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DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works

DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works

by BWW News Desk — December 17, 2025
Music Theater Works will cast RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and drag performer Mrs.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS Plays The Nederlander Theatre This Week

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS Plays The Nederlander Theatre This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — December 17, 2025
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis will play the James M.
CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Starring Daniel Payne Plays Broadway Playhouse In Chicago

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Starring Daniel Payne Plays Broadway Playhouse In Chicago

by BWW News Desk — December 16, 2025
CHRISTMAS WITH C.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre and More to Take Part in Chicago Theatre

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre and More to Take Part in Chicago Theatre Week

by BWW News Desk — December 16, 2025
Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, will take place this winter.
NEW YEAR NEW SHOW to Debut on Saturdays In January At Second City's De Maat Theatre

NEW YEAR NEW SHOW to Debut on Saturdays In January At Second City's De Maat Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 16, 2025
New Year! New Show! Welcome to 2026 where the laughter runs hot and the jokes run cheap.
Chicago Opera Theater to Celebrate Immigrant Composers IN AMERICA'S EMBRACE

Chicago Opera Theater to Celebrate Immigrant Composers IN AMERICA'S EMBRACE

by BWW News Desk — December 16, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater will present the second Discovery Concert of the 2025-26 season.
Video: A Clip From A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre

Video: A Clip From A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre

by Joshua Wright — December 16, 2025
Before the humbug, SCROOGE was just a young man with lively friends, prepared to celebrate the holidays.
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Returns in January

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Returns in January

by BWW News Desk — December 16, 2025
The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is fast approaching, so get set for 12 straight days of incredible stories told by puppet artists and companies from around the world playing all over Chicago.
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Comes to A Red Orchid Theatre in January

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Comes to A Red Orchid Theatre in January

by BWW News Desk — December 16, 2025
A Red Orchid Theatre will continue its 33rd Season with the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter drama Birds of North America, directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald.
LOVE IS IMPROVISED Returns To Judy’s Beat Lounge For Four-Week Run

LOVE IS IMPROVISED Returns To Judy’s Beat Lounge For Four-Week Run

by BWW News Desk — December 15, 2025
Love Is Improvised returns to Judy’s Beat Lounge for a new run after previously selling out its engagement.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Celebrate 100th Anniversary Season At The Auditorium

Martha Graham Dance Company to Celebrate 100th Anniversary Season At The Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — December 15, 2025
The Auditorium will present the Martha Graham Dance Company in a one-night-only performance.
Cast Set for World Premiere of Alex Lubischer's PIVOT at Rivendell

Cast Set for World Premiere of Alex Lubischer's PIVOT at Rivendell

by BWW News Desk — December 12, 2025
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Jeff Award winning playwright Alex Lubischer’s Pivot, directed by RTE Member Hallie Gordon.
Playwrights' Group The Vivero Granted a Three-Year Residency at City Lit Theater

Playwrights' Group The Vivero Granted a Three-Year Residency at City Lit Theater

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2025
City Lit is launching a three-year residency for The VIVERO - a playwrights’ group founded by multi-hyphenated theatre artists Esteban Andres Cruz, Kidany Camilo, and Nelson A.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Is Now Playing at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Is Now Playing at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Music Institute of Chicago to Present Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebr

Music Institute of Chicago to Present Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2025
The Music Institute of Chicago presents its 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.
STRANGER CHRISTMAS: A HAWKINS HOLIDAY is Coming to Replay Lincoln Park

STRANGER CHRISTMAS: A HAWKINS HOLIDAY is Coming to Replay Lincoln Park

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2025
Replay Lincoln Park has transformed into Hawkins for Stranger Christmas: A Hawkins Holiday, a pop-up experience celebrating the premiere of the final season of Stranger Things streaming this month.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater To Host Sir Ian McKellen In ONE KNIGHT ONLY! Benefit Even

Chicago Shakespeare Theater To Host Sir Ian McKellen In ONE KNIGHT ONLY! Benefit Event

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present One Knight Only! Sir Ian McKellen Onstage with Gandalf, Shakespeare, and You! on January 30, 2026.
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026

Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The M

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The Mac

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center.

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