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Raue Center School For The Arts has announced a brand new summer camp series—aptly named Camp RCSA—for young performers looking to further (or even begin) their arts education in live performance.

Due to an overwhelming response, Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access, has extended their limited time exhibit through the month of March at Oakbrook Center, 19 Oakbrook Center.

Enjoy an evening of hilarity at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with Lucas Bohn's Lesson Plans to Late Night, April 7, 2022.

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, presents four world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American) artists to submit applications for the Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Choreographic Competit

ONU Theatre, who recently won 9 Chicago BroadwayWorld Awards and was nominated for a Dove Award for their musical STILL, along with Olivet's School of Music will bring to life Singin' in the Rain! This weekend, this technical and tap dance-heavy musical will showcase the program's strengths.

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre latest mainstage production the “Best Musical” Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night, conceived by Sheldon Epps, with the music of Bessie Smith, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Gordon Jenkins, Alberta Hunter and others, is now playing through Ma

Rarely do I see theater that feels truly unique, but Mary Zimmerman's THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Goodman Theater is indeed unlike any other piece of theater.

Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago’s largest professional theater company devoted exclusively to children and young families, continues its 2021-2022 “Season of Resilience” with the world premiere of Carmela Full of Wishes, April 23-May 22, 2022.

The music and legacy of a country legend are celebrated in Southern Nights: Michael Ingersoll Sings Glen Campbell, presented by Artists Lounge Live at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 3, 2022.

Director Nicole Wiesner brings her signature Trap Door style to adapt and direct this obscure Mrożek farce.

The Auditorium Theatre presents the long-awaited return of Ballet Hispánico, the nation's renowned Latinx dance organization recognized as one of America's Cultural Treasures, with the Chicago Premiere of Doña Perón in two performances only, March 26 & 27, 2022.

Raven Theatre has announced its Take Flight Summer Camp will return to in-person classes this summer, featuring two training sessions in theatre arts for kids ages 6 – 14.

MICHAEL CERVERIS and KIMBERLY KAYE bring a stripped down version of their band LOOSE CATTLE to Evanston SPACE in an intimate afternoon of songs from their recent album Heavy Lifting (and perhaps a rock showtune or two).

Nearly 30 years after its acclaimed premiere, one of the most popular works in Goodman Theatre history opens tonight in the Owen Theatre in a major revival—and will be available to view online next month!

Wharton Center has announced the First National Tour of MEAN GIRLS will be coming to East Lansing from Tuesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 6, 2022, as part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Season.

On Friday, April 8, 2022, celebrated Armenian American sisters Ani (cello) and Marta (piano) Aznavoorian will release their debut duo album, Gems from Armenia, on Cedille Records.

ABC7 recently profiled Goodman Theatre's Gem Of The Ocean.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is opening its stunning new in-the-round Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell—the centerpiece of its recently unveiled Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Arts and Education Center—with ensemble member Yasen Peyankov’s extraordinarily funny and lyrical adaptation of Ant

Black Ensemble Theater’s Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor kicks off the 2022 Season of Excellence: The Season of Healings with the world premiere of Jackie Taylor’s It’s Just Like Coming to Church (Welcome to The Church of YOU).

Chicagoans, rejoice! Arguably one of the best days of the year in Chicago is quickly approaching – St.

The Den Theatre will welcome back Chicago-bred comedian Beth Stelling on Saturday, March 19 at 8 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N.

The University of Chicago and Folks Operetta have announced the Korngold Festival, celebrating and exploring the life and music of one of the 20th century’s most successful yet underrecognized composers, Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

On Sunday, February 9, 1964, close to 50 percent of U.

Latin Grammy nominee and 12-time Austin Music Awards winner Gina Chávez is coming to Wharton Center Friday, February 25, at 8:00PM for a passionate collection of songs traversing cumbia, indie folk, blues, and Latin pop.

Porchlight Music Theatre has staged a number of similar revues over the years, and I look back on those most fondly for the tremendous talent they have showcased.