FRAUDULENT LLC Comes to the Trap Door Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2024
Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with a new play, Fraudulent LLC, written and directed by resident videographer Jonathan Quigley. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2024
Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with a new play, Fraudulent LLC, written and directed by resident videographer Jonathan Quigley. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Chicago Sinfonietta Names Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas as 2024-25 Artist In Residence
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2024
Chicago Sinfonietta announced the appointment of a renowned urban historian as Artist In Residence for the 2024-25 season, promising a unique blend of music and historical insight.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2024
Chicago Sinfonietta announced the appointment of a renowned urban historian as Artist In Residence for the 2024-25 season, promising a unique blend of music and historical insight.
Impostors Theatre Company Launches Season With PILOT ISLAND & HER KEEPERS
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2024
After their critically acclaimed fifth season, The Impostors Theatre Company will return with the highly anticipated world premiere of Pilot Island & Her Keepers, a haunting new play by ITC ensemble member Kayla Belec, directed by ITC Artistic Director Stefan Roseen.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2024
After their critically acclaimed fifth season, The Impostors Theatre Company will return with the highly anticipated world premiere of Pilot Island & Her Keepers, a haunting new play by ITC ensemble member Kayla Belec, directed by ITC Artistic Director Stefan Roseen.
Student Blog: Surviving Freshman Fall in Urbana-Champaign
by Student Blogger: Sophia Woo - November 02, 2024
Although I miss having my own bedroom and bathroom and midterm season never really ends here, I feel like I’m finally in a good rhythm. I can navigate around campus pretty well, I’m managing my courseload, and I’m keeping myself alive, so I think college has been a success so far.
by Student Blogger: Sophia Woo - November 02, 2024
Although I miss having my own bedroom and bathroom and midterm season never really ends here, I feel like I’m finally in a good rhythm. I can navigate around campus pretty well, I’m managing my courseload, and I’m keeping myself alive, so I think college has been a success so far.
Student Blog: What I Learned from My First Midterm Exams
by Student Blogger: Sophia Woo - November 02, 2024
As someone who breezed through a lot of school, I, admittedly, haven’t always had the best study skills or habits. Here's how I'm trying to fix that.
by Student Blogger: Sophia Woo - November 02, 2024
As someone who breezed through a lot of school, I, admittedly, haven’t always had the best study skills or habits. Here's how I'm trying to fix that.
A JUDY CHRISTMAS to Return to Chicago at the Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2024
“A JUDY CHRISTMAS” is returning to Chicago in December at The Den Theatre. This riotous comedy is guaranteed to put you into the spirit of Judy and her holidaze!
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2024
“A JUDY CHRISTMAS” is returning to Chicago in December at The Den Theatre. This riotous comedy is guaranteed to put you into the spirit of Judy and her holidaze!
PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2024
Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2024
Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run
by Joshua Wright - November 01, 2024
The Chicago run of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, has canceled what it had billed as a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.
by Joshua Wright - November 01, 2024
The Chicago run of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, has canceled what it had billed as a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.
The University of Chicago's Gray Center for Arts & Inquiry Announces KAVAH Fermata Artist Prize and Fellowship
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
The University of Chicago has just announced the inaugural KAVAH Fermata, a new artist fellowship at the Richard and Mary L. Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry.
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
The University of Chicago has just announced the inaugural KAVAH Fermata, a new artist fellowship at the Richard and Mary L. Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry.
Lifeline Theatre Will Present JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
Lifeline Theatre brings their first MainStage production of the 2024-25 season to the stage with Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol. Tom Mula’s holiday tale is presented as a one-man show, starring Lifeline ensemble member Phil Timberlake.
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
Lifeline Theatre brings their first MainStage production of the 2024-25 season to the stage with Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol. Tom Mula’s holiday tale is presented as a one-man show, starring Lifeline ensemble member Phil Timberlake.
Chicago Opera Theater Will Mark Centennial of Puccini’s Death with BOHÈME AND BEYOND
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, presents Bohème and Beyond – The Legacy of Puccini, highlighting how Puccini’s work impacted the evolution of opera and musical theater, at DePaul University’s Gannon Hall at the Holtschneider Performance Center.
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, presents Bohème and Beyond – The Legacy of Puccini, highlighting how Puccini’s work impacted the evolution of opera and musical theater, at DePaul University’s Gannon Hall at the Holtschneider Performance Center.
Deerfield Family Theater to Present CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2024
Discover the cast and production team for Deerfield Family Theater's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, directed by Matt Canon, with performances at the newly renovated Caruso Auditorium in November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2024
Discover the cast and production team for Deerfield Family Theater's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, directed by Matt Canon, with performances at the newly renovated Caruso Auditorium in November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: BEST KEPT SECRET: TELL EVERYONE at The Second City E.t.c.
by Rachel Weinberg - October 31, 2024
The Second City’s latest e.t.c. revue BEST KEPT SECRET: TELL EVERYONE wants to remind audiences that life is a cabaret, old chum. While some Second City revue themes hang together better than others, BEST KEPT SECRET slyly pays homage to the classic Kander and Ebb musical CABARET and the general idea of cabaret shows.
by Rachel Weinberg - October 31, 2024
The Second City’s latest e.t.c. revue BEST KEPT SECRET: TELL EVERYONE wants to remind audiences that life is a cabaret, old chum. While some Second City revue themes hang together better than others, BEST KEPT SECRET slyly pays homage to the classic Kander and Ebb musical CABARET and the general idea of cabaret shows.
BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - October 31, 2024
BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of Leroy and Lucy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - October 31, 2024
BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of Leroy and Lucy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Color Factory And BLUE MAN GROUP Prepare To Paint The Town Blue
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Color Factory is inviting guests to Paint the Town Blue in joint celebration with Blue Man Group, the global entertainment phenomenon known for its award-winning theatrical production, iconic characters and multiple creative explorations.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Color Factory is inviting guests to Paint the Town Blue in joint celebration with Blue Man Group, the global entertainment phenomenon known for its award-winning theatrical production, iconic characters and multiple creative explorations.
Chicago Tap Allstars' WINTER WONDERLAND Returns This December
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Chicago Tap Allstars, a collective of Tap dance artists and organizations brought together by M.A.D.D. Rhythms and Chicago Tap Theatre, has announced the return of “Winter Wonderland,” Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Chicago Tap Allstars, a collective of Tap dance artists and organizations brought together by M.A.D.D. Rhythms and Chicago Tap Theatre, has announced the return of “Winter Wonderland,” Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Cast Set for FAT HAM at Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham will make its Chicago debut with an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham will make its Chicago debut with an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Chicago Tap Theatre Reveals Season and New Company Member Roxy King
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Chicago Tap Theatre has recently returned from a successful European Tour and has announced its 2024-2025 season and that Roxanne “Roxy” King is a new company member.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Chicago Tap Theatre has recently returned from a successful European Tour and has announced its 2024-2025 season and that Roxanne “Roxy” King is a new company member.
CHARLES DICKENS BEGRUDGINGLY PERFORMS ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ AGAIN Comes to the Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Jeff Award-Winner Blake Montgomery will present Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, December 5 - 22.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Jeff Award-Winner Blake Montgomery will present Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, December 5 - 22.
Photos: LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released new photos from Ngozi Anyanwu’s Leroy and Lucy, a bluesy and seductive play with music, directed by Awoye Timpo, playing through December 15, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released new photos from Ngozi Anyanwu’s Leroy and Lucy, a bluesy and seductive play with music, directed by Awoye Timpo, playing through December 15, 2024.
Shattered Globe Theatre Welcomes Playwright Sarah Ruhl for BECKY, NURSE OF SALEM Discussion
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Join playwright Sarah Ruhl for a discussion on BECKY NURSE OF SALEM at Shattered Globe Theatre on Nov. 1 at 7:15 pm, ahead of the 8 pm show.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Join playwright Sarah Ruhl for a discussion on BECKY NURSE OF SALEM at Shattered Globe Theatre on Nov. 1 at 7:15 pm, ahead of the 8 pm show.
Chicago a Cappella to Continue 2024-25 Season With HOLIDAYS A CAPELLA
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Chicago a cappella will continue its 2024/25 season this December with Holidays a cappella, a concert designed to bring holiday cheer to the whole family. Learn where and when you can catch performances!
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Chicago a cappella will continue its 2024/25 season this December with Holidays a cappella, a concert designed to bring holiday cheer to the whole family. Learn where and when you can catch performances!
WE WILL ROCK YOU to be Presented for One Night Only by The Beautiful City Project
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
The Beautiful City Project revealed the cast for WE WILL ROCK YOU, a fundraising event at McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, benefiting Chicago's Season of Concern through a silent auction. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
The Beautiful City Project revealed the cast for WE WILL ROCK YOU, a fundraising event at McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, benefiting Chicago's Season of Concern through a silent auction. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Studebaker Theater Presents MANUAL CINEMA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL In December
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2024
Experience a reimagined holiday classic as Manual Cinema brings A CHRISTMAS CAROL to the Studebaker Theater from December 13-29.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2024
Experience a reimagined holiday classic as Manual Cinema brings A CHRISTMAS CAROL to the Studebaker Theater from December 13-29.
Teatro ZinZanni to Present THE LIV WARFIELD XPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2024
Teatro ZinZanni will open up their vintage circus tent, the Spiegeltent, to present The LiV Warfield Xperience. For one night only, LiV Warfield, who stars in the current ZinZanni production, will bring down the house for an electrifying live performance. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2024
Teatro ZinZanni will open up their vintage circus tent, the Spiegeltent, to present The LiV Warfield Xperience. For one night only, LiV Warfield, who stars in the current ZinZanni production, will bring down the house for an electrifying live performance. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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