Kathleen Madigan to Perform at The Chicago Theatre in January
Comedian Kathleen Madigan will bring her “The Day Drinking Tour” to The Chicago Theatre in January.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock.
Review: A NEW BRAIN at PrideArts
While this iteration leans heavily into Finn's chaotic sense of fun, it occasionally rushes through the emotional beats and connections that make the show such a powerful study of illness, hope, and community.
Photos: COME FROM AWAY at Paramount Theatre
Production photos have been released for Paramount Theatre's production of Come From Away.
Tickets for 20 to Offer $20 Tickets to Chicago Theatergoers
The League of Chicago Theatres is presenting the return of Tickets for a 20.
Cast Set For FOUR PLACES at 4 Chairs Theatre
Four Places, deceptively simple and unfolding in real time, is an emotionally precise play that employs its spare components to devastating and darkly comic effect.
WICKED to Hold Open Call in Chicago for Broadway and Tour
Wicked will be holding an open call for singers in Chicago for the Broadway and National Touring companies of the show.
Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the second production of its 50th Anniversary Season: Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning Amadeus.
Refracted Theatre Company Cancels the Fall Production of DREAM HOU$E Due to Unforeseen Circumstances
Refracted Theatre Company has revealed that due to unforeseen circumstances, they are canceling the fall production of Dream Hou$e.
Cast Set for GASLIGHT at Northlight Theatre
Northlight Theatre has revealed the cast for Steven Dietz’s Gaslight, based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jessica Thebus.
Alex Borstein, Janeane Garofalo and More to Perform at The Den Theatre in October
The Den Theatre today announced upcoming October 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages, including Alex Borstein, Janeane Garofalo and more.
City Lit Reveals First Group Of Artistic Associates
City Lit Theater has announced a cohort of Artistic Associates for the first time in its 45-year history.
Jupiter String Quartet Welcomes Mélanie Clapiès as New Violinist
The Jupiter String Quartet has announced that violinist Mélanie Clapiès will join the ensemble this fall, succeeding founding member Nelson Lee.
Chicago A Cappella Opens 2025–26 Season With CANTARÉ, A Celebration Of Mexican Music
Chicago a cappella, the city’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble, will open its 2025–26 season with Cantaré, a vibrant celebration of Mexican music featuring works commissioned through the ensemble’s ¡Cantaré! Chicago program.
Cast Set for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1960 at Porchlight Music Theater
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the host and roster of new faces for New Faces Sing Broadway 1960 in September.
Photos: MR. WOLF In Rehearsal at Steppenwolf Theatre
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is launching its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching family drama Mr.
BWW Q&A: Trent Stork on COME FROM AWAY at Paramount Theatre
9/11/2001… 38 airplanes, 6,579 stranded passengers from 100 countries, 1 small town in Newfoundland.
Invictus Theatre’s ANGELS IN AMERICA, PARTS ONE AND TWO Extended
Due to popular demand, the run of Invictus Theatre Company’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, with a single cast performing both parts of the play in repertory, has been extended by two weeks.
Lookingglass Reveals Plays and Creatives for its New Works Festival, GGLASSFEST
Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed the plays and creative teams for its inaugural new works festival: GglassFest.
BUZZ ALDRIN GOES TO MARS! Will Premiere in Chicago
Local attorney and playwright Eric Benveniste has announced the world premiere of his new children’s musical, Buzz Aldrin Goes to Mars!.
Laura Dellis Returns With HALFWAY TO FIFTY…4 At Second City’s De Maat Studio
Rising Chicago comedian Laura Dellis brings Halfway to Fifty…4 to Second City’s de Maat Studio Theatre for two performances on September 7 and 14, 2025.
Oil Lamp Theatre Launches LIGHT THE WAY Fundraising Campaign
Oil Lamp Theater launches Light The Way, a campaign to fund a new theatre, expanded education at the SPARK Center, and partnerships like The Laughing Academy.
Hell in a Handbag Productions 24th Season To Feature Two World Premieres
Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 24th season at The Clutch in Chicago, featuring two world premieres—The Real Housewives of the North Pole and The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – The Cheese Pyramid—alongside a revival of Joan Crawford Goes to Hell.
A Red Orchid Theatre Will Open 33rd Season With World Premiere of VEAL
A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Jojo Jones’ Veal, directed by Ensemble Member dado, running September 25–November 2, 2025.
New Play CATACOMBS to Have World Premiere at Dorothy
Dorothy, Chicago’s premiere lesbian bar, will host the world premiere of Catacombs by Katherine Gwynn, directed by Whitney LaMora, from September 12–27, 2025.
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Friends and Rivals: A Baroque Chamber Concert Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/02-6/02) |
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Bach and the Organ: A Lecture/Demonstration Recital Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/05-6/05) |
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Fiddler On The Roof Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (4/29-6/27) |
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Very Verismo! Opera Festival of Chicago (6/13-6/13) |
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