Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Casting And Artists for WOMEN OF SOUL
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran, and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the next Mainstage production of the 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season, Women of Soul, featuring a special tribute to Aretha Franklin.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran, and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the next Mainstage production of the 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season, Women of Soul, featuring a special tribute to Aretha Franklin.
Orion Continues In March With Schoenfield, Still, and Tchaikovsky
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
Music from the late 19th and 20th centuries fills the program for the third concert of The Orion Ensemble’s 29th season, featuring works by Schoenfield, Still and Tchaikovsky at three venues: New England Congregational Church in Aurora (March 6), PianoForte Studios in Chicago (March 9) and Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston (March 13). The Chicago and Evanston performances also will be available via livestream.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
Music from the late 19th and 20th centuries fills the program for the third concert of The Orion Ensemble’s 29th season, featuring works by Schoenfield, Still and Tchaikovsky at three venues: New England Congregational Church in Aurora (March 6), PianoForte Studios in Chicago (March 9) and Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston (March 13). The Chicago and Evanston performances also will be available via livestream.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces New Dates For BLUES IN THE NIGHT; Postpones CLEAR and PASSING STRANGE
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
Due to the current virus surge in Chicago and out of an abundance of caution regarding the public health concerns for artists and audiences, Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announces its three events scheduled for January and February 2022: Blues in the Night, Clear, A New Musical Experience and Porchlight Revisits Passing Strange have been rescheduled to later this year, new dates for Blues in the Night are listed below, new dates for Clear, A New Musical Experience and Porchlight Revisits Passing Strange are to be announced.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
Due to the current virus surge in Chicago and out of an abundance of caution regarding the public health concerns for artists and audiences, Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announces its three events scheduled for January and February 2022: Blues in the Night, Clear, A New Musical Experience and Porchlight Revisits Passing Strange have been rescheduled to later this year, new dates for Blues in the Night are listed below, new dates for Clear, A New Musical Experience and Porchlight Revisits Passing Strange are to be announced.
The Den Theatre Announces Comedian Laurie Kilmartin On The Heath Mainstage
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
The Den Theatre is pleased to announce comedian, Emmy-nominated comedy writer (CONAN), author and podcaster Laurie Kilmartin, performing three stand-up performances February 25 – 26, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
The Den Theatre is pleased to announce comedian, Emmy-nominated comedy writer (CONAN), author and podcaster Laurie Kilmartin, performing three stand-up performances February 25 – 26, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.
Haven Chicago's FESTIVAL AU CINEMA Now Accepting Submissions!
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
Haven Chicago has announced its first annual Festival au Cinéma, the company's new platform for visionary and innovative filmmakers and media artists staking their claim in the future of digital storytelling.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
Haven Chicago has announced its first annual Festival au Cinéma, the company's new platform for visionary and innovative filmmakers and media artists staking their claim in the future of digital storytelling.
WHEN HARRY MET REHAB to Have Final Performance January 9
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
The World Premiere of WHEN HARRY MET REHAB, a comedy that takes sobriety seriously, will close Sunday, January 9, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
The World Premiere of WHEN HARRY MET REHAB, a comedy that takes sobriety seriously, will close Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Sasha Hutchings of OKLAHOMA! NATIONAL TOUR at Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - January 06, 2022
The national tour of director Daniel Fish’s Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! arrives in Chicago next week. Ahead of the show’s Chicago engagement, Sasha Hutchings reflected on her role as leading lady Laurey, her journey with the show, and how the show’s themes and this new production will resonate with modern audiences.
by Rachel Weinberg - January 06, 2022
The national tour of director Daniel Fish’s Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! arrives in Chicago next week. Ahead of the show’s Chicago engagement, Sasha Hutchings reflected on her role as leading lady Laurey, her journey with the show, and how the show’s themes and this new production will resonate with modern audiences.
A VERY HARRY WINTER At Replay Lincoln Park To Run Through The End Of January
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Get out your time-turners! Replay Lincoln Park is expanding their limited-time pop-up, A Very Harry Christmas, to A Very Harry Winter. Take to the skies with broomstick in hand to head to Chicago's favorite pop-up bar, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, for their latest pop-up installment now running through the month of January.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Get out your time-turners! Replay Lincoln Park is expanding their limited-time pop-up, A Very Harry Christmas, to A Very Harry Winter. Take to the skies with broomstick in hand to head to Chicago's favorite pop-up bar, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, for their latest pop-up installment now running through the month of January.
Dave Matthews Tribute Band Rocks Raue Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts in historic Crystal Lake, IL wants audiences to relive their glory days with Dave Matthews Tribute Band, February 5, 2022 at 8 pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts in historic Crystal Lake, IL wants audiences to relive their glory days with Dave Matthews Tribute Band, February 5, 2022 at 8 pm.
The First Folio Theatre Stages THE SECRET COUNCIL
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
First Folio Theatre will present the World Premiere of Agatha Christie’s The Secret Council, adapted by David Rice. The show will preview January 26th - 28th, open January 29th, and run through February 27th, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
First Folio Theatre will present the World Premiere of Agatha Christie’s The Secret Council, adapted by David Rice. The show will preview January 26th - 28th, open January 29th, and run through February 27th, 2022.
Tony Winner Renée Elise Goldsberry Makes Chicago Concert Debut
by Marissa Tomeo - January 05, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre announces An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Making her Chicago concert debut at the Auditorium, Renée is best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton.
by Marissa Tomeo - January 05, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre announces An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Making her Chicago concert debut at the Auditorium, Renée is best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton.
Raven Theatre Cancels BEAUTIFUL THING Due to Covid
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Raven Theatre today announced it will cancel its upcoming production of Beautiful Thing due to the current surge of the Omicron variant. The production, written by Jonathan Harvey and directed by Mikael Burke, was slated to run February 9 – March 27, 2022 on Raven’s East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Raven Theatre today announced it will cancel its upcoming production of Beautiful Thing due to the current surge of the Omicron variant. The production, written by Jonathan Harvey and directed by Mikael Burke, was slated to run February 9 – March 27, 2022 on Raven’s East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood.
THE OUTSIDERS Musical Adaptation Postponed at Goodman Theatre; Two Productions Added to 2021/2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Tony Award-winner Robert Falls marks 35 years as Goodman Artistic Director—a position from which he will step down at season’s end—by directing the world premiere of Rebecca Gilman’s Swing State, his sixth play by his longtime collaborator, in the Owen Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Tony Award-winner Robert Falls marks 35 years as Goodman Artistic Director—a position from which he will step down at season’s end—by directing the world premiere of Rebecca Gilman’s Swing State, his sixth play by his longtime collaborator, in the Owen Theatre.
Julia Murney, Cathy Rigby & More to Take Part in Academy of the Arts Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Academy of the Arts, a new, west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its first fundraiser gala and concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. The concert will feature stars from some of Broadway's biggest shows.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Academy of the Arts, a new, west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its first fundraiser gala and concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. The concert will feature stars from some of Broadway's biggest shows.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Postpones PROVING UP
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Anthony Freud, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s general director, president & CEO, announced today that the company’s production of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s chamber opera Proving Up, planned for January 22-30, 2022 at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre, has been postponed.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Anthony Freud, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s general director, president & CEO, announced today that the company’s production of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s chamber opera Proving Up, planned for January 22-30, 2022 at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre, has been postponed.
Broadway in Chicago Announces Food & Beverages Will No Longer be Sold in Theatres
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2022
Broadway in Chicago has announced that food and beverage concessions will not be sold and eating and drinking is not permitted inside the theatres.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2022
Broadway in Chicago has announced that food and beverage concessions will not be sold and eating and drinking is not permitted inside the theatres.
Tickets on Sale for DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2022
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation will arrive in Chicago on March 15, 2022 for a limited 13-week run through June 12, 2022, bringing Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl (and Tigger too!) to the Mercury Theatre Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2022
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation will arrive in Chicago on March 15, 2022 for a limited 13-week run through June 12, 2022, bringing Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl (and Tigger too!) to the Mercury Theatre Chicago.
Paramount 2022 Lineup Includes Jay Leno, Under The Streetlamp, Straight No Chaser, and More
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2022
Broadway is back at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, currently presenting the final week of its smash hit production of Cinderella through Sunday, January 9, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2022
Broadway is back at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, currently presenting the final week of its smash hit production of Cinderella through Sunday, January 9, 2022.
The Auditorium Theatre Presents Trinity Irish Dance Company, February 5
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre presents Trinity Irish Dance Company for a one-night-only performance on the theatre's historic stage on February 5. Called “impossibly complex” by The New York Times and “sophisticated and commanding” by the Los Angeles Times, this company of diverse and elite performing artists celebrates Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard's unique vision to fuse vibrant Irish traditions with ever-evolving American innovation.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre presents Trinity Irish Dance Company for a one-night-only performance on the theatre's historic stage on February 5. Called “impossibly complex” by The New York Times and “sophisticated and commanding” by the Los Angeles Times, this company of diverse and elite performing artists celebrates Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard's unique vision to fuse vibrant Irish traditions with ever-evolving American innovation.
Kane Repertory Theatre Presents VENUS IN FUR
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Kane Repertory Theatre presents an in person production of David Ive's Venus in Fur at Side Street Studio in Elgin, IL. The play is directed by Jeff Award winner and Goodman's current Maggio Directing Fellow, Spenser Davis. The production premieres February 4th and runs through February 20th with performances at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 pm matinees on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased here.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Kane Repertory Theatre presents an in person production of David Ive's Venus in Fur at Side Street Studio in Elgin, IL. The play is directed by Jeff Award winner and Goodman's current Maggio Directing Fellow, Spenser Davis. The production premieres February 4th and runs through February 20th with performances at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 pm matinees on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased here.
Cast Announced for BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Presented by Right Angle Entertainment, this journey to find love runs January 13 – February 13, 2022 at Apollo Theater Chicago, located at 2550 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. The press opening is January 19, 2022 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Presented by Right Angle Entertainment, this journey to find love runs January 13 – February 13, 2022 at Apollo Theater Chicago, located at 2550 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. The press opening is January 19, 2022 at 7:30pm.
Theatrical Metal Opera Band DiAmorte Releases Video for New Single 'Where The Light Grows Cold'
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Theatrical metal opera production DiAmorte have released the video for their new single 'Where The Light Grows Cold.'
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Theatrical metal opera production DiAmorte have released the video for their new single 'Where The Light Grows Cold.'
Think Floyd is Coming to Raue Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts will celebrate the music of Pink Floyd this spring. Chicago’s longest-running Pink Floyd tribute, Think Floyd, is set to rock the Raue at 8 p.m. on January 22, 2022!
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Raue Center For The Arts will celebrate the music of Pink Floyd this spring. Chicago’s longest-running Pink Floyd tribute, Think Floyd, is set to rock the Raue at 8 p.m. on January 22, 2022!
Photos: Pegasus' 35th Annual Young Playwright's Festival to Premiere Virtually
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Pegasus Theatre Chicago will present the 35th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, streaming Jan. 6 - Feb. 6, 2022 and a virtual opening night ceremony, Sunday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. CST. This year’s world premieres, written by high school students and given a staged professional production, share judgment in the material, mundane and mystical worlds.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Pegasus Theatre Chicago will present the 35th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, streaming Jan. 6 - Feb. 6, 2022 and a virtual opening night ceremony, Sunday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. CST. This year’s world premieres, written by high school students and given a staged professional production, share judgment in the material, mundane and mystical worlds.
Student Blog: Five Ways I've Grown This Semester
by Student Blogger: MaryRose Jones - January 03, 2022
It was a wild time in terms of all the activities and classes I had to balance, but I'm so grateful for this semester. This is the first semester that I felt like I grew significantly as an artist. I have been really reflecting on this semester and how I grew.
by Student Blogger: MaryRose Jones - January 03, 2022
It was a wild time in terms of all the activities and classes I had to balance, but I'm so grateful for this semester. This is the first semester that I felt like I grew significantly as an artist. I have been really reflecting on this semester and how I grew.
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