2025 Black Excellence Awards Nominees Revealed
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists.
Submissions Now Open for Asian American Arts Chicago 2026 Festival
Asian American Arts Chicago will present EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL, a two-day celebration of the transformation and creativity of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian artists, performers and makers.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Appoints New Board Leadership
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed that Sylvia Neil, Chair of its Board of Directors, will step down in May 2026.
Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY Comes to First Floor Theater
Chicago's First Floor Theater has announced its 13th season with the Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY, written by reid tang and directed by Tina El Gamal.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With IMHO: THE SHOW At The Den Theatre
The Den Theatre will ring in the new year with a special one-night-only celebration, IMHO: The Show – New Year’s Eve Party, starring Chicago drag duo Darby Lynn Cartwright and Alexis P.
Auris Presents Unveils Inaugural Lineup For TRANSITIONS Year-End Multi-Venue Festival
Auris Presents unveiled the lineup for the inaugural TRANSITIONS, a first-of-its-kind Chicago festival that took place December 26–January 1 across seven venues.
TUTA Theatre Will Remount Thornton Wilder’s THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER
TUTA Theatre has announced it will remount its successful 2024 production of the Thornton Wilder drama THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER for the 2025 holiday season.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Akaash Singh Brings GENERATIONAL TRIUMPH TOUR To The Chicago Theatre
Comedian, podcaster, and actor Akaash Singh will bring his Generational Triumph Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7 p.
Rem-Andrea Beaty's Books Come To Life In TWUSA's Musical ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS
The McAninch Arts Center will present the TheaterWorksUSA production of “Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends”.
Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com playing just in time for the holiday season.
Full Cast Set for Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the third production of its 50th Anniversary Season: The Dance of Death, August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare.
Ana Belaval To Headline JINGLE BELLES COMEDY At Raue Center
Raue Center for the Arts will kick off the holiday season with laughter at JINGLE BELLES COMEDY, a one-night-only event featuring Ana Belaval, Andrea Darlas, and Joanna Clark on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8 p.
REVOLUTION(S) Extends at The Goodman Through Mid November
The all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical Revolution(s)—created by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello and Chicago’s Zayd Ayers Dohrn —opens to a full house tonight in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre and has added eight performances.
Aville Grows to Host ROOTED IN SONG Cabaret Fundraiser October 20
Aville Grows will host Rooted in Song, a cabaret fundraiser for Andersonville’s new community garden, on October 20 at Bramble Arts Loft.
Photos: Jackie Burns and More in REVOLUTION(S) at Goodman Theatre
Get a first look at production photos of Revolution(s), the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello and Chicago’s Zayd Ayers Dohrn.
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Goodman Theatre First Look
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now live on stage.
Cast and Creative Team Set for RAPORNZEL at PrideArts
The bawdy, silly, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain's Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL.
BERNADETTE, THE MUSICAL To Make U.S. Premiere At The Athenaeum Center
Following its hit European run, Bernadette, The Musical—the moving story of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes—will make its U.
Photos: JK Entertainment Makes Chicago Debut with PRODIGAL SON
Chicago’s newest creative company, JK Entertainment, launches with PRODIGAL SON by John Patrick Shanley, running October 10–November 2, 2025, at the Athenaeum Center.
DEATHTRAP Comes to the Skokie Theatre
MadKap Productions will present the comedy-thriller DEATHTRAP by Ira Levin for 10 live performances at the Skokie Theatre.
American Blues to Host Halloween Boo Bash to Benefit Artists
American Blues Theater will present Halloween Boo Bash, its annual costumed fundraiser benefiting artists’ wages during Season 40.
Photos: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of Terry Guest’s OAK at Raven Theatre
Raven Theatre in Chicago has released new production photos of OAK, the Southern Gothic drama by playwright Terry Guest, directed by Mikael Burke.
The Goodman Unveils New Leadership Team Members
Walter Artistic Director Susan V.
Video: JJ Niemann Sings 'Goodbye' in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre
Watch a video of JJ Niemann performing 'Goodbye' from Catch Me If You Can at Marriott Theatre! The score is by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Some Like it Hot).
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