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THE NOTEBOOK and More Set for Broadway In Chicago 2026 Season

THE NOTEBOOK and More Set for Broadway In Chicago 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 29, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has revealed the full season line up for the next Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series, featuring The Notebook and more.
Red Theater Reveals Cast of the World Premiere of THE PILON

Red Theater Reveals Cast of the World Premiere of THE PILON

by BWW News Desk — September 29, 2025
Red Theater presents the world premiere production of The Pilon, written by Zach Barr and directed by Jessica Love, running at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
Review: Ava: The Secret Conversations

Review: Ava: The Secret Conversations

by Tina St. Angelo — September 28, 2025
I ruined his life….
New Musical GODS: A MUSICAL RAMPAGE to Debuts Act 1 At Elgin Fringe

New Musical GODS: A MUSICAL RAMPAGE to Debuts Act 1 At Elgin Fringe

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2025
A brand new musical, gods: A Musical Rampage, is set to be presented this weekend.
The Goodman to Hold Costume Sale From its Productions in October

The Goodman to Hold Costume Sale From its Productions in October

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2025
Just in time for Halloween costume shopping season, The Goodman's costume sale features modern and vintage items from productions spanning over 60 years of The Goodman’s century-long history.
AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall

AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2025
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery.
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of Rajiv Joseph’s MR.

Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of Rajiv Joseph’s MR. WOLF

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2025
Now running at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching family drama Mr.
Oak Park Festival Theatre To Receive Special Equity Award At 57th Annual Jefferson Aw

Oak Park Festival Theatre To Receive Special Equity Award At 57th Annual Jefferson Awards

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
Oak Park Festival Theatre will be honored with a Special Equity Award at the 57th Annual Joseph Jefferson Awards on September 29, 2025.
Rosaway Brings French Disco-Jazz Vibes To Raue Center For The Arts

Rosaway Brings French Disco-Jazz Vibes To Raue Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
Rosaway, the acclaimed Paris-based disco-jazz duo, will perform at Raue Center for the Arts on October 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.
ALWAYS OLIVIA: AN OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN TRIBUTE Comes To Belfy Music Theatre This Week

ALWAYS OLIVIA: AN OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN TRIBUTE Comes To Belfy Music Theatre This Week

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
Always Olivia, a tribute concert celebrating the timeless music of Olivia Newton-John, will be performed at the Belfy Music Theatre on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Refracted Theatre Company Reveals Final Two Plays in THE SHORTLIST

Refracted Theatre Company Reveals Final Two Plays in THE SHORTLIST

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
Refracted Theatre Company has revealed the final two plays as part of the The Shortlist: A Refracted Festival at the Den Theatre.
ASHLAND AVENUE Starring Jenna Fischer Extends for Second Time at The Goodman

ASHLAND AVENUE Starring Jenna Fischer Extends for Second Time at The Goodman

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
The Goodman will present a second extension for Lee Kirk’s Ashland Avenue, adding five performances in October.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Unveils Details for CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA & PAGLIACCI

Lyric Opera of Chicago Unveils Details for CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA & PAGLIACCI

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present a murderous double feature of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci — known collectively as Cav/Pag — two timeless operas that ignite music’s most incendiary emotions.
Joffrey Ballet Will Present MATTERS OF THE HEART at Harris Theater

Joffrey Ballet Will Present MATTERS OF THE HEART at Harris Theater

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2025
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance will welcome The Joffrey Ballet for Matters of the Heart, a two-act program running November 6–9, 2025.
Leslie Uggams Joins Porchlight Music Theatre’s Artistic Advisory Board

Leslie Uggams Joins Porchlight Music Theatre’s Artistic Advisory Board

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Leslie Uggams, the multi-award-winning Broadway, film, TV, and recording star, has been appointed to its Artistic Advisory Board.
WHITE CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Paramount Theatre This Holiday Season

WHITE CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Paramount Theatre This Holiday Season

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2025
xNostalgia, pageantry and spectacle come to life in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the most iconic holiday musical of all time, next in Paramount’s 14th Broadway Series.
Cast Set for URINETOWN at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

Cast Set for URINETOWN at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company of 'Urinetown.
Chicago Theatre Leaders Join Richard Engling For Book Launch Panel At Bramble Arts Lo

Chicago Theatre Leaders Join Richard Engling For Book Launch Panel At Bramble Arts Loft

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
A panel discussion and celebration titled Taking the Leap: A Conversation on Bold Moves in Chicago Theater will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.
LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns To The Lincoln Lodge in October

LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns To The Lincoln Lodge in October

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
The 4th Annual Latina Comedy Festival will take place October 2–4, 2025, at The Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square.
GANGSTA BABY US Premiere Extended at Open Space Arts Through October

GANGSTA BABY US Premiere Extended at Open Space Arts Through October

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
Open Space Arts’ U.
Lifeline Theatre Will Host Special Halloween Event For CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICKY TR

Lifeline Theatre Will Host Special Halloween Event For CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICKY TREAT

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
Lifeline Theatre has announced a special one-day-only event for families attending its Halloween KidSeries production, CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICKY TREAT, running next month.
Review: GREASE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Review: GREASE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

by Tina St. Angelo — September 22, 2025
Yes this cast of Grease at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center do go together.
Review: MR. WOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Review: MR. WOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — September 22, 2025
MR.
Review: ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre

Review: ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — September 22, 2025
ASHLAND AVENUE is a genial and charming play set in Chicago.
Jackie Burns and More to Star in REVOLUTION(S) at The Goodman Theatre

Jackie Burns and More to Star in REVOLUTION(S) at The Goodman Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2025
A top-flight cast of musical theater greats is now rocking rehearsal for Revolution(s)—the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello and Chicago’s Zayd Ayers Dohrn.

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