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Dr. Terry Leahy Joins AMI Faculty as Trombone, Trumpet & Tuba Instructor

Dr. Terry Leahy Joins AMI Faculty as Trombone, Trumpet & Tuba Instructor

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
Trombonist Dr Terry Leahy has joined American Music Institute as an instructor.
THE GREAT GATSBY Now Playing At Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre

THE GREAT GATSBY Now Playing At Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Oil Lamp Theater

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Last Five Years, the Drama Desk Award-winning musical by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Christina Ramirez, at its Glenview, Illinois venue.
Video: Scenes From MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre

Video: Scenes From MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre

by Joshua Wright — April 21, 2026
Goodman Theatre has released footage of scenes from MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, August Wilson's landmark drama now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Albert Theatre, extended by popular demand.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Will Come to Marion in June

A TASTE OF IRELAND Will Come to Marion in June

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
A TASTE OF IRELAND - THE IRISH MUSIC & DANCE SENSATION will present its world tour stop at the Marion Cultural & Civic Theater, featuring World Champion Irish dancers, live musicians, and a contemporary vocalist.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Will Come to Peoria in June

A TASTE OF IRELAND Will Come to Peoria in June

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
A TASTE OF IRELAND - THE IRISH MUSIC & DANCE SENSATION will present its 2026 world tour stop at Peoria's Prairie Home Alliance Theater, featuring World Champion Irish dancers, live musicians, and a contemporary vocalist.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DEAD OUTLAW, and More Set For Porchlight Music Theatre's 2026

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DEAD OUTLAW, and More Set For Porchlight Music Theatre's 2026-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 32nd season, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the Chicago premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, and the world premiere of SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY at the Biograph Theater.
Cast and Creative Team For ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatr

Cast and Creative Team For ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
Jackalope Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY, written and directed by Terry Guest, at Broadway Armory Park in Chicago.
Review: Teatro Vista Productions' BOTH at Steppenwolf Theatre

Review: Teatro Vista Productions' BOTH at Steppenwolf Theatre

by Emily Werner — April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?
THE BLACK BOOK Immersive Murder Mystery To Be Presented By The Beautiful City Project

THE BLACK BOOK Immersive Murder Mystery To Be Presented By The Beautiful City Project

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present THE BLACK BOOK, an immersive murder mystery set in a Lincoln Park Mansion, benefiting Bernie's Book Bank.
Review: WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Review: WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — April 20, 2026
Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style.
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire

Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire

by Tina St. Angelo — April 20, 2026
What did our critic How great to be known by one name….
Photos: Anne Sheridan Smith and Kathy Ruhl in 'NIGHT MOTHER at Redtwist Theatre

Photos: Anne Sheridan Smith and Kathy Ruhl in 'NIGHT MOTHER at Redtwist Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2026
‘night Mother is now playing, by Marsha Norman and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, at Redtwist Theatre.
Star Wars Origin Play THE MAKING Will Come to the Steep Theatre on May the 4th

Star Wars Origin Play THE MAKING Will Come to the Steep Theatre on May the 4th

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2026
Steep Theatre will present a one-night-only staged reading of THE MAKING, a new play by Dan Aibel reimagining the creation of Star Wars, at the Edge Theater in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
THE WITCH Free Performances Will Be Presented By Shakespeare Project Of Chicago

THE WITCH Free Performances Will Be Presented By Shakespeare Project Of Chicago

by BWW News Desk — April 19, 2026
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free theatrical readings of Thomas Middleton's THE WITCH at multiple Chicago-area library venues, directed by artistic director Peter Garino.
Review: NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre

Review: NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre

by Tina St. Angelo — April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?
Review: 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater

Review: 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater

by Angela Lin — April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater from Strawdog Theatre Company?
Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

by Tina St. Angelo — April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?
Photos: Timeline Theatre Celebrates Its New Uptown Home

Photos: Timeline Theatre Celebrates Its New Uptown Home

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2026
TimeLine Theatre has opened its new Uptown home in Chicago.
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Now Playing At Parker Players Theater Company

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Now Playing At Parker Players Theater Company

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Parker Players Theater Company is presenting The Lifespan of a Fact, a play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, now running in Barrington.
Video: First Look at WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Video: First Look at WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Joshua Wright — April 16, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released first look footage of WINDFALL, the world premiere of a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, now playing through May 31, 2026 in the Ensemble Theater.
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour in Chicago on Sale This Week

Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour in Chicago on Sale This Week

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Individual tickets for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in Chicago are going on sale! Individual tickets range from $30.
Steppenwolf Theatre Will Host GALA 2026 at Rockwell on the River

Steppenwolf Theatre Will Host GALA 2026 at Rockwell on the River

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host GALA 2026 at Rockwell on the River in Chicago, honoring Douglas R.
BORED TEACHERS’ IS IT FRIDAY YET?! Comedy Tour To Play UIS Performing Arts Center

BORED TEACHERS’ IS IT FRIDAY YET?! Comedy Tour To Play UIS Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
The Bored Teachers Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour will stop at UIS Performing Arts Center.
ANTIGONE To Be Presented By Promethean Theatre Ensemble At The Den Theatre

ANTIGONE To Be Presented By Promethean Theatre Ensemble At The Den Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Antigone, adapted by Lewis Galantiere from Jean Anouilh, will be presented by Promethean Theatre Ensemble in Chicago.

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
The Lifespan of a Fact in Chicago The Lifespan of a Fact
Parker Players Theater (4/24-5/17) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Annie in Chicago Annie
The Little Theatre On The Square (7/16-7/26)
Uncle Vanya in Chicago Uncle Vanya
Edge Off-Broadway (6/18-7/05)
Job in Chicago Job
Writers Theatre (4/09-6/14)
Very Verismo! in Chicago Very Verismo!
Opera Festival of Chicago (6/13-6/13)
The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre in Chicago The Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre
Chicago Kids Company (5/06-7/31)
The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt in Chicago The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/19-5/20)
Two Out of Three Falls in Chicago Two Out of Three Falls
The Factory Theater (6/04-7/18)