Parker Players Theater Company Will Present MAURITIUS by Theresa Rebeck
by Emmy Rice - March 16, 2025
Parker Players Theater Company has announced its upcoming production of Mauritius, the gripping thriller by acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck, directed by Kurt Naebig.
by Emmy Rice - March 16, 2025
Parker Players Theater Company has announced its upcoming production of Mauritius, the gripping thriller by acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck, directed by Kurt Naebig.
Violin Soloist Holly Mulcahy Performs new Concerto STEALING FROM BIRDS
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2025
This innovative work bridges the enchanting melodies of nature with human creativity, inviting audiences on a journey where the beauty of bird songs inspires a symphonic masterpiece.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2025
This innovative work bridges the enchanting melodies of nature with human creativity, inviting audiences on a journey where the beauty of bird songs inspires a symphonic masterpiece.
Photos: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At Oil Lamp Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater’s 2025 season continues with The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, now playing through April 6, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. See photos from productions.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater’s 2025 season continues with The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, now playing through April 6, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. See photos from productions.
Photos: Idle Muse Theatre Company's THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, Now Playing Through April 12
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Idle Muse Theatre Company's production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's The School for Scandal, directed by Evan Jackson, is now playing through April 12 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Idle Muse Theatre Company's production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's The School for Scandal, directed by Evan Jackson, is now playing through April 12 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. See photos from the production.
Photos: LA BOHEME At Chicago Lyric Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Love burns bright in the City of Light as Puccini’s La Bohème returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Check out photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Love burns bright in the City of Light as Puccini’s La Bohème returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Check out photos from the production.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Reveals Upcoming Musical Mondays Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Once again, CCP will present three unforgettable Musical Mondays of entertainment at Rhapsody Theater. Each show is themed. Two highlight great American songwriters and the third showcases songs about the world’s great cities. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Once again, CCP will present three unforgettable Musical Mondays of entertainment at Rhapsody Theater. Each show is themed. Two highlight great American songwriters and the third showcases songs about the world’s great cities. Learn more!
Elsinore to Make Chicago Debut With THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Elsinore will make their Chicago debut with the timely dramatic comedy The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Elsinore will make their Chicago debut with the timely dramatic comedy The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture. Learn more!
HEARTBREAK HOTEL Comes to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Rock Island's Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse will present the Elvis Presley salute HEARTBREAK HOTEL. Running through May 3, this tune-filled production is now being brought to life by a first-rate team of professional talents.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Rock Island's Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse will present the Elvis Presley salute HEARTBREAK HOTEL. Running through May 3, this tune-filled production is now being brought to life by a first-rate team of professional talents.
World Premiere of SCARY TOWN Comes to The Clutch Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its season with the premiere of Scary Town, David Cerda's semi-autobiographical tale about growing up, seeing things differently and questioning your existence, told through the lens of a brown bunny.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its season with the premiere of Scary Town, David Cerda's semi-autobiographical tale about growing up, seeing things differently and questioning your existence, told through the lens of a brown bunny.
American Blues Theater Will Host Blue Bash
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has announced Casino Royale, the 2025 Blue Bash, a fundraiser celebrating the company's history and artistry.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has announced Casino Royale, the 2025 Blue Bash, a fundraiser celebrating the company's history and artistry.
Theater Wit to Host CityTalk: A Series of Conversations on Assimilation, Antisemitism, and Culture
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Theater Wit, in collaboration with the Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies at Northwestern and Northlight Theatre, will host CityTalk: A Series of Conversations on Assimilation, Antisemitism and Culture. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Theater Wit, in collaboration with the Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies at Northwestern and Northlight Theatre, will host CityTalk: A Series of Conversations on Assimilation, Antisemitism and Culture. Learn more!
THE OUTSIDERS Tour is Coming to Chicago in February
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Broadway In Chicago will present the Tony Award winning Best Musical, THE OUTSIDERS, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola ’s landmark motion picture. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Broadway In Chicago will present the Tony Award winning Best Musical, THE OUTSIDERS, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola ’s landmark motion picture. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, & More Set for The Ravinia Festival's 2025 Summer Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
The Ravinia Festival has unveiled its 2025 summer lineup, which features more than 100 concerts and 40 artist debuts. Highlights include appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara. Check out the full lineup!
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
The Ravinia Festival has unveiled its 2025 summer lineup, which features more than 100 concerts and 40 artist debuts. Highlights include appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara. Check out the full lineup!
Photos: TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre Now Extended
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now extended. Check out production photos and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, is now extended. Check out production photos and learn how to purchase tickets.
Production Team Set for 51st Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
At the 51st Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
At the 51st Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!
Oak Park Festival Theatre Receives Largest Gift In Company History From Park District Of Oak Park
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
The Oak Park Festival Theatre has announced The Park District of Oak Park Board of Commissioners has committed more than $100,000 to underwrite the purchase of an entirely new LED lighting grid.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
The Oak Park Festival Theatre has announced The Park District of Oak Park Board of Commissioners has committed more than $100,000 to underwrite the purchase of an entirely new LED lighting grid.
Paramount Theatre's New Spark Lab To Feature The King's Wife As The First Musical In Its New Works Program
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
VParamount Theatre's Spark Lab, the innovative program dedicated to nurturing and developing new works in theater will now feature its first musical: The King's Wife.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
VParamount Theatre's Spark Lab, the innovative program dedicated to nurturing and developing new works in theater will now feature its first musical: The King's Wife.
Blue-Eyed Soul Session Brings The Blues To Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Raue Center for the Arts will present “Blue-Eyed Soul Session” on Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 7 pm, featuring the extraordinary Derrick Procell and his All-Star Mojo band.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Raue Center for the Arts will present “Blue-Eyed Soul Session” on Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 7 pm, featuring the extraordinary Derrick Procell and his All-Star Mojo band.
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed its its 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the 50th anniversary programming and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming productions!
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed its its 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the 50th anniversary programming and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming productions!
Cast and Creative Team Set for the World Premiere of IRAQ, BUT FUNNY at Lookingglass
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Concert Theatre Works to Present Immersive Concert Experience SECRET BYRD at Salvage One
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Concert Theatre Works will present the Chicago premiere of its popular touring production Secret Byrd. Secret Byrd invites audiences to step back in time to 16th century England and participate in a clandestine worship service. Learn how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Concert Theatre Works will present the Chicago premiere of its popular touring production Secret Byrd. Secret Byrd invites audiences to step back in time to 16th century England and participate in a clandestine worship service. Learn how to attend.
The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival Returns in April
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Kokandy Productions has announced the official selections for the annual Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, a celebration and showcase of the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Kokandy Productions has announced the official selections for the annual Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, a celebration and showcase of the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.
DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE Comes to Skokie Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
MadKap Productions will present DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE by Sarah Ruhl for 12 live performances at the Skokie Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
MadKap Productions will present DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE by Sarah Ruhl for 12 live performances at the Skokie Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
Chicago Humanities Will Host Spring 2025 Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
This spring, Chicago Humanities will invite audiences to dive into a season of bold ideas, riveting conversations, and cultural exploration at over 40 events kicking off in March and running through mid-June.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
This spring, Chicago Humanities will invite audiences to dive into a season of bold ideas, riveting conversations, and cultural exploration at over 40 events kicking off in March and running through mid-June.
BEETLEJUICE is Now Playing in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
BEETLEJUICE is back in Chicago! The Broadway hit will haunt the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement through March 16, 2025. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
BEETLEJUICE is back in Chicago! The Broadway hit will haunt the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement through March 16, 2025. Learn more here!
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