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Kokandy Productions Brings JEKYLL & HYDE to the Chopin Theatre

Kokandy Productions Brings JEKYLL & HYDE to the Chopin Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 11, 2025
Just in time for Halloween, Kokandy Productions embraces gothic horror with a revival of Jekyll & Hyde – the first Chicago staging of the macabre musical in over 15 years.
Sierra Kenyon Brings THE DEEP END To The Den Theatre This October

Sierra Kenyon Brings THE DEEP END To The Den Theatre This October

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Sierra Kenyon, named one of 2024’s Queer Comedians to Watch, will debut her sophomore solo special The Deep End at The Den Theatre on October 2 and October 9 at 7:00 p.
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble To Present FULL CIRCLE FESTIVAL This Month

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble To Present FULL CIRCLE FESTIVAL This Month

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) will present its reimagined Full Circle Festival from September 19–28, 2025, at Chicago Danztheatre (1650 W.
Stars & Garters Launches Inaugural Season With Comedy, Burlesque, and More

Stars & Garters Launches Inaugural Season With Comedy, Burlesque, and More

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
One of Chicago’s newest entertainment venues, Stars & Garters (3914 N.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION to be Presented by BrightSide Theatre Youth Proje

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION to be Presented by BrightSide Theatre Youth Project

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
BrightSide Youth Theatre project will bring the characters of the popular SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Nickelodeon TV series to the stage this fall when they present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Disney and Pixar’s COCO in Concert Live to Film

Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present Disney and Pixar’s COCO in Concert Live to Film

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Movie Nights at Lyric series will expand in the 2025/26 Season starting with Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Live to Film.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

by BWW Awards — September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open 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.
The Conspirators Bring DUCK SOUP to Stars & Garters

The Conspirators Bring DUCK SOUP to Stars & Garters

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
The Conspirators will present Duck Soup by Harry Ruby and Burt Kalmar, adapted from the Marx Brothers' movie for the stage by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm.
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions Presents HARVEY This Fall

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions Presents HARVEY This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Harvey from September 19–October 11, 2025.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Return to Steppenwolf Theatre

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Return to Steppenwolf Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell has revealed programming for the company's Season 48 Fall Series, marking Hubbard Street's return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Cast Set for Topher Payne's ANGRY FAGS at Ghostlight Ensemble

Cast Set for Topher Payne's ANGRY FAGS at Ghostlight Ensemble

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
Ghostlight Ensemble has revealed the cast and production team of our fall production Angry Fags by Topher Payne.
Cast Set for THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Court Theatre

Cast Set for THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
Court Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, adapted and directed by Marti Lyons.
Patti LuPone to Bring MATTERS OF THE HEART to The Auditorium

Patti LuPone to Bring MATTERS OF THE HEART to The Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her theatrical concert MATTERS OF THE HEART to The Auditorium – Chicago’s Landmark Stage.
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS WITH MEGAN HILTY is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre

A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS WITH MEGAN HILTY is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
Ring in the holidays with A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty at Steppenwolf Theatre.
NO STARS IN JEFFERSON PARK Set For Next Month

NO STARS IN JEFFERSON PARK Set For Next Month

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
Maggie Andersen with special guests will present No Stars in Jefferson Park An Evening of Storytelling and Celebration, a celebratory launch of Andersen’s new memoir No Stars in Jefferson Park.
BrightSide Theatre Reveals Cast for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

BrightSide Theatre Reveals Cast for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2025
 BrightSide Theatre has announced the cast and production team for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, the opening production of its 14th season.
Karen Mason To Make Chicago Premiere Of JUST IN STYNE At Skokie Theatre

Karen Mason To Make Chicago Premiere Of JUST IN STYNE At Skokie Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2025
Broadway star Karen Mason will bring her acclaimed show Just in Styne: Karen Sings Jule to the Skokie Theatre on October 5, 2025.
UNDESIRABLE SECRETS to Play Solo Sunday Series in Chicago Ahead of Off-Broadway Premi

UNDESIRABLE SECRETS to Play Solo Sunday Series in Chicago Ahead of Off-Broadway Premiere

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2025
Following sold-out performances at Theatre for the New City’s Dream Up Festival in New York, Undesirable Secrets will come to Chicago for one night only on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Review: THINGS WITH FRIENDS at American Blues Theater

Review: THINGS WITH FRIENDS at American Blues Theater

by Rachel Weinberg — September 8, 2025
Kristoffer Diaz’s THINGS WITH FRIENDS is one extremely chaotic, messy dinner party.
THE LAST 5 YEARS and More Set for Oil Lamp Theater 2026 Season

THE LAST 5 YEARS and More Set for Oil Lamp Theater 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed its 2026 season, featuring the musical The Last 5 Years and more.
Review: 44 THE MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater

Review: 44 THE MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater

by Zac Thriffiley — September 7, 2025
Returning to the Windy City for a second term after a critically acclaimed run last August, 44 ('The Obama Musical') already feels like an artifact from a different, more optimistic time.
TEACHER'S LOUNGE COMEDY Returns to Raue Center For The Arts

TEACHER'S LOUNGE COMEDY Returns to Raue Center For The Arts

by Emmy Rice — September 6, 2025
Raue Center For the Arts has announced the return of Teachers’ Lounge Comedy, on Saturday, September 13 at 7 pm.
Cast Announced for GODSPELL at Music Theater Works

Cast Announced for GODSPELL at Music Theater Works

by Emmy Rice — September 6, 2025
Music Theater Works has announce the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2025 season, Godspell, sponsored by the Whirled Peas Foundation and presented in partnership with Curt’s Café, in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie
Alisa Rosenthal to Present Encore Of BIG HONOR STUDENT ENERGY at Newport Theater

Alisa Rosenthal to Present Encore Of BIG HONOR STUDENT ENERGY at Newport Theater

by BWW News Desk — September 5, 2025
Fresh off a wild run at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Chicago-based comedian and Evanston native Alisa Rosenthal is returning home for one last performance of her hit storytelling hour 'Big Honor Student Energy'.
Cast and Crew Set for for GODSPELL at Music Theater Works

Cast and Crew Set for for GODSPELL at Music Theater Works

by BWW News Desk — September 5, 2025
Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2025 season, Godspell.

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