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Photos: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Photos: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released first-look production photos for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Selina Cadell and running through December 21 in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
What You Need to Know About Mozart’s COSI FAN TUTTE at Lyric Opera of Chicago

What You Need to Know About Mozart’s COSI FAN TUTTE at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Mozart’s beloved masterpiece Così fan tutte.
Review Roundup: REVOLUTION(S) at the Goodman Theatre

Review Roundup: REVOLUTION(S) at the Goodman Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 19, 2025
Performances are underway for Revolution(s), the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn, at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
Construction More Than 75% Complete on TimeLine Theatre New Home

Construction More Than 75% Complete on TimeLine Theatre New Home

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2025
TimeLine Theatre Company has confirmed that construction of its new home is more than 75% complete, with sights set on substantial completion of the building in February.
MARY, A HOLIDAY DANSICAL to Return to The Logan Center

MARY, A HOLIDAY DANSICAL to Return to The Logan Center

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2025
Black Girls Dance, which centers Black and Brown girls in joyful community, will present its fifth annual production of Mary, A Holiday Dansical, choreographed, written, and directed by Founder Erin Barnett.
JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances

JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2025
Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre.
A CRIPPLE CREEK CHRISTMAS CAROL To Play Raue Center This Holiday Season

A CRIPPLE CREEK CHRISTMAS CAROL To Play Raue Center This Holiday Season

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2025
Raue Center School for the Arts will bring a new adaptation of Dickens’ classic to the Crystal Lake stage this November with A CRIPPLE CREEK CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Season of Concern Reveals Holiday Events to Benefit Chicago Theatre Artists

Season of Concern Reveals Holiday Events to Benefit Chicago Theatre Artists

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2025
Throughout the holiday season, area performing arts organizations will take up audience collections at productions for Season of Concern, Chicago’s nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to all Chicagoland theater practitioners.
Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — November 17, 2025
AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a lively and sprawling production of Peter Shaffer’s play.
ANTHONY RAPP: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY is Coming to Lookingglass Theatre Company

ANTHONY RAPP: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY is Coming to Lookingglass Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2025
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present multi-award winner Anthony Rapp in the world premiere of  a seasonal and intimate cabaret, Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays.
Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre

Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2025
Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s highly-anticipated production of Amadeus has added two additional weeks of performances.
Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls.
A 15-Year Anniversary Cabaret & Holiday Mini-Market to Benefit Natural Talent Product

A 15-Year Anniversary Cabaret & Holiday Mini-Market to Benefit Natural Talent Productions And UNICEF

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2025
Natural Talent Productions will present its milestone event, A 15-Year Cabaret Celebration, taking place at the historic Arcada Theatre in St.
BWW Q&A: Ian Barford of AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

BWW Q&A: Ian Barford of AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Joshua Wright — November 14, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls in his Steppenwolf debut.
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS WITH MEGAN HILTY is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre

A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS WITH MEGAN HILTY is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre and Mark Cortale are inviting you to ring in the holidays with A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty.
What You Need to Know About Richard Strauss’s SALOME at Lyric Opera of Chicago

What You Need to Know About Richard Strauss’s SALOME at Lyric Opera of Chicago

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Richard Strauss’s explosive masterpiece Salome.
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago

by Rachel Weinberg — November 13, 2025
HELL’S KITCHEN, the Alicia Keys jukebox musical now making its Chicago premiere as part of the first national tour, has a messy storyline wrapped in slick packaging.
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATER FESTIVAL Returns In January

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATER FESTIVAL Returns In January

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2025
The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival will bring more than 100 puppetry events to venues across Chicago in January 2026.
GUENTHER STEINER: UNFILTERED LIVE to Play One Night Only at Chicago’s Cadillac Pala

GUENTHER STEINER: UNFILTERED LIVE to Play One Night Only at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2025
Broadway In Chicago will present GUENTHER STEINER: UNFILTERED LIVE for one night only at the Cadillac Palace Theatre on November 15.
HELL’S KITCHEN Opens At The James M. Nederlander Theatre For Three-Week Chicago Eng

HELL’S KITCHEN Opens At The James M. Nederlander Theatre For Three-Week Chicago Engagement

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2025
HELL’S KITCHEN, the 13-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical featuring the songs of Alicia Keys, is now playing at the James M.
IMPROVISED CHRISTMAS CAROL To Play Second City Chicago This December

IMPROVISED CHRISTMAS CAROL To Play Second City Chicago This December

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2025
This December, Don’t Quit Productions will present Improvised Christmas Carol at Second City Chicago, inviting audiences to determine each night’s moral lesson.
SET IN CHICAGO: HOLIDAY STYLE To Play Second City This December

SET IN CHICAGO: HOLIDAY STYLE To Play Second City This December

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2025
The Boobsdog improv team will return this December with Set In Chicago: Holiday Style, a new improvised sequel show inspired by classic holiday movies.
Tickets on Sale For HAMILTON in Chicago This Week

Tickets on Sale For HAMILTON in Chicago This Week

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2025
Broadway In Chicago announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12 online or in person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.
Justin Purcell to Return to Chicago Magic Lounge with New Show MAGIC IS PEOPLE

Justin Purcell to Return to Chicago Magic Lounge with New Show MAGIC IS PEOPLE

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2025
Chicago Magic Lounge will present the debut of Magic is People, a new one-man show by founding company member and audience favorite Justin Purcell.
Photos: Wild Door Theater's SMOKEFALL Now Playing at Theater Wit

Photos: Wild Door Theater's SMOKEFALL Now Playing at Theater Wit

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2025
Wild Door Theater has launched its inaugural production, Smokefall, now playing, by Noah Haidle and directed by Andrew Gallant, at Theater Wit.

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