Full Cast Set for MR. WOLF Chicago Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is launching its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching family drama Mr. Wolf. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is launching its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching family drama Mr. Wolf. Learn more!
Single Tickets to go on Sale This Week for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Single tickets go on sale Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Central Time for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s exciting 2025/26 Season. Learn more about the season here!
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Single tickets go on sale Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Central Time for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s exciting 2025/26 Season. Learn more about the season here!
Woodstock Shakespeare Players Partners With Woodstock Opera House With Free Summer Shakespeare in the Woodstock Square
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Woodstock Shakespeare Players is back for its second season and this year, not only have they partnered with the Woodstock Opera House. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Woodstock Shakespeare Players is back for its second season and this year, not only have they partnered with the Woodstock Opera House. Learn more here!
Babes With Blades Theatre Company FIGHTING WORDS FESTIVAL Returns in September
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2025 season opens with an extended run of its new works festival, the Fighting Words Festival, September 6 – 14 at the Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St, 2nd Floor.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2025 season opens with an extended run of its new works festival, the Fighting Words Festival, September 6 – 14 at the Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St, 2nd Floor.
MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition Extended at Blume Studios
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition has been extended in Charlotte through September 21, 2025, following a successful run and strong ticket sales. The large-scale, interactive experience based on Hasbro’s iconic board game is now welcoming guests at Blume Studios.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition has been extended in Charlotte through September 21, 2025, following a successful run and strong ticket sales. The large-scale, interactive experience based on Hasbro’s iconic board game is now welcoming guests at Blume Studios.
BrightSide Theatre to Present SUMMER IN THE PARKS 2025 Free Outdoor Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
BrightSide Theatre has announced the return of its popular SUMMER IN THE PARKS concert series for 2025, offering nine free, one-hour performances of FUN IN THE SUN: A Broadway Musical Revue.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
BrightSide Theatre has announced the return of its popular SUMMER IN THE PARKS concert series for 2025, offering nine free, one-hour performances of FUN IN THE SUN: A Broadway Musical Revue.
Photos: ANGELS IN AMERICA At Invictus Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Production photos have been released for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, with a single cast performing both parts of the play in repertory. Check out photos from the show.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Production photos have been released for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, with a single cast performing both parts of the play in repertory. Check out photos from the show.
Pivot Arts Announces Lineup for 2025 Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Pivot Arts has announced the artists and projects featured in its 2025 Pivot Arts Festival, a curated collection of interdisciplinary performances presented in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Pivot Arts has announced the artists and projects featured in its 2025 Pivot Arts Festival, a curated collection of interdisciplinary performances presented in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood.
HOMEGROWN: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience Comes to Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Raue Center for the Arts will welcome Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience to the stage on Friday, September 12 at 8 PM. This high-energy tribute brings the signature sound and spirit of the multi-platinum country-rock group to life with faithful renditions of Zac Brown Band's greatest hits.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Raue Center for the Arts will welcome Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience to the stage on Friday, September 12 at 8 PM. This high-energy tribute brings the signature sound and spirit of the multi-platinum country-rock group to life with faithful renditions of Zac Brown Band's greatest hits.
COME FROM AWAY to Launch Paramount Theatre's 14th Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, the largest subscription house in the U.S., will launch its 14th Broadway Series in August with the Chicago regional premiere of Come from Away.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, the largest subscription house in the U.S., will launch its 14th Broadway Series in August with the Chicago regional premiere of Come from Away.
Review: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 23, 2025
The current production at Drury Lane Theatre is Always…Patsy Cline. This is based on a true story, was originally conceived by Ted Swindley and licensed by the Estate of Patsy Cline. It contains 27 of Patsy’s songs and is a two-woman show.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - June 23, 2025
The current production at Drury Lane Theatre is Always…Patsy Cline. This is based on a true story, was originally conceived by Ted Swindley and licensed by the Estate of Patsy Cline. It contains 27 of Patsy’s songs and is a two-woman show.
Cast Announced for GANGSTA BABY at Open Space Arts
by Emmy Rice - June 22, 2025
Josh Odor, Bryan Nicholas Carter, and Jensen Knudson will join Cameron Raasdal-Munro in his semi-autobiographical play about a gay sex worker who is the son of a gangster.
by Emmy Rice - June 22, 2025
Josh Odor, Bryan Nicholas Carter, and Jensen Knudson will join Cameron Raasdal-Munro in his semi-autobiographical play about a gay sex worker who is the son of a gangster.
Joffrey Ballet Opens 70th Anniversary Season with CARMEN
by Emmy Rice - June 22, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet opens its 70th anniversary season with the U.S. Premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen, a tale of love, betrayal, and defiance set within the gritty confines of a cigarette factory in 1930s Spain.
by Emmy Rice - June 22, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet opens its 70th anniversary season with the U.S. Premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen, a tale of love, betrayal, and defiance set within the gritty confines of a cigarette factory in 1930s Spain.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Unveils Cast and Creatives for 2nd Annual Playground Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
Eclectic Full Contact theatre has revealed the cast and crew for its upcoming 2nd Annual Playground Festival at the Edge Off Broadway Theater. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
Eclectic Full Contact theatre has revealed the cast and crew for its upcoming 2nd Annual Playground Festival at the Edge Off Broadway Theater. Learn more here!
Video: Inside Rehearsals For THE COLOR PURPLE at the Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Watch a video from inside the rehearsal room of the Color Purple at the Goodman Theatre now! Brown’s 21-member company is led by prolific Chicago talent—including Brittney Mack as Celie.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Watch a video from inside the rehearsal room of the Color Purple at the Goodman Theatre now! Brown’s 21-member company is led by prolific Chicago talent—including Brittney Mack as Celie.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH World Premiere Extends at Jackalope Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Jackalope Theatre Company has extended the world premiere and Jeff Recommended Neighborhood Watch. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Jackalope Theatre Company has extended the world premiere and Jeff Recommended Neighborhood Watch. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!
THE COLOR PURPLE to Begin This Weekend at Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
The Color Purple the musical bursts onto the Goodman stage this weekend, directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with music direction by Jermaine Hill and choreography by Breon Arzell. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
The Color Purple the musical bursts onto the Goodman stage this weekend, directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with music direction by Jermaine Hill and choreography by Breon Arzell. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AMELIE Comes to Kokandy Productions Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Kokandy Productions will kick off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Kokandy Productions will kick off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.
Photos: DILARIA Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre First Look
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos of the off-Broadway premiere of Dilaria. See who is starring, and learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos of the off-Broadway premiere of Dilaria. See who is starring, and learn more about the production here!
Sasha Velour to Present THE BIG REVEAL LIVE SHOW at Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 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.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 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.
Review: YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - June 16, 2025
Noah Diaz’s YOU WILL GET SICK is an affecting and unusual play. With direction from Steppenwolf Co-Artistic Director Audrey Francis, it closes out the season in a moving and intriguing manner.
by Rachel Weinberg - June 16, 2025
Noah Diaz’s YOU WILL GET SICK is an affecting and unusual play. With direction from Steppenwolf Co-Artistic Director Audrey Francis, it closes out the season in a moving and intriguing manner.
Review: TO STEVE WITH LOVE: LIZ CALLAWAY CELEBRATES SONDHEIM at Studebaker Theater
by Kathleen Anwar - June 16, 2025
In a show that was part memoir, part love letter, and part stand-up comedy special, Liz Callaway paid tribute to the genius of the late Stephen Sondheim in an intimate performance that truly felt like a homecoming celebration for this Chicago native.
by Kathleen Anwar - June 16, 2025
In a show that was part memoir, part love letter, and part stand-up comedy special, Liz Callaway paid tribute to the genius of the late Stephen Sondheim in an intimate performance that truly felt like a homecoming celebration for this Chicago native.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Tour to Launch in Chicago This August
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has announced the return of the interactive hit DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Twenty-Sided Tavern to the Windy City, kicking off the production’s North American Tour with a limited seven-week engagement at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, August 12 – September 28, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has announced the return of the interactive hit DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Twenty-Sided Tavern to the Windy City, kicking off the production’s North American Tour with a limited seven-week engagement at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, August 12 – September 28, 2025.
Red Clay Dance Company Season 17 to Include World Premiere at MCA and Return of LA FEMME FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Red Clay Dance Company has announced programming for its 17th season, featuring a world premiere at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the return of its celebrated La Femme Dance Festival at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Red Clay Dance Company has announced programming for its 17th season, featuring a world premiere at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the return of its celebrated La Femme Dance Festival at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
TUTA Theatre Updates Summer Repertory Lineup with TOM & ELIZA and Nassim Soleimanpour’s WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
TUTA Theatre has announced a change in its two-play summer repertory. WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT will replace the replace the previously announced EVERY BRILLIANT THING and will play Sundays and Mondays through August 16.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
TUTA Theatre has announced a change in its two-play summer repertory. WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT will replace the replace the previously announced EVERY BRILLIANT THING and will play Sundays and Mondays through August 16.
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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Elton Rohn
Raue Center For The Arts (12/27 - 12/27) | |
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Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) | |
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American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31) | |
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Hanukkah Shmanukkah
Greenhouse Theater (12/18 - 12/21) | |
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Holidays a cappella at Chicago a cappella
Chicago A Cappella (10/25 - 8/25) | |
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The Rat Pack in Concert
The Center at Governors State University (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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Engage Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Raue Center For The Arts (12/20 - 12/21) | |
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Ruth Page's The Nutcracker
College of Lake County’s (CLC) James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (12/20 - 12/21) | |
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Ring-a-Ding-Swing It's Christmas
Hey Nonny (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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