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A special holiday cabaret called CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET will play over two weekends: Thursday, December 9 through Sunday, December 12; and Thursday, December 16 through Sunday, December 19 at the Broadway Theatre, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N.

After the long pandemic hiatus, Porchlight Music Theatre returns to in-person productions with a feel-good staging of PUMP BOYS & DINETTES.

Comedian Gareth Reynolds brings his stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for one night only Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 7 pm on The Den's Heath Mainstage, 1331 N.

The first ever Tony Award winner for Best Musical, based on the book by Sam and Bella Spewack with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, is to be directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller.

Led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Scott Speck, named 2021 Conductor of the Year by Illinois Council of Orchestras, the concert features masterpieces by Johannes Brahms and Antonín Dvořák for winds and strings, plus a world premiere by Jonathan Bingham.

Black Ensemble Theater announces Ladies, Living and Loving Life by Black Ensemble Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor and Rhonda Preston, directed by Jackie Taylor and starring Rhonda Preston and Arzula Gardner.

Direct from her critically acclaimed appearance at New York's 'Pangea,' singer-songwriter, Joanie Pallatto, returns to her home town to continue the 'My Original Plan' celebration.

Ending a year-long hiatus, the Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band debuts its fall performance and marks the musical family's 'Silver Anniversary' 25th season! The company has been eager to refocus on community music making and are excited to finally share that joy with audience again.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Rick Bayless and Windy City Playhouse Artistic Director Amy Rubenstein today announced the extension of their immersive production, “A Recipe For Disaster,” written by Bayless, Rubenstein and Windy City Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Carl Menninger and

Otherworld Theatre, North America's premier fantasy and genre live theatre production company, today announced details of WINTER IN THE WILDWOOD, an immersive walking holiday experience to be staged December 9, 2021 - January 9, 2022 at the Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N.

The World Premiere of WHEN HARRY MET REHAB, a comedy that takes sobriety seriously, is coming soon to the Greenhouse Theatre Center, 2257 N.

Audiences will experience the musicality and passion for playing live that have earned famed Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid rave reviews.

From the innovators behind the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh exhibition seen by over 3.

The leadership team at Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Paul Gunning will join the company as its new vice president and chief marketing officer.

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre returns to live performances and the launch of its 27th Mainstage season with Pump Boys & Dinettes, now playing through December 12 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N.

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has announced holiday offerings plus a unique opportunity to gift “mini musical concerts” to loved ones via IPO's new Holiday IPOgrams.

Stage Left Theatre announces their upcoming online production of Open, written by Crystal Skillman, and directed by Bobbi Masters in her Stage Left debut as both Artistic Director and Director.

The Peppermint Patties return to the stage with a 90-minute lineup of holiday favorites and classic close-harmony hits made famous by The Andrews Sisters, Chordettes, Lennon Sisters, and more.

Chicago theatres will present a wide variety of festive plays, musicals, dance, and comedy offerings this Holiday season.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company opened today its trailblazing new 50,000 square foot theater building and education center, the Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Arts and Education Center.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Jones College Prep theater teacher Brad Lyons is on leave while officials investigate misconduct allegations made by the students.

Celebrate the King of Rock ‘n Roll with internationally acclaimed touring star Brandon Bennett (Chicago’s Million Dollar Quartet).

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, announced the recipients of the second annual 3Arts Next Level/Spare Room Award—a $50,000 unrestricted cash award given to three women visual artists who are past 3Arts awardees—during its 14th annual 3Arts Awards Celebration h

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre celebrated 26 years as the center for music theatre in Chicago, honored actor, singer, dancer Chita Rivera with The ICON Award, Rick and Deann Bayless and the Bayless Family Foundation with the Luminary Award and Latino business and civic leaders a

Music Theater Works has announced the 2022 Season, opening with Jerry Herman's 'LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' (March 10, 2022 - April 3, 2022) starring Joshua Eads Brown (AKA Ginger Minj) from 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' followed by 'DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID' (June 2, 2022 - June 22, 2022), and more.