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Cast Set for SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN at A Red Orchid Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed Ensemble Member Esteban Andres Cruz is set to play “Sosa” and David Cerda will portray “Koba” in the Chicago Premiere of Dianne Nora’s SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN. Learn more and see how to attend.
THE DISTRIKT OF LAKE MICHIGUN To Get World Premiere At Stage Left Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Stage Left Theatre has announced its spring 2025 production of The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy (and also completely factual and also true).
Chicago Magic Lounge To Present Walter King, Jr.'s SPELLBINDER
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Chicago Magic Lounge will welcome Walter King Jr., aka The Spellbinder, as its next Artist-In-Residence with his new show Diary of a Black Illusionist. Taking the audience on a journey through his storied career, which began right here in Chicago, The Spellbinder will thrill audiences with his incredible illusions and unforgettable stories. 
Video: Watch a Look Inside MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Stolp Island Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
It’s time for you to experience the fun down by the riverside at Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora with Million Dollar Quartet! Watch the video now!
Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
The Beautiful City Project's February cabaret THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, featured an all-Black cast and band, and raised funds and awareness for Sunshine Gospel Ministries, a Chicago organization celebrating its 120th year. See photos here! 
Chicago a Cappella Will Perform JAZZ A CAPPELLA
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Chicago a cappella will continue its 2024/25 Season this March with Jazz a cappella, a new dimension of jazz told through the voice, blending iconic vocal standard.
Cast and Crew Set For GORGEOUS at Raven Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Chicago's Raven Theatre Company, in a co-production with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, have announced the cast and production team for Keiko Green's World Premiere of GORGEOUS, directed by Kirsten Fitzgerald.
Court Theatre Reveals 71st Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Court Theatre has announced its 71st season. The 2025/26 season will feature Big White Fog, The Taming of the Shrew, Miss Julie, and more. Learn more about the lineup here!
Father’s Day Comedy Show Comes to the Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Showcasing a stellar lineup featuring seasoned comics John DaCosse, Dwayne Kennedy, Warren B. Hall and Brian Hicks, this show promises to deliver side-splitting humor in honor of Father’s Day.
CYSO Gala Raises More Than $500,000
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Celebrating its mission and its talented young musicians, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras welcomed more than 300 guests to its 2025 Gala: Spanish Rhapsody, on Saturday, February 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
Photos: NOBODY LOVES YOU At American Conservatory Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
Check out brand-new production photos from Nobody Loves You, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater now through Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Cast Announced For BrightSide Theatre's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will continue its 13th season, entitled “Spells and Superstitions,” with a new adaptation by Jason Harrington of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary family portrait by Suzan-Lori Parks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Topdog/Underdog.
STAND-UP MOMEDY SHOW Comes To Raue Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts has announced the “Stand-Up Momedy Show,” featuring an all-star lineup of comedic talent. On Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8 PM, enjoy a night of laughter with Kristen Toomey, Chastity Washington, Colleen Brennan, and Bridget McGuire. 
Chicago Publicist Margie Korshak Dies at 86
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Chicago publicist Margie Korshak has died at age 86. A trailblazing force in Chicago's public relations industry, Korshak built a legendary agency.
Photos: Meet the Cast of GO DOG GO! - VE PERRO ¡VE! At Chicago Children's Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2025
Chicago Children’s Theatre will present the world premiere bilingual musical, Go Dog Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!. Check out first look photos of the cast in costume.
Porchlight Music Theatre Reveals Cast for CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for its annual fundraising concert celebrating Porchlight’s 30th anniversary, Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight.
Highland Park Players Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME In Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2025
Highland Park Players will present The Hunchback of Notre Dame in CONCERT, running March 28th through March 30th at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center.
Video: Watch a Scene From BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre With Ian Barford & Robert Sean Leonard
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2025
Watch this a video from the Goodman Theatre's starry revival of BETRAYAL, featuring Ian Barford (ROBERT) and Robert Sean Leonard (JERRY). Joining them in the production is Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Helen Hunt as Emma.
HELL'S KITCHEN Is Coming To Chicago This Fall
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2025
The 13-time Tony Award nominated Broadway sensation, HELL'S KITCHEN, is set to bring the heat to the Windy City when it arrives for a limited three-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) from November 11 to November 30.
Photos: World Premiere Musical HELENA & HERMIA In Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2025
Following the critically acclaimed and Jeff Recommended season opener, The Impostors Theatre Company will return with the highly anticipated world premiere of Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey. See photos from inside rehearsal.
The Den Theatre Announces W. Kamau Bell and More for April 2025 Comedy Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2025
The Den Theatre has announced its upcoming April 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages including Ashley Hesseltine, Caitlin Cook, Juston McKinney, Jordan Jensen, Vittorio Angelone, and more.
Videos: WAITRESS at Paramount Theatre Aurora
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2025
Waitress is now playing through March 30 at the Paramount Theatre Aurora. Check out all new video clips from the show and learn more about how to catch a performance here!
BERLIN Comes to the Court Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2025
Court Theatre will present the world premiere of Berlin, Mickle Maher’s exhilarating adaptation of Jason Lutes’s celebrated graphic novel, directed by Charles Newell.
Video: Watch Songs From JOSEPH... at Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a reimagining of the story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. ‍Watch videos of songs now!

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