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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.
MARY POPPINS And More Set for The Little Theatre On The Square 2025 Summer Season

MARY POPPINS And More Set for The Little Theatre On The Square 2025 Summer Season

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2025
The Little Theatre On The Square has unveiled titles for its 2025 Summer Season.
Review: THE ANTIQUITIES at Goodman Theatre

Review: THE ANTIQUITIES at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — May 15, 2025
Jordan Harrison’s new play THE ANTIQUITIES asks the question, “What does it mean to be human?” It opens with two museum curators inviting the audience to tour a museum displaying relics from the late human era.
Riot Fest Unveils Daily Lineups for 20th Anniversary

Riot Fest Unveils Daily Lineups for 20th Anniversary

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2025
Riot Fest has unveiled the daily lineups for its 20th anniversary, and single-day tickets are now on sale.
Black Ensemble To Present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: GLADYS, DIONNE AND PATTI

Black Ensemble To Present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: GLADYS, DIONNE AND PATTI

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2025
Black Ensemble Theater's Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor has announced That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D.
The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season with FOOTHOLDS VOL. 6

The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season with FOOTHOLDS VOL. 6

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2025
The Impostors Theatre Co.
Actors Training Center 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award To Be Presented To Nathan Sals

Actors Training Center 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award To Be Presented To Nathan Salstone

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2025
Actors Training Center has named Nathan Salstone to receive its Distinguished Alumni Award at ATC's Summer Fundraiser: an Alumni Cabaret at Hey Nonny in downtown Arlington Heights on June 8, 2025.
PlayMakers Laboratory To Host CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS GALA 2025 At National Museum Of

PlayMakers Laboratory To Host CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS GALA 2025 At National Museum Of Mexican Art

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will present Celebration of Authors Gala: A Family Friendly FUN-draiser, the company's annual gala and a family-friendly, interactive festival all wrapped into one fun-filled evening on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
VIDEO: First Look at Jordan Harrison’s THE ANTIQUITIES at Goodman Theatre

VIDEO: First Look at Jordan Harrison’s THE ANTIQUITIES at Goodman Theatre

by Joshua Wright — May 14, 2025
Watch a first look at The Antiquities at Goodman Theatre, the new play by Jordan Harrison now on stge following its acclaimed Off-Broadway run.
FEMALE, ASHKENAZI WITH A SEWING MACHINE to be Presented At Berger Park Coach House

FEMALE, ASHKENAZI WITH A SEWING MACHINE to be Presented At Berger Park Coach House

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2025
Arts Judaica will produce the Chicago premiere of Jamie Greenblatt's play with music FEMALE, ASHKENAZI WITH A SEWING MACHINE at Berger Park Coach House in Rogers Park.
Pat McGann to Return to Raue Center For The Arts in July

Pat McGann to Return to Raue Center For The Arts in July

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2025
Raue Center For The Arts will present the return of funny-man Pat McGann for an evening of stand-up comedy.
BTE Unveils 25-26 Season With Works Directed By Connie Canaday Howard, Kurt Naebig &

BTE Unveils 25-26 Season With Works Directed By Connie Canaday Howard, Kurt Naebig & Steve Scott

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2025
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble has revealed its 2025-2026 three-play season.
2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Recipients Announced

2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Recipients Announced

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2025
The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago's 14th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony sponsored by NBC 5, celebrating outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Play
Lifeline Theatre Reveals New Members of its Board of Directors and Artistic Ensemble

Lifeline Theatre Reveals New Members of its Board of Directors and Artistic Ensemble

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2025
Lifeline Theatre has revealed three new members of its Board of Directors and seven new members of its Artistic Ensemble.
Victor Wong Fellowship Showcase to Play at The Second City on Tuesdays in May

Victor Wong Fellowship Showcase to Play at The Second City on Tuesdays in May

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2025
The Second City will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with its third annual Victor Wong Showcase, Dynasty Babies.
Exclusive: Inside Paramount’s Circus-Inspired Production of CATS

Exclusive: Inside Paramount’s Circus-Inspired Production of CATS

by Joshua Wright — May 13, 2025
Paramount Theatre's circus-inspired production of Cats brings aerial silks, acrobatics, and a new vision to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Extends At Paramount Theatre

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Extends At Paramount Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2025
Paramount Theatre's smash hit Million Dollar Quartet has just been extended an additional six months through January 4, 2026, by popular demand.
THE LION KING Is Now On Sale At Cadillac Palace Theatre

THE LION KING Is Now On Sale At Cadillac Palace Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for Disney's The Lion King, are now on sale to the public.
Midsommer Flight To Present Free LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST In Six Chicago Parks

Midsommer Flight To Present Free LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST In Six Chicago Parks

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2025
Midsommer Flight will present a fully staged production of LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST ­­­as its 2025 free Shakespeare production.
Review: CATS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

Review: CATS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — May 11, 2025
The newest production – and it is new in every way – at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.

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As You Like It in Chicago As You Like It
Touhy Park (7/31-8/02)
Lionel Bart's Oliver! in Chicago Lionel Bart's Oliver!
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center (5/09-5/24)
Bach and the Organ: A Lecture/Demonstration Recital in Chicago Bach and the Organ: A Lecture/Demonstration Recital
Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/05-6/05)
Menopause The Musical in Chicago Menopause The Musical
Effingham Performance Center (10/29-10/29)
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical in Chicago Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
CIBC Theatre (9/29-10/11)
2026 Young Musicians Concert in Chicago 2026 Young Musicians Concert
Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/01-6/01)
Lucy Dacus With The Chicago Philharmonic in Chicago Lucy Dacus With The Chicago Philharmonic
Jay Pritzker Pavilion (7/19-7/19)
Southern Rapture in Chicago Southern Rapture
Tin Drum Theatre Company (6/11-6/28)