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The Ruth Page Center For The Arts Announces Silvino da Silva As Its New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
Silvino da Silva, who has served as acting executive director since late 2020, has been chosen as the next executive director of The Ruth Page Center for the Arts by its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
The Den Presents Comedian Sasheer Zamata On The Heath Mainstage, May 7
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
The Den Theatre is pleased to present comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member Sasheer Zamata for two performances only on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 7 pm & 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Harris Theater to Present The World Premiere Of EMANCIPATION By Adrian Dunn
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance will present Emancipation by Adrian Dunn with the The Adrian Dunn Singers and Rize Orchestra on the HTP Mainstage on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:30PM.
Collaboraction Opens Submissions for Year-Long Youth Training Program
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
Collaboraction has opened submissions for The Light, a year-long, residency-like training program for youth “artivists” (artists+activists) in Chicago to illuminate community, connection, and social change through performance and design. 
Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus Join Ukrainian Musicians for Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2022
On Saturday, April 9 at 7pm, the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra and chorus members from the Lyric Opera Stage Artists will perform the “We Stand with Ukraine” Benefit Concert.
Music Institute Of Chicago to Present The Aznavoorian Duo In GEMS FROM ARMENIA
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2022
On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 3:00pm CT, the Music Institute of Chicago will present The Aznavoorian Duo (Marta Aznavoorian, piano and Ani Aznavoorian, cello) in concert at Nichols Concert Hall.
The Den Presents Comedian Joe Mande On The Heath Mainstage, May 6
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
The Den Theatre will present Joe Mande: Hero for two stand-up performances on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 7 pm & 9:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Out of Space Fest Returns to Evanston in August and September
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
Out of Space returns for its fifth season of big-name musical acts on the shores of Lake Michigan. Connecting music fans from Evanston, Chicago, and beyond with a bespoke concert experience that creates one-of-a-kind environments and features the best of local cuisine, inspired beverage offerings, custom art installations, and more. Out of Space will be staged August 4-7 at Canal Shores and Sept 1-4 at Temperance Brew Co. in Evanston. Out of Space is announcing the September schedule today, featuring Houndmouth with Ric Wilson, Car Seat Headrest with La Luz, Neko Case with Courtney Marie Andrews, and Steel Pulse with KRS One. Neko Case finally makes her Out of Space debut in 2022 after a cancelation last summer.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces 2021/22 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
After 'reconnecting' with audiences this spring at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) has announced the program for the company's return to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E Randolph St) to wrap up its 2021/22 season.
Mike Birbiglia to Present THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL at Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
On the heels of his award-winning Broadway show, The New One, comedian and storyteller Mike Birbiglia is coming to the Steppenwolf stage with a tale of life, death, and a highly chlorinated YMCA pool.
NEIU and Ensemble Espanol Host the Cardinal Bartolucci Foundation Choir From Rome This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
Northeastern Illinois University and Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater will host the Cardinal Bartolucci Foundation Choir from Rome at Northeastern Illinois University's Auditorium, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22.
Comedian John Mulaney Comes To UIS Performing Arts Center, May 18
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
University of Illinois Springfield & Live Nation has announced that John Mulaney's From Scratch is coming to UIS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
The Den Theatre Announces Comedian NEAL BRENNAN: UNACCEPTABLE On The Heath Mainstage
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced comedian Neal Brennan: Unacceptable playing Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Theatre Above the Law Presents DIGGING UP DESSA
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Theatre Above the Law presents Digging Up Dessa by Laura Schellhardt, directed by Tony Lawry, Stage Managed by Rochelle Hodve.
Raven Theatre Presents THE LUCKIEST Chicago Premiere!
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Raven Theatre, Chicago's newest Equity-affiliated theatre, will conclude its 2021-22 Season with the Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross' The Luckiest, a heartfelt and honest look at the journey of life, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre to Celebrate Black Excellence
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre is partnering with St. Moses the Black Parish, Global Girls and the Southside Jazz Coalition to Celebrate Black Excellence through community workshops and a concert performance. This project is sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre to Present STORIES FROM THE WEST SIDE
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Their stories and the photography of historian and scholar Carlos Flores inspired STORIES FROM THE WEST SIDE, with choreography by Cerqua Rivera's Rigoberto Saura and Katlin Bourgeois and music by James Sanders.
Kokandy Productions Announces Tenth Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2022
It's a cruel summer as Kokandy goes all the way with flirty fun and '90s nostalgia in the Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The '90 Musical, directed by Artistic Associate Adrian Abel Azevedo. This “fun, sexy, and seductive” show (laced with hits from No Doubt, Jewel, Britney Spears, Garbage and more) will have audiences grooving along to the infamous bittersweet symphony. 
Chicago Dance Announces Recipients Of Inaugural DANCE FOR CAMERA Residency
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2022
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's leading nonprofit service organization, announced the recipients of its inaugural Dance For Camera Production Residency.
Libby Lloyd from the MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - April 01, 2022
Libby Lloyd takes on the role of Nini, one of the principal club dancers, in the MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL national tour. The Tony Award winning musical is currently making its tour premiere here in Chicago. Lloyd reflected on bringing the iconic Baz Luhrmann jukebox movie musical to life for touring audiences and the thrill of live musical theater.
Mia Park Partners With The Chicago Public Library To Present LET ME TELL YOU: STORIES OF ASIAN AMERICAN AUTHENTICITY
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Mia Park, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library, presents a one night only event, Let Me Tell You: Stories of Asian American Authenticity, Monday, May 2, 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street.
Underscore Theatre Presents NOTES & LETTERS World Premiere At The Richard Christiansen Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Underscore Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Notes & Letters featuring book, music and lyrics by Annabelle Lee Revak (she/her), based on letters Revak's great-great grandfather sent to his family upon his immigration to Chicago from Eastern Europe.
Women's Rights At Heart Of Artemisia Theatre's Two New Plays In 2022: ROE V US and TITLE X 
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Chicago's Artemisia Theater will return to in-person performances in 2022, providing platforms for fiercely feminist viewpoints with two daring new productions. 
Tickets For PRINCE THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Tickets will go on sale today at 10 a.m. CT for the interactive trip featuring more than 10 multidimensional spaces, where music lovers of all ages can experience Prince’s life, creative evolution, and original sound in a new and exciting way.  
The Gift Theatre Presents AT THE VANISHING POINT Chicago Premiere
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
The Gift Theatre welcomes back live audiences with the Chicago premiere of Naomi Iizuka's drama At the Vanishing Point, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, playing April 28 – May 22, 2022 at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

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