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TO WONG FOO TURNS 30 Celebration to Take Place at Chicago's Music Box Theatre

TO WONG FOO TURNS 30 Celebration to Take Place at Chicago's Music Box Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2025
Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre will host a milestone celebration, marking the 30th anniversary of the beloved, cult classic film 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.
Joffrey Ballet to Open 70th Season with US Premiere of Liam Scarlett's CARMEN

Joffrey Ballet to Open 70th Season with US Premiere of Liam Scarlett's CARMEN

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet will open its 70th anniversary season with the U.
Full Cast Set for Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE

Full Cast Set for Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2025
Just in time for Halloween, Kokandy Productions will embrace gothic horror with a revival of Jekyll & Hyde – the first Chicago staging of the macabre musical in over 15 years.
Additional Cast Set for Chicago Run of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN

Additional Cast Set for Chicago Run of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2025
Broadway in Chicago and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern revealed new cast members will join the North American Tour cast for select performances during the tour’s official opening run at Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH LYRIC

Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH LYRIC

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will kick off the 2025/26 cultural season with Sunday in the Park with Lyric, a free outdoor concert celebrating the power and beauty of live opera.
LOVE IS IMPROVISED Takes The Stage at Second City's Judy's Beat Lounge This August an

LOVE IS IMPROVISED Takes The Stage at Second City's Judy's Beat Lounge This August and September

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2025
A cast of 10 improvisers will embark on a journey through pod dates, honeymoons, shared luxury apartments, awkward family brunches, and weddings.
Review: PARADE at CIBC Theatre Presented By Broadway In Chicago

Review: PARADE at CIBC Theatre Presented By Broadway In Chicago

by Zac Thriffiley — August 7, 2025
Led by two powerful performers and a stunning directorial vision, PARADE marches us into the past to better understand our present.
Photo: Chicago Shakespeare's BILLIE JEAN Welcomes Billie Jean King And Ilana Kloss

Photo: Chicago Shakespeare's BILLIE JEAN Welcomes Billie Jean King And Ilana Kloss

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2025
Tennis legend and social justice icon Billie Jean King attended the August 5 performance of Billie Jean at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, joined by her wife Ilana Kloss.
Factory Theater and Unheard of Company Will Present Mockumentary-Style Comedy MUFFED

Factory Theater and Unheard of Company Will Present Mockumentary-Style Comedy MUFFED

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2025
Chicago’s Factory Theater and Unheard of Company will co-produce the world premiere of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents a Workshop Reading of MUFFED: A Recounting of Farmington, Maine's 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised by the Members of the Meaningful Action Theatre Company
Alonzo Bodden, Joey Villagomez, and More Set for The Den Theatre September Comedy Lin

Alonzo Bodden, Joey Villagomez, and More Set for The Den Theatre September Comedy Lineup

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2025
The Den Theatre has revealed its September 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages, including SpotlightCTRL Presents: UNMUTED and more.
Namir Smallwood Joins Cast of MR. WOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre

Namir Smallwood Joins Cast of MR. WOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2025
 Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed that ensemble member Namir Smallwood will join the cast of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s Chicago premiere of Mr.
WONDRA to Bring a Multisensory Experience to Chicagoland’s Woodfield Mall This Sept

WONDRA to Bring a Multisensory Experience to Chicagoland’s Woodfield Mall This September

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2025
Opening in September 2025 at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, WONDRA is a fantastical attraction that blends nature, technology and storytelling into a breathtaking, multisensory journey.
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL and More Set for Citadel Theatre 2025–26 Season

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL and More Set for Citadel Theatre 2025–26 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2025
Citadel Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 mainstage season, featuring the heartfelt family holiday drama MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET and more.
Review: AMÉLIE at Kokandy Productions

Review: AMÉLIE at Kokandy Productions

by Rachel Weinberg — August 5, 2025
With AMÉLIE, Kokandy Productions has turned an obscure musical into a charming and intimate production sure to give the warm fuzzies.
PARADE Now Playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre

PARADE Now Playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2025
PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited engagement.
THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT is Coming to Marriott Th

THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT is Coming to Marriott Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2025
Marriott Theatre and Artists Lounge Live will welcome Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Sean Allan Krill to Marriott Theatre for THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT.
Cameron Esposito to Present FEAT at Steppenwolf Theatre in October

Cameron Esposito to Present FEAT at Steppenwolf Theatre in October

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2025
 Steppenwolf Theatre will present award-winning Chicago standup artist Cameron Esposito in FEAT – an all new hour of comedy and storytelling.
Cast Set for TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

Cast Set for TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of the Midwest Premiere of TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, to kick off their 2025-2026 season.
JJ Niemann to Star in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre

JJ Niemann to Star in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2025
Marriott Theatre will present Catch Me If You Can, the delightfully entertaining musical comedy based on the true story about chasing your dreams and not getting caught.
Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present GLIMMERS IN THE GARDEN At Cheney Mansion In Octobe

Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present GLIMMERS IN THE GARDEN At Cheney Mansion In October

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2025
Winifred Haun & Dancers is celebrating its 27th season with an intimate Gala evening at Oak Park's Cheney Mansion, a venue operated by the Park District of Oak Park.
American Blues Theater Hosts 2025 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival

American Blues Theater Hosts 2025 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2025
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has announced the lineup for the 2025 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
TUTA Theatre Extends Summer Rep of TOM & ELIZA and WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT

TUTA Theatre Extends Summer Rep of TOM & ELIZA and WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT

by BWW News Desk — August 4, 2025
TUTA Theatre has announced an extension of its critically acclaimed summer repertory productions, adding 14 more performances each of TOM & ELIZA by Celine Song and WHITE RABBIT, RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour, now continuing through late September at TUTA Theatre (4670 N Manor Ave).
T.J. Wilkins, Shanice and More To Lead 44- THE MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater

T.J. Wilkins, Shanice and More To Lead 44- THE MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 4, 2025
Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL returns to Chicago for a second term, playing at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, August 23 – September 21, 2025.
Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Stage Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL At The Den

Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Stage Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL At The Den

by BWW News Desk — August 4, 2025
For its 35th production, Promethean Theatre Ensemble will honor the people who preserved Shakespeare’s work for the ages, with Lauren Gunderson’s THE BOOK OF WILL.
20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts to be Held in September

20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts to be Held in September

by Emmy Rice — August 3, 2025
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, along Broadway, from Belmont Ave.

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