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Overshadowed And The Village Of Itasca Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE GRASS

Overshadowed And The Village Of Itasca Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE GRASS

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2025
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions and the Village of Itasca are partnering for Shakespeare on the Grass.
TWIHARD! A TWILIGHT MUSICAL PARODY To Continue At Apollo Theater Chicago Through Sept

TWIHARD! A TWILIGHT MUSICAL PARODY To Continue At Apollo Theater Chicago Through September

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2025
TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody will now run at Chicago’s Apollo Theater through September 28, with original cast members Maxwell Peters and Trey Plutnicki returning.
UNCLE CARLOS EXPLAINS to be Presented by Subtext Theater Company

UNCLE CARLOS EXPLAINS to be Presented by Subtext Theater Company

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2025
This September Subtext Theater Company will stage a new work by Leigh Johnson, Uncle Carlos Explains.
Music of the Baroque to Host Citywide Singalong as Part of THE CHICAGO WATER MUSIC

Music of the Baroque to Host Citywide Singalong as Part of THE CHICAGO WATER MUSIC

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
As part of The Chicago Water Music, an extraordinary outdoor performance staged on the Chicago River, Music of the Baroque is introducing a brand-new element: 'Hallelujah, Chicago!' Learn how to attend!
Sarah Daniels, Heath Saunders and More to Star in GLÜ at Timber Lake Playhouse

Sarah Daniels, Heath Saunders and More to Star in GLÜ at Timber Lake Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
The TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE will host the world premiere of the brand new, original musical, GLÜ.
Videos: SOUND OF MUSIC & More Tours Perform at Broadway in Chicago Concert

Videos: SOUND OF MUSIC & More Tours Perform at Broadway in Chicago Concert

by Michael Major — August 12, 2025
Broadway in Chicago hosted a summer concert to showcase upcoming musical tours coming to the city.
MadKap to Present PIPPIN At Skokie Theatre in September

MadKap to Present PIPPIN At Skokie Theatre in September

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
MadKap Productions will present the musical PIPPIN for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre in September.
Cast Set for MURDER ON THE LINKS at Two River Theater

Cast Set for MURDER ON THE LINKS at Two River Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world-premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links.
Cast and Creative Team Set for GASLIGHT (ANGEL STREET) at Oil Lamp Theater

Cast and Creative Team Set for GASLIGHT (ANGEL STREET) at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, Gaslight (Angel Street).
Jenna Fischer-Led ASHLAND AVENUE Opens Goodman's Centennial Season Next Month

Jenna Fischer-Led ASHLAND AVENUE Opens Goodman's Centennial Season Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
When Goodman Theatre opened its doors in fall of 1925, its first audiences were treated to ground-breaking new plays; now, one hundred years later, Chicago audiences are first to experience two world-premiere productions that launch the theater’s milestone Centennial 2025/2026 Season.
Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards

Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29.
Chicago Humanities Fall Festival 2025 Kicks Off in September

Chicago Humanities Fall Festival 2025 Kicks Off in September

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
Chicago Humanities has announced the full lineup for its highly-anticipated Fall Festival, featuring a compelling range of thinkers, artists, authors, and performers.
Daryl Nitz Entertainment Hosts SONDHEIM AT 95: A Birthday Celebration Concert at Skok

Daryl Nitz Entertainment Hosts SONDHEIM AT 95: A Birthday Celebration Concert at Skokie Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
Chicago's After Dark Award-winning entertainer Daryl Nitz will celebrate one of the musical theater's greatest songwriters Stephen Sondheim on what would be his 95th birthday.
GHOST FETUS to be Presented at Trap Door's Trap Open Series

GHOST FETUS to be Presented at Trap Door's Trap Open Series

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2025
Trap Door Theatre wil open its 32nd season with a World Premiere presented with the Trap Open Series: Ghost Fetus, written by Chicago playwright Suz Evans.
Plays and Casts Set for 16th Annual Living Newspaper Festival at Jackalope

Plays and Casts Set for 16th Annual Living Newspaper Festival at Jackalope

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2025
Jackalope Theatre Company has revealed the plays and casts for the 16th Annual Living Newspaper Festival at the Broadway Armory Park.
Katherine Gwynn's CATACOMBS World Premiere to Open at Dorothy

Katherine Gwynn's CATACOMBS World Premiere to Open at Dorothy

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2025
Dorothy, Chicago's premiere lesbian bar and lounge, and Grey Area Productions will present a new play by up-and-coming playwright Katherine Gwynn and directed by Whitney LaMora.
DIARY OF A BLACK ILLUSIONIST to Return to Chicago Magic Lounge

DIARY OF A BLACK ILLUSIONIST to Return to Chicago Magic Lounge

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2025
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, will present the return of Walter King Jr.
Tickets Now On Sale for the 2025 Rhinoceros Theater Festival

Tickets Now On Sale for the 2025 Rhinoceros Theater Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the 36th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, Chicago’s longest running theatre festival.
THE SPORTING LIFE World Premiere and More Set for The Factory Theater 2025-26 Season

THE SPORTING LIFE World Premiere and More Set for The Factory Theater 2025-26 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2025
The Factory Theater has unveiled its 31st season of world premieres, including Marjorie Muller’s The Sporting Life, plus more.
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… By Cirque Du Soleil Will Return To The Chicago Theatre Th

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… By Cirque Du Soleil Will Return To The Chicago Theatre This Holiday Season

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2025
The holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil will return to The Chicago Theatre for a limited engagement from December 11–28, 2025.
CHILDREN OF EDEN IN CONCERT: THE 2022 LIVE CHICAGO STAGED READING To Stream For One W

CHILDREN OF EDEN IN CONCERT: THE 2022 LIVE CHICAGO STAGED READING To Stream For One Weekend Only

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2025
Following its acclaimed 2022 staged reading, the Chicagoland Theatre Fund will present a one-weekend-only streaming of Children of Eden in Concert: The 2022 Live Chicago Staged Reading in April 2026.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Music Theater Works at The North Shore For The Perform

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Music Theater Works at The North Shore For The Performing Arts

by Tina St. Angelo — August 10, 2025
The new production at Music Theater Works at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is Fiddler on the Roof.
Tin Drum Theatre Announces Cast for Craig Wright's THE UNSEEN

Tin Drum Theatre Announces Cast for Craig Wright's THE UNSEEN

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2025
Making their Tin Drum Theatre debuts are Jordan Gleaves as Wallace and Carlos Andrés Mai as Valdez.
Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Music Theater Works

Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Music Theater Works

by Emmy Rice — August 9, 2025
Music Theater Works continues its 2025 season with Fiddler on the Roof, in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, now playing through August 17.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Chicago to go on Sale on Monday

Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Chicago to go on Sale on Monday

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has revealed that single tickets will go on sale Monday, August 11 for the highly anticipated Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, playing at the James M.

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