YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Cast Set For Stage Left Theatre's THE DISTRIKT OF LAKE MICHIGUN
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Stage Left Theatre has announced the world premiere of 'The Distrikt of Lake Michigun,' a wacky new play about George Streeter, the founder of Streeterville. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Stage Left Theatre has announced the world premiere of 'The Distrikt of Lake Michigun,' a wacky new play about George Streeter, the founder of Streeterville. Learn more here!
CHARLOTTE'S WEB Comes to The Young People's Theatre of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago will follow up its acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob Marley's Three Little Birds with Joseph Robinette's adaptation of E.B. White's Charlotte's Web.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago will follow up its acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob Marley's Three Little Birds with Joseph Robinette's adaptation of E.B. White's Charlotte's Web.
Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH Will Be Presented as Fundraiser For PrideArts at Center on Halsted
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
CALL ME ELIZABETH, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented in May as a fundraiser for PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
CALL ME ELIZABETH, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented in May as a fundraiser for PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted.
Trap Door Theatre Presents GALILEO Beginning This May
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will conclude its mainstage work of their 31st season with a production of Brecht's Galileo, directed by Resident Director Max Truax. Galileo will play May 8 – June 14, 2025 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W Cortland St. in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will conclude its mainstage work of their 31st season with a production of Brecht's Galileo, directed by Resident Director Max Truax. Galileo will play May 8 – June 14, 2025 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W Cortland St. in Chicago.
Trinity Irish Dance Company to Kick off 35th Anniversary Season at the MCA
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Trinity Irish Dance Company will launch its 35th Anniversary season at the Museum of Contemporary Art in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the performances.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Trinity Irish Dance Company will launch its 35th Anniversary season at the Museum of Contemporary Art in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the performances.
Tony Award-Winner Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Mark Cortale will present Tony Award winner and musical theatre icon Kelli O’Hara with Music Director Dan Lipton. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Mark Cortale will present Tony Award winner and musical theatre icon Kelli O’Hara with Music Director Dan Lipton. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
About Face Theatre to Present the Return of Re/Generation Studio
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
About Face Theatre will present the return of Re/Generation Studio, a weekend of community building, education, and performance to help build the future of queer theater. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
About Face Theatre will present the return of Re/Generation Studio, a weekend of community building, education, and performance to help build the future of queer theater. Learn more!
The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Cast Set For BUST at the Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
The cast has been set for Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard's new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
The cast has been set for Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard's new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns To Chicago
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh has announced that a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will play Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh has announced that a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will play Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.
TITANIC THE MUSICAL Continues Marriott Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher (Marriott Theatre debut! Broadway: Beetlejuice; Off-Broadway: The Big Gay Jamboree, The Robber Bridegroom, Into the Woods; Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s Tale of Moana, Tangled) with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher (Marriott Theatre debut! Broadway: Beetlejuice; Off-Broadway: The Big Gay Jamboree, The Robber Bridegroom, Into the Woods; Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s Tale of Moana, Tangled) with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.
Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Cast & Crew of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
The Oak Park Festival Theatre has announced the cast and production team of its Summer 2025 production, one of William Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
The Oak Park Festival Theatre has announced the cast and production team of its Summer 2025 production, one of William Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL.
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Writers Theatre has revealed its 2025/26 season. The five-play season is marked by four productions never seen before in Chicago and two add-on special engagements.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Writers Theatre has revealed its 2025/26 season. The five-play season is marked by four productions never seen before in Chicago and two add-on special engagements.
Christopher Pazdernik Announced As Season Of Concern's Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Season of Concern Managing Director Board of Directors has announced the appointment of the organization’s new Managing Director, Christopher Pazdernik.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Season of Concern Managing Director Board of Directors has announced the appointment of the organization’s new Managing Director, Christopher Pazdernik.
70'S FM RADIO ROCK Announced At Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Raue Center and Soundtracks of a Generation invites music lovers to step back in time and celebrate the golden era of rock with the '70s FM Radio Rock” a tribute to 70’s rock radio on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7 PM at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, IL.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Raue Center and Soundtracks of a Generation invites music lovers to step back in time and celebrate the golden era of rock with the '70s FM Radio Rock” a tribute to 70’s rock radio on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7 PM at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, IL.
City Lit Theater Unveils 2025-26 Season Including New Works
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
City Lit Theater has announced its programming for the 2025-26 season, the company’s 45th. The season will have a strong focus on new works by Chicago-area writers.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
City Lit Theater has announced its programming for the 2025-26 season, the company’s 45th. The season will have a strong focus on new works by Chicago-area writers.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company to Present New Works Festival FIGHTING WORDS
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 2025 season will open with an extended run of its new works festival, collectively called Fighting Words. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 2025 season will open with an extended run of its new works festival, collectively called Fighting Words. Learn more!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Opens at Overshadowed
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will open The Play That Goes Wrong this week. The farce follows an amateur theatre group's opening night that goes wrong thanks to actor flubs, behind-the-stage chaos, and a set that's literally falling apart.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will open The Play That Goes Wrong this week. The farce follows an amateur theatre group's opening night that goes wrong thanks to actor flubs, behind-the-stage chaos, and a set that's literally falling apart.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Concludes Season At The Harris Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
After setting new post-pandemic ticket sales records twice in succession with their Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 series, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) caps off its Season 47 with Spring Series.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
After setting new post-pandemic ticket sales records twice in succession with their Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 series, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) caps off its Season 47 with Spring Series.
Music On Stage Brings THE WEDDING SINGER to Cutting Hall
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Join in for this nostalgic, campy romp down memory lane, even if you weren't alive in the eighties to remember it! 'The Wedding Singer' runs this May at Cutting Hall.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Join in for this nostalgic, campy romp down memory lane, even if you weren't alive in the eighties to remember it! 'The Wedding Singer' runs this May at Cutting Hall.
OUR TOWN Comes to Theater D This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Deerfield Park District's Theater D will present Thornton Wilder's American classic, Our Town at Caruso Auditorium. Edward Albee, the three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright called Our Town, 'The greatest American play ever written.'
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Deerfield Park District's Theater D will present Thornton Wilder's American classic, Our Town at Caruso Auditorium. Edward Albee, the three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright called Our Town, 'The greatest American play ever written.'
The Shirley Hall Bass Foundation Will Host A LEGACY IN MOTION: DANCE MASTERS IN DIALOGUE
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Shirley Hall Bass Foundation has announced 'A Legacy in Motion: Dance Masters in Dialogue,' an intimate evening exploring the delicate balance between legacy preservation and innovation in dance education.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Shirley Hall Bass Foundation has announced 'A Legacy in Motion: Dance Masters in Dialogue,' an intimate evening exploring the delicate balance between legacy preservation and innovation in dance education.
BERNHARDT/HAMLET Comes To Edge Of The Wood theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood will present Bernhardt/Hamlet for 12 performances. Directed by Guest Artist Sean Hargadon, the show features a 13-member ensemble of actors from throughout Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood will present Bernhardt/Hamlet for 12 performances. Directed by Guest Artist Sean Hargadon, the show features a 13-member ensemble of actors from throughout Chicago.
Review: LA BOHEME at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 16, 2025
What did our critic think of LA BOHEME at Lyric Opera Of Chicago? Giacomo Puccini’s heartbreaking La Boheme is playing for 10 performances at the Lyric. Bring a handkerchief. Director Melanie Bacaling, in her Lyric directorial debut, has given this production an emotional feel which is the heart of this opera. The set, by Gerald Howland in his Lyric debut, brings the audience to 19th century Paris.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 16, 2025
What did our critic think of LA BOHEME at Lyric Opera Of Chicago? Giacomo Puccini’s heartbreaking La Boheme is playing for 10 performances at the Lyric. Bring a handkerchief. Director Melanie Bacaling, in her Lyric directorial debut, has given this production an emotional feel which is the heart of this opera. The set, by Gerald Howland in his Lyric debut, brings the audience to 19th century Paris.
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