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Sibling rivalry collides with the American dream in Sam Shepard's American classic True West, the hot start to Paramount Theatre's fourth BOLD Series.

DIANA THE MUSICAL, the ill-fated Broadway musical about the former Princess of Wales (a filmed version of which was one of the top “hate-watching”programs on Netflix last year) is enjoying its Midwest debut at Theo Ubique.

I chatted with three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello about leading the national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and her character development process.

The Sarah Siddons Society's Board of Directors has approved Northern Illinois University (NIU) as its fifth Chicago-area university to receive scholarship funding for students studying theatre arts.

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, which inspires and cultivates personal excellence through music, kicks off summer with a celebratory Tour of Spain Launch Concert.

The Jeff Impresario Award, the newest annual award presented by the Joseph Jefferson Awards, is now accepting nominations for outstanding Chicago Equity theater stage managers.

Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, and more.

Open Space Arts will present a three-weekend extension of its production of SCANDALOUS BOY, by David Atfield.

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second musical of their 2025 season, Passion, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by James Lapine and is based on the film 'Passione d'Amore', originally directed by Ettore Scola.

Laughing Stock Theatre has announced the world premiere of The Storm of the Century; Or, An Impractical Time for Love, an original production in the style of Commedia dell'Arte.

New photos have been released from Kokandy Productions' Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Visceral Dance Chicago will present Elemental, a compelling new performance by Visceral Encore, the company’s performance group for dancers aged 35 and older.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will go on sale starting Friday, May 30.

The Amazon Original, Final Thoughts: Jerry Springer, the iconic Millennium Park in Chicago and in Grand Central station in New York will have phone booths for people to interact and reveal their confessions.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons.

Elgin fasten your seat belts as Chicago's After Dark Award-winning entertainer Daryl Nitz celebrates Elgin Pride Day with the Daryl Nitz & Friends show.

The Opera Festival of Chicago has revealed the cast and creative team for Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, directed by Sasha Gerritson.

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced its 2025–2026 season, marking its 30th year of producing language-driven theatre in Chicago.

Throughout June, many Chicago theatres are presenting productions that encourage and celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth.

Summer Place Theatre has revealed its cast and production staff for Legally Blonde:The Musical, playing this July and August.

Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight was held on Monday, May 12 at the House of Blues Chicago.

​The Den Theatre has revealed upcoming July 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages, including Sammy Obeid and more.

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions invites audiences to a special season reveal presentation in June.

Due to popular demand, Trap Door Theatre has announced an extension of its critically acclaimed production of Galileo, Bertolt Brecht’s powerful portrait of the legendary astronomer and his struggle with faith, truth, and authority.