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Tickets to CLUE in Chicago on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2024
Individual tickets for CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, in Chicago are now on sale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Elvis Fest To Return To The Original Mother's in January 2025
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2024
The Original Mother's will present the return of Elvis Fest in January 2025 to honor the King of Rock ‘n' Roll's 90th birthday. See how to attend.
THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2024
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. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LES MISERABLES is Now Playing in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2024
Broadway In Chicago has announced that Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.
UIS Performing Arts Center Announces Temporary Closures In 2025/26
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2024
Sangamon Auditorium and the UIS Studio Theatre, housed within the University of Illinois Springfield's Public Affairs Center building, will temporarily close for an extensive plumbing improvement project that will modernize critical infrastructure in the building. The temporary closure will begin in June 2025.
TITANIQUE Cast Announced At Porchlight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2024
Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced an all-Chicago cast for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE.
Ron OJ Parson To Direct HYMN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2024
Chicago director Ron OJ Parson will helm the North American premiere of Lolita Chakrabarti's Hymn at ​​​​​​​Chicago Shakespeare Theater, making his CST directorial debut. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: 'O Tannenbaum' Performed by Finn Sagal, Adia Evans, and Michael Banwarth
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2024
A new performance video has been released of Finn Sagal (baritone), Adia Evans (soprano), and Michael Banwarth (pianist/arranger) from The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center performing the holiday classic, 'O Tannenbaum.'
Videos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2024
Performances of Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol are underway. This marks the 47th annual production. Check out all new video clips and learn more about the show here!
Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions' Presents RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER (AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY)
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2024
Hell in a Handbag Productions will open its 2024/25 Season with the 25th anniversary edition of Artistic Director David Cerda’s* holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody). Check out photos from the production, 
Registration Now Open for Creative Root’s Summer 2025 Theatre Camp for Kids
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2024
Creative Root's Summer camps at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus are the ultimate blend of fun, theatre, and personal growth. Learn more about the summer camps and see how to apply.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RENT at Elgin Community College Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Wendy Lewis Will Serve as Interim CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2024
Chicago Sinfonietta has announced that consultant Wendy Lewis has been engaged to serve as Interim CEO while the Board of Directors conducts a national search for a new CEO to replace outgoing CEO and President Blake-Anthony Johnson.
Chicago Premiere Of MR. PARKER to be Presented at Open Space Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2024
Open Space Arts will stage the Chicago premiere of MR. PARKER, a drama by Michael McKeever. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Celebrate New Year's Eve At Raue Center With An Elton John Tribute and Comedian Steve Cochran
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2024
Raue Center For The Arts invites you to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 in style with two extraordinary New Year's Eve events!
Manual Cinema's THE MAGIC CITY Returns To Chicago Children's Theatre in January
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2024
Encouraging children to build bridges rather than walls is the timely theme of Manual Cinema's The Magic City, returning to Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S. Racine in Chicago's West Loop, with its magical fusion of actors, puppets, miniatures, multimedia and live music.
Mark Bedard, Cecil Blutcher & More to Star in BUST World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2024
Alliance Theatre and Goodman Theatre revealed the cast and creative team of their upcoming world-premiere co-production, BUST. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Jessie Mueller To Perform With Seth Rudetsky At The Studebaker
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2024
Broadway magic will come to Chicago with the return of Seth's Broadway Concert Series at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: TEATRO ZINZANNI at Cambria Hotel
by Rachel Weinberg - December 12, 2024
TEATRO ZINZANNI is still kicking it in the indoor Spiegeltent Zazou nestled on the fourteenth floor of the Cambria Hotel in the Loop. It’s still a reliably entertaining variety show, and this particular edition includes many returning performers.
Steppenwolf Theatre Unveils LookOut Spring 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre’s LookOut has revealed its Spring 2025 Season, showcasing the eclectic work of Chicago's dynamic community of dancers, choreographers and performance artists. See full programming and learn how to attend!
Northlight Theatre Will Break Ground in March 2025
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2024
Northlight Theatre has announced the progress of the theater’s Next Act Campaign, leading up to groundbreaking for the new theater in downtown Evanston in March 2025.
New Musical About Young John Lewis To Premiere At The Center For Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2024
'Hero: The Boy from Troy,' a brand-new musical about a young John Lewis premieres at Governors State University's The Center for Performing Arts on January 17, 2025,
Mekki Leeper, Yannis Pappas & More to Perform at The Den Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2024
The Den Theatre has revealed upcoming February 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages, including Mekki Leeper and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
HITT RECORDS World Premiere to be Presented at Black Ensemble Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2024
Black Ensemble Theater will present the world premiere musical revue as part of the 2024 Season of Affirmation: Protection – Hitt Records, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater’s Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks. Learn more!
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present GREAT CHORAL WORKS This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Great Choral Works, a celebration of the beauty and power of choral music, in two community concerts in February 2025. Learn how to attend.

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Amadeus in Chicago Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) Tracker
Elton Rohn in Chicago Elton Rohn
Raue Center For The Arts (12/27 - 12/27) Tracker
American English in Chicago American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31) Tracker
UPTOWN in Chicago UPTOWN
ECC Arts Center (3/21 - 3/21)
Valentine's Comedy Show in Chicago Valentine's Comedy Show
Raue Center For The Arts (2/13 - 2/13)
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Chicago A Cappella (10/25 - 8/25)
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Bramble Arts Loft (12/1 - 12/28)
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The Rooted Space (1/17 - 1/17)
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