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Violet Surprise Theatre will present SapphFest, a digital variety show celebrating queer women and non-binary artists from all over the country and internationally, through storytelling, comedy, music, poetry, performance art, and play readings.

Broadway In Chicago announced today that the upcoming engagement of Disney's FROZEN, originally scheduled to run October 21, 2020 - January 3, 2021, at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, will now run November 18, 2021 - January 23, 2022.

Millikin University in partnership with the Broadway Dreams Foundation, has announced that the University is awarding a four-year full tuition theatre scholarship to student Jeri Leader of Ontario, Canada.

'Coming off its finest season in a decade.

In an effort to bring festival fun to the homes of people across the country, Special Events Management, known for producing top street festivals and run/walks, today announced two virtual summer festivals to be hosted in June.

Millikin University in partnership with the Broadway Dreams Foundation, a premiere performing arts education nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce that the University is awarding a four-year full tuition theatre scholarship to student Jeri Leader of Ontario, Canada.

The Chicago Tribune has reported that out of town Broadway tryouts may help bring the Chicago theater scene back to life after the pandemic in a big way, if Chicago is used for the entire Broadway industry.

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announces the cancellation of the last show of their 2019/2020 season, THE AGITATORS by Mat Smart, which had originally been scheduled to begin performances on April 30, 2020.

Although the Auditorium Theatre community can't be together in person at the moment, the theatre's board and staff are still devoted to connecting with Chicago and beyond.

Victory Gardens Theater outgoing Artistic Director Chay Yew, Executive Artistic Erica Daniels announce a free seminar series taught by Chicago artists and local arts leaders designed to aid those whose ability to work has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The board of directors of Chicago Dancers United (CDU), which works to improve the lives of dance professionals through holistic wellness programs and provide financial support to those diagnosed with a critical health need, is working to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis with adjustments to t

A preliminary list of performers for Pride Films and Plays' annual NOMINEE NIGHT concert has been announced by Robert Ollis, a PFP Artistic Associate serving as music director for the event.

Victory Gardens Theater outgoing Artistic Director Chay Yew, Executive Artistic Erica Daniels announce the lineup for the 2020 IGNITION Festival of New Plays, including Black Like Me by Monty Cole, North Star by Georgette Kelly, Last Hermanos by Exal Iraheta, and Pivot by Alex Lubischer.

Chicago's Theater Wit announced a final extension today of Teenage Dick, its long-running critically acclaimed virtual production of Mike Lew's devastatingly funny new play inspired by theater's most famous disabled character.

Hell in a Handbag Productions today announced several updates to its 2020 season, including a streaming production slated for this summer and a world premiere musical parody set to debut this fall.

 As a way to help address the absence of live theater performances, First Folio Theatre will offer a streaming video recording of the award-winning Cymbeline: A Folk Tale with Music, directed by Michael Goldberg.

Music has always had a sweet home in Chicago.

WREX has reported that the Starlight Theater has launched an online challenge to lift spirits and get people performing while their season is currently on hold due to the health crisis.

Broadway in Chicago has released the following statement regarding updates to their schedule of productions:  The safety and health of our patrons, staff and theatrical companies is our top priority.

The Quincy Symphony Orchestra & Chorus has partnered with WGEM-TV to broadcast three concerts in May.

Production Coordinator Amber Porter talks about being a mother, her newfound hobbies while sheltering-at-home and what it's like to be part of the Goodman family.

Attention high school or college students! Enter to win an audition workshop with Drury Lane Theatre's Associate Artistic Director and Casting Director Matthew Carney, a walk-on role in a Drury Lane production, or tickets to a future Drury Lane production!

Otherworld Theatre Company's management team announced today that it has named Derek McPhatter  as the company's Interim Literary Manager.

Broadway in Chicago has released the following statement regarding the rescheduled dates for Six: 

As shelter-in-place due to COVID-19 continues in Illinois, Goodman Theatre has announced its intention to postpone the four remaining 2019/2020 Season productions to the upcoming 2020/2021 Season.