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THE TENDER TRAP Comes to The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

THE TENDER TRAP Comes to The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 2025
After their 2024 debut Women Beware Women, Blue in the Right Way will present its second production, a reimagining of Max Shulman and Robert Paul Smith's THE TENDER TRAP, directed by Kevin V.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces 2025/26 Season And New Leadership

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces 2025/26 Season And New Leadership

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2025
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a new 2025/26 season including Metropolis' first ever Main Stage production of Grease.
RENT Begins Performances At Highland Park Players In July

RENT Begins Performances At Highland Park Players In July

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2025
Highland Park Players will present RENT, Jonathan Larson's Tony Award–winning rock musical that redefined a generation.
Writers Theatre to Conclude 2024/25 Season with DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE World Premiere

Writers Theatre to Conclude 2024/25 Season with DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE World Premiere

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2025
Writers Theatre will conclude its 2024/25 Season with Madhuri Shekar’s Dhaba on Devon Avenue, directed by Chay Yew.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

by Joshua Wright — May 20, 2025
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons.
Writers Theatre Raises Record-Breaking Funds at Annual WordPlay Gala

Writers Theatre Raises Record-Breaking Funds at Annual WordPlay Gala

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2025
Writers Theatre Board of Trustees welcomed 250 corporate and civic leaders for its annual WordPlay Gala.
Cast Set for A NIGHT OF MELLON COLLIE AND INFINITE SADNESS at Lyric Opera

Cast Set for A NIGHT OF MELLON COLLIE AND INFINITE SADNESS at Lyric Opera

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2025
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, will be presented on stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago for seven performances only.
Lookingglass Shares IRAQ, BUT FUNNY Programs, Special Events and More

Lookingglass Shares IRAQ, BUT FUNNY Programs, Special Events and More

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2025
Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has shared new summer programming tied to Iraq, But Funny.
HAMILTON Returns To Chicago In 2026

HAMILTON Returns To Chicago In 2026

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has announced that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for a multi-week engagement beginning March 4, 2026 through April 26, 2026, at the CIBC Theatre (18 W.
Photos: DRINK THE PAST DRY World Premiere At Ghostlight Ensemble

Photos: DRINK THE PAST DRY World Premiere At Ghostlight Ensemble

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2025
Ghostlight Ensemble will present the premiere of Drink the Past Dry, a site-specific piece of immersive theatre about the connections we have to the past and how sometimes to move forward, we have to go back.
The Beautiful City Project To Present Disney's CAMP ROCK In June

The Beautiful City Project To Present Disney's CAMP ROCK In June

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2025
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of Disney's CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL, their once-a-year fundraiser to help offset the costs of running the organization.
Music Theater Works to Host ANNIE Auditions Through Late May

Music Theater Works to Host ANNIE Auditions Through Late May

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2025
Music Theater Works will hold auditions and “pawditions” for the fourth and final production of its 2025 season, Annie.
Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre

Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 49th Season with Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick.
HAMILTON Will Return to Chicago in 2026

HAMILTON Will Return to Chicago in 2026

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2025
 Broadway In Chicago announced that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for a multi week engagement in 2026, at the CIBC Theatre.
Links Hall Will Present The Final Co-MISSION Festival Of New Works In June

Links Hall Will Present The Final Co-MISSION Festival Of New Works In June

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2025
Links Hall will present its fifth and final year of the Co-MISSION Festival of New Works, two weekends of exciting new work in movement, theatre, puppetry, spoken word and more, from June 15th through 29th, 2025.
EYES TO THE STARS to be Presented at Secondhand Rose Players This July

EYES TO THE STARS to be Presented at Secondhand Rose Players This July

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2025
Secondhand Rose Players, in collaboration with Rosedale Community Players, will present the full-stage premiere of Eyes to the Stars, an original science fiction play by Michigan playwright Erin Osgood.
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl To Perform At Aurora's Paramount Theatre

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl To Perform At Aurora's Paramount Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2025
Immerse yourself in enchanting wonder, vibrant magic and joyous celebration when Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, with guest star Goyito Cruz, presents its 42nd Anniversary Concert.
Frank Ferrante to Celebrate 40th Year Portraying Groucho Marx at Teatro ZinZanni

Frank Ferrante to Celebrate 40th Year Portraying Groucho Marx at Teatro ZinZanni

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2025
Laurence Olivier nominated actor, Frank Ferrante, will mark his 40th consecutive year in the role of comedy legend Groucho Marx with a staged performance of An Evening With Groucho at Chicago‘s Teatro ZinZanni.
Black Ensemble Theater to Present 11th SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN

Black Ensemble Theater to Present 11th SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2025
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor will present the return of Soul of A Powerful Woman, now in its 11th year.
Review Roundup:: Circus-Themed CATS Soars At Chicago's Paramount Theatre

Review Roundup:: Circus-Themed CATS Soars At Chicago's Paramount Theatre

by Joshua Wright — May 16, 2025
Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025.
Annual Lake County PrideFest Set For Next Month

Annual Lake County PrideFest Set For Next Month

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2025
Lake County PrideFest, now in its fifth year, next month at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center.

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