Cast Set for COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA at American Blues Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
American Blues Theater will continue its 40th anniversary season with the reimagined classic Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge and directed by Associate Artistic Director Elyse Dolan.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
American Blues Theater will continue its 40th anniversary season with the reimagined classic Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge and directed by Associate Artistic Director Elyse Dolan.
Renée Fleming to Return to Lyric Opera of Chicago for One-Night-Only Recital
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will welcome the return of one of the foremost vocal artists of our time when Renée Fleming appears in recital for Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, inspired by her 2023 Grammy Award–winning Best Classical Vocal Solo album.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will welcome the return of one of the foremost vocal artists of our time when Renée Fleming appears in recital for Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, inspired by her 2023 Grammy Award–winning Best Classical Vocal Solo album.
DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Music Theater Works will cast RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and drag performer Mrs. Kasha Davis as Edna Turnblad in its production of HAIRSPRAY. The production will take place in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Music Theater Works will cast RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and drag performer Mrs. Kasha Davis as Edna Turnblad in its production of HAIRSPRAY. The production will take place in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS Plays The Nederlander Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis will play the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago for two performances on December 20. The program features music from the ensemble’s Christmas recordings, directed and co-produced by Chip Davis.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis will play the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago for two performances on December 20. The program features music from the ensemble’s Christmas recordings, directed and co-produced by Chip Davis.
CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Starring Daniel Payne Plays Broadway Playhouse In Chicago
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS starring Daniel Payne is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse. The one-man production explores C.S. Lewis’s reflections on Christmas, faith, and friendship, including his relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS starring Daniel Payne is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse. The one-man production explores C.S. Lewis’s reflections on Christmas, faith, and friendship, including his relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre and More to Take Part in Chicago Theatre Week
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 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 this winter.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 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 this winter.
NEW YEAR NEW SHOW to Debut on Saturdays In January At Second City's De Maat Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
New Year! New Show! Welcome to 2026 where the laughter runs hot and the jokes run cheap. Every week, the talented cast provides a brand new sketch show, motivated by audiences suggestions from the prior week.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
New Year! New Show! Welcome to 2026 where the laughter runs hot and the jokes run cheap. Every week, the talented cast provides a brand new sketch show, motivated by audiences suggestions from the prior week.
Chicago Opera Theater to Celebrate Immigrant Composers IN AMERICA'S EMBRACE
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater will present the second Discovery Concert of the 2025-26 season. In America’s Embrace: Celebrating Immigrant Composers boasts a wide-ranging program of opera and musical theater.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater will present the second Discovery Concert of the 2025-26 season. In America’s Embrace: Celebrating Immigrant Composers boasts a wide-ranging program of opera and musical theater.
Video: A Clip From A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - December 16, 2025
Before the humbug, SCROOGE was just a young man with lively friends, prepared to celebrate the holidays. Check out an all-new clip from Goodman's 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol!
by Joshua Wright - December 16, 2025
Before the humbug, SCROOGE was just a young man with lively friends, prepared to celebrate the holidays. Check out an all-new clip from Goodman's 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol!
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Comes to A Red Orchid Theatre in January
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
A Red Orchid Theatre will continue its 33rd Season with the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter drama Birds of North America, directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
A Red Orchid Theatre will continue its 33rd Season with the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter drama Birds of North America, directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald.
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Returns in January
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is fast approaching, so get set for 12 straight days of incredible stories told by puppet artists and companies from around the world playing all over Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The 8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is fast approaching, so get set for 12 straight days of incredible stories told by puppet artists and companies from around the world playing all over Chicago.
LOVE IS IMPROVISED Returns To Judy’s Beat Lounge For Four-Week Run
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Love Is Improvised returns to Judy’s Beat Lounge for a new run after previously selling out its engagement. Each performance builds a new world of characters and relationship dynamics created live on stage.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Love Is Improvised returns to Judy’s Beat Lounge for a new run after previously selling out its engagement. Each performance builds a new world of characters and relationship dynamics created live on stage.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Celebrate 100th Anniversary Season At The Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Auditorium will present the Martha Graham Dance Company in a one-night-only performance. Martha Graham Dance Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this season.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Auditorium will present the Martha Graham Dance Company in a one-night-only performance. Martha Graham Dance Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this season.
Cast Set for World Premiere of Alex Lubischer's PIVOT at Rivendell
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Jeff Award winning playwright Alex Lubischer’s Pivot, directed by RTE Member Hallie Gordon.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Jeff Award winning playwright Alex Lubischer’s Pivot, directed by RTE Member Hallie Gordon.
Playwrights' Group The Vivero Granted a Three-Year Residency at City Lit Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
City Lit is launching a three-year residency for The VIVERO - a playwrights’ group founded by multi-hyphenated theatre artists Esteban Andres Cruz, Kidany Camilo, and Nelson A. Rodriguez.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
City Lit is launching a three-year residency for The VIVERO - a playwrights’ group founded by multi-hyphenated theatre artists Esteban Andres Cruz, Kidany Camilo, and Nelson A. Rodriguez.
Music Institute of Chicago to Present Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Music Institute of Chicago presents its 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert featuring performances by professional and student musicians and an examination of Dr. King's visionary message.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Music Institute of Chicago presents its 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert featuring performances by professional and student musicians and an examination of Dr. King's visionary message.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Is Now Playing at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre.
STRANGER CHRISTMAS: A HAWKINS HOLIDAY is Coming to Replay Lincoln Park
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Replay Lincoln Park has transformed into Hawkins for Stranger Christmas: A Hawkins Holiday, a pop-up experience celebrating the premiere of the final season of Stranger Things streaming this month.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Replay Lincoln Park has transformed into Hawkins for Stranger Christmas: A Hawkins Holiday, a pop-up experience celebrating the premiere of the final season of Stranger Things streaming this month.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater To Host Sir Ian McKellen In ONE KNIGHT ONLY! Benefit Event
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present One Knight Only! Sir Ian McKellen Onstage with Gandalf, Shakespeare, and You! on January 30, 2026. Proceeds will support the theater’s education and youth programs.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present One Knight Only! Sir Ian McKellen Onstage with Gandalf, Shakespeare, and You! on January 30, 2026. Proceeds will support the theater’s education and youth programs.
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The production will run January 9–18 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The production will run January 9–18 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre.
Video: A Scene From Goodman's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Joshua Wright - December 10, 2025
See the fresh faces and returning favorites of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol! The video shows magic and surprises—and chills—from the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Lucky Stiff), Present (Bethany Thomas), Future and Marley (Daniel José Molina).
by Joshua Wright - December 10, 2025
See the fresh faces and returning favorites of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol! The video shows magic and surprises—and chills—from the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Lucky Stiff), Present (Bethany Thomas), Future and Marley (Daniel José Molina).
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The Mac
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center. Directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, the production will feature a cast of company members and guest artists.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center. Directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, the production will feature a cast of company members and guest artists.
BARBRA & JUDY TOGETHER AGAIN Benefit to Take Place at the Studebaker Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Season of Concern Chicago and Artists Lounge Live present a one-night-only special concert Barbra & Judy Together Again, starring Steven Brinberg and Angela Ingersoll.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Season of Concern Chicago and Artists Lounge Live present a one-night-only special concert Barbra & Judy Together Again, starring Steven Brinberg and Angela Ingersoll.
A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS is Coming to Broadway in Chicago's Broadway Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE, A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS starring Rick Schuler returns to the Broadway Playhouse this Friday, for five performances only.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE, A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS starring Rick Schuler returns to the Broadway Playhouse this Friday, for five performances only.
BoDeans to Perform at Paramount Theatre to Celebrate LOVE & HOPE & SEX & DREAMS
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of BoDeans' critically acclaimed debut album, “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams.” In honor of the 40th anniversary, BoDeans will perform live at downtown Aurora's Paramount Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of BoDeans' critically acclaimed debut album, “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams.” In honor of the 40th anniversary, BoDeans will perform live at downtown Aurora's Paramount Theatre.
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