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Ana Gasteyer To Headline The Auditorium Gala in October
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Broadway, film & TV star and former Saturday Night Live cast member Ana Gasteyer will headline The Auditorium's 2025 Annual Gala at the Palmer House. Learn more!
Photos: Blank Theatre Company Presents PASSION
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
PASSION is Blank's twelfth full-length production, and is now running. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Photos: QUEEN FOR A DAY at Hell in a Handbag Productions
by Emmy Rice - July 13, 2025
Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of Queen for a Day written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw. See the photos here!
Video: The Cast of BILLIE JEAN at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Emmy Rice - July 12, 2025
The comapny of Billie Jean at the Chicago Theatre shares their thoughts and excitement for the upcoming production from the rehearsal room! The production runs July 18–August 10, 2025, in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. See the video here! 
Steppenwolf Associates to Host FÊTE FOR 50 at Povos Gallery
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Join Steppenwolf’s Associates Board and other young professionals from across Chicagoland for the group’s signature fundraising event, FÊTE FOR 50. Learn more!
Cast Set for THE MARK World Premiere at Babes With Blades
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Babes with Blades has revealed the cast and creative team today for The Mark, written by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff. See who is starring, and learn more!
The Orion Ensemble Reveals 33rd Season Concert Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
The Orion Ensemble has announced its 33rd season, a four-concert series filled with beloved classics, new discoveries, forgotten gems and a world premiere. Joining Orion's core musicians—Florentina Ramniceanu, violin; Judy Stone, cello; Kathryne Pirtle, clarinet; and Diana Schmück, piano—are guest artists Stephen Boe, viola, and Mathias Tacke, violin. 
Broadway In Chicago and Metra Announce Free Train Travel With Tickets to Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Broadway In Chicago and Metra are partnering to offer theatergoers free round-trip train travel to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) through August 2 only.
North American Tour of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens Tonight in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
The highly anticipated North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast officially opens tonight, July 10, at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a strictly limited engagement through August 2.
Cast Set for DIAL M FOR MURDER at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Drury Lane Theatre is continuing its 2025/26 season with the modern thriller Dial M for Murder, in a new adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Frederick Knott. Learn more!
League of Chicago Theatres to Host 2025 Spotlight Gala in August
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres will present the 2025 Spotlight Gala, A Night Under the Big Top – A Whimsical Affair for the Theatre Kid in You. Learn how to attend.
PUPPY SONGS: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Annoyance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Viral internet sensation Puppy Songs is coming to Chicago and bringing his Musical Journey to the Annoyance Theatre! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Celebrate The Music Of Billy Joel With SIMPLY BILLY Live At Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Fans of the Piano Man, get ready! Raue Center For The Arts will present Simply Billy: A Tribute to Billy Joel in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Chicago on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Tickets to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale this week for its engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: MARY POPPINS at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Boasting warmth, humor, magic and unforgettable songs including 'A Spoonful of Sugar,' 'Chim Chim Cher-ee,' 'Let's Go Fly a Kite' and 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,' an Oscar-winning family classic becomes a Tony-winning stage musical in the Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse's debut of MARY POPPINS. Check out photos of the production.
Collaboraction Introduces 2025 Youth Ensemble: The Light
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Collaboraction Theatre has announced the 2025 youth ensemble of The Light, its groundbreaking training program for Chicago teens. Designed to empower young BIPOC artists as performers and changemakers, The Light fosters creativity, leadership, and social impact through live performance.
New Annoyance Play BULL Reimagines A '90s Basketball Dynasty
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Starting August 7, the original comedic play BULL takes over the mainstage at The Annoyance Theatre every Thursday night through September 11. A cornerstone of Chicago's renowned live comedy scene, The Annoyance is known for its bold, independent spirit and alternative edge, making it the perfect stage for this untold NBA tale.
ARTEMIS BOOKS & THE WELL-MEANING MAN World Premiere is Coming to The Village Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
The Village Theater of Chicago is staging their first production: Artemis Books & The Well Meaning Man, written by Paul Michael Thomson and directed by Clara Zucker. Learn more!
Subscriptions On Sale To The Public For The MAC's 25-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Subscriptions to the McAninch Arts Center 2025-2026 season are are now available to the public. Single-event tickets go on sale Aug. 8. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast And Creative Team Set for A NEW BRAIN at PrideArts
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
PrideArts has revealed the full cast and production team for A NEW BRAIN, the opening production of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Tony Kushner and Tracy Baim Will Appear in ANGELS IN AMERICA Post-show Talkbacks at Invictus Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Tony Kushner and Tracy Baim will appear in separate ANGELS IN AMERICA post-show talkbacks following two Sunday matinee performances of PART TWO: PERESTROIKA.
Raue Center Celebrates THE WOODSTOCK ERA at Live Concert Event
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
​​​​​​​Raue Center For The Arts invites music lovers and peace seekers alike to relive the magic of the 1969 Woodstock Festival with 'The Woodstock Era,' a live concert experience taking place on Saturday, August 16 at 7 p.m., produced by Soundtracks of a Generation.
Trap Door Theatre Unveils 2025–2026 Season Featuring U.S. Premiere of GREEN CORRIDORS and More
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Trap Door Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring Green Corridors by Natalka Vorozhbyt, a new adaptation of Le Bal, a Sławomir Mrozek play festival, and three Trap Open works by emerging voices. The season runs September 2025 through June 2026.
Photos: BIG TIME TOPPERS at Redtwist Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Chicago’s Theatre L’Acadie has released production images of Patrick Vermillion’s Big Time Toppers, directed by Brandii Champagne. Big Time Toppers will take place at Redtwist Theatre (1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660) and runs from July 10th - July 26th.
Sasha Velour's THE BIG REVEAL LIVE SHOW is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre will present global drag icon Sasha Velour in her latest theatrical spectacular, The Big Reveal Live Show. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

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