The Second City's Epic, Annual All-Nighter Turns Sweet 16
Returning for its sixteenth year, The Second City's 24-hour improv and music marathon will be held Monday, November 20th through Tuesday, November 21st in The Second City e.
Joffrey Ballet's Reenvisioned NUTCRACKER to Open 12/1
Following a wildly successful world premiere in December 2016, The Joffrey Ballet will present its newly reimagined holiday classic The Nutcracker by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon in 33 performances only, at the historic Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in do
Sing-Along Performance of Handel's Messiah Comes to Raue Center, 12/10
Raue Center For The Arts is excited to welcome Voices in Harmony with a beautiful holiday tradition.
Trap Door's Theatre Announces Two New Company Members
Trap Door Theatre is proud to announce two new company members: Monica Payne as Resident Director and Danny Rockett as Resident Sound Designer.
Ruth Page Civic Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER to Return This December
The Ruth Page Civic Ballet will present its annual production of The Nutcracker, with original choreography by Ruth Page, and co-directed by Victor Alexander and Dolores Lipinski Long.
New Spot On Company to Launch with BLUE OVER YOU World Premiere
Spot On Company debuts the World Premiere of 'Blue Over You' (A Mysterious One-Man Love Story with Musical Bits) written by Daniel Noonan and directed by Sarah Whitney, co-founders of Spot On Company.
Make-Believe Association to Debut with Free Reading of THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER
Make-Believe Association, led by Executive Producer Jeremy McCarter, will launch its career as an independent Chicago-based production company by inaugurating a new holiday tradition: a starry free reading of Thornton Wilder's one-act masterpiece, The Long Christmas Dinner.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's Wine Auction 2018 Ups the Ante with 30th Anniversary Lots
Wine Auction 2018, the highly regarded triennial event organized by The Women's Board of Lyric Opera of Chicago, has announced dazzling auction lots as its milestone 30th anniversary nears.
Photo Flash: 42ND STREET Celebrates Opening Night at Drury Lane Theatre
Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2017-2018 season with 42nd Street, with music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, and original Broadway direction and dances by Gower Champion.
Violinist Tim Fain Headed to Carnegie Hall, Ravinia
In the span of a week this December, violinist Tim Fain hits the stages of Carnegie Hall, with the American Composers Orchestra, Ravinia, and more.
Classics, Comedies, Musicals and More Highlight League of Chicago Theatres' Annual Holiday Guide
The Chicago theater community will present a wide variety of festive plays, musicals, dance and concert offerings this Holiday season.
Chita Rivera to Join Seth Rudetsky in Concert at Steppenwolf This December
Chita Rivera is a living Broadway legend and a two-time Tony winner who originated the roles of Anita in 'West Side Story', 'Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie,' Velma in 'Chicago,' and appeared in the original casts of 'Guys and Dolls,' 'Can Can,' 'Jerry's Girls' and many others.
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts Receives A MacArthur International Connections Fund Grant
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts has just announced that it is the recipient of the MacArthur Foundation International Connections Fund grant of $50,0000 for a cultural exchange with Sri Lankan artists.
Emmy-Winning Chef Lidia Bastianich to Share Behind-the-Scenes Stories at The MAC
Emmy Award-winning chef Lidia Bastianich comes to the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage to share behind-the-scenes stories from her popular PBS show 'Lidia's Kitchen,' provide an insider's view of the nuances, twists and turns of the restaurant business, and talk about her newest book, 'Cele
Casting Announced for THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER
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CHRISTMAS BINGO Returns for the Holiday Season
Vicki Quade returns as our favorite bingo playing former nun in the holiday comedy, Christmas Bingo: It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night, opening Nov.
Puccini Saved The Best For Last- TURANDOT Opens 12/5
An icy princess is terrified of love.
The House Theatre of Chicago Drops ELLEN BOND, UNION SPY from Spring Lineup
The House Theatre of Chicago has announced that it will not be producing Ellen Bond, Union Spy in the spring of 2018.
Blue Man Group to Make Holiday Season Extra Bright with Expanded Schedule
Blue Man Group, celebrating 20 years in Chicago, will make the holiday season extra bright with the announcement of an expanded holiday performance schedule at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 N.
VIDEO: Watch The Cast and Creative Team of 42ND STREET In Rehearsals at Drury Lane Theatre!
42ND STREET at Drury Lane Theatre runs through January 2018! Watch the cast in rehearsals in this video!
Review Roundup: 42ND STREET at Drury Lane Theatre - What Did The Critics Think?
42ND STREET at the Drury Lane Theatre runs through January 2018, and the critics are weighing in!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of the Paramount's ELF THE MUSICAL
Everybody's favorite overgrown elf, Buddy, will be making mischief and Christmas cheer this holiday season when Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora presents Elf The Musical, November 22, 2017-January 7, 2018.
SPEECH & DEBATE to Make Non-Equity Chicago Debut at Brown Paper Box Co.; Cast Set!
Following their Jeff Award Recommended run of They're Playing Our Song, Brown Paper Box Co.
Chicago Tap Theatre Presents TIDINGS OF TAP Next Month
Artistic Director Mark Yonally and Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) bring audiences live music, a touch of magic and boundless energy with the return of their annual Tidings of Tap!
NISO Holiday Pops Concert Announced at Raue Center, 12/8
Raue Center For The Arts is excited to welcome the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra as they return for a beloved holiday tradition! Enjoy beautiful orchestral renditions of holiday favorites with NISO's Holiday Pops Concert at 8 p.
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