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Stargazers Ball Returns To Raue Center

Stargazers Ball Returns To Raue Center

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
The Raue Center for the Arts will host the Stargazers Ball on Valentine's Day, offering an evening of disco, dining, and dancing.
MEAN GIRLS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and More Set For Paramount's 2026-27 Broadway Series

MEAN GIRLS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and More Set For Paramount's 2026-27 Broadway Series

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
Paramount Theatre has announced its 2026-27 Broadway Series lineup, featuring the Chicago-area premiere of MEAN GIRLS, a new adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and an 80s-inspired JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Young and Senior Artists

Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Young and Senior Artists

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
The Chicago Violin Competition (CVC) is now accepting entries for its 2026 event, welcoming violinists aged 7-28 to compete on a global virtual stage.
Music Theater Works Unveils CATS Cast And Creative Team

Music Theater Works Unveils CATS Cast And Creative Team

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of CATS, set to run in March.
RED LIGHT WINTER to be Presented at Ego Death Theatre

RED LIGHT WINTER to be Presented at Ego Death Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
Chicago's Ego Death Theatre Collective will present 'Red Light Winter', a vicious but deeply vulnerable look at three broken people looking for love and finding only hurt.
Cast Set for CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Invictus Theatre Company

Cast Set for CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Invictus Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
Invictus Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for its 2026 season opener, Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Cast Set for TWO SISTERS AND A PIANO by Nilo Cruz at Writers Theatre

Cast Set for TWO SISTERS AND A PIANO by Nilo Cruz at Writers Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with Two Sisters and a Piano, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE to be Presented at Drury Lane Theatre

FATHER OF THE BRIDE to be Presented at Drury Lane Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
Drury Lane Theatre will open its 2026/2027 season with Father of the Bride, by Caroline Francke, directed by Michael Heitzman.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Reveals Cast and Crew for 5th Annual Patchwork New Play

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Reveals Cast and Crew for 5th Annual Patchwork New Play Festival

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre will present the 5th Annual Patchwork New Play Festival at The Edge Theater, featuring nine new plays centered on the theme of hope.
Cast and Crew Set for KITTY AND THE BEANSTALK at Lifeline Theatre

Cast and Crew Set for KITTY AND THE BEANSTALK at Lifeline Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
Lifeline Theatre has revealed the cast and crew of its upcoming KidSeries production, the World Premiere of Kitty and the Beanstalk, adapted by Ensemble Member Jess Wright Buha in collaboration with Miles & Molly Buha from Jack and the Beanstalk.
Valentine's Comedy Show Comes to the Raue Center

Valentine's Comedy Show Comes to the Raue Center

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
On Friday, February 13, 2026, at 8 p.
THE OTHER WITCH To Be Presented One Night Only At Epiphany Arts Center

THE OTHER WITCH To Be Presented One Night Only At Epiphany Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2026
Nejla Yatkin will present THE OTHER WITCH, a compelling solo dance performance, at Chicago's Epiphany Arts Center on March 8, 2026.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Celebrate Artistic Director's 5th Anniversary with Wi

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Celebrate Artistic Director's 5th Anniversary with Winter Series

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2026
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will present its Season 48 Winter Series at Harris Theater from Feb 26 to Mar 1, 2026, marking the 5th anniversary of Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell.
SPLISH SPLASH: A DAY ON THE LAKE to be Presented by The Goodman’s Theater for the V

SPLISH SPLASH: A DAY ON THE LAKE to be Presented by The Goodman’s Theater for the Very Young

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2026
The Goodman’s latest Theater for the Very Young production, Splish Splash: A Day on the Lake—a musical adventure developed for theatergoers ages 0-5 and their adult friends and family—begins performances.
GDC to Debut Three World Premieres at Harris Theater

GDC to Debut Three World Premieres at Harris Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2026
Giordano Dance Chicago has announced three world premieres to headline their upcoming April 10 & 11 Harris Theater program.
Illinois Conservatory For The Arts To Host A NIGHT OF BROADWAY Benefit Gala

Illinois Conservatory For The Arts To Host A NIGHT OF BROADWAY Benefit Gala

by BWW News Desk — January 14, 2026
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts will present its annual A Night of Broadway benefit gala on February 21, 2026, in Naperville.
Music Institute Of Chicago Academy To Present Free Student Concerts

Music Institute Of Chicago Academy To Present Free Student Concerts

by BWW News Desk — January 14, 2026
The Music Institute of Chicago Academy will present a series of free concerts showcasing its pre-college conservatory students.
AQUÍ O ALLÁ: A Circus Story To Take Stage At The Actors Gymnasium

AQUÍ O ALLÁ: A Circus Story To Take Stage At The Actors Gymnasium

by BWW News Desk — January 14, 2026
The Actors Gymnasium will present Aquí O Allá, a circus theater production exploring themes of belonging and community, directed by Raquel Torre and featuring original music by Satya Chavez.
Second City Launches Scholarship for Veterans in Chicago and Toronto

Second City Launches Scholarship for Veterans in Chicago and Toronto

by BWW News Desk — January 14, 2026
Second City has launched a new scholarship program dedicated to veterans and active service members, available in its Chicago and Toronto locations.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

by BWW Awards — January 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Cast for US Premiere of HAMNET

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Cast for US Premiere of HAMNET

by BWW News Desk — January 14, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8.
Photos: First Look At the Cast of CLUE At Beverly Theatre Guild

Photos: First Look At the Cast of CLUE At Beverly Theatre Guild

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2026
The Beverly Theatre Guild is bringing the iconic murder mystery Clue to the stage in a lively production inspired by the beloved board game and cult-classic film.
THE ULTIMATE CHER SHOW Comes To Raue Center In February

THE ULTIMATE CHER SHOW Comes To Raue Center In February

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2026
Raue Center For The Arts has announced that Las Vegas headliner Annika Starr will bring her critically acclaimed tribute, The Ultimate Cher Show, to the Raue Center stage on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 7 PM.
EUREKA DAY Takes the Stage at TimeLine Theatre:

EUREKA DAY Takes the Stage at TimeLine Theatre:

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2026
TimeLine Theatre's EUREKA DAY is captivating audiences with its timely exploration of societal issues.
Black Arts & Culture Alliance Of Chicago To Host Town Hall On Supporting Black Arts O

Black Arts & Culture Alliance Of Chicago To Host Town Hall On Supporting Black Arts Organizations

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2026
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago will host a pivotal forum discussing the future and potential strategies for Chicago's Black arts organizations.

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