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.
The Second City Reveals Cast for WE ALWAYS BOUNCE BACK: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Celebrating its 65th year, the world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City, has revealed the cast and crew of We Always Bounce Black: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Celebrating its 65th year, the world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City, has revealed the cast and crew of We Always Bounce Black: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue.
Legacy Theater Surpasses $75K Fundraising Goal Goal For Cost-Saving Upgrades
by Joshua Wright - January 08, 2025
The Legacy Theater surpassed its $75,000 fundraising challenge, enabling solar panel installation and equipment upgrades to cut costs and expand programming options.
by Joshua Wright - January 08, 2025
The Legacy Theater surpassed its $75,000 fundraising challenge, enabling solar panel installation and equipment upgrades to cut costs and expand programming options.
Spring and Summer Block of THE MAGIC PARLOUR Performances Now Available
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Magician Dennis Watkins has now opened a new block of tickets to The Magic Parlour performances through the summer! Performances of The Magic Parlour take place every Thursday through Sunday.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Magician Dennis Watkins has now opened a new block of tickets to The Magic Parlour performances through the summer! Performances of The Magic Parlour take place every Thursday through Sunday.
Cast and Crew Set for ONE PARTY COSENT World Premiere at First Floor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Chicago’s First Floor Theater has revealed the cast and production team for the World Premiere production of ONE PARTY CONSENT, written by Omer Abbas Salem. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Chicago’s First Floor Theater has revealed the cast and production team for the World Premiere production of ONE PARTY CONSENT, written by Omer Abbas Salem. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ANNIE to be Presented as Music Theater Works' Final Production of 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Music Theater Works has revealed that the beloved musical Annie is the final production of its 45th season. Performances will take place in December 2025. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Music Theater Works has revealed that the beloved musical Annie is the final production of its 45th season. Performances will take place in December 2025. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
HEDDA GABLER to be Presented at The Artistic Home in February
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
The Artistic Home will present the Chicago premiere of Mark O’Rowe’s adaptation of Ibsen’s HEDDA GABLER. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
The Artistic Home will present the Chicago premiere of Mark O’Rowe’s adaptation of Ibsen’s HEDDA GABLER. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Pivot Arts Appoints Jorge Silva as Executive Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Pivot Arts has announced the appointment of Jorge Silva as the new Executive Artistic Director, marking an exciting leadership transition poised to shape the next chapter of innovation and community engagement for the organization.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Pivot Arts has announced the appointment of Jorge Silva as the new Executive Artistic Director, marking an exciting leadership transition poised to shape the next chapter of innovation and community engagement for the organization.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.
Submissions Open for 2025 CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Kokandy Productions has opened submissions for the 2025 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival (CMTF), returning in April on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Kokandy Productions has opened submissions for the 2025 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival (CMTF), returning in April on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
Genesis Presents THERE ARE NO DEAD PEOPLE At Chicago Athletic Association In February
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
The devised performance, there are no dead people, will run February 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:30pm in Stagg Court at the Chicago Athletic Association. Conceived and directed by Amanda Dunne Acevedo & Lindsey Barlag Thornton.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
The devised performance, there are no dead people, will run February 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:30pm in Stagg Court at the Chicago Athletic Association. Conceived and directed by Amanda Dunne Acevedo & Lindsey Barlag Thornton.
SPIES OF THE WORLD Grateful Dead Tribute Announced At Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
Get your tie-dye ready for a memorable night filled with incredible music as Spies of the World - Grateful Dead Experience, a Grateful Dead tribute band.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
Get your tie-dye ready for a memorable night filled with incredible music as Spies of the World - Grateful Dead Experience, a Grateful Dead tribute band.
THE HEART SELLERS by Lloyd Suh to be Presented at Northlight Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with The Heart Sellers, Lloyd Suh’s funny and moving play about the Asian immigrant experience in the 1970s, directed by Helen Young. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with The Heart Sellers, Lloyd Suh’s funny and moving play about the Asian immigrant experience in the 1970s, directed by Helen Young. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Comes to the Goodman This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
Warm up winter with the interactive storytelling, colorful puppets, music and dancing of The Lizard y El Sol—an all-ages event the whole family can enjoy. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
Warm up winter with the interactive storytelling, colorful puppets, music and dancing of The Lizard y El Sol—an all-ages event the whole family can enjoy. Learn more here!
Chicago Theatre Week Tickets Are Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday. January 7, 2025, for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW25), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday. January 7, 2025, for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW25), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets.
Steppenwolf Theatre To Present Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present a revival of Sam Shepard's dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present a revival of Sam Shepard's dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025.
Citadel Theatre's I AND YOU Begins In February
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Cast and production team have been announced for Citadel Theatre’s upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU. I AND YOU will open on Friday, February 21, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Cast and production team have been announced for Citadel Theatre’s upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU. I AND YOU will open on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Raue Center School For The Arts Announces Spring 2025 Classes and On Stage Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Raue Center School For The Arts has announced the open enrollment for its Spring 2025 classes and exciting On Stage productions, offering a vibrant selection of courses and performance opportunities designed for students of all ages.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Raue Center School For The Arts has announced the open enrollment for its Spring 2025 classes and exciting On Stage productions, offering a vibrant selection of courses and performance opportunities designed for students of all ages.
Cirque du Soleil to Bring CRYSTAL to Rockford's BMO Center
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, will make its Rockford debut at BMO Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, will make its Rockford debut at BMO Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FRIDA... A SELF PORTRAIT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Writers Theatre to continu 2024/25 Season with Frida…A Self Portrait, starring acclaimed writer and performer Vanessa Severo as both herself and legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Writers Theatre to continu 2024/25 Season with Frida…A Self Portrait, starring acclaimed writer and performer Vanessa Severo as both herself and legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for INVADERS OF MATHMATICA at Ghostlight Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Ghostlight Ensemble has revealed the cast and production team of Invaders of Mathmatica written by Ensemble Member Nick Conrad - the company's first full production for young audiences since 2019. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Ghostlight Ensemble has revealed the cast and production team of Invaders of Mathmatica written by Ensemble Member Nick Conrad - the company's first full production for young audiences since 2019. Learn more!
ANGELS IN AMERICA & More Set for Invictus Theatre Company 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Invictus Theatre Company has unveiled programming for its 2025 season, its second in residence at the Windy City Playhouse. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Invictus Theatre Company has unveiled programming for its 2025 season, its second in residence at the Windy City Playhouse. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Claudettes Will Perform Live at Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts will present The Claudettes, an original Chicago band known for their unique blend of blues, jazz, and rockabilly, next month. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts will present The Claudettes, an original Chicago band known for their unique blend of blues, jazz, and rockabilly, next month. Learn more here!
FOURTEEN FUNERALS Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the second production of their 34th season, “Fourteen Funerals” a Michigan Premiere comedy written by Eric Pfeffinger. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the second production of their 34th season, “Fourteen Funerals” a Michigan Premiere comedy written by Eric Pfeffinger. Tickets are on sale now.
WAITRESS Comes to the Paramount Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The U.S., Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, will welcome in 2025 with the Midwest Regional Premiere of Waitress. Music and lyrics are by Grammy Award winner and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles, with a book by Jessie Nelson.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The U.S., Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, will welcome in 2025 with the Midwest Regional Premiere of Waitress. Music and lyrics are by Grammy Award winner and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles, with a book by Jessie Nelson.
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Elton Rohn
Raue Center For The Arts (12/27 - 12/27) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31) | |
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Short Forms
The Rooted Space (1/17 - 1/17) | |
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Mirza Residency Concert: Shadowlands with S. Carey (Bon Iver) and John Raymond
The Orpheum Theatre (1/23 - 1/23) | |
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KOVAL Comedy - Benefitting Glessner House
KOVAL Distillery (1/16 - 1/16) | |
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Family Values: Korn, Limp Bizkit, Aven. Sevenfold and Deftones
BaseCamp Pub (3/20 - 3/20) | |
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