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Nothing Without A Company Announces Staged Readings And More for 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024


Nothing Without a Company announces its first season after COVID, featuring innovative performances and new works running from July to December 2024.

THE CHOIR OF MAN To Return To Chicago's Apollo Theater This Fall
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


International sensation The Choir of Man has announced a second season following the completion of its initial run on May 26, 2024. The Chicago production will return to the Apollo Theater stage in September 2024 to resume performances at the start of Chicago's fall theater season.

ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO To Open In Chicago In September
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre.

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions to Hold Inaugural Season Reveal Event Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will host its inaugural Season Reveal Event on June 15, 2024, featuring a special presentation, refreshments, and a preview of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Reservation required.

Black Ensemble Theater to Present THE SALON Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


Black Ensemble Theater has announced the next production in the 2024 Season of Affirmation: Protection – The Salon, written and directed by Michelle Reneé Bester.

A Theater In The Dark to Release New Sci-Fi Online Audio Play BIO-DAD Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


A Theater in the Dark has announced its newest audio play – BIO-DAD, by Chicago actor and playwright Julian “joolz” Stroop. This new play is a story of a young person whose journey to understand their late father takes them across galaxies and leads them to a greater understanding of themself as well as their family.

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Extends at Goodman Theatre Ahead of Opening
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


Goodman Theatre opens Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English in a co-production with Guthrie Theater tonight, May 20, 2024, and adds five performances due to high demand for tickets.

Review: DEATH BECOMES HER at Cadillac Palace
by Misha Davenport - May 20, 2024


What did our critic think of DEATH BECOMES HER at Cadillac Palace?

Chicago Breakout Artist Ben Larose Will Bring NOT AMERICAN to The Den Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024


Combining drag, storytelling, song and physical comedy, NOT AMERICAN is a tour de force performance. In the span of 90 minutes, writer, director and performer Benjamin Larose portrays seven different characters, each one more unhinged than the previous.

JERSEY BOYS Welcomes David Sajewich and Amanda Hanedgan to the Cast
by Blair Ingenthron - May 19, 2024


Mercury Theater will welcome new cast members to the critically-acclaimed, first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For CORDUROY, Directed By Amber Mak
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024


Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast and creative team for CORDUROY, directed by Amber Mak.

Redtwist Theatre To Return with Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024


Redtwist Theatre will present The Normal Heart this summer. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Is Now Playing at CIBC Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024


RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles, is currently playing in Chicago for two nights only at the CIBC Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Spotlight: LAURIE METCALF at Steppenwolf
by BWW Special Offer - May 17, 2024


Laurie Metcalf returns to Steppenwolf for World Premiere

'Paul Robeson: Man of the People' Comes to Hamilton Park District in June
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


Paul Robeson: Man of the People is a new jazz poetry opera chronicling the life, artistic legacy, and activism of the most important and iconic figure of the twentieth century. This live, multimedia presentation explores the life, creative ethos, and inclusive social vision of concert artist, stage and film actor, athlete, and activist, Paul Robeson.

A Red Orchid Theatre Extends TURRET By Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


A Red Orchid Theatre has announced that World Premiere play TURRET, written and directed by ensemble member Levi Holloway, will extend its run, adding two weeks of performances to a run that sold out in days. P

Midsommer Flight To Present Free Production Of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET In Six Chicago Parks
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024


Midsommer Flight will present a free production of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET from June 28 to August 4 in six Chicago parks.

George Civeris, LOVE ISN'T BLIND Podcast Join The Den Theatre July Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024


George Civeris and the 'Love Isn't Blind' podcast will be part of The Den Theatre's July 2024 lineup. Enjoy live performances and engaging discussions at this Chicago venue.

Goodman Theatre Unveils 2024/25 Season Updates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


Goodman Theatre has revealed 2024/2025 Season updates to the series in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre. Learn more about the season.

Review: ON THE 20TH CENTURY at Blank Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - May 16, 2024


Blank Theatre’s ON THE 20TH CENTURY makes for a delightful ride through a farcical facsimile of Broadway’s Silver Age, if one can accommodate a few bumps along the way.

Visceral Dance Chicago to Present CARMEN.MAQUIA at the Museum of Contemporary Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


Visceral Dance Chicago will present CARMEN.MAQUIA at the Museum of Contemporary Art in June. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Turns 31 Years Old in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024


A Chicago original and international hit, Late Nite Catechism turns 31 in the city where it all started. 

GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE Is Now Playing at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024


GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE is now playing at Broadway In Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Beth Stelling and I'M FINE IT'S FINE Podcast Come to the Den Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024


 The Den Theatre has announced upcoming June 2024 shows including Beth Stelling and the “I’m Fine, It’s Fine” Podcast with special guest Pinky Patel.

Recipients Announced for the 13th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024


The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago’s 13th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse on Monday May 13.


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