at Nicholas Senn High School, and myself, an author and poet, began the journey that results in a world premiere of Future Perfect almost eight years later.
34th Chicago Duo Piano Festival Returns In Person, July 8–17
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
The Music Institute of Chicago presents the 34th season of its Chicago Duo Piano Festival featuring four public events July 8–17, 2022 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
The Music Institute of Chicago presents the 34th season of its Chicago Duo Piano Festival featuring four public events July 8–17, 2022 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR 8TH GRADE NUN? New Comedy Game Show Opens In Chicago
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun? New, interactive comedy game show Premieres at the Greenhouse Theater Center July 1 through August 7 History, mathematics, spelling! How much do you really remember?
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun? New, interactive comedy game show Premieres at the Greenhouse Theater Center July 1 through August 7 History, mathematics, spelling! How much do you really remember?
Chicago Human Rhythm Project to Present JUBALEE GALA in July
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
July 18th at the MCA, Chicago, Chicago Human Rhythm Project will honor Chicago philanthropists and visionaries, Paul Levy & Mia Park and the Broadway sensation Paradise Square with the JUBA! Award for Exceptional Contributions to the Field at its annual gala benefit, Jubalee!
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
July 18th at the MCA, Chicago, Chicago Human Rhythm Project will honor Chicago philanthropists and visionaries, Paul Levy & Mia Park and the Broadway sensation Paradise Square with the JUBA! Award for Exceptional Contributions to the Field at its annual gala benefit, Jubalee!
Videos
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The Outsider
Oil Lamp Theater (1/23 - 2/22) | |
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The Producers
Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College (6/12 - 6/28) | |
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Mirza Residency Concert: Shadowlands with S. Carey (Bon Iver) and John Raymond
The Orpheum Theatre (1/23 - 1/23) | |
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Lionel Bart's Oliver!
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center (5/9 - 5/24) | |
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The Rat Pack in Concert
The Center at Governors State University (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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Luca Stricagnoli with Special Guest Meg Pfeiffer
ECC Arts Center (4/10 - 4/10) | |
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The 8th Dwarf
Ghostlight Ensemble (2/7 - 2/15) | |
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