57th Annual Jeff Awards Set for September 29 at Harris Theater
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in downtown Chicago.
Illinois Arts Council Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Creative Projects Grant Guidelines And Application
The Illinois Arts Council has announced the release of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Creative Projects Grant (CPG) guidelines and application.
Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre
Though THE COLOR PURPLE has a fair share of tragedy, the ending is heartwarming, celebratory, and puts a pin in Celie’s story — and with Brittney Mack at the lead, this musical makes that range of emotions land.
SHAKES IN THE CITY: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Unveils Performance Schedule
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Shakes in the City: A Midsummer Night's Dream, with free and accessible programming in neighborhoods across Chicago.
Video: Watch Songs From ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE... at Marriott Theatre
ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE.
THE BLOOD COUNTESS World Premiere and More Set for Idle Muse Theatre Company 2025 - 2026 Season
Idle Muse Theatre Company, now in its 19th year, has revealed its 2025 - 2026 season including world premiere of The Blood Countess and more.
Steppenwolf Replaces TOPDOG/UNDERDOG With THE DANCE OF DEATH in 50th Anniversary Season
Steppenwolf Theatre Company revealed updates to its upcoming 50th Anniversary Season.
BWW Q&A: Audrey Francis Talks YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company concludes its 49th Season with Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis (Noises Off, POTUS–Director), now ext
Court Theatre Unveils the Summer 2025 Spotlight Reading Series
Court Theatre proudly will present Spotlight Reading Series, featuring works authored and inspired by Theodore Ward.
Avalanche Theatre to Present Fall 2025 Next Draft Series, Now In Residence At Rivendell Theatre
Avalanche Theatre has revealed the selections for the Fall 2025 Next Draft Series, which will be presented at Rivendell Theatre as part of a new residency at Rivendell.
OLIVER! and More Set for Music On Stage 69th Season
Music on Stage's 69th season takes you from the North Pole to Victorian London, with a stop mid-way through in Elwood City! See the full lineup, featuring Oliver! and more here.
ALIVE And KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD Gets Its World Premiere in St. Charles
ALIVE and KICKING: LAUGHTER NEVER GETS OLD, about the joys and jokes of senior life in America, will have its world premiere at the Moonlight Theatre, July 11-20, in St.
Photos: Meet the Stars of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST at Paramount Theatre
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.
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is Coming to Skokie Theatre
MadKap Productions will present the hilarious musical A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre.
TWISTED MELODIES to Close Northlight Theatre 2024-2025 Season
Northlight Theatre will conclude its 2024–2025 season with the story of soul music icon Donny Hathaway in Twisted Melodies, written and performed by Kelvin Roston, Jr.
Photos: THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR World Premiere at Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater is presenting That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D.
The 36th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival to Return in September
Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr have revealed the dates for the 36th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, Chicago’s longest running theatre festival.
Photos: PAGLIACCI Now Playing at Opera Festival of Chicago
XThe Opera Festival of Chicago final production in its fifth season is Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, directed by Sasha Gerritson, conducted by Uff.
Photos: THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: SUMMER VACATION! at the Neo-Futurist Theater
PlayMakers Laboratory’s has released photos of its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Summer Vacation! This family-friendly comedy extravaganza returns for six performances only from July 26 – August 10, 2025 at the Neo-Futurist Theater.
Review: ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE... at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
This is the premise of the current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team Set for Sanaz Toossi's WISH YOU WERE HERE at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has revealed the cast, creative and production teams for the Chicago premiere and first production in its 30th anniversary season, Wish You Were Here.
THE COLOR PURPLE Extends Through Early August at Goodman Theatre
The Color Purple will present a six-performance extension at Goodman Theatre.
DANCE FOR LIFE 2025 to Feature 10 Chicago Companies in One-Night-Only Performance at The Auditorium
The Chicago Dance Health Fund has announced the full program for Dance for Life 2025, the city’s annual benefit performance supporting preventive health care and critical medical needs for Chicago’s dance professionals.
Mandala Arts to Present Free Dance In Chicago, Creates Mural In Naperville
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts will continue its 10th anniversary season with free performances in Chicago in July and the creation of a community mural in Naperville in July and August.
Photos/Video: CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the world-famous Circus Abyssinia on Navy Pier this summer for a limited engagement beginning July 10.
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Windfall Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31) |
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South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
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Fiddler On The Rood Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (4/29-6/27) |
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Come From Away The Little Theatre On The Square (7/30-8/09) |
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The Notebook (Chicago) CIBC Theatre (8/04-8/16) |
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Rio: A Tribute to Duran Duran Raue Center For The Arts (5/29-5/29) VIDEOS |
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Spaceman [producing body] (5/19-6/13) |
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Jersey Boys CIBC Theatre (11/11-11/22) |
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SUFFS CIBC Theatre (7/07-7/19) |
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Dinner and Dance Under the Stars American Hungarian Club (5/30-5/30) |
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