Final Weeks to See Tony-Nominated Best Musical SIX in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Special Offer - Final Weeks to see Tony-nominated Best Musical SIX in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Special Offer - Final Weeks to see Tony-nominated Best Musical SIX in Chicago
FUTURE PERFECT Comes to the Kehrein Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
In the World of Future Perfect, what is a Draglion? If you said a cross between a Dragon and a Lion, you're more than ready to meet one, along with flutterbys and other creatures in the musical and magical world of Future Perfect. The characters and lyrics of this modern tale of curiosity by librettist Christine Steyer are based on writings and drawings from 1,300 Chicago area school children.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
In the World of Future Perfect, what is a Draglion? If you said a cross between a Dragon and a Lion, you're more than ready to meet one, along with flutterbys and other creatures in the musical and magical world of Future Perfect. The characters and lyrics of this modern tale of curiosity by librettist Christine Steyer are based on writings and drawings from 1,300 Chicago area school children.
UIS Performing Arts Center Announces 2022-2023 Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
The University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center announces their 2022-2023 Broadway Series. This series features 3 national touring productions all making their Springfield premieres.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
The University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center announces their 2022-2023 Broadway Series. This series features 3 national touring productions all making their Springfield premieres.
Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast For PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the much-anticipated production of the summer, Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The musical features a book by Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott and is based on the film “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” by Stephan Elliot.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the much-anticipated production of the summer, Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The musical features a book by Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott and is based on the film “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” by Stephan Elliot.
Trap Door Theatre Adds Two Week Run To MEDEA MATERIAL
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Resident Director Max Truax returns to Trap Door to direct another Heiner Müller piece, after his triumphant production of Hamletmachine, which “calculated chaos and mastered madness with purpose, conviction, theatrical artistry, and artistic integrity.”
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Resident Director Max Truax returns to Trap Door to direct another Heiner Müller piece, after his triumphant production of Hamletmachine, which “calculated chaos and mastered madness with purpose, conviction, theatrical artistry, and artistic integrity.”
Fourteen Chicago Artists to Present Performances at the Green Line Performing Arts Center in Washington Park
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Arts + Public Life welcomes fourteen multidisciplinary Chicago artists and organizations as 2022-23 Performance Residents at The Green Line Performing Arts Center. Alyssa Gregory, Chris 'Mad Dog' Thompson, Chio Cabrera, Tatsu Aoki, Imani Davis, Rachel Gadson, Sharyon Culberson, Mike Atcherson, Marcus Banks, Chloe Mikala, Justin Walker, Roe Hudson, Cam Be, and Neek will collaborate, create, and present over two dozen performances between June 2022 and March 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Arts + Public Life welcomes fourteen multidisciplinary Chicago artists and organizations as 2022-23 Performance Residents at The Green Line Performing Arts Center. Alyssa Gregory, Chris 'Mad Dog' Thompson, Chio Cabrera, Tatsu Aoki, Imani Davis, Rachel Gadson, Sharyon Culberson, Mike Atcherson, Marcus Banks, Chloe Mikala, Justin Walker, Roe Hudson, Cam Be, and Neek will collaborate, create, and present over two dozen performances between June 2022 and March 2023.
Race, Gender And Class Take Center Stage In THE WOMAN OF COLOUR: A TALE From Ghostlight Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Ghostlight Ensemble will present its original adaptation of The Woman of Colour: A Tale - the story of a biracial heiress on her travels from Jamaica to England to marry as a condition of her father's will - at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Berger Park Cultural Center.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Ghostlight Ensemble will present its original adaptation of The Woman of Colour: A Tale - the story of a biracial heiress on her travels from Jamaica to England to marry as a condition of her father's will - at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Berger Park Cultural Center.
Comedian Randy Feltface to Perform at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Randy Feltface for three stand-up performances on September 15 – 17, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Randy Feltface for three stand-up performances on September 15 – 17, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
Prop Thtr Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring THE CLEAN-UP, PANTHER WOMEN: AN ARMY FOR THE LIBERATION & More
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Prop Thtr, Chicago’s longest established off-loop theatre company, today announced its 2022-23 season, which will be its 41st. With two world premieres, workshops and residencies, and participation in festivals, the upcoming season will feature programming across Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Prop Thtr, Chicago’s longest established off-loop theatre company, today announced its 2022-23 season, which will be its 41st. With two world premieres, workshops and residencies, and participation in festivals, the upcoming season will feature programming across Chicago.
FUTURE PERFECT Comes to the Kehrein Center
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
In October 2014, Christine Steyer embarked on a partnership with Chicago Public Schools: performing opera excerpts for five different classes at Senn High School, and facilitating a space for the students to think and write through what it feels like to be labeled… what words like “Diversity” and “interconnectedness” and “transcendence” mean to them… and what a future perfect world would look like.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
In October 2014, Christine Steyer embarked on a partnership with Chicago Public Schools: performing opera excerpts for five different classes at Senn High School, and facilitating a space for the students to think and write through what it feels like to be labeled… what words like “Diversity” and “interconnectedness” and “transcendence” mean to them… and what a future perfect world would look like.
Raue Center Announces Bourbon Country as Artist in Residence
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Raue Center has announced that Bourbon Country has been selected as their second resident artist for its 2022-2023 Season! Bourbon Country will kick off Raue Center's second annual outdoor summer series Arts On The Green, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on July 9, 2022, at 7 pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Raue Center has announced that Bourbon Country has been selected as their second resident artist for its 2022-2023 Season! Bourbon Country will kick off Raue Center's second annual outdoor summer series Arts On The Green, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on July 9, 2022, at 7 pm.
Photos: Porchlight's Staged Reading Of Paul Oakley Stovall's CLEAR Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre’s 27th season continues with a staged reading of Clear, book, music and lyrics by Paul Oakley Stovall, and directed by Reneisha J. Jenkins and music directed by Austin Deadman, Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre’s 27th season continues with a staged reading of Clear, book, music and lyrics by Paul Oakley Stovall, and directed by Reneisha J. Jenkins and music directed by Austin Deadman, Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn.
Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael Announced At Ravinia This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael make their debut at Ravinia, with their brand new, critically acclaimed show, 'Re-Imagine The Beatles.' The award-winning Chicago-based concert artists explore the songs and the inside stories of the The Fab Four, the most phenomenal music group in history. They are joined by percussionist, Irwin Berkowitz.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael make their debut at Ravinia, with their brand new, critically acclaimed show, 'Re-Imagine The Beatles.' The award-winning Chicago-based concert artists explore the songs and the inside stories of the The Fab Four, the most phenomenal music group in history. They are joined by percussionist, Irwin Berkowitz.
SIX, AIN'T TOO PROUD, LIFE AFTER & More Lead Chicago's June Theater Top 10
by BWW Staff - June 01, 2022
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.
by BWW Staff - June 01, 2022
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.
Enjoy Winter In Summer With Oak Park Festival Theatre's THE WINTER'S TALE
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
The Oak Park Festival Theatre today announced its summer show, William Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE, opening July 16 and running through August 20 at Austin Gardens.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
The Oak Park Festival Theatre today announced its summer show, William Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE, opening July 16 and running through August 20 at Austin Gardens.
Chicago Philharmonic Society Announces Summer Series
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
At the close of Chicago Philharmonic's thrilling 2021-2022 Symphonic Season on May 29, the organization proudly announces a ten-concert summer series that kicks off June 10 and will take place throughout the Chicagoland area.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
At the close of Chicago Philharmonic's thrilling 2021-2022 Symphonic Season on May 29, the organization proudly announces a ten-concert summer series that kicks off June 10 and will take place throughout the Chicagoland area.
Metropolis Celebrates The Life And Music Of An Icon With THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Join Lauren Fox as she tells the story of Joni Mitchell's life through her music at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with The Evolution of Joni Mitchell July 8, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Join Lauren Fox as she tells the story of Joni Mitchell's life through her music at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with The Evolution of Joni Mitchell July 8, 2022.
World Premiere of PEARL'S ROLLIN' WITH THE BLUES: A NIGHT WITH FELICIA P. FIELDS to be Presented at Writers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Writers Theatre will conclude its 2021/22 Season with Pearl’s Rollin’ with the Blues: A Night with Felicia P. Fields. The production runs June 23, 2022 – July 24, 2022 in the in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Writers Theatre will conclude its 2021/22 Season with Pearl’s Rollin’ with the Blues: A Night with Felicia P. Fields. The production runs June 23, 2022 – July 24, 2022 in the in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 7:30pm.
BWW Review: LOOKINGGLASS ALICE at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - May 31, 2022
Lookingglass Theatre Company’s signature LOOKINGGLASS ALICE has returned to Water Tower Water Works—and it’s just as whimsical and delightful as I remember it when I first saw the production back in high school. Director David Catlin’s charming and inventive adaptation combines storytelling elements from Lewis Carroll’s ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and THROUGH THE LOOKINGGLASS. The production’s partnership with The Actors Gymnasium has also cemented Lookingglass Theatre Company’s unique combination of literary adaptation and impressive aerial artistry. LOOKINGGLASS ALICE not only calls for a talented company of actors but also places considerable physical demands upon its ensemble.
by Rachel Weinberg - May 31, 2022
Lookingglass Theatre Company’s signature LOOKINGGLASS ALICE has returned to Water Tower Water Works—and it’s just as whimsical and delightful as I remember it when I first saw the production back in high school. Director David Catlin’s charming and inventive adaptation combines storytelling elements from Lewis Carroll’s ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and THROUGH THE LOOKINGGLASS. The production’s partnership with The Actors Gymnasium has also cemented Lookingglass Theatre Company’s unique combination of literary adaptation and impressive aerial artistry. LOOKINGGLASS ALICE not only calls for a talented company of actors but also places considerable physical demands upon its ensemble.
HURRICANE DIANE To Make Chicago Debut at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Hurricane Diane is surging toward its Chicago debut, June 17-July 31, 2022 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Hurricane Diane is surging toward its Chicago debut, June 17-July 31, 2022 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago.
MARIE ANTOINETTE AND THE MAGICAL NEGROES to be Presented by The Story Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
The Story Theatre will welcome back audiences with the Chicago premiere of Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes, written and directed by Chicago playwright and Governing Ensemble Member Terry Guest.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
The Story Theatre will welcome back audiences with the Chicago premiere of Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes, written and directed by Chicago playwright and Governing Ensemble Member Terry Guest.
The House Theatre of Chicago to End its 20-Year Run This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
The Board of Directors of The House Theatre of Chicago announced that it will formally wind down operations following its production of the North American premiere of The Tragedy of King Christophe, which closed on Sunday, May 29.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
The Board of Directors of The House Theatre of Chicago announced that it will formally wind down operations following its production of the North American premiere of The Tragedy of King Christophe, which closed on Sunday, May 29.
Jam Orchestra and Blank Theatre Company Present 'Marvelous Moments: The Music Of Stephen Sondheim'
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Blank Theatre Company has paired with the JAM Orchestra to continue their season fundraising efforts. They will jointly present 'Marvelous Moments: the Music of Stephen Sondheim'. Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting Blank's upcoming production of 'The Wild Party' and JAM Orchestra's upcoming season.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Blank Theatre Company has paired with the JAM Orchestra to continue their season fundraising efforts. They will jointly present 'Marvelous Moments: the Music of Stephen Sondheim'. Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting Blank's upcoming production of 'The Wild Party' and JAM Orchestra's upcoming season.
Drury Lane Theatre Announces Cast for Production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2022
Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for its production of the empowering story of love and friendship, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller. Due to demand, Steel Magnolias has been extended and now runs June 10 – August 7, 2022, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2022
Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for its production of the empowering story of love and friendship, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller. Due to demand, Steel Magnolias has been extended and now runs June 10 – August 7, 2022, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
Water People's Theater's LORCA, LIVING THE EXPERIENCE Returns to The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2022
Water People Theater, celebrates 20 years of creating theater, announces the cast and musicians for its return to live performances with LORCA, Living the Experience, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Iraida Tapias, plays and music written and composed by Federico García Lorca. A show in which the audience will be immersed, like never before, in the world of the Andalusian poet. The final performance is Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at Instituto Cervantes, 31 W Ohio St. Tickets are $25 - $35 and are on sale now at WaterPeople.org.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2022
Water People Theater, celebrates 20 years of creating theater, announces the cast and musicians for its return to live performances with LORCA, Living the Experience, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Iraida Tapias, plays and music written and composed by Federico García Lorca. A show in which the audience will be immersed, like never before, in the world of the Andalusian poet. The final performance is Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at Instituto Cervantes, 31 W Ohio St. Tickets are $25 - $35 and are on sale now at WaterPeople.org.
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