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DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE Adds Chicago Live Countdown

DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE Adds Chicago Live Countdown

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2025
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” will add a Central Time zone midnight countdown live from Chicago for the first time in its more than 50-year history.
John C. Reilly's MISTER ROMANTIC to Offer Fourth Performance at Steppenwolf

John C. Reilly's MISTER ROMANTIC to Offer Fourth Performance at Steppenwolf

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2025
After selling out three performances in near record time, Steppenwolf Theatre has added a fourth and final performance of John C.
Porchlight Young Professionals to Host A WICKED: FOR GOOD WATCH PARTY At The Davis Th

Porchlight Young Professionals to Host A WICKED: FOR GOOD WATCH PARTY At The Davis Theater

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre's Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board will present the special event, Wicked: For Good Watch Party at the Davis Theater.
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2025
A legendary holiday-film starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye will be brought to theatrical life when Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse presents the eagerly awaited return of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS.
Playmakers Laboratory To Present THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY PARTY! At Neo-Futu

Playmakers Laboratory To Present THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY PARTY! At Neo-Futurist Theater

by BWW News Desk — November 6, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will return to the Neo-Futurist Theater this winter with its annual holiday edition of That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, running December 5–14, 2025.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Chad Goodman Return to Raue Center for HOLIDAY

Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Chad Goodman Return to Raue Center for HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2025
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and conductor Chad Goodman return to Raue Center for the Arts for the annual Holiday Spectacular concert on December 12, 2025.
Hell in a Handbag Productions to Present THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE Worl

Hell in a Handbag Productions to Present THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE World Premiere

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2025
Hell in a Handbag Productions to present the world premiere of The Real Housewives of the North Pole, written by David Cerda and directed by Tommy Bullington, November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026, at The Clutch in Chicago.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Heads Into Rehearsal At The Goodman Theatre

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Heads Into Rehearsal At The Goodman Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2025
Get a first look at rehearsals for Chicago's favorite holiday tradition! The Goodman Theatre's 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol is now in rehearsal under the direction of Malkia Stampley, marking her debut at the helm of the beloved seasonal classic.
TWILIGHT IN CONCERT to Open at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre

TWILIGHT IN CONCERT to Open at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2025
The 60-city national tour of the first-ever TWILIGHT IN CONCERT will open Friday, November 7 at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Porchlight

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Porchlight

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the next production in its 31st season, The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty McGee.
Review Roundup: STEREOPHONIC National Tour

Review Roundup: STEREOPHONIC National Tour

by Stephi Wild — November 5, 2025
Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award winner for Best Play, is now on its first National Tour.
Video: JEKYLL & HYDE Star David Moreland Performs 'This Is The Moment'

Video: JEKYLL & HYDE Star David Moreland Performs 'This Is The Moment'

by A.A. Cristi — November 4, 2025
Watch David Moreland perform “This Is the Moment” from Kokandy Productions’ new staging of Jekyll & Hyde, directed by Derek Van Barham.
Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre

Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — November 4, 2025
Writers Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of As You Like It, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy.
Elsinore to Present A PICASSO by Jeffrey Hatcher at the Greenhouse Theater Center

Elsinore to Present A PICASSO by Jeffrey Hatcher at the Greenhouse Theater Center

by BWW News Desk — November 4, 2025
Elsinore will return with the historical drama A Picasso by Jeffrey Hatcher at the Greenhouse Theater Center.
BWW Q&A: Stephen Schellhardt of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paramount Theatre

BWW Q&A: Stephen Schellhardt of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paramount Theatre

by Joshua Wright — November 4, 2025
Paramount Theatre will continue its 14th Broadway Series with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, running November 12, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATER FESTIVAL Returns This January

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATER FESTIVAL Returns This January

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival will return January 21–February 1, 2026, presenting more than 100 performances and events across dozens of Chicago venues.
Music Theater Works Reveals Cast And Creative Team For ANNIE At North Shore Center

Music Theater Works Reveals Cast And Creative Team For ANNIE At North Shore Center

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
Music Theater Works will close its 2025 season with a new production of Annie, running December 18, 2025 through January 4, 2026, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
Trap Door Theatre To Present RAG DOLL ON A BOMB SITE In December

Trap Door Theatre To Present RAG DOLL ON A BOMB SITE In December

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will continue its 32nd season with Rag Doll on a Bomb Site, written, performed, and choreographed by Shelley Cooper and directed by Kelsey Miller, playing December 11–13, 2025, at Trap Door Theatre.
The Den Theatre Announces December Comedy Lineup Featuring Jerrod Carmichael, Langsto

The Den Theatre Announces December Comedy Lineup Featuring Jerrod Carmichael, Langston Kerman, The Sklar Brothers & More

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
The Den Theatre in Chicago has announced its December 2025 comedy lineup, featuring performances by Jerrod Carmichael, Langston Kerman, The Sklar Brothers, Charlene Kaye’s Tiger Daughter (presented by Margaret Cho), John Achkar, Gavin Matts, and IMHO: The Show’s New Year’s Eve Party.
Tickets to TimeLine Theatre's EUREKA DAY to go on Sale This Week

Tickets to TimeLine Theatre's EUREKA DAY to go on Sale This Week

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
Tickets for TimeLine Theatre Company's Chicago premiere production of the 2025 Tony Award-winner for Best Revival of a Play, EUREKA DAY, written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Lili-Anne Brown, will go on sale.
JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Lifeline Theatre

JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Lifeline Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
​Lifeline Theatre will present the return of JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, back on stage at Lifeline Theatre.
Cast Set for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! at American Blues

Cast Set for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! at American Blues

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
American Blues Theater will present its 24th Annual Production of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! from Frank Capra’s film and directed by Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside.
DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater

DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.
From Chicago to NYC: Steppenwolf’s Broadway Boom

From Chicago to NYC: Steppenwolf’s Broadway Boom

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 2025
Many Steppenwolf productions have made the jump to Broadway, with three shows transferring in 2025 alone.
Cast Set for City Lit's World Premiere Of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS

Cast Set for City Lit's World Premiere Of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS

by BWW News Desk — October 31, 2025
City Lit will celebrate the holidays with the world premiere production of John Weagly's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS, a mystery adapted from the short story “The Flying Stars” by G.

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