Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID - Comes to The Clutch This May
Hell in a Handbag Productions will present the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID, a new 'Lost Episodes' parody by Artistic Director David Cerda, at The Clutch in Chicago.
THE PRODUCERS to Close BrightSide Theatre's 14th Season
BrightSide Theatre announced the cast and production team for THE PRODUCERS, the 12-time Tony Award-winning Mel Brooks musical, closing the company's 14th season in Naperville.
CHILDREN OF EDEN IN CONCERT Stream Extended With Michelle Williams and More
The live Chicago staged reading of CHILDREN OF EDEN IN CONCERT, featuring Michelle Williams, David Phelps, and Koryn Hawthorne, has extended its streaming availability with tickets redeemable for 48-hour viewing access.
Review: FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch.
Goodman Theatre Cancels MA RAINEY Performance Following Death of Cast Member
Chicago's The Goodman Theatre halted their Saturday matinee performance of 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom' due to the death of cast member Matt DeCaro, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Second City Announces Victor Wong Fellowship Recipients
The Second City has announced the fourth annual Victor Wong Fellowship.
American Blues Theatre Announced Recipient Of Blue Ink Award For Playwriting
Chicago's American Blues Theater has announced Nia Akilah Robinson as the 2026 Blue Ink Award recipient for her play OVERNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, earning a $3,000 prize and a staged reading at the Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
TALKING ABOUT GODARD Will Launch 38th Season at Curious Theatre Branch
Curious Theatre Branch will launch its 38th Season, with the revival of Talking About Godard, written by Beau O’Reilly and directed by Beau O’Reilly with Briavael O’Reilly.
Midsommer Flight Will Stage Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT This Summer
For its 13th free summer production, Midsommer Flight will present one of Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT.
Review: GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON at Apollo Theater
For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood.
Review: Shattered Globe Theatre's EELPOUT! at Theater Wit
The world premiere of Eelpout! concludes Shattered Globe Theatre’s 35th anniversary season at Chicago’s Theater Wit.
Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE At TimeLine Theatre
The Chicago premiere of Amy Herzog’s new version of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, is the long-awaited inaugural production at TimeLine Theatre’s new home at 5035 N.
BWW Q&A: Michael Potts Talks WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 50th Anniversary Season with WINDFALL, a gripping world premiere from Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC At Paramount Theatre Character Portraits Revealed
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre returns with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific.
2026 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Nominees Announced
Broadway In Chicago announced nominees for the 15th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards, with 24 student finalists selected from a record 348 applicants across 95 schools statewide.
BLUE DRESS A New Queer Fantasy Play To Be Presented at Annoyance Theatre
Yas, And! Comedy will present the world premiere of BLUE DRESS at Chicago's Annoyance Theatre, blending workplace comedy with an absurdist fairytale adventure featuring Dorothy and Alice in a shared world called 'Wonderoz.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
SCRATCH NIGHT, MADE IN CHICAGO, AND I THINK IT COULD WORK Set for Physical Theater Festival Chicago 2026 Lineup
Physical Theater Festival Chicago has announced additional programming for its 2026 festival, featuring performances, workshops, and events highlighting local and international artists.
Chicago Violin Competition Opens 2026 Grand Prix Registrations for Ages 7-28
The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 Grand Prix, an online international event open to violinists ages 7–28, evaluated by a global jury across Young and Senior Artist divisions.
Video: Playwright York Walker and Director Malkia Stampley Discuss the Inspiration Behind COVENANT at Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre has released a video featuring playwright York Walker and director Malkia Stampley discussing the inspiration behind COVENANT, the Midwest Premiere of Walker's mythic and suspenseful new play now playing through May 31, 2026 in the Owen Theatre.
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D.
DEAD OUTLAW and More Set For Theater Wit 2026-27 Season
Theater Wit announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Chicago premieres of ADOLESCENT SALVATION, DEAD OUTLAW, and WE HAD A WORLD, plus the return of WHO'S HOLIDAY! in its sixth consecutive holiday run.
UNCLE VANYA U.S. Premiere Adaptation By Liisa Repo-Martell To Play AstonRep Productions
AstonRep Productions will present the U.
Photos: avery r. young's SAFRONIA Opens at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago has completed its sold-out world premiere run of safronia, the landmark new opera by Chicago’s inaugural Poet Laureate avery r.
Video: Namir Smallwood, Esco Jouléy and More in WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Windfall by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo.
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Windfall Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31) |
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South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Parker Players Theater (4/24-5/17) |
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Annie The Little Theatre On The Square (7/16-7/26) |
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Uncle Vanya Edge Off-Broadway (6/18-7/05) |
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Job Writers Theatre (4/09-6/14) |
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Very Verismo! Opera Festival of Chicago (6/13-6/13) |
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The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre Chicago Kids Company (5/06-7/31) |
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The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/19-5/20) |
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Two Out of Three Falls The Factory Theater (6/04-7/18) |
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