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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.
Teatro Vista Returns with SOMEWHERE OER THE BORDER, Brian Quijada's New Musical
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 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.
'Pay Equity 101: Case Studies In Fair Pay' Is Focus Of Collaboraction's Monthly Live Web Talk Show
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Collaboraction's next episode of its live monthly talk show, Becoming, Pay Equity 101 - Case Studies in Fair Pay and Why is it Important, will feature three special guests currently leading the theater industry in implementing pay equity policies.
Hot Clown Company Announces New Residency & Show Premiering In April
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Hot Clown Company has announced a new artistic residency with longtime host venue, the Newport Theater. The partnership will kick off in 2022 at the venue's blackbox cabaret with the opening of Hot Clown Sex: Looking for a Third on April 29 and 30; May 27 and 28; and June 24 and 25 at 9:30 P.M.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces 2022 - 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its 28th season that includes the 2022 – 2023 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway series. Mainstage and Porchlight Revisits performances take place at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street.
Students Bring The Raue Center House Down With First Performance Of New Musical Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
On March 22nd, Raue Center School For The Arts students took the stage at Raue Center to perform their first showcase as members of the newly formed Youth Musical Theatre Ensemble!
Harris Theater Presents EDEN By Joyce DiDonato
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance presents EDEN by Joyce DiDonato on the HTP Mainstage on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 7:30PM.
Steve Augeri to Perform at Raue Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome powerhouse rock vocalist, Steve Augeri to the stage May 7, 2022 at 8 pm.
Photos: First Look at Chicago Children's Theatre's World Premiere CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago’s largest professional theater company devoted exclusively to children and young families, will continue its 2021-2022 “Season of Resilience” with the world premiere of Carmela Full of Wishes, April 23-May 22, 2022.
Rosa Escareño, Chicago Park District Interim General Superintendent and CEO, Joins Teatro Vista Board Of Directors
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Teatro Vista, Chicago's only Equity-affiliated Latinx theater company, has announced that Rosa Escareño, Interim General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District, has joined its Board of Directors.
Illinois Philharmonic Presents ALL BRAHMS
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present a concert featuring three works by the Romantic era master Johannes Brahms. Conducted by IPO Music Director Stilian Kirov, All Brahms will take place on Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm at the stunning 1,100 seat Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights.
The Neo-Futurists Debut Genre-defying Multimedia Drag Spectacle WILDCATS
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
 The Neo-Futurists announce the first live full-length show since the COVID shutdown. Created by Ensemble Members Ida Cuttler and Nick Hart, WILDCATS is a multimedia drag spectacle exploring themes of loneliness and isolation via the true story of Lucille Ball's disastrous Broadway debut in 1960. Directed by Halena Kays, WILDCATS is jam packed with live stage spectacle, personal narrative, audience interaction and bizarre-o filmed I Love Lucy episode recreations.
Film Actor Doug Jones Joins Otherworld Theatre for PORTAL-PROV and More
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy theatrical production company in North America, today announced that Doug Jones (STAR TREK DISCOVERY, PAN'S LABYRINTH, the upcoming NOSFERATU) will appear at the venue at 3914 N. Clark St. on Sunday, April 10, 2022, participating in several of Otherworld's signature programs. 
Photos: Blank Theatre Company Presents SHE LOVES ME
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
 Blank Theatre Company opens the first show of their 2022 season, the heartwarming romantic comedy “She Loves Me”. “She Loves Me” with a book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
Full Cast Announced for Avalanche Theatre's World Premiere of OUTLAWS
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Avalanche Theatre Executive Director Zoe Sjogerman announced today the full cast for Outlaws by Cara Beth Heath. Directed by Bec Willett, this immersive theatrical experience brings audiences into a Prohibition Era Texas speakeasy to watch the rise of infamous mobsters Machine Gun and Kathryn Kelly.
Court Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
For the 68th season, Court Theatre will share a beloved, sharp-witted classic comedy; a drama set in Apartheid-era South Africa that speaks directly to our moment; an award-winning Caryl Churchill play about the lives of women farm laborers in 1970s England; and a celebratory, exuberant musical that re-imagines the story of Oedipus.
First Floor Theater Announces Omer Abbas Salem to Receive Second Blueprint Commission
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
First Floor Theater has announced that company member Omer Abbas Salem will be awarded the theater’s second Blueprint Commission. The Blueprint Commission is First Floor Theater’s new play development program, made possible by Michael and Mona Heath of the HeathFund.
Broadway in Peoria Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
The American Theatre Guild unveiled its highly anticipated 2022–2023 Season Announcement for the Peoria Civic Center. The AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES will include the following touring productions: COME FROM AWAY, ANASTASIA, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Get the full show schedule and find out how to get tickets!
Casting Announced For Broken Nose Theatre's AFTER THE BLAST At The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
Broken Nose Theatre, one of Chicago's premier Pay-What-You-Can theatre companies, has  announced casting for its Chicago premiere of Zoe Kazan's smart and incisive sci-fi drama After The Blast, directed by ensemble member JD Caudill.
National Indo-American Museum's Inaugural Exhibition At The Umang And Paragi Patel Center Extended Through May 15
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
The National Indo-American Museum, which builds bridges across generations and connects cultures through the diverse colorful stories of Indian Americans, is extending E/Merge: Art of the Indian Diaspora, the inaugural exhibition at its new home, the Umang and Paragi Patel Center at 815 S. Main Street in Lombard, Illinois, through May 15, 2022.
Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month In April With A Lineup Of New Music, Comedy And More
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, Chicago’s premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting, announces its roster of April performances in its Cabaret and Piano Bar.
The Conspirators Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Do-It-Yourself Messiah Complex, Live Online This Easter
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
The Conspirators announce the return of the Jesus Christ Superstar Do-It-Yourself Messiah Complex, an evening of variety and sing-along in love and adoration of the ALBUM version (1970) of the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera, one night only, Easter Sunday, April 17 at 7 P.M. CDT online via YouTube and Facebook Live.
Shattered Globe Theatre Presents RASHEEDA SPEAKING At Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
Shattered Globe Theatre will present a revival of Chicago writer Joel Drake Johnson's Rasheeda Speaking, directed by SGT Associate Artistic Director AmBer D. Montgomery.

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