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THE FIRST LADY OF TELEVISION To Open Northlight's 50th Season

THE FIRST LADY OF TELEVISION To Open Northlight's 50th Season

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2025
Northlight Theatre will open its 50th Anniversary season with James Sherman’s new play The First Lady of Television, directed by Artistic Director BJ Jones.
Steppenwolf Theatre Unveils LookOut's Fall 2025 Season

Steppenwolf Theatre Unveils LookOut's Fall 2025 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2025
As Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly launches its 50th Anniversary Season, the LookOut Series is returning with quintessentially-Chicago stories.
Review: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Presented by Broadway in Chicago

Review: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Presented by Broadway in Chicago

by Zac Thriffiley — August 18, 2025
This hilarious show should entertain nerds and newcomers alike, though its rules may occasionally test the patience of less familiar viewers.
Tony-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award At Annual Benefit

Tony-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award At Annual Benefit

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
The Sarah Siddons Society will honor Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel with its 2025 Award at the annual Benefit on Monday, November 17, 2025 at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E.
HELL'S KITCHEN To Play Limited Engagement In Chicago This November

HELL'S KITCHEN To Play Limited Engagement In Chicago This November

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for HELL’S KITCHEN, Alicia Keys’ hit Broadway musical, coming to Chicago’s James M.
JOFFREY AT THE HARRIS: MATTERS OF THE HEART to Premiere at Harris Theater

JOFFREY AT THE HARRIS: MATTERS OF THE HEART to Premiere at Harris Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
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MR. WOLF Chicago Premiere to Launch Steppenwolf Theatre Company 50th Anniversary Seas

MR. WOLF Chicago Premiere to Launch Steppenwolf Theatre Company 50th Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will launch its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching family drama Mr.
Cast and Production Team Set for OAK at Raven Theatre

Cast and Production Team Set for OAK at Raven Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
Chicago's Raven Theatre Company revealed the cast and production team for the opening show of Season 43, playwright Terry Guest's Southern gothic OAK.
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater

Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater

by Tina St. Angelo — August 17, 2025
What did our critic think of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater? I’m Still Here.
HALF AN HOUR IN HEAVEN Will Play Chicago's Gaelic Park Irish Festival

HALF AN HOUR IN HEAVEN Will Play Chicago's Gaelic Park Irish Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2025
Half an Hour in Heaven, a new play by internationally acclaimed award-winning playwright Cinzi Lavin, will be featured at Chicago's Gaelic Park Irish Festival on August 23rd and 24th.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Opens North American Tour In Chicago

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Opens North American Tour In Chicago

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2025
The North American tour of Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern opened in Chicago on September 12, 2025, at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse.
Photos: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater

Photos: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater is presenting Side by Side by Sondheim, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and Jule Styne with continuity by Ned Sherrin.
The League of Chicago Theatres & Arts Alliance Illinois Continue Non-Profit Theatre P

The League of Chicago Theatres & Arts Alliance Illinois Continue Non-Profit Theatre Production Tax Credit

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres and Arts Alliance Illinois have revealed the continuation of the Non-Profit Theatre Production Tax Credit.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago On Sale Now

Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago On Sale Now

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2025
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago are on sale now! THE BOOK OF MORMON will play Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre.
South Chicago Dance Theatre To Open The Center At Govstate’s 30th Anniversary Legac

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Open The Center At Govstate’s 30th Anniversary Legacy Season In September

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2025
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will open its 30th Anniversary Legacy Season with a performance by South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT) on Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.
BLUE BAYOU: A TRIBUTE TO LINDA RONSTADT Comes to Raue Center in October

BLUE BAYOU: A TRIBUTE TO LINDA RONSTADT Comes to Raue Center in October

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts will present Blue Bayou: Chicagoland’s Tribute to Linda Ronstadt on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.
Overshadowed And The Village Of Itasca Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE GRASS

Overshadowed And The Village Of Itasca Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE GRASS

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2025
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions and the Village of Itasca are partnering for Shakespeare on the Grass.
TWIHARD! A TWILIGHT MUSICAL PARODY To Continue At Apollo Theater Chicago Through Sept

TWIHARD! A TWILIGHT MUSICAL PARODY To Continue At Apollo Theater Chicago Through September

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2025
TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody will now run at Chicago’s Apollo Theater through September 28, with original cast members Maxwell Peters and Trey Plutnicki returning.
UNCLE CARLOS EXPLAINS to be Presented by Subtext Theater Company

UNCLE CARLOS EXPLAINS to be Presented by Subtext Theater Company

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2025
This September Subtext Theater Company will stage a new work by Leigh Johnson, Uncle Carlos Explains.
Videos: SOUND OF MUSIC & More Tours Perform at Broadway in Chicago Concert

Videos: SOUND OF MUSIC & More Tours Perform at Broadway in Chicago Concert

by Michael Major — August 12, 2025
Broadway in Chicago hosted a summer concert to showcase upcoming musical tours coming to the city.
Music of the Baroque to Host Citywide Singalong as Part of THE CHICAGO WATER MUSIC

Music of the Baroque to Host Citywide Singalong as Part of THE CHICAGO WATER MUSIC

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
As part of The Chicago Water Music, an extraordinary outdoor performance staged on the Chicago River, Music of the Baroque is introducing a brand-new element: 'Hallelujah, Chicago!' Learn how to attend!
Sarah Daniels, Heath Saunders and More to Star in GLÜ at Timber Lake Playhouse

Sarah Daniels, Heath Saunders and More to Star in GLÜ at Timber Lake Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
The TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE will host the world premiere of the brand new, original musical, GLÜ.
MadKap to Present PIPPIN At Skokie Theatre in September

MadKap to Present PIPPIN At Skokie Theatre in September

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
MadKap Productions will present the musical PIPPIN for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre in September.
Cast and Creative Team Set for GASLIGHT (ANGEL STREET) at Oil Lamp Theater

Cast and Creative Team Set for GASLIGHT (ANGEL STREET) at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, Gaslight (Angel Street).
Cast Set for MURDER ON THE LINKS at Two River Theater

Cast Set for MURDER ON THE LINKS at Two River Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world-premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links.

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