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The Adult in the Room,” a new play by Bill McMahon about the life of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, will receive its world premiere Jan.

The February lineup of acts performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W.

Due to popular demand, Firebrand Theatre is pleased to announce a third and final extension of its hit revival of ALWAYS.

The Arc Theatre has announced its 2020 Shakespeare on the Ridge production of JULIUS CAESAR, adapted and directed by Artistic Associate Daniel Sappington.

The national tour of Michael Arden's Tony Award-winning revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND has arrived in Chicago in a blaze of color and light.

Broadway In Chicago, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and Quiet Water Entertainment have announced that GOSHEN, featuring dancers and singers performing to music by GRAMMY Award winner Donald Lawrence, will play Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E.

Oak Park Festival Theatre (OPFT) announces an executive leadership transition, with Managing Director Jhenai Mootz, who has led the company since 2016, transitioning to the role of Artistic Associate.

'Hear ye, hear ye.

AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to conclude its 2019-20 season with the Chicago premiere of Sarah Treem's courageous drama WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID, directed by Co-Artistic Director Sara Pavlak McGuire*, playing April 9 a?" May 10, 2020 at AstonRep's new home, The Edge Theater, 5451 N.

Goodman Theatre announces Cheyenne Jackson, Broadway veteran, television star and Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter, will headline its a?oeShades of Coola?? major gala fundraiser.

A man falls in love with the woman of his dreams, while in his dreams.

The New Colony is pleased to announce casting for its spring and summer 2020 productions: the world premiere of ensemble member K.

The Auditorium Theatre's Visiting Resident Company Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Chicago March 4-8, 2020 with Midwest premieres, Chicago premieres, and new productions of classic works.

The Capitol Steps, known for putting the a?oeMocka?? in democracy and being an a?oeequal opportunity offender,a?? return to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) to perform a mix of material from their newest album, a?oeThe Lyin' Kings,a?? and traditional audience favorites at 4 and 8 p.

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 22nd season continues with Duchess of Malfi, running April 17 - May 30, written by John Webster, adaptation and direction by BWBTC Artistic Director Hayley Rice and fight choreography by Maya Vinice Prentiss.

Cast and crew were announced today for Theo Ubique's production of the hilarious and heartbreaking musical GREY GARDENS, to be performed at the Howard Street Theatre at 721 Howard St.

The October 1962 days in which the world appeared to be on the brink of nuclear war will be revisited in a world premiere adaptation of Robert F.

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For this original production, Connective Theatre Company ensemble member Taylor McWilliams-Woods asked Americans from across the political spectrum how they define America and why we shoulda?"or should nota?"fight for it.

Cereal royalty, a monster that eats words, the source of all black girl magic, a unique bird that tastes bad.

The Madison Square Garden Company, VStar Entertainment Group and Nickelodeon announced today that Nick Jr.

Arts Alliance Illinois and the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) have announced that the 2020 One State Together in the Arts conference will be held in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, on October 5 and 6, 2020.

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Arlen and Elaine Cohen Rubin will be honored with The Luminary Award at the ICONS Gala celebrating 25 years of Porchlight as the center for music theatre in Chicago, Monday, March 23, at the Ritz-Carlton, 160 E.

Silent Theatre Company, for the first time in fifteen years of existence, has chosen an Executive Director.

Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the Crystal Lake Strikers for 'An Evening of Percussion' at 7 p.