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The Goodman Adds COVENANT to 25/26 Season; BLOOD MEMORY Rescheduled

The Goodman Adds COVENANT to 25/26 Season; BLOOD MEMORY Rescheduled

by Michael Major — August 25, 2025
in the line-up for The Goodman’s 100th anniversary season.
HEARTACHE TONIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES Comes to the Raue Center

HEARTACHE TONIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES Comes to the Raue Center

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts has announced the Midwest’s favorite Eagle tribute band, Heartache Tonight, will be rocking the Raue in 2025! Learn more about the show here!
The Revival Reveals September Lineup Featuring FAKING THE BAND, ADAM BURKE & FRIENDS,

The Revival Reveals September Lineup Featuring FAKING THE BAND, ADAM BURKE & FRIENDS, and IMPROV NEAR ME

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2025
Chicago’s South Loop comedy venue The Revival has announced its September lineup featuring the improvised rock musical Faking the Band, a one-night stand-up showcase Adam Burke & Friends on September 18, and the immersive comedy experience Improv Near Me.
Black Ensemble Theater Will Present BLUE HEAVEN

Black Ensemble Theater Will Present BLUE HEAVEN

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2025
Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago will present Blue Heaven, a new original musical written and directed by Daryl D.
John Patrick Shanley’s PRODIGAL SON To Open At Athenaeum Center This Fall

John Patrick Shanley’s PRODIGAL SON To Open At Athenaeum Center This Fall

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2025
JK Entertainment has announced its inaugural production: PRODIGAL SON, running October 10–November 2 at the Athenaeum Center in Chicago.
Photos: Jenna Fischer and More in Rehearsals for ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre

Photos: Jenna Fischer and More in Rehearsals for ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2025
You can now get a first look at Jenna Fischer and more in rehearsals for Ashland Avenue at Goodman Theatre.
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Benanti to Open Lyric Opera of Chicago 2025/26 Season

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Benanti to Open Lyric Opera of Chicago 2025/26 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago is launching its 2025/26 Season in unforgettable style with Brian Stokes Mitchell & Laura Benanti in Concert, for one night only.
Cast Set for ROME SWEET ROME at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Cast Set for ROME SWEET ROME at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Rome Sweet Rome, a wild and satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar from Q Brothers Collective.
GANGSTA BABY To Make American Premiere At Open Space Arts This Fall

GANGSTA BABY To Make American Premiere At Open Space Arts This Fall

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2025
Open Space Arts will present the American premiere of GANGSTA BABY, the acclaimed London pub-theatre drama by Cameron Raasdal-Munro, September 19–October 5, 2025.
Lifeline Theatre Reveals Cast for Halloween KidSeries Show CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICK

Lifeline Theatre Reveals Cast for Halloween KidSeries Show CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICKY TREAT

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2025
Lifeline Theatre will present Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat October 4–November 2, 2025, as part of its KidSeries in Rogers Park.
THE FIRST LADY OF TELEVISION To Open Northlight's 50th Season

THE FIRST LADY OF TELEVISION To Open Northlight's 50th Season

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2025
Northlight Theatre will open its 50th Anniversary season with James Sherman’s new play The First Lady of Television, directed by Artistic Director BJ Jones.
Steppenwolf Theatre Unveils LookOut's Fall 2025 Season

Steppenwolf Theatre Unveils LookOut's Fall 2025 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2025
As Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly launches its 50th Anniversary Season, the LookOut Series is returning with quintessentially-Chicago stories.
Tony-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award At Annual Benefit

Tony-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award At Annual Benefit

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
The Sarah Siddons Society will honor Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel with its 2025 Award at the annual Benefit on Monday, November 17, 2025 at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E.
HELL'S KITCHEN To Play Limited Engagement In Chicago This November

HELL'S KITCHEN To Play Limited Engagement In Chicago This November

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for HELL’S KITCHEN, Alicia Keys’ hit Broadway musical, coming to Chicago’s James M.
JOFFREY AT THE HARRIS: MATTERS OF THE HEART to Premiere at Harris Theater

JOFFREY AT THE HARRIS: MATTERS OF THE HEART to Premiere at Harris Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
The Joan W.
Review: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Presented by Broadway in Chicago

Review: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Presented by Broadway in Chicago

by Zac Thriffiley — August 18, 2025
This hilarious show should entertain nerds and newcomers alike, though its rules may occasionally test the patience of less familiar viewers.
Cast and Production Team Set for OAK at Raven Theatre

Cast and Production Team Set for OAK at Raven Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
Chicago's Raven Theatre Company revealed the cast and production team for the opening show of Season 43, playwright Terry Guest's Southern gothic OAK.
MR. WOLF Chicago Premiere to Launch Steppenwolf Theatre Company 50th Anniversary Seas

MR. WOLF Chicago Premiere to Launch Steppenwolf Theatre Company 50th Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will launch its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching family drama Mr.
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater

Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater

by Tina St. Angelo — August 17, 2025
What did our critic think of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater? I’m Still Here.
HALF AN HOUR IN HEAVEN Will Play Chicago's Gaelic Park Irish Festival

HALF AN HOUR IN HEAVEN Will Play Chicago's Gaelic Park Irish Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2025
Half an Hour in Heaven, a new play by internationally acclaimed award-winning playwright Cinzi Lavin, will be featured at Chicago's Gaelic Park Irish Festival on August 23rd and 24th.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Opens North American Tour In Chicago

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Opens North American Tour In Chicago

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2025
The North American tour of Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern opened in Chicago on September 12, 2025, at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse.
The League of Chicago Theatres & Arts Alliance Illinois Continue Non-Profit Theatre P

The League of Chicago Theatres & Arts Alliance Illinois Continue Non-Profit Theatre Production Tax Credit

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres and Arts Alliance Illinois have revealed the continuation of the Non-Profit Theatre Production Tax Credit.
Photos: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater

Photos: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater is presenting Side by Side by Sondheim, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and Jule Styne with continuity by Ned Sherrin.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago On Sale Now

Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago On Sale Now

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2025
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago are on sale now! THE BOOK OF MORMON will play Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre.
South Chicago Dance Theatre To Open The Center At Govstate’s 30th Anniversary Legac

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Open The Center At Govstate’s 30th Anniversary Legacy Season In September

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2025
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will open its 30th Anniversary Legacy Season with a performance by South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT) on Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.

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