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WHITE CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Paramount Theatre This Holiday Season

WHITE CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Paramount Theatre This Holiday Season

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2025
xNostalgia, pageantry and spectacle come to life in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the most iconic holiday musical of all time, next in Paramount’s 14th Broadway Series.
Cast Set for URINETOWN at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

Cast Set for URINETOWN at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company of 'Urinetown.
Chicago Theatre Leaders Join Richard Engling For Book Launch Panel At Bramble Arts Lo

Chicago Theatre Leaders Join Richard Engling For Book Launch Panel At Bramble Arts Loft

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
A panel discussion and celebration titled Taking the Leap: A Conversation on Bold Moves in Chicago Theater will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.
LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns To The Lincoln Lodge in October

LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns To The Lincoln Lodge in October

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
The 4th Annual Latina Comedy Festival will take place October 2–4, 2025, at The Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square.
GANGSTA BABY US Premiere Extended at Open Space Arts Through October

GANGSTA BABY US Premiere Extended at Open Space Arts Through October

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
Open Space Arts’ U.
Lifeline Theatre Will Host Special Halloween Event For CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICKY TR

Lifeline Theatre Will Host Special Halloween Event For CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICKY TREAT

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
Lifeline Theatre has announced a special one-day-only event for families attending its Halloween KidSeries production, CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICKY TREAT, running next month.
Review: GREASE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Review: GREASE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

by Tina St. Angelo — September 22, 2025
Yes this cast of Grease at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center do go together.
Review: MR. WOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Review: MR. WOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — September 22, 2025
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Jackie Burns and More to Star in REVOLUTION(S) at The Goodman Theatre

Jackie Burns and More to Star in REVOLUTION(S) at The Goodman Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2025
A top-flight cast of musical theater greats is now rocking rehearsal for Revolution(s)—the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello and Chicago’s Zayd Ayers Dohrn.
Review: ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre

Review: ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — September 22, 2025
ASHLAND AVENUE is a genial and charming play set in Chicago.
OOPS! ALL BITS Comedy Show Comes to the Second City's Judy's Beat Lounge This October

OOPS! ALL BITS Comedy Show Comes to the Second City's Judy's Beat Lounge This October

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2025
Skip your balanced breakfast and go right for the good stuff.
Johnny Rodgers Joins Farewell Tribute Series to Davenport's Skokie Theatre

Johnny Rodgers Joins Farewell Tribute Series to Davenport's Skokie Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2025
Internationally celebrated singer-songwriter, pianist, Broadway veteran, and recording artist Johnny Rodgers has just been announced as part of the lineup to Skokie Theatre's weekend long tribute to the former cabaret nightclub Remembering Davenport's.
Photos: WISH YOU WERE HERE Marks Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s Chicago Premiere

Photos: WISH YOU WERE HERE Marks Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s Chicago Premiere

by BWW News Desk — September 21, 2025
Check out production photos from WISH YOU WERE HERE, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's Chicago premiere and the first production in its 30th anniversary season.
Review: JOFFREY BALLET CARMEN at Lyric Opera Of Chicago

Review: JOFFREY BALLET CARMEN at Lyric Opera Of Chicago

by Tina St. Angelo — September 21, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet’s current production and premiere at the Lyric Opera House is George Bizet’s eternal Carmen.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals to Celebrate The Art of Cabaret at Upcoming Gala

Chicago Cabaret Professionals to Celebrate The Art of Cabaret at Upcoming Gala

by Gillian Blum — September 20, 2025
The Chicago Cabaret Professionals is hosting the group's 27th annual gala on October 9 at the Arts Club of Chicago, which is set to feature several performances.
Video: Chicago Premiere Of MR. WOLF At Steppenwolf Theatre

Video: Chicago Premiere Of MR. WOLF At Steppenwolf Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting the Chicago premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Mr.
Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Leslie Uggams at its ICONS Gala

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Leslie Uggams at its ICONS Gala

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2025
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre launched its 31st season with the ICONS GALA: Celebrating Leslie Uggams,  Sunday, Sept.
Immersive DRAG RACE: THE EXPERIENCE Coming to Chicago

Immersive DRAG RACE: THE EXPERIENCE Coming to Chicago

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2025
Drag Race: The Experience, an all-new fan activation, will be heading to Chicago this fall.
Chicago’s ARTS IN THE DARK Halloween Parade Returns for 11th Year This October

Chicago’s ARTS IN THE DARK Halloween Parade Returns for 11th Year This October

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2025
Chicago’s Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade returns for its 11th year on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 6–8 p.
SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE to Be Reimagined in Original Concert Reading in Chicago

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE to Be Reimagined in Original Concert Reading in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2025
Smoke & Mirror Productions will present Berlioz: An Episode in the Life of an Artist, a new concert reading performance by Chicago playwright and musician Nick_Jones.
The League of Chicago Theatres to Present Buy One, Get One Half-Price Tickets

The League of Chicago Theatres to Present Buy One, Get One Half-Price Tickets

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres will present It’s Theatre Season!, a new promotion featuring buy one, get one half-price tickets to select shows on Hot Tix.
BLACKLISTED: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear is Coming to Sherwood Recital H

BLACKLISTED: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear is Coming to Sherwood Recital Hall

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2025
A one-night-only special presentation of Blacklisted: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear, written & directed by Carla Gordon with music direction by Beckie Menzie is coming to Columbia College Chicago’s Sherwood Recital Hall.
Photos: THE BLOOD COUNTESS at Idle Muse Theatre Company

Photos: THE BLOOD COUNTESS at Idle Muse Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2025
Idle Muse Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of The Blood Countess, now playing through October 11.
REMEMBERING DAVENPORT’S Will Celebrate the Beloved Cabaret Venue With Four Special

REMEMBERING DAVENPORT’S Will Celebrate the Beloved Cabaret Venue With Four Special Concerts

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
Chicago’s cabaret community will gather October 3–5 at Skokie Theatre for Remembering Davenport’s, a four-concert celebration of the beloved cabaret and piano bar that closed in April 2025.
ENOUGH! WIll Premiere Six New Short Plays By Teen Writers On Gun Violence This Octobe

ENOUGH! WIll Premiere Six New Short Plays By Teen Writers On Gun Violence This October

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence will present six new short plays by teen writers as the winning selections of its fourth national competition.

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