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The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017.

From the volatile melting pot of New York City at the dawn of a new century, comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, RAGTIME, kicking off Marriott Theatre's 2018 Season, January 24 through March 18, 2018.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents the world premiere of John Kishline's DREAM UPON AVON in theatrical readings Dec.

Steve Abrams and Kicky Productions announce that a brand new cabaret-concert, Lettin' the Good Times Roll featuring the dynamic duo, E.

PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL titles announced for January 9 screenings Pride Films and Plays' monthly festival of LGBTQ independent films, which was launched in October, will continue with its fourth monthly festival on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

Windy City Playhouse announces an expansion in programming with a world-premiere immersive theatrical production, Southern Gothic, premiering February 7, 2017 in an open-ended engagement.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Doug Varone and Dancers returns to the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S.

Following a brief hiatus for the holidays, Firebrand Theatre is pleased to announce its hit rock musical LIZZIE will return for two additional weeks of performances, January 3 14, 2018 at The Den Theatre's Bookspan Theatre, 1333 N.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center continues its 2017-2018 season with 'Time Stands Still,' by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies.

Following its hit production of MACHINAL, Greenhouse Theater Center will continue its 2017-18 season with the return of Laurence Leamer's critically acclaimed drama ROSE.

Los Lobos, the multiple Grammy Award-winning rock band best known for their hit version of 'La Bamba,' is returning to Raue Center For The Arts in 2018! Don't miss this Latin-infused show at 8 p.

Big Noise Theatre presents The Odd Couple, opening Friday, January 12, 2018 and running through January 28 at Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E.

Zephyr Dance Artistic Director Michelle Kranicke and architect David Sundry are exploring the intersection of architecture and choreography with the creation of SITE/less, an experimental gallery/ performance/workplace and community gathering space located at 1250 W.

Ubisoft announced today its first foray in to live entertainment experience with a pilot tour of JUST DANCE LIVE, an immersive and interactive experience, based on the #1 music video game franchise of all time.

Lifeline Theatre presents the world premiere of Anna Karenina, adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Jessica Wright Buha and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Amanda Link, based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy.

Highland Park Players Theater for Young Audiences has announced cast and creative for BUSYTOWN the MUSICAL, composed by Michael Koerner, with lyrics by Kevin Kling and Michael Koerner, based on the books by Richard Scarry.

HYDE YA KIDS, HYDE YA PARK! opens SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH at 7:30pm and plays every SATURDAY at 7:30pm through FEBRUARY 24TH.

The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) and the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University are seeking the nation's most talented young songwriters and writing teams for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of BLKS by award-winning poet and playwright Aziza Barnes and directed by Nataki Garrett.

Raue Center For The Arts is excited to announce three-time Emmy Award-winning comedian Louie Anderson will return to the stage at 8 p.

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the next mainstage production in its 2017 - 2018 season - Merrily We Roll Along - running January 26 - March 11, 2018, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, with direction by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Director Michael Weber

Tony Award nominee, Drama Desk Lifetime Achievement honoree and two-time MAC Award winner, Charles Busch, who performed two sold-out shows at Pride Arts Center in January 2017, will return on January 21 and 22 with CHARLES BUSCH: MY KINDA '60S - a new show that gets to the essence of this legendary

Broadway In Chicago, Starvox Entertainment and Potted Productions are delighted to announce that Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Potter Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff will offer a limited number of $25 rush tickets on the day of each show available for students, teachers, seniors (60+)

The House Theatre of Chicago announces an all-new production of Hatfield & McCoy, written by The House's Company Member Shawn Pfautsch and directed by The House's Company Member Matt Hawkinsplaying at the Chopin Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W.

In the first rock 'n' roll performances of its production history, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar the North American debut of Timothy Sheader's explosive, high-energy, Olivier Award-winning production from London's Regent's Park Open-Ai