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Chicago’s Theatre L’Acadie has released production images of Patrick Vermillion’s Big Time Toppers, directed by Brandii Champagne.

Steppenwolf Theatre will present global drag icon Sasha Velour in her latest theatrical spectacular, The Big Reveal Live Show.

One night only The Peppermint Patties will return to Hey Nonny for a Chicago themed cabaret featuring local talent.

Lazy Susan Theatre Co.

Chicago's Bach in the City, led by music director Richard Webster, has announced its 2025-2026 debut concert season, comprising three Baroque music programs featuring period instruments, a focus that will continue into the future.

American Blues Theater will open its 40th anniversary season with a world premiere by Artistic Affiliate Kristoffer Diaz, Things With Friends.

Prepare for a night of nostalgia and rock ‘n' roll as Best Friends Girl, the premier tribute band to the legendary band The Cars, takes the stage at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, IL.

The Jeff Impresario Award, the newest annual award presented by the Joseph Jefferson Awards, is still accepting nominations for outstanding Chicago Equity theater stage managers.

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, Side by Side by Sondheim, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

This Thursday, July 10, marks the one-year anniversary of Paramount Theatre's smash hit, immersive production of Million Dollar Quartet.

Raue Center For The Arts will present Summer Wind: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Bill Pantle in August.

The highly experimental play WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Iranian German playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, is coming to TUTA.

Three of of Cups Theatre Company has announced the beginning of their inaugural season with the production of Macbeth.

A new production of THE COLOR PURPLE brings Alice Walker's dynamic work to the Goodman stage, now through August 3! Watch a video montage from the production! 

The Oak Park Festival Theatre is presenting its 50th Anniversary production of one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, TWELFTH NIGHT.

Raue Center For the Arts will present the return of Teachers’ Lounge Comedy in September.

Though THE COLOR PURPLE has a fair share of tragedy, the ending is heartwarming, celebratory, and puts a pin in Celie’s story — and with Brittney Mack at the lead, this musical makes that range of emotions land.

The McAninch Arts Center has announced its 2025-2026 Performance Series.

As it marks its milestone 15th anniversary, Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago has officially rebranded as Art Song Chicago.

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in downtown Chicago.

The Illinois Arts Council has announced the release of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Creative Projects Grant (CPG) guidelines and application.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Shakes in the City: A Midsummer Night's Dream, with free and accessible programming in neighborhoods across Chicago.

ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE.

Idle Muse Theatre Company, now in its 19th year, has revealed its 2025 - 2026 season including world premiere of The Blood Countess and more.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company revealed updates to its upcoming 50th Anniversary Season.