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Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.

The Neo-Futurists present The Egg Show: 30 Egg Plays in 60 Egg Minutes, a benefit for the Chicago Women's Health Center, one night only on Mother's Day Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 7 p.

Raue Center For The Arts is excited to announce The Lotus Kings: All-Star Tribute to Santana.

Ashley Wheater, The Mary B.

Over the past decade, theatre has continually challenged me.

The Second City celebrates Black History Month by bringing you the most iconic sketches created by our African American alumni along with classic archive scenes reimagined with a new comedic spin.

With less than a month until its Chicago premiere, OH HI JOHNNY's 'Tommy Wiseau' is taking in the sights of Chicago.

The new hit parody musical that's sure to tear you apart is coming to Chicago! OH HI, JOHNNY!- The 'Room-sical' Parody has announced its complete cast, with Ian Rigg starring as Tommy Wiseau.

Short Story Theatre presents an evening of four warm, wise and wonderful true storieson Thursday, February 28th, 2019, at 7:30 p.

The legendary songwriter Alan Menken comes to Chicago for a one-night-only performance at the historic Auditorium Theatre on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Last Thoughts of Mary Stuart by June Sawyers is a dramatic reading about the final hours before Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed in 1587 at age 44.

Blue Man Group, continuing its open run at Chicago's Briar Street Theatre (3133 N.

Drury Lane Theatre concludes its 2018/2019 season with the international megahit Mamma Mia!, with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, and book by Catherine Johnson.

Broken Nose Theatre continues its seventh season with the Midwest premiere ofStephen Spotswood's drama GIRL IN THE RED CORNER, directed by Elizabeth Laidlaw, playing February 1 - March 2, 2019 at BNT's resident home, The Den Theatre

In HOW TO CATCH CREATION, a world premiere at Goodman Theatre, playwright Christina Anderson tackles universal themes: the desire for human connection, the pursuit of creative and intellectual passions, and the longing to leave a meaningful legacy.

Though the D'Ysquiths may be felled one by one in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, nothing can stop Matt Crowle from stealing the show.

ShawChicago Theater Company presents George Bernard Shaw's ARMS AND THE MAN from February 2, 2019 through February 25, 2019 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N.

The Dolphin Show announced that tickets are on sale to the general public for its 77th Annual production Hello, Dolly! on Monday, Nov.

In the aftermath of 1963's 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, Nina Simone rocked the nation with "Four Women," her tribute in song to the four little girls lost in the tragedy.

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) second play of the 2018-19 season, which asks, When you feel lost, how do you find your way? Steppenwolf for Young Adults Artistic Director Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle co-direct We Are Proud to Present A Presentation About the Her

Racial diversity in private schools.

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F.

Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre (PLT) continues 'chasing the dream' with the 3rd installment to Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy, Broadway Bound.

With plot twists worthy of Shakespeare, the love between Princess Ginevra and the noble Ariodante is threatened by the machinations of Polinesso, who lusts after the princess and will stop at nothing to sabotage the royal wedding.

Raven Theatre announces its 2019-20 Season, kicking off this fall with the Chicago premiere of Rachel Bonds' drama SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle and featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons.