Photos/Video: FAT HAM at the Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre. Check out the photos and video here!
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre. Check out the photos and video here!
Mohanad Elshieky Comes To The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
The Den Theatre has announced Mohanad Elshieky will be performing in February on The Heath Mainstage. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
The Den Theatre has announced Mohanad Elshieky will be performing in February on The Heath Mainstage. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!
Kelli O'Hara Sets Steppenwolf Concerts for April
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
Fresh off her critically acclaimed and Tony-nominated run in Broadway’s Days of Wine and Roses, Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Tony Award winner and musical theatre icon Kelli O’Hara with Music Director Dan Lipton.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
Fresh off her critically acclaimed and Tony-nominated run in Broadway’s Days of Wine and Roses, Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Tony Award winner and musical theatre icon Kelli O’Hara with Music Director Dan Lipton.
THE SECOND CITY 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Announced At Paramount's Copley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
The Second City is celebrating 65 years, and they're bringing they're legendary laughfest to Paramount's Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, for a two-week summer run, June 17-28, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
The Second City is celebrating 65 years, and they're bringing they're legendary laughfest to Paramount's Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, for a two-week summer run, June 17-28, 2025.
Pegasus Theatre Chicago To Receive NEA Grant For Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000 supporting the Young Playwrights Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000 supporting the Young Playwrights Festival.
Photos & Video: FAT HAM Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham is now playing at The Goodman Theatre. See photos from the production here!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham is now playing at The Goodman Theatre. See photos from the production here!
Pegasus Theatre Chicago To Receive NEA Grant for Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000 supporting the Young Playwrights Festival. Learn more about the organization and about the grant.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000 supporting the Young Playwrights Festival. Learn more about the organization and about the grant.
Derrick Procell’s Blue-Eyed Soul Session Comes to Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Raue Center for the Arts will present “Blue-Eyed Soul Session” featuring Derrick Procell and his All-Star Mojo band next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Raue Center for the Arts will present “Blue-Eyed Soul Session” featuring Derrick Procell and his All-Star Mojo band next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Shattered Globe Theatre Will Receive $20,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Shattered Globe Theatre has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
Shattered Globe Theatre has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000.
Jeff Awards Announces New Honor For Theater Stage Managers Beginning In 2025
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
The Jeff Impresario Award celebrating an outstanding Chicago theater stage manager will become a new annual award presented by the Joseph Jefferson Awards.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
The Jeff Impresario Award celebrating an outstanding Chicago theater stage manager will become a new annual award presented by the Joseph Jefferson Awards.
Curious Theatre Branch Announces Cast And Creative Team For THE INFINITY PLAY
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Curious Theatre Branch, will present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya Odim, April 25 - May 18, at Jarvis Square Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Curious Theatre Branch, will present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya Odim, April 25 - May 18, at Jarvis Square Theatre.
Chicago Children's Theatre To Receive $40,000 Award From The National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Chicago Children's Theatre has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $40,000.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Chicago Children's Theatre has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $40,000.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE INFINITY PLAY at Curious Theatre Branch
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Curious Theatre Branch will present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya Odim. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Curious Theatre Branch will present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya Odim. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Remy Bumppo's READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced the 2025 dates for the return of its Readings on Ravenswood series, curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced the 2025 dates for the return of its Readings on Ravenswood series, curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano.
The Supertramp Tribute Comes to the Raue Center in March
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
The Supertramp Tribute, a passionate ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, will be paying homage to one of the most endearing Progressive Rock bands the world has ever known at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
The Supertramp Tribute, a passionate ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, will be paying homage to one of the most endearing Progressive Rock bands the world has ever known at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake.
Tickets on Sale For TITANIQUE in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that individual tickets for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, will go on sale today.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that individual tickets for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, will go on sale today.
Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Moline For First Time In Over 10 Years With CRYSTAL
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2025
Cirque du Soleil plots its return to Moline with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice and has toured to over 135 cities in countries around the globe.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2025
Cirque du Soleil plots its return to Moline with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice and has toured to over 135 cities in countries around the globe.
Lyric Opera To Present Sondra Radvanovsky THE PUCCINI HEROINES In February
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Sondra Radvanovsky in Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines, for three performances only, February 8–16, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Sondra Radvanovsky in Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines, for three performances only, February 8–16, 2025.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
by BWW Awards - January 13, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - January 13, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM Makes Its Chicago Premiere This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2025
With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2025
With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.
Drury Lane Theatre Presents BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Beginning January 29
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2025
Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a heartwarming journey through Carole King's inspirational life story, where her music shines as a beacon of hope and personal growth, playing January 29 – March 23, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2025
Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a heartwarming journey through Carole King's inspirational life story, where her music shines as a beacon of hope and personal growth, playing January 29 – March 23, 2025.
Crystal Lake Strikers Return To Raue Center With Evening Of Percussion
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the Crystal Lake Strikers for “An Evening of Percussion” at 7 p.m. on February 22, 2025. Evening of Percussion features multiple groups of outstanding performers from all over the region.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the Crystal Lake Strikers for “An Evening of Percussion” at 7 p.m. on February 22, 2025. Evening of Percussion features multiple groups of outstanding performers from all over the region.
Review: SHUCKED National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - January 09, 2025
SHUCKED is a corny musical...in the best way possible. Book writer Robert Horn and composer team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally’s lyrics are chock-full (or should I say husk-full?) of puns, double entendres, and cringey punchlines. I was grinning ear-to-ear (of corn). SHUCKED is joyful, creative, and fun.
by Rachel Weinberg - January 09, 2025
SHUCKED is a corny musical...in the best way possible. Book writer Robert Horn and composer team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally’s lyrics are chock-full (or should I say husk-full?) of puns, double entendres, and cringey punchlines. I was grinning ear-to-ear (of corn). SHUCKED is joyful, creative, and fun.
Over $1.58 million Awarded to Chicago Arts Orgs from Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2025
The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has awarded more than $1.58 million in grants to 59 of Chicago’s small arts organizations and arts advocacy organizations in 2024, including its end of year grant cycle. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2025
The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has awarded more than $1.58 million in grants to 59 of Chicago’s small arts organizations and arts advocacy organizations in 2024, including its end of year grant cycle. Learn more!
Gift Theatre Presents CYGNUS World Premiere In February
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
The Gift Theatre will present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton and directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, February 6 - March 16, at Filament Theater.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
The Gift Theatre will present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton and directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, February 6 - March 16, at Filament Theater.
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