DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.
Cast Set for City Lit's World Premiere Of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
City Lit will celebrate the holidays with the world premiere production of John Weagly's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS, a mystery adapted from the short story “The Flying Stars” by G.K. Chesterton and the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
City Lit will celebrate the holidays with the world premiere production of John Weagly's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS, a mystery adapted from the short story “The Flying Stars” by G.K. Chesterton and the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Photos: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA and PAGLIACCI at the Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Passion, betrayal, and heartbreak blaze across the stage when Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci come to Lyric Opera of Chicago in November. Check out all new photos here!
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Passion, betrayal, and heartbreak blaze across the stage when Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci come to Lyric Opera of Chicago in November. Check out all new photos here!
Dates Revealed for Chicago Theatre Week 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, will take place in Februrary.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, will take place in Februrary.
AMADEUS & More Lead Chicago's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - October 30, 2025
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Amadeus and more.
by Team BWW - October 30, 2025
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Amadeus and more.
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Returns To The Mcaninch Arts Center in November
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Following a sold-out performance in February 2024, the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) will welcome back The Life and Music of George Michael on Sunday, November 9, at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Following a sold-out performance in February 2024, the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) will welcome back The Life and Music of George Michael on Sunday, November 9, at 7 p.m.
REVOLUTION(S) Extends for a Second Time at The Goodman
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
The all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical Revolution(s)—created by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello and Chicago’s Zayd Ayers Dohrn—has added six performances in a second extension in The Goodman's 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
The all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical Revolution(s)—created by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello and Chicago’s Zayd Ayers Dohrn—has added six performances in a second extension in The Goodman's 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre.
Pegasus Theatre Chicago Will Present THE 39TH ANNUAL YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL In January 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago will present the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival from January 1–24, 2026, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen Street. The annual festival spotlights original one-act plays written by Chicago high school students.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago will present the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival from January 1–24, 2026, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen Street. The annual festival spotlights original one-act plays written by Chicago high school students.
Plays and Playwrights Set for Pegasus Theatre's 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival at Chicago Dramatists. The Young Playwrights Festival has engaged and inspired high school students across Chicago by teaching them to craft one-act plays. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival at Chicago Dramatists. The Young Playwrights Festival has engaged and inspired high school students across Chicago by teaching them to craft one-act plays. Learn more!
INHERIT THE WIND Comes to the Edge Of The Wood Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood, Chicago, IL, will present Inherit the Wind, the classic American play based on the historic Scopes 'Monkey Trail' of 1925, for 11 performances.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood, Chicago, IL, will present Inherit the Wind, the classic American play based on the historic Scopes 'Monkey Trail' of 1925, for 11 performances.
THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD Comes to the Writers Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
The Alliance Theatre and Writers Theatre have announced the national tour of The Birthday of the World, an original, multi-sensory theatrical experience created for 0-5 year-olds and their families.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
The Alliance Theatre and Writers Theatre have announced the national tour of The Birthday of the World, an original, multi-sensory theatrical experience created for 0-5 year-olds and their families.
Manual Cinema's CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To The Studebaker Theater This December
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Holiday magic returns to the historic Studebaker Theater this winter as Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol comes home for a limited run, December 12–28, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Holiday magic returns to the historic Studebaker Theater this winter as Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol comes home for a limited run, December 12–28, 2025.
Chicago Writers' Bloc Fall Festival 2025 Of New Plays And Musicals Begins In November
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Chicago Writers’ Bloc will present its 2025 Fall Festival of New Plays, showcasing eight new plays and musicals by local playwrights, composers, and lyricists at City Lit Theater from November 2 through 20, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Chicago Writers’ Bloc will present its 2025 Fall Festival of New Plays, showcasing eight new plays and musicals by local playwrights, composers, and lyricists at City Lit Theater from November 2 through 20, 2025.
Cast Revealed for GASLIGHT Production at Nortlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Northlight Theatre has revealed the cast for Steven Dietz’s Gaslight, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jessica Thebus. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Northlight Theatre has revealed the cast for Steven Dietz’s Gaslight, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jessica Thebus. Learn more here!
David Byrne's THEATER OF THE MIND to Make Chicago Debut at The Goodman
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Goodman Theatre's presentation of Theater of the Mind, by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne with writer Mala Gaonkar, will make its Chicago debut at the Reid Murdoch Building.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
Goodman Theatre's presentation of Theater of the Mind, by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne with writer Mala Gaonkar, will make its Chicago debut at the Reid Murdoch Building.
UrbanBroadwayTheatre to Present MIKE SCROOGE - A West Side Holiday Remix
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
UrbanBroadwayTheatre will present its third annual holiday production, Mika Scrooge-a bold, emotionally resonant remix of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, reimagined through music, memory, and modern resilience. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
UrbanBroadwayTheatre will present its third annual holiday production, Mika Scrooge-a bold, emotionally resonant remix of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, reimagined through music, memory, and modern resilience. Learn more!
RUTH PAGE'S THE NUTCRACKER Celebrates 60 Years at the Ruth Page Center For the Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts will present its annual live production of “Ruth Page's The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the legendary Ruth Page.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2025
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts will present its annual live production of “Ruth Page's The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the legendary Ruth Page.
Review: Kokandy's JEKYLL & HYDE at the Chopin Theatre is not to be missed
by Misha Davenport - October 27, 2025
What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE at Kokandy Productions?
by Misha Davenport - October 27, 2025
What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE at Kokandy Productions?
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit 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.
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit 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.
Student Blog: A Look into the First Few Months of School as a Performer
by Student Blogger: Timothy Klimek - October 27, 2025
When people think of a new school year, they mostly think of the stress of students or the anxiety (or excitement) of starting a new year. However, compared to students who just complete their extracurricular acivities, theatre kids and performers have a little bit of a busier schedule during a show season.
by Student Blogger: Timothy Klimek - October 27, 2025
When people think of a new school year, they mostly think of the stress of students or the anxiety (or excitement) of starting a new year. However, compared to students who just complete their extracurricular acivities, theatre kids and performers have a little bit of a busier schedule during a show season.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Reveals HEDDA GABLER Cast And Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2025
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will continue its 30th anniversary season with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn from the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey, and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2025
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will continue its 30th anniversary season with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn from the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey, and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - October 25, 2025
It’s just a jump to the left… famous words that the audience is waiting for. The first show at BrightSide Theatre for its 14th season dedicated to For the Fun of It is Richard O’Brien’s campy, cult classic The Rocky Horror Show.
by Tina St. Angelo - October 25, 2025
It’s just a jump to the left… famous words that the audience is waiting for. The first show at BrightSide Theatre for its 14th season dedicated to For the Fun of It is Richard O’Brien’s campy, cult classic The Rocky Horror Show.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The James M. Nederlander Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - October 25, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Nederlander?
by Tina St. Angelo - October 25, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Nederlander?
Photos: GODSPELL At Music Theater Works
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
Music Theater Works has released new production photos from Godspell, now playing through November 16 in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
Music Theater Works has released new production photos from Godspell, now playing through November 16 in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Tickets on Sale for FOOTLOOSE at The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University has revealed that tickets will go on sale on November 3rd for its 83rd production, Footloose. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University has revealed that tickets will go on sale on November 3rd for its 83rd production, Footloose. Learn more here!
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RCSA presents A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol
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Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
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Jingle Belles Comedy
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Amadeus
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra
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