The Beautiful City Project To Present Disney's CAMP ROCK In June
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of Disney's CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL, their once-a-year fundraiser to help offset the costs of running the organization.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of Disney's CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL, their once-a-year fundraiser to help offset the costs of running the organization.
Photos: DRINK THE PAST DRY World Premiere At Ghostlight Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Ghostlight Ensemble will present the premiere of Drink the Past Dry, a site-specific piece of immersive theatre about the connections we have to the past and how sometimes to move forward, we have to go back. Check out photos from the show.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Ghostlight Ensemble will present the premiere of Drink the Past Dry, a site-specific piece of immersive theatre about the connections we have to the past and how sometimes to move forward, we have to go back. Check out photos from the show.
Music Theater Works to Host ANNIE Auditions Through Late May
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Music Theater Works will hold auditions and “pawditions” for the fourth and final production of its 2025 season, Annie. Learn more about the show and see how audition here!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Music Theater Works will hold auditions and “pawditions” for the fourth and final production of its 2025 season, Annie. Learn more about the show and see how audition here!
Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 49th Season with Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. See rehearsal photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 49th Season with Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. See rehearsal photos here!
HAMILTON Will Return to Chicago in 2026
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Broadway In Chicago announced that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for a multi week engagement in 2026, at the CIBC Theatre. Learn more aboutt he production here!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Broadway In Chicago announced that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for a multi week engagement in 2026, at the CIBC Theatre. Learn more aboutt he production here!
Review Roundup:: Circus-Themed CATS Soars At Chicago's Paramount Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2025
Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out all the reviews!
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2025
Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out all the reviews!
Links Hall Will Present The Final Co-MISSION Festival Of New Works In June
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Links Hall will present its fifth and final year of the Co-MISSION Festival of New Works, two weekends of exciting new work in movement, theatre, puppetry, spoken word and more, from June 15th through 29th, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Links Hall will present its fifth and final year of the Co-MISSION Festival of New Works, two weekends of exciting new work in movement, theatre, puppetry, spoken word and more, from June 15th through 29th, 2025.
EYES TO THE STARS to be Presented at Secondhand Rose Players This July
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Secondhand Rose Players, in collaboration with Rosedale Community Players, will present the full-stage premiere of Eyes to the Stars, an original science fiction play by Michigan playwright Erin Osgood. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Secondhand Rose Players, in collaboration with Rosedale Community Players, will present the full-stage premiere of Eyes to the Stars, an original science fiction play by Michigan playwright Erin Osgood. Learn more!
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl To Perform At Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Immerse yourself in enchanting wonder, vibrant magic and joyous celebration when Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, with guest star Goyito Cruz, presents its 42nd Anniversary Concert. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Immerse yourself in enchanting wonder, vibrant magic and joyous celebration when Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, with guest star Goyito Cruz, presents its 42nd Anniversary Concert. Learn more!
Frank Ferrante to Celebrate 40th Year Portraying Groucho Marx at Teatro ZinZanni
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Laurence Olivier nominated actor, Frank Ferrante, will mark his 40th consecutive year in the role of comedy legend Groucho Marx with a staged performance of An Evening With Groucho at Chicago‘s Teatro ZinZanni.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Laurence Olivier nominated actor, Frank Ferrante, will mark his 40th consecutive year in the role of comedy legend Groucho Marx with a staged performance of An Evening With Groucho at Chicago‘s Teatro ZinZanni.
Black Ensemble Theater to Present 11th SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor will present the return of Soul of A Powerful Woman, now in its 11th year. Learn more about the upcoming event!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor will present the return of Soul of A Powerful Woman, now in its 11th year. Learn more about the upcoming event!
Annual Lake County PrideFest Set For Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Lake County PrideFest, now in its fifth year, next month at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center. This free, family-friendly outdoor festival is a heartfelt celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Lake County PrideFest, now in its fifth year, next month at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center. This free, family-friendly outdoor festival is a heartfelt celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Review: THE ANTIQUITIES at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - May 15, 2025
Jordan Harrison’s new play THE ANTIQUITIES asks the question, “What does it mean to be human?” It opens with two museum curators inviting the audience to tour a museum displaying relics from the late human era...with the implication that said place exists in a post-human one. This is the first play I’ve seen that specifically tackles A.I. and technology...and the potential ramifications of letting that go unchecked.
by Rachel Weinberg - May 15, 2025
Jordan Harrison’s new play THE ANTIQUITIES asks the question, “What does it mean to be human?” It opens with two museum curators inviting the audience to tour a museum displaying relics from the late human era...with the implication that said place exists in a post-human one. This is the first play I’ve seen that specifically tackles A.I. and technology...and the potential ramifications of letting that go unchecked.
MARY POPPINS And More Set for The Little Theatre On The Square 2025 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
The Little Theatre On The Square has unveiled titles for its 2025 Summer Season. The season includes Mary Poppins, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash and more.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
The Little Theatre On The Square has unveiled titles for its 2025 Summer Season. The season includes Mary Poppins, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash and more.
Riot Fest Unveils Daily Lineups for 20th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Riot Fest has unveiled the daily lineups for its 20th anniversary, and single-day tickets are now on sale. Fans can now pick the perfect day or days to catch Green Day, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and over 90 other artists performing September 19–21.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Riot Fest has unveiled the daily lineups for its 20th anniversary, and single-day tickets are now on sale. Fans can now pick the perfect day or days to catch Green Day, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and over 90 other artists performing September 19–21.
VIDEO: First Look at Jordan Harrison’s THE ANTIQUITIES at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2025
Watch a first look at The Antiquities at Goodman Theatre, the new play by Jordan Harrison now on stge following its acclaimed Off-Broadway run.
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2025
Watch a first look at The Antiquities at Goodman Theatre, the new play by Jordan Harrison now on stge following its acclaimed Off-Broadway run.
Black Ensemble To Present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: GLADYS, DIONNE AND PATTI
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Black Ensemble Theater's Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor has announced That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Black Ensemble Theater's Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor has announced That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks.
The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season with FOOTHOLDS VOL. 6
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
The Impostors Theatre Co. (ITC) concludes their sixth season with Footholds Vol. 6, an anthology play written by the Chicagoland community and directed by ITC Executive Director Rachel Borgo along with ITC Ensemble Members Courtney Marie and Caitlin McManus, as well as Erin Sheets, Jared Sheldon, Ebby Offord, Kayla Menz, and Chels Morgan.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
The Impostors Theatre Co. (ITC) concludes their sixth season with Footholds Vol. 6, an anthology play written by the Chicagoland community and directed by ITC Executive Director Rachel Borgo along with ITC Ensemble Members Courtney Marie and Caitlin McManus, as well as Erin Sheets, Jared Sheldon, Ebby Offord, Kayla Menz, and Chels Morgan.
Actors Training Center 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award To Be Presented To Nathan Salstone
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Actors Training Center has named Nathan Salstone to receive its Distinguished Alumni Award at ATC's Summer Fundraiser: an Alumni Cabaret at Hey Nonny in downtown Arlington Heights on June 8, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Actors Training Center has named Nathan Salstone to receive its Distinguished Alumni Award at ATC's Summer Fundraiser: an Alumni Cabaret at Hey Nonny in downtown Arlington Heights on June 8, 2025.
PlayMakers Laboratory To Host CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS GALA 2025 At National Museum Of Mexican Art
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will present Celebration of Authors Gala: A Family Friendly FUN-draiser, the company's annual gala and a family-friendly, interactive festival all wrapped into one fun-filled evening on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will present Celebration of Authors Gala: A Family Friendly FUN-draiser, the company's annual gala and a family-friendly, interactive festival all wrapped into one fun-filled evening on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Pat McGann to Return to Raue Center For The Arts in July
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts will present the return of funny-man Pat McGann for an evening of stand-up comedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts will present the return of funny-man Pat McGann for an evening of stand-up comedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
FEMALE, ASHKENAZI WITH A SEWING MACHINE to be Presented At Berger Park Coach House
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Arts Judaica will produce the Chicago premiere of Jamie Greenblatt's play with music FEMALE, ASHKENAZI WITH A SEWING MACHINE at Berger Park Coach House in Rogers Park. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Arts Judaica will produce the Chicago premiere of Jamie Greenblatt's play with music FEMALE, ASHKENAZI WITH A SEWING MACHINE at Berger Park Coach House in Rogers Park. Learn more!
BTE Unveils 25-26 Season With Works Directed By Connie Canaday Howard, Kurt Naebig & Steve Scott
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble has revealed its 2025-2026 three-play season. The season will feature Birthday Candles and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble has revealed its 2025-2026 three-play season. The season will feature Birthday Candles and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Inside Paramount’s Circus-Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2025
Paramount Theatre's circus-inspired production of Cats brings aerial silks, acrobatics, and a new vision to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Director Trent Stork, choreographer Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, and music director Kory Danielson explain how they brought it to life.
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2025
Paramount Theatre's circus-inspired production of Cats brings aerial silks, acrobatics, and a new vision to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Director Trent Stork, choreographer Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, and music director Kory Danielson explain how they brought it to life.
2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Recipients Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago's 14th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony sponsored by NBC 5, celebrating outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on Monday, May 12.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago's 14th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony sponsored by NBC 5, celebrating outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on Monday, May 12.
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Amadeus
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