Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents Dance and Performance Programming
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2022
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project presents programming for the upcoming months. The project hosts Chicago's International Festival of American Tap, featuring performances and education programs in six venues around Chicago. For more information, visit https://www.chicagotap.org/rhythm-world.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2022
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project presents programming for the upcoming months. The project hosts Chicago's International Festival of American Tap, featuring performances and education programs in six venues around Chicago. For more information, visit https://www.chicagotap.org/rhythm-world.
FUTURE PERFECT, a Modern Tale Of Curiosity, Comes to Bellissima Opera
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2022
The Magic Flute meets The Wizard of Oz in this fantastical world premiere perfect for all ages! From Bellissima Opera's award-winning Transcendence Series, Future Perfect tells the adventures of Miranette, a curious youth who leaves a forbidding society to go towards a future that she wants to see.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2022
The Magic Flute meets The Wizard of Oz in this fantastical world premiere perfect for all ages! From Bellissima Opera's award-winning Transcendence Series, Future Perfect tells the adventures of Miranette, a curious youth who leaves a forbidding society to go towards a future that she wants to see.
Tickets to WICKED in Chicago to Go On Sale Monday
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Broadway In Chicago has announced tickets for Chicago’s most popular musical, WICKED, will go on sale Monday, May 23, 2022. WICKED will play Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement September 28 - December 4, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Broadway In Chicago has announced tickets for Chicago’s most popular musical, WICKED, will go on sale Monday, May 23, 2022. WICKED will play Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement September 28 - December 4, 2022.
Fourth Show Added for Comedian Michelle Wolf at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre is adding a fourth performance for Emmy-nominated comedian Michelle Wolf on Saturday, May 28 at 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre is adding a fourth performance for Emmy-nominated comedian Michelle Wolf on Saturday, May 28 at 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Morgan Murphy In June
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced Emmy Award-nominated writer and comedian Morgan Murphy for five stand-up performances on June 16 – 18, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced Emmy Award-nominated writer and comedian Morgan Murphy for five stand-up performances on June 16 – 18, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
SISTER ACT Comes To Metropolis This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Musical comedy smash Sister Act brings the hit film of the same name to life onstage at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre July 14 – August 27, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Musical comedy smash Sister Act brings the hit film of the same name to life onstage at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre July 14 – August 27, 2022.
Photos: First Look At The World Premiere Of SEVEN DAYS AT SEA, Now Playing Through June 5 At The Edge Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Light and Sound Productions has announced the world premiere of Seven Days at Sea, written by Martha Hansen and directed by Margaret Knapp, now playing through June 5, at The Edge Theater.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Light and Sound Productions has announced the world premiere of Seven Days at Sea, written by Martha Hansen and directed by Margaret Knapp, now playing through June 5, at The Edge Theater.
Jaye Ladymore Joins the World Premiere of IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced that Jaye Ladymore has joined the company for the world premiere production of It Came From Outer Space, a new musical comedy based on the ‘50s cult classic sci-fi film from Universal Pictures.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced that Jaye Ladymore has joined the company for the world premiere production of It Came From Outer Space, a new musical comedy based on the ‘50s cult classic sci-fi film from Universal Pictures.
Season of Concern to Present One-Night-Only Benefit Performance of JERRY'S GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 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 - May 19, 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.
SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Extends Through the Summer at Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Here for a good time, and a long time, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man has announced the production will extend its run at Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, through July 23, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Here for a good time, and a long time, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man has announced the production will extend its run at Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, through July 23, 2022.
Loose Cattle's Michael Cerveris & Kimberly Kaye Discuss New Album, Chicago Show & HBO's 'The Guilded Age'
by Kevin Pollack - May 19, 2022
Michael Cerveris is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who's toured the US and UK as a guitarist for Bob Mould, but also happens to have been declared 'possibly the most versatile actor on Broadway' by Playbill magazine, while The Wall Street Journal suggested he 'might just be the best musical-theater performer we have.' A veteran of performances at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and several seasons of Sondheim at Ravinia, Cerveris' last previous singer-songwriter performances in Chicago were at the celebrated Schuba's Tavern in 2004 on tour for his first solo record, Dog Eared, and a stop in early 2020 at Evanston's Wine Goddess Cafe. Cerveris and bandmate Kimberly Kaye will be bringing the songs of their americana/y'allternative/amerikinda band Loose Cattle to SPACE in Evanston on Sunday, May 22nd at 1pm.
by Kevin Pollack - May 19, 2022
Michael Cerveris is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who's toured the US and UK as a guitarist for Bob Mould, but also happens to have been declared 'possibly the most versatile actor on Broadway' by Playbill magazine, while The Wall Street Journal suggested he 'might just be the best musical-theater performer we have.' A veteran of performances at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and several seasons of Sondheim at Ravinia, Cerveris' last previous singer-songwriter performances in Chicago were at the celebrated Schuba's Tavern in 2004 on tour for his first solo record, Dog Eared, and a stop in early 2020 at Evanston's Wine Goddess Cafe. Cerveris and bandmate Kimberly Kaye will be bringing the songs of their americana/y'allternative/amerikinda band Loose Cattle to SPACE in Evanston on Sunday, May 22nd at 1pm.
Paul Oakley Stovall Will Lead Porchlight Music Theatre's Staged Reading Of Stovall's CLEAR This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre's 27th season continues with a staged reading of Clear, book, music and lyrics by Paul Oakley Stovall.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre's 27th season continues with a staged reading of Clear, book, music and lyrics by Paul Oakley Stovall.
Modern English Comes to the Raue Center as Part of North American Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts welcomes legendary British band Modern English to Crystal Lake on June 26, 2022 at 8 pm, as a part of their long-awaited upcoming 2022 North American headline tour. Performing its classic 1982 album, After the Snow, in its entirety along with classics from its extensive catalog.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts welcomes legendary British band Modern English to Crystal Lake on June 26, 2022 at 8 pm, as a part of their long-awaited upcoming 2022 North American headline tour. Performing its classic 1982 album, After the Snow, in its entirety along with classics from its extensive catalog.
Steppenwolf Announces LookOut Performance Series Kicking Off June 4
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
LookOut, Steppenwolf Theatre's popular performance series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form, proudly announces its Summer 2022 season, featuring a riotously eclectic lineup of performances spanning the gamut of music, drag, storytelling and more.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
LookOut, Steppenwolf Theatre's popular performance series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form, proudly announces its Summer 2022 season, featuring a riotously eclectic lineup of performances spanning the gamut of music, drag, storytelling and more.
Water People Theater Announces Cast And Creative Team For LORCA, LIVING THE EXPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 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.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 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.
Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST Extended at Raven Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Due to popular demand, Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of The Luckiest has added one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, June 26, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Due to popular demand, Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of The Luckiest has added one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, June 26, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago.
Photos: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of THE CHINESE LADY at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
For its 25th anniversary season finale, TimeLine Theatre is presenting the Chicago premiere of The Chinese Lady, Lloyd Suh’s acclaimed play inspired by the story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
For its 25th anniversary season finale, TimeLine Theatre is presenting the Chicago premiere of The Chinese Lady, Lloyd Suh’s acclaimed play inspired by the story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America.
Cast Announced for Chicago Premiere of TOMMY ON TOP at Pride Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
PrideArts Artistic Director Jay Españo has announced his cast for the Chicago premiere of TOMMY ON TOP – a comedy that premiered in London’s West End at the Above the Stag Theatre last summer.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
PrideArts Artistic Director Jay Españo has announced his cast for the Chicago premiere of TOMMY ON TOP – a comedy that premiered in London’s West End at the Above the Stag Theatre last summer.
World Premiere of GOD'S SPIES & More Announced for Remy Bumppo Theatre Company 2022–2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will return to the stage for its 2022-2023 season with three plays that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit, our need for creative self-expression, and the never-ending desire for emotional connection.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will return to the stage for its 2022-2023 season with three plays that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit, our need for creative self-expression, and the never-ending desire for emotional connection.
Photos: First Look at SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER at Teatro Vista
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Teatro Vista, Chicago’s leading Latine theater company, will return to the live stage this spring with Emmy-nominated artist Brian Quijada’s world premiere musical, Somewhere Over the Border, directed by Denise Yvette Serna.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Teatro Vista, Chicago’s leading Latine theater company, will return to the live stage this spring with Emmy-nominated artist Brian Quijada’s world premiere musical, Somewhere Over the Border, directed by Denise Yvette Serna.
Collaboraction Announces 25 Year Anniversary Production MOONSET SUNRISE
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Collaboraction announces Moonset Sunrise, its 25 year anniversary production, with live performances June 8-18, 2022 at Beat Kitchen's new Bar Sol on Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Collaboraction announces Moonset Sunrise, its 25 year anniversary production, with live performances June 8-18, 2022 at Beat Kitchen's new Bar Sol on Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.
Hell in a Handbag to Present World Premiere of A FINE FEATHERED MURDER: A MISS MARBLED MYSTERY
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 20th anniversary season with the world premiere of A Fine Feathered Murder: A Miss Marbled Mystery, by Artistic Director David Cerda*, directed by Cheryl Snodgrass.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 20th anniversary season with the world premiere of A Fine Feathered Murder: A Miss Marbled Mystery, by Artistic Director David Cerda*, directed by Cheryl Snodgrass.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Wine Auction 2023
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is celebrating the return of its famed Wine Auction 2023, to be held on May 13, 2023. Named a 'Top Charity Wine Auction' by Wine Spectator Magazine, this marquee fundraising auction event offers some of the world’s greatest wines, luxury trips, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Lyric Opera of Chicago is celebrating the return of its famed Wine Auction 2023, to be held on May 13, 2023. Named a 'Top Charity Wine Auction' by Wine Spectator Magazine, this marquee fundraising auction event offers some of the world’s greatest wines, luxury trips, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Lookingglass Theatre's ALICE
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2022
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Lookingglass Theatre's ALICE, now on stage at Water Tower Water Works.
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2022
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Lookingglass Theatre's ALICE, now on stage at Water Tower Water Works.
Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For RICHARD III
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) returns to live performances with its 2022 season and its presentation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago’s Disability Cultural Center and directed by Richard Costes, August 25 – October 15, at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway Ave, with select performances being live streamed.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) returns to live performances with its 2022 season and its presentation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago’s Disability Cultural Center and directed by Richard Costes, August 25 – October 15, at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway Ave, with select performances being live streamed.
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Lucy's Comedy
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