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The League of Chicago Theatres announced The Samuel G.

Arts Alliance Illinois and the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA)  have announced that the 2020 One State Together in the Arts conference will take place online September 28 - October 2, 2020.

Chicago-based Possibilities Theatre Company announces the cast and production team for its inaugural production of Noah Haidle's play Smokefall.

Originally scheduled to take place from July 10-19, 2020, Festival organizers, like many theater companies and festivals across the city, state and country, started to explore the possibility of going virtual to connect local and international artists not only with the Festival's traditional audienc

The Arcada Theatre is undergoing significant renovations while shut down due to the health crisis.

JUDY & LIZA - ONCE IN A LIFETIME: THE LONDON PALLADIUM CONCERT - A TRIBUTE will resume performances at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N.

Court Theatre has announced updates to its 2020/21 Season in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has confirmed that layoffs enacted on Friday include artistic producer Jonathan Berry and Hallie Gordon, artistic director of Steppenwolf for Young Audiences.

David Mitchell & Madeline Miller will appear in conversation about Utopias with Chicago Humanities Festival, Wednesday, Jul 15, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

PlayMakers Laboratory is pleased to present its virtual gala, Celebration of Authors, on Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 6 a?" 8 pm CDT (8 a?" 9 pm virtual after-party) streaming on Facebook Live and YouTube Live.

Filament Theatre announced that founding Managing Director Christian Libonati will be stepping down from his position at the end of the summer.

Chicago Dancers United has announced the lineup for Dance for Life 2020: United as One, a digital event showcasing Dance for Life (DFL) performances from the past 29 years and a world premiere finale.

The Music Institute of Chicago's 'Indoor Voices,' a free series of weekly virtual visits with music luminaries featuring conversation and occasional performance, continues with more artists in July.

Two suburban Chicago theatres, The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire and Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, have announced that their 2020/2021 subscription seasons have been postponed to 2021/2022 in observance of current social distancing recommendations and to ensure the health and safety of

The Paramount Theatre has delayed the start of their Broadway Series due to the health crisis.

CircEsteem's annual Spring Circus is going digital to bring us together, remind everyone of the power of community and celebrate the magic of circus: all from the safety of our homes! An ensemble of youth performers (ages 6-18) have created something truly special, under the Direction of Danielle G

With the lights dimmed and the music filling my living room, I couldn't help but tear up as I yearned for the experience of live theatre that used to be such a constant in my life.

Artadia is partnering with Global Insurer, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and the artist LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation, Inc.

Porchlight Music Theatre announces a new three-day celebration in honor of its 25th Anniversary, PorchlightPalooza, Friday, Aug.

Trap Door Theatre will present ALAS, a fragment of Matei Visniec's Cabaret of Words that was translated by Daniela Șilindean.

The Paramount Theatre in Kankakee is temporarily closing once again, after just 11 days of being re-opened.

Sugar Creek Opera presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 7:30pm.

Who doesn't love a party with music, dancing and sweet cake? You're cordially invited to enjoy Doll Face Has a Party!, a world premiere virtual puppet show now streaming for free on CCTv: Virtual Theatre and Learning from Chicago Children's Theatre, the company's new YouTube channel.

Raue Center for the Arts had announced the re-opening of their doors with their longest running program, Lucy's Comedy! Lucy's LIVE will star one of the Country's most sought after comedians, Kevin Bozeman and feature Comedian, Kevin Fowler at 7pm and 9pm on July 11th, 2020.

Raven Theatre today announced a revamped 2020-21 Season, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.