Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Elizabeth Hurley as New Chief Development Officer
Nationally known fundraising professional Elizabeth Hurley will join Lyric Opera of Chicago as its new chief development officer the company announced today.
Performers Announced for PAC THE HOUSE, 12/30
Performers announced for PAC THE HOUSE: UNWRAPPED - Saturday, December 30.
EmpowerYouth! Students Begin Creating An Original Opera
In September, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League announced EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the Arts, a groundbreaking, multi-year partnership that immerses African American youth in the creation of an original opera based on their own life experiences.
The Kates to Come to FILLET OF SOLO Festival 2018
Chicago comedians Elizabeth Gomez Alexandra Tsarpalas and Amy Sumpter host the all female comedy showcase the kates at Lifeline Theatre for their 21st annual Fillet of Solo Festival on January 13th (Elizabeth Gomez) & 26th (Amy Sumpter) at 8:30pm and January 19th (Alexandra Tsarpalas) at 7pm
Classic Journey Live Will Have You 'Believin' at Raue Center
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome Classic Journey Live with a tribute to Journey unlike any other! Step back in time to experience Journey's hits just as you remember them at 8 p.
Christopher Cross, Kaki King and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W.
Cast Announced for FRANKLINLAND World Premiere at Jackalope Theatre Company
Jackalope will continue its 10th season with the world premiere of Franklinland, written by Lloyd Suh, directed by Chika Ike, with the full cast announced below.
The Second City's SHE THE PEOPLE: Girlfriends' Guide To Sisters Doing It For Themselves Returns To The Stage
Back by popular demand, The Second City's She the People: Girlfriends' Guide to Sisters Doing It for Themselves, a sketch show created, designed and performed entirely by the women of Second City, returns to the stage in 2018.
Rhino Fest 2018 Runs Jan. 13 25, 2018
Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr present the 29th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, opening Saturday, January 13th and running Wednesdays through Mondays until Sunday, February 25.
Hell In A Handbag presents BETTE, LIVE AT THE XMAS BATHS
Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to bring back its steamy cabaret sensation this time, with a holiday twist! Handbag diva Caitlin Jackson recreates Bette Midler's historic concert at New York's Continental Baths in BETTE, LIVE AT THE XMAS BATHS, playing two nights only, December 12 & 13, 2
Pride Films and Plays December PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL Titles Announced
Pride Films and Plays' monthly festival of LGBTQ independent films, which was launched in October, will continue with its third monthly festival today, December 12.
Jeff Awards Releases Research Project Findings, Acting on Key Issues Identified
The Jeff Awards received the results of an independent research project, is sharing the results with the public, and is acting on key issues identified.
American English Returns To Raue Center, 1/6
Kick off 2018 with a musical blast from the past! Raue Center For The Arts is proud to welcome award-winning Beatles tribute band, American English, back to the stage for another look into The Beatles' vast history book.
The Kates Come to The Book Cellar 1/12 & 1/27
Chicago comedians Elizabeth Gomez and Amy Sumpter host the all female comedy showcase at The Book Cellar.
Babes With Blades Continues Season with the Chicago Premiere of THE GOOD FIGHT
Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) continues its 20th Anniversary Season: Origins with the Chicago premiere of The Good Fight, playing at City Lit Theater, 1020 W.
Silk Road Rising presents PURE LAND
Silk Road Rising (Chief Programming Officer Jamil Khoury and Executive Director Malik Gillani) is proud to announce Pure Land, the second in a pairing of staged readings in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Chicago.
The New Colony to Premiere THE LIGHT This Winter at The Den Theatre
The New Colony will conclude its ninth season with the world premiere of Loy Webb's gripping romantic drama THE LIGHT, directed by Toma Langston, playing January 5 - February 4, 2018 at The New Colony's resident home, The Den Theatre.
BWW Review: WICKED at Oriental Theatre
It doesn't matter how many times you watch Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, fly to rafters at the end of Defying Gravity.
Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Presents JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK
The Theatre School at DePaul University presents Junie B.
Shattered Globe Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of FIVE MILE LAKE
Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2017-18 Season with Rachel Bonds' new drama FIVE MILE LAKE, directed by Cody Estle.
Rob Lowe Brings STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS Tour to Chicago
Broadway In Chicago has announced that following his hit debut run in Mesa, Salt Lake City and Denver in 2017, Rob Lowe is bringing the national tour of his one man show, STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS: LIVE, to Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W.
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is Some Kind of Wonderful
BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, one of the most well-constructed and delightful jukebox musicals I've ever seen, has arrived back in Chicago just in time for the holiday season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Midsommer Flight's TWELFTH NIGHT
Midsommer Flight, a professional not-for-profit theatre company that was one of five Finalists for this year's League of Chicago Theatres Emerging Theatre Award, is staging Shakespeare's Twelfth Night for the third consecutive holiday season, complete with its acclaimed musical score.
Photo Flash: First Look at Barrel of Monkeys' THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY STORIES
Barrel of Monkeys celebrates the season with THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Holiday Stories, a festive line-up of sketches and songs written by kids and inspired by the holidays, winter, elves, gift-giving and much more! THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Holiday Stories will play Mondays at 8 pm - plus a special weeke
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