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Scotland to Return to Wheaton for 40th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Scotland to Return to Wheaton for 40th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Scotland is headed back to the DuPage County Fairgrounds! Following the success of recent years in Wheaton, the Midwest’s largest Scottish event will return for its 40th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games.
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL is Now Playing at The Auditorium in Chicago

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL is Now Playing at The Auditorium in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Chicago is currently playing at The Auditorium in Chicago now through May 10.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and More Set For Chicago Children’s Theatre 2026-

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and More Set For Chicago Children’s Theatre 2026-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Chicago Children's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, reviving four productions from its 20-year history, including CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, MANUAL CINEMA'S LEONARDO!, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY PARTY.
NEW WEEK NEW SHOW Returns to Second City's De Maat Theatre In June

NEW WEEK NEW SHOW Returns to Second City's De Maat Theatre In June

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Don't Quit Productions will present NEW WEEK NEW SHOW at Chicago's Second City De Maat Theatre, featuring a fresh sketch show each Saturday, written and performed in seven days or less by a rotating cast.
HERSHEL AND THE HANNUKAH GOBLINS and More Set for Strawdog Theatre Company 39th Seaso

HERSHEL AND THE HANNUKAH GOBLINS and More Set for Strawdog Theatre Company 39th Season

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Strawdog Theatre Company has revealed its 39th season, themed Consequences, featuring three productions including, a returning Hershel and the Hannukah Goblins and more.
Writers Theatre to Present THE STOPPARD SERIES Alongside LEOPOLDSTADT Production

Writers Theatre to Present THE STOPPARD SERIES Alongside LEOPOLDSTADT Production

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Writers Theatre will present The Stoppard Series, a lineup of lectures and community events surrounding its 29-member ensemble production of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt, directed by Carey Perloff, at its Glencoe, IL venue.
NO GROWN-UPS ALLOWED Will Return to Second City Chicago This Summer

NO GROWN-UPS ALLOWED Will Return to Second City Chicago This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
The Second City will present NO GROWN-UPS ALLOWED, its popular kids sketch and improv comedy show, for another summer run in Chicago.
Zach Barr Wins 2026 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award For THE PILON

Zach Barr Wins 2026 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award For THE PILON

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Playwright Zach Barr received the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for THE PILON, which had its world premiere at Chicago's Red Theater.
NUNSENSE To Play Drury Lane Theatre

NUNSENSE To Play Drury Lane Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2026
Drury Lane Theatre has announced it's upcoming performance in the 2025/26 Season with  Nunsense, featuring book, music and lyrics by David Goggin, directed by E.
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Makes North American Premiere With Chicago Shakespeare Theater

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Makes North American Premiere With Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Marissa Faith Curley — May 2, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) has announced the cast and creative team for Brokeback Mountain, the North American premiere production of Ashley Robinson’s adaptation of the novella by Annie Proulx that inspired the Academy Award-winning film.
COPLEY COMEDY SERIES Brings Chicago Stand-Ups To Paramount Theatre

COPLEY COMEDY SERIES Brings Chicago Stand-Ups To Paramount Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Paramount Theatre's Copley Comedy Series announced its lineup of Chicago-based stand-up comedians performing at Aurora's intimate 165-seat Copley Theatre, with all previous shows having sold out.
Interview: Will Allan & Behzad Dabu of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre Com

Interview: Will Allan & Behzad Dabu of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre Company

by Angela Lin — May 1, 2026
Before the long-awaited inaugural production at TimeLine Theatre’s new home, BroadwayWorld sat down with TimeLine Company Members Will Allan and Behzad Dabu, who play brothers Dr.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Will Come to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Will Come to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as part of its 49th season, featuring Jacob Medich as Tevye and Sarah Hayes as Golde, directed by Georgette Kleier.
LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and More Will Come to Buffalo Theatre Ensemble

LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and More Will Come to Buffalo Theatre Ensemble

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble announced its 40th anniversary season at Glen Ellyn's McAninch Arts Center, featuring LITTLE WOMEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS.
A PEOPLE Will Make Chicago Premiere From YI Love Jewish and Arts Judaica at Theater W

A PEOPLE Will Make Chicago Premiere From YI Love Jewish and Arts Judaica at Theater Wit

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
YI Love Jewish and Arts Judaica will present the Chicago premiere of A PEOPLE at Theater Wit, directed by Avi Hoffman, tracing 5,000 years of Jewish identity through music, vignettes, and monologues.
Mandala Arts Unveils Red Line Jazz Project Across Chicago

Mandala Arts Unveils Red Line Jazz Project Across Chicago

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts announced the Red Line Jazz Project, a five-month series of free performances at Chicago Red Line L stations curated by jazz musician Fareed Haque, culminating in a ticketed Harris Theater concert.
THE NOTEBOOK Tickets Go On Sale at Broadway In Chicago In May

THE NOTEBOOK Tickets Go On Sale at Broadway In Chicago In May

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
THE NOTEBOOK, the musical based on Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel and iconic film, will play Broadway In Chicago's James M.
Nothing Without a Company Launches Inaugural Film Festival ​​in Chicago

Nothing Without a Company Launches Inaugural Film Festival ​​in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
The nonprofit theatre Nothing Without a Company (NWaC) has launched its inaugural Not Without Company Film Festival, marking the official creation of the company’s new Film Department.
Video: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Heads Into Rehearsal At Timeline Theatre

Video: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Heads Into Rehearsal At Timeline Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 29, 2026
TimeLine Theatre has released a new video offering an inside look at the first rehearsal held in its new Uptown venue for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, the company’s inaugural production at 5035 N.
HOOKMAN by Lauren Yee To Be Presented By Bump in the Night Theatre

HOOKMAN by Lauren Yee To Be Presented By Bump in the Night Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Bump in the Night Theatre will present HOOKMAN, Lauren Yee's existential slasher comedy, at Bramble Arts Loft in Chicago.
Broadway In Chicago And Metra Announce Free Train Promotion For Summer Shows

Broadway In Chicago And Metra Announce Free Train Promotion For Summer Shows

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Broadway In Chicago and Metra announced a free round-trip rail promotion for nine summer productions, including CHICAGO THE MUSICAL, LES MISÉRABLES, and THE OUTSIDERS.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27

OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
Cast Set For SCARAMOUCHE World Premiere in Chicago

Cast Set For SCARAMOUCHE World Premiere in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
City Lit Theater announced the cast for the world premiere musical SCARAMOUCHE, based on Rafael Sabatini's adventure novel, directed by Beth Wolf and featuring a 10-person cast with a 30-number score.
Steppenwolf Theatre Reveals LookOut Series' 10th Anniversary Season

Steppenwolf Theatre Reveals LookOut Series' 10th Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series has unveiled its lineup for Summer 2026.
LET'S HANG ON: A ROCK 'N SOUL PARTY is Coming to Marriott Theatre

LET'S HANG ON: A ROCK 'N SOUL PARTY is Coming to Marriott Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL will present Let's Hang On: A Rock 'N Soul Party, featuring Michael Ingersoll, Eric Gutman, John-Mark McGaha, and John Michael Dias performing hits from the 1960s and 70s.

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