Photos: First Look at SPRING AWAKENING, Now Extended at Porchlight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
This spring Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening, at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N Dearborn St., now playing through June 2.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
This spring Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening, at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N Dearborn St., now playing through June 2.
African American Arts Alliance to Host Workshops and Dance Auditions
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Sponsored by the African American Arts Alliance will present the second year with several Black dance companies of Chicago partnering for a Black United Audition for dancers and choreographers.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Sponsored by the African American Arts Alliance will present the second year with several Black dance companies of Chicago partnering for a Black United Audition for dancers and choreographers.
VIDEO: First Look at ROCK OF AGES at Paramount Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages is now playing at Paramount Theatre, taking audiences back into the iconic music era of the ‘80s, where rock ‘n’ roll dreamers turn their fantasies into reality.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages is now playing at Paramount Theatre, taking audiences back into the iconic music era of the ‘80s, where rock ‘n’ roll dreamers turn their fantasies into reality.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN and ANASTASIA Are Coming to Chicago
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Broadway In Chicago has announced return engagements this year of two hit musicals: Dear Evan Hansen, the winner of Six Tony Awards including Best Musical and Grammy Award for best musical theater album, and the dazzling musical inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Broadway In Chicago has announced return engagements this year of two hit musicals: Dear Evan Hansen, the winner of Six Tony Awards including Best Musical and Grammy Award for best musical theater album, and the dazzling musical inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia.
Pivot Arts Festival Returns To Edge Theater This June
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Pivot Arts, a hub for adventurous, multidisciplinary performance, presents the 2022 Pivot Arts Festival, highlighting artists' resilience and ability to “pivot” during the pandemic to film/video works and creatively structured live events.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Pivot Arts, a hub for adventurous, multidisciplinary performance, presents the 2022 Pivot Arts Festival, highlighting artists' resilience and ability to “pivot” during the pandemic to film/video works and creatively structured live events.
Photos: First Look at Shattered Globe Theatre's RASHEEDA SPEAKING
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Shattered Globe Theatre is presenting a revival of Chicago writer Joel Drake Johnson’s Rasheeda Speaking, directed by SGT Associate Artistic Director AmBer D. Montgomery. This comedy-turned-social thriller about workplace racism will play through June 4, 2022 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Shattered Globe Theatre is presenting a revival of Chicago writer Joel Drake Johnson’s Rasheeda Speaking, directed by SGT Associate Artistic Director AmBer D. Montgomery. This comedy-turned-social thriller about workplace racism will play through June 4, 2022 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for SEAGULL at Steppenwolf
by Alan Henry - April 26, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is opening its stunning new in-the-round Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell with ensemble member Yasen Peyankov’s extraordinarily funny and lyrical adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Seagull, April 28–June 12, 2022.
by Alan Henry - April 26, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is opening its stunning new in-the-round Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell with ensemble member Yasen Peyankov’s extraordinarily funny and lyrical adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Seagull, April 28–June 12, 2022.
Dance Divas Return To Baton This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Showcasing Chicago dancers in a night of music, dance, and laughter, Chicago Dancers United presents Dance Divas 2022, a party and performance Sunday, July 31 at 6 p.m. and Monday, August 1 at 7 and 9 p.m. at the Baton Show Lounge, the famed female impersonation nightclub, 4713 N. Broadway, Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Showcasing Chicago dancers in a night of music, dance, and laughter, Chicago Dancers United presents Dance Divas 2022, a party and performance Sunday, July 31 at 6 p.m. and Monday, August 1 at 7 and 9 p.m. at the Baton Show Lounge, the famed female impersonation nightclub, 4713 N. Broadway, Chicago.
The Art Institute Of Chicago Presents Jonathan Muecke: Objects In Sculpture
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Designer Jonathan Muecke (American, born 1983) challenges and redefines relationships between form and functionality, spatial perception and materiality. Objects in Sculpture , the designer's first solo exhibition at a major museum, presents a selection of his most experimental works from the past decade.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2022
Designer Jonathan Muecke (American, born 1983) challenges and redefines relationships between form and functionality, spatial perception and materiality. Objects in Sculpture , the designer's first solo exhibition at a major museum, presents a selection of his most experimental works from the past decade.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of ON THE GREENBELT at Strawdog Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Strawdog Theatre Company, Chicago’s newest free theater, has returned this spring with the world premiere of On The Greenbelt, playing April 22 – May 28, 2022 at Links Hall, 3111 N. Western Ave. in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Strawdog Theatre Company, Chicago’s newest free theater, has returned this spring with the world premiere of On The Greenbelt, playing April 22 – May 28, 2022 at Links Hall, 3111 N. Western Ave. in Chicago.
AN EVENING WITH RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY is Coming to the Peoria Civic Center
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
The American Theatre Guild is presenting the Peoria engagement of AN EVENING WITH RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY at the Peoria Civic Center. This performance is part of the AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IS BACK IN PEORIA SERIES and will take place May 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
The American Theatre Guild is presenting the Peoria engagement of AN EVENING WITH RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY at the Peoria Civic Center. This performance is part of the AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IS BACK IN PEORIA SERIES and will take place May 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
VIDEO: See the Cast of ROCK OF AGES at Paramount Theatre Perform 'I Wanna Rock'
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages is taking Paramount Theatre audiences back into the iconic music era of the '80s, where rock 'n' roll dreamers turn their fantasies into reality. A Hollywood love story told through the mind-blowing hits of top '80s rock bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Poison and more, Rock of Ages is a show that will have all ages singing 'Here I Go Again' all the way home.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages is taking Paramount Theatre audiences back into the iconic music era of the '80s, where rock 'n' roll dreamers turn their fantasies into reality. A Hollywood love story told through the mind-blowing hits of top '80s rock bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Poison and more, Rock of Ages is a show that will have all ages singing 'Here I Go Again' all the way home.
Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's ROCK OF AGES
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2022
Get a first look at photos of the cast of Paramount Theatre's ROCK OF AGES on stage.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2022
Get a first look at photos of the cast of Paramount Theatre's ROCK OF AGES on stage.
Winifred Haun & Dancers and Banks Performance Project Present CARRY US FORWARD in May
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Winifred Haun & Dancers and Banks Performance Project will present a shared dance concert of new works at the Hamilton Park Cultural Center in Englewood on May 27 and 28. The event will feature new works and works-in-progress by artists from both companies.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Winifred Haun & Dancers and Banks Performance Project will present a shared dance concert of new works at the Hamilton Park Cultural Center in Englewood on May 27 and 28. The event will feature new works and works-in-progress by artists from both companies.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces Free 24-Hour Streaming Period For BUSK By Aszure Barton
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has announced a free 24-hour period for audiences all over the world to stream BUSK by Aszure Barton. Filmed live at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance during its premiere with HSDC in November, 2021, the limited-time online viewing opportunity is the first of several free streams of professionally filmed pieces from Season 44.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has announced a free 24-hour period for audiences all over the world to stream BUSK by Aszure Barton. Filmed live at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance during its premiere with HSDC in November, 2021, the limited-time online viewing opportunity is the first of several free streams of professionally filmed pieces from Season 44.
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant Announces New Spring Menu
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, located at 1401 South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, has unveiled a new spring dinner menu available Tuesday through Saturday. Formerly Engine Company 104 of the Chicago Fire Department, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant infuses the past and present in its menu offerings, featuring timeless house favorites, steaks, chops, and seafood, complemented by distinctive, contemporary seasonal dishes for all to enjoy.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, located at 1401 South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, has unveiled a new spring dinner menu available Tuesday through Saturday. Formerly Engine Company 104 of the Chicago Fire Department, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant infuses the past and present in its menu offerings, featuring timeless house favorites, steaks, chops, and seafood, complemented by distinctive, contemporary seasonal dishes for all to enjoy.
NOW THAT'S WHAT WE CALL A POP-UP Announced At Replay Lincoln Park's Latest Experience, ReplaY2k
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Oops, we did it again! The best of the 2000s are back and larger than life at Replay Lincoln Park's latest experience, ReplaY2K. The city's favorite pop-up bar, located at 2833 N. Sheffield, will open its latest pop up to the public today, Friday, April 22 and run through May 31.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Oops, we did it again! The best of the 2000s are back and larger than life at Replay Lincoln Park's latest experience, ReplaY2K. The city's favorite pop-up bar, located at 2833 N. Sheffield, will open its latest pop up to the public today, Friday, April 22 and run through May 31.
Provision Theater Company Presents NICODEMUS
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
After the two year pandemic hiatus, Provision Theater Company presents NICODEMUS by Provision' Artistic Director & Playwright, Timothy Gregory.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
After the two year pandemic hiatus, Provision Theater Company presents NICODEMUS by Provision' Artistic Director & Playwright, Timothy Gregory.
IDR (Italian Doc Remix) Announces May 2022 North American Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
NYC downtown ensemble IDR (Italian Doc Remix) has announced May 2022 North American tour dates in support of their new album, Pandemonium; set for release on May 10th on 41st Parallel Records.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
NYC downtown ensemble IDR (Italian Doc Remix) has announced May 2022 North American tour dates in support of their new album, Pandemonium; set for release on May 10th on 41st Parallel Records.
BWW Review: National Tour Of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Nederlander Theatre
by Misha Davenport - April 22, 2022
A grand, glitter and confetti-filled spectacle, the Tony Award-winning musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical officially opened the national tour at the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago on April 21 and those who attended may still be giggling from excitement while picking confetti out of their hair.
by Misha Davenport - April 22, 2022
A grand, glitter and confetti-filled spectacle, the Tony Award-winning musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical officially opened the national tour at the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago on April 21 and those who attended may still be giggling from excitement while picking confetti out of their hair.
Davenport's Announces Chicago Cabaret Week and May Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, Chicago’s premiere location for enjoying music in an intimate setting, will celebrate Chicago Cabaret Week, May 6 - 15, and announces its roster of May performances in its Cabaret and Piano Bar.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, Chicago’s premiere location for enjoying music in an intimate setting, will celebrate Chicago Cabaret Week, May 6 - 15, and announces its roster of May performances in its Cabaret and Piano Bar.
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - April 22, 2022
The moment you walk into the theatre and see the 'mountains' surrounding the back walls you know exactly where you are and that you need to be here. Read our critic's review of the 2022 production.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - April 22, 2022
The moment you walk into the theatre and see the 'mountains' surrounding the back walls you know exactly where you are and that you need to be here. Read our critic's review of the 2022 production.
Joffrey Ballet Reaches Landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet and the American Guild of Musical Artists, the union that represents the Joffrey's 46 Company Artists and Joffrey stage management, have reached a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, beginning July 1, 2022, and running through June 30, 2027.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet and the American Guild of Musical Artists, the union that represents the Joffrey's 46 Company Artists and Joffrey stage management, have reached a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, beginning July 1, 2022, and running through June 30, 2027.
The Joffrey Ballet to Present World Premiere of RITA FINDS HOME
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet announced today 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 - April 21, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet announced today 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.
Chicago Writers' Bloc to Celebrate 30th Anniversary With 2022 New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Chicago Writers’ Bloc announced that it will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a benefit and staged readings of 10 new works presented as part of its 2022 New Plays Festival, running May 23 to June 14 at the Raven Theater in Edgewater.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Chicago Writers’ Bloc announced that it will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a benefit and staged readings of 10 new works presented as part of its 2022 New Plays Festival, running May 23 to June 14 at the Raven Theater in Edgewater.
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