Steppenwolf's KING JAMES Premiere & New 4-Play Deal on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present its world premiere production of King James by ensemble member Rajiv Joseph, staged by acclaimed Tony and Obie Award-winning director Kenny Leon in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, March 3–April 10, 2022 (opening March 13).
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present its world premiere production of King James by ensemble member Rajiv Joseph, staged by acclaimed Tony and Obie Award-winning director Kenny Leon in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, March 3–April 10, 2022 (opening March 13).
Joffrey Ballet Announces World Premiere OF MICE AND MEN
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet has announced its spring program which includes the world-premiere adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men by choreographer Cathy Marston and the Joffrey premiere of Serenade by dance pioneer George Balanchine.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet has announced its spring program which includes the world-premiere adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men by choreographer Cathy Marston and the Joffrey premiere of Serenade by dance pioneer George Balanchine.
Casting Announced for THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Movement and music unite to deliver a poetic glimpse into the mind of history’s ultimate Renaissance man in Mary Zimmerman’s The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci—one of the most popular works in Goodman Theatre history—in a major revival nearly 30 years after its premiere.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Movement and music unite to deliver a poetic glimpse into the mind of history’s ultimate Renaissance man in Mary Zimmerman’s The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci—one of the most popular works in Goodman Theatre history—in a major revival nearly 30 years after its premiere.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces 2021/22 44th Season Spring Programming
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has announced its 2021/22 44th season Spring Series: RE/CONNECT. The dance company will premiere two programs that will take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E. Chicago Ave) March 2-13.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has announced its 2021/22 44th season Spring Series: RE/CONNECT. The dance company will premiere two programs that will take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E. Chicago Ave) March 2-13.
DOUBT: A PARABLE Comes to Skokie Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Internationally-renowned actress Judy Rossignuolo-Rice stars in this Tony Award-winning drama about a rigidly conservative nun who is tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct between a beloved and progressive parish priest and one of the students in his care.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Internationally-renowned actress Judy Rossignuolo-Rice stars in this Tony Award-winning drama about a rigidly conservative nun who is tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct between a beloved and progressive parish priest and one of the students in his care.
Hell In A Handbag Presents THE DRAG SEED At The Chopin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 20th anniversary season with a revival of its popular comedy The Drag Seed, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 20th anniversary season with a revival of its popular comedy The Drag Seed, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed.
Chicago Children's Theatre Postpones In-Person Premiere Of LEONARDO! To Fall 2022
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Chicago Children's Theatre has postponed its presentation of Manual Cinema's Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster to fall 2022 for the health and safety of its audience, cast, crew and staff.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Chicago Children's Theatre has postponed its presentation of Manual Cinema's Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster to fall 2022 for the health and safety of its audience, cast, crew and staff.
Working in Concert International Women's Day Concert Features Top Female Talent
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Award-winning female singers are centerstage for an International Women's Day (IWD) concert celebrating this year's IWD theme, “Break the Bias.” Working In Concert and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church present Bellissima Opera's International Women's Day Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Oak Park.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Award-winning female singers are centerstage for an International Women's Day (IWD) concert celebrating this year's IWD theme, “Break the Bias.” Working In Concert and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church present Bellissima Opera's International Women's Day Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Oak Park.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Swings Into Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts has announced the return of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to downtown Crystal Lake. Join Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for a swinging good time at 8 p.m. on February 25, 2022!
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts has announced the return of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to downtown Crystal Lake. Join Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for a swinging good time at 8 p.m. on February 25, 2022!
Congo Square Theatre Reschedules FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE and Vision Benefit
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Congo Square Theatre Company has rescheduled two of its signature programs, the Festival on the Square and Vision Benefit, to now take place on Sunday, June 19, 2022, commemorating the Juneteenth holiday. Both events were originally scheduled for February 5, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Congo Square Theatre Company has rescheduled two of its signature programs, the Festival on the Square and Vision Benefit, to now take place on Sunday, June 19, 2022, commemorating the Juneteenth holiday. Both events were originally scheduled for February 5, 2022.
The Second City Announces New Slate Of Programming In UP Comedy Club
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
The Second City will bring audiences a new slate of programming in UP Comedy Club this year. One of Second City’s three resident stages in the historic Piper’s Alley Building in Old Town, UP offers an upscale setting to enjoy a night or afternoon of laughter performed by Chicago’s funniest players.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
The Second City will bring audiences a new slate of programming in UP Comedy Club this year. One of Second City’s three resident stages in the historic Piper’s Alley Building in Old Town, UP offers an upscale setting to enjoy a night or afternoon of laughter performed by Chicago’s funniest players.
Shattered Globe Theatre Postpones RASHEEDA SPEAKING
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Shattered Globe Theatre today announced it will postpone its winter production of Rasheeda Speaking due to the current surge of the Omicron variant. The revival, originally scheduled for February 25 – April 9, 2022, will now play from April 22 – June 4, 2022 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Shattered Globe Theatre today announced it will postpone its winter production of Rasheeda Speaking due to the current surge of the Omicron variant. The revival, originally scheduled for February 25 – April 9, 2022, will now play from April 22 – June 4, 2022 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
THE BEST OF SECOND CIT Comes to The MAC, February 12
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
It has been said that a shared sense of humor is key to a happy relationship. That is why the McAninch Arts Center believes there is no better way of celebrating Valentine's Day than with “The Best of Second City” Saturday, Feb. 12, at 5 and 8 p.m. Special Valentine's-themed drink specials will be available.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
It has been said that a shared sense of humor is key to a happy relationship. That is why the McAninch Arts Center believes there is no better way of celebrating Valentine's Day than with “The Best of Second City” Saturday, Feb. 12, at 5 and 8 p.m. Special Valentine's-themed drink specials will be available.
Lifeline Theatre to Open 25th Fillet of Solo Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Former Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans announced the 25th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented by Lifeline Theatre and running virtually January 21–February 13, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Former Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans announced the 25th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented by Lifeline Theatre and running virtually January 21–February 13, 2022.
TimeLine Theatre Company Launches Search For New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
TimeLine Theatre Company has officially launched its national search for a new Executive Director, tapping Chicago-based Arts Consulting Group (ACG) to lead its recruitment effort.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
TimeLine Theatre Company has officially launched its national search for a new Executive Director, tapping Chicago-based Arts Consulting Group (ACG) to lead its recruitment effort.
River Butcher Comes To The Den Theatre In March
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced comedian River Butcher for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7 pm & 9:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
The Den Theatre has announced comedian River Butcher for two stand-up performances on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7 pm & 9:15 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Cast Announced for Theo Ubique's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre’s third show of the 2021-’22 season will be the hilarious musical comedy ONCE UPON A MATTRESS – a rowdy and mildly adult twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea.”
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre’s third show of the 2021-’22 season will be the hilarious musical comedy ONCE UPON A MATTRESS – a rowdy and mildly adult twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea.”
BWW Review: BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL at Apollo Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - January 20, 2022
BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL is exceedingly clever, legitimately funny, and far wittier than the ABC series itself. This show earns my rose.
by Rachel Weinberg - January 20, 2022
BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL is exceedingly clever, legitimately funny, and far wittier than the ABC series itself. This show earns my rose.
Strawdog Theatre Presents ON THE GREENBELT in April
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
A semi-finalist for the 2021 Blue Ink Playwright Awards, On The Greenbelt is a serio-comic play that jumps between past and the present, written by ensemble member Karissa Murrell Myers* and directed by Jonathan Berry.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
A semi-finalist for the 2021 Blue Ink Playwright Awards, On The Greenbelt is a serio-comic play that jumps between past and the present, written by ensemble member Karissa Murrell Myers* and directed by Jonathan Berry.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces New Dates For BLUES IN THE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre announces new dates for Porchlight Revisits Passing Strange, Wednesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 19 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. and the staged reading of Paul Oaley Stovall’s+ Clear, A New Musical Experience, Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre announces new dates for Porchlight Revisits Passing Strange, Wednesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 19 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. and the staged reading of Paul Oaley Stovall’s+ Clear, A New Musical Experience, Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
Porchlight Announces New Dates For Porchlight Revisits PASSING STRANGE and Paul Oakley Stovall's CLEAR, A NEW MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre announces new dates for Porchlight Revisits Passing Strange, Wednesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 19 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. and the staged reading of Paul Oaley Stovall's Clear, A New Musical Experience, Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Porchlight Music Theatre announces new dates for Porchlight Revisits Passing Strange, Wednesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, May 19 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. and the staged reading of Paul Oaley Stovall's Clear, A New Musical Experience, Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
Chicago Humanities Festival Announces First Event Of 2022: Bob Odenkirk & Tim Meadows
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Chicago Humanities Festival announces its first program of 2022: a conversation between Bob Odenkirk and Tim Meadows.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Chicago Humanities Festival announces its first program of 2022: a conversation between Bob Odenkirk and Tim Meadows.
Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Sings The Love At Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Raue Center's diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, sings the love on February 12 @ 8p. Spend an amazing night out with Jordan's special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and vocal performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years just in time for Valentine's Day!
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Raue Center's diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, sings the love on February 12 @ 8p. Spend an amazing night out with Jordan's special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and vocal performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years just in time for Valentine's Day!
The Auditorium Theatre Presents NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE — SPINOSAURUS
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre presents the first event in their National Geographic Live Series on February 27, 2022 with Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous, featuring National Geographic Explorer and paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre presents the first event in their National Geographic Live Series on February 27, 2022 with Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous, featuring National Geographic Explorer and paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim.
The Chicago Ensemble's 45th Anniversary Begins With Two February Concerts
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
The Chicago Ensemble's 45th Anniversary season and return to live performances begins in February, featuring the works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St. and Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at 3 p.m. at International House, 1414 E. 59th St.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
The Chicago Ensemble's 45th Anniversary season and return to live performances begins in February, featuring the works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St. and Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at 3 p.m. at International House, 1414 E. 59th St.
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