Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
This new PARANORMAL ACTIVITY play (based on Paramount Pictures’ PARANORMAL ACTIVITY horror films) has terrific stage effects and absolutely creeped me out.
Photos: THE MARK World Premiere at Babes With Blades
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s 2025 season continues with the world premiere of The Mark, now playing at The Edge Theater.
GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Opens Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Season
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by BTE Ensemble Member and Managing Artistic Director Emerita Connie Canaday Howard.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Unveils New Board Leadership As Sylvia Neil Concludes Term; Craig C. Martin Elected Chair-Elect
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced a transition in board leadership, with Sylvia Neil, current Chair of the Board of Directors, set to conclude her term in May 2026.
Hell In A Handbag Productions Reveals Casting For THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE World Premiere
Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced full casting for the world premiere of The Real Housewives of the North Pole, a new holiday parody written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Tommy Bullington.
2025 Black Excellence Awards Nominees Revealed
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists.
Cast Set for PORCHLIGHT SINGS THE SEASON World Premiere
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for the next production in its 31st season, the world premiere of Porchlight Sings the Season.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Appoints New Board Leadership
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed that Sylvia Neil, Chair of its Board of Directors, will step down in May 2026.
Submissions Now Open for Asian American Arts Chicago 2026 Festival
Asian American Arts Chicago will present EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL, a two-day celebration of the transformation and creativity of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian artists, performers and makers.
Photos: In Rehearsals for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour
The new North American Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera is getting ready to hit the road! The tour will premiere at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD before traveling to major markets including Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and more.
Review: REVOLUTION(S) at Goodman Theatre
REVOLUTION(S) is truly unlike any other show I’ve seen at the Goodman.
Review: HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF STARS at TimeLine Theatre Company
HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF STARS comes at an eerily relevant time.
Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY Comes to First Floor Theater
Chicago's First Floor Theater has announced its 13th season with the Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY, written by reid tang and directed by Tina El Gamal.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With IMHO: THE SHOW At The Den Theatre
The Den Theatre will ring in the new year with a special one-night-only celebration, IMHO: The Show – New Year’s Eve Party, starring Chicago drag duo Darby Lynn Cartwright and Alexis P.
Auris Presents Unveils Inaugural Lineup For TRANSITIONS Year-End Multi-Venue Festival
Auris Presents unveiled the lineup for the inaugural TRANSITIONS, a first-of-its-kind Chicago festival that took place December 26–January 1 across seven venues.
TUTA Theatre Will Remount Thornton Wilder’s THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER
TUTA Theatre has announced it will remount its successful 2024 production of the Thornton Wilder drama THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER for the 2025 holiday season.
Akaash Singh Brings GENERATIONAL TRIUMPH TOUR To The Chicago Theatre
Comedian, podcaster, and actor Akaash Singh will bring his Generational Triumph Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7 p.
Rem-Andrea Beaty's Books Come To Life In TWUSA's Musical ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS
The McAninch Arts Center will present the TheaterWorksUSA production of “Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends”.
Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com playing just in time for the holiday season.
Full Cast Set for Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the third production of its 50th Anniversary Season: The Dance of Death, August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Ana Belaval To Headline JINGLE BELLES COMEDY At Raue Center
Raue Center for the Arts will kick off the holiday season with laughter at JINGLE BELLES COMEDY, a one-night-only event featuring Ana Belaval, Andrea Darlas, and Joanna Clark on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8 p.
REVOLUTION(S) Extends at The Goodman Through Mid November
The all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical Revolution(s)—created by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello and Chicago’s Zayd Ayers Dohrn —opens to a full house tonight in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre and has added eight performances.
Aville Grows to Host ROOTED IN SONG Cabaret Fundraiser October 20
Aville Grows will host Rooted in Song, a cabaret fundraiser for Andersonville’s new community garden, on October 20 at Bramble Arts Loft.
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Goodman Theatre First Look
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now live on stage.
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Windfall Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31) |
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20th Anniversary Season Chicago Children’s Theatre (9/27-6/07) |
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Scratch Night Theater Wit (6/01-6/01) |
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THE BEYOND: The Vision of Georgia O'Keeffe Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts (5/29-5/31) |
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Dirty Dancing: The Musical James M. Nederlander Theatre (9/09-9/20) |
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2026 Community Concert Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/04-6/04) |
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St. Nicholas City Lit Theater Company (6/26-7/26) |
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Mirror of Most Value: A Ms. Marvel Play Merle Reskin (5/14-5/30) |
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The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/19-5/20) |
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