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Video: Watch a Preview of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre

Video: Watch a Preview of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Watch a first look video of Heartbreak Hotel at Marriott Theatre in April, starring Tyler Hanes as Elvis Presley.
Theater Wit Extends Midwest Premiere of THE ALLY

Theater Wit Extends Midwest Premiere of THE ALLY

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Theater Wit has added performances and extended its Midwest premiere of THE ALLY, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Itamar Moses, due to popular demand at its Chicago location.
DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE THEATER Will Perform 30th Anniversary Show at The Auditorium

DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE THEATER Will Perform 30th Anniversary Show at The Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will return to The Auditorium for the crowning performance of its 30th anniversary season.
Review: GOODNIGHT MOON At Chicago Children's Theatre

Review: GOODNIGHT MOON At Chicago Children's Theatre

by Emily Werner — April 14, 2026
What did our critic think of REVIEW: GOODNIGHT MOON AT CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE at Chicago Children's Theatre? The 65-minute performance is filled with music, dance, comedy, acrobatics and puppetry.
ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWO

ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announced the final titles and directors for its third-year READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD series, a free Monday night reading series curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano in Chicago.
American Music Institute Offers Summer 2026 Lessons, Camp And Ayco Programs

American Music Institute Offers Summer 2026 Lessons, Camp And Ayco Programs

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
American Music Institute (AMI) will present summer music lessons, a week-long music camp in Hinsdale, IL, and the AYCO Chamber Music Program for students ages 5–18 across Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
29-Member Cast Set for LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre

29-Member Cast Set for LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
Writers Theatre will conclude its 2025/26 Season with Leopoldstadt, written by the late, celebrated playwright Tom Stoppard, directed by Carey Perloff.
& JULIET Tour Starring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone is Coming to Chicago This Summer

& JULIET Tour Starring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone is Coming to Chicago This Summer

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
The North American Tour of & Juliet, starring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone as 'Lance,' will play an exclusive limited engagement in Chicago this summer.
Chicago Dance Groups Will Perform PERSISTENT SPRING at Ruth Page Center

Chicago Dance Groups Will Perform PERSISTENT SPRING at Ruth Page Center

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
The Chicago Movement Collective (CMC), and the Winifred Haun & Dancers (WH&D) will present the third annual PERSISTENT SPRING 2026 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago.
PINK RIBBON PLAYS 24-Hour Festival Will Come to Chicago

PINK RIBBON PLAYS 24-Hour Festival Will Come to Chicago

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
CIRCA-Pintig and Nothing Without a Company will present PINK RIBBON PLAYS in Chicago, a 24-hour play festival featuring 30 AANHPI artists creating six original short plays centered on breast cancer and community healing.
Eileen Byrne Will Bring RUNNING WITH COFFEE to Lookingglass Theatre in May

Eileen Byrne Will Bring RUNNING WITH COFFEE to Lookingglass Theatre in May

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
Eileen Byrne's one-woman play RUNNING WITH COFFEE will be presented at Lookingglass Theatre's Water Tower Water Works, with proceeds benefiting North Shore Senior Center.
Cast and Production Team Set For GEE’S BEND, Playing at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

Cast and Production Team Set For GEE’S BEND, Playing at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announced the cast and production team for GEE'S BEND, Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder's 2008 play, running in Evanston, with Tim Rhoze directing.
Louise Dearman Will Make U.S. Solo Debut At The Orpheum

Louise Dearman Will Make U.S. Solo Debut At The Orpheum

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
Louise Dearman, the only actress to have played both Glinda and Elphaba in WICKED, will make her U.
The Alliance Française de Chicago’s Gala BIARRITZ: LE BAL Will Return to the Four

The Alliance Française de Chicago’s Gala BIARRITZ: LE BAL Will Return to the Four Seasons

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
One of Chicago’s most anticipated cultural evenings will return this spring as the Alliance Française de Chicago will present its biennial gala, “Biarritz: Le Bal,” in May.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER Cast Announced For Sandbox Theatre Collective Production

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER Cast Announced For Sandbox Theatre Collective Production

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Sandbox Theatre Collective has announced the cast for HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER by Preston Choi.
Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Ages 7-28

Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Ages 7-28

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
The Chicago Violin Competition opened registration for its 2026 online edition, scheduled for November 22, with violinists ages 7–28 eligible.
Drury Lane Theatre Names Matthew D. Carney as Artistic Director

Drury Lane Theatre Names Matthew D. Carney as Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Drury Lane Theatre has appointed Matthew D.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for COVENANT at The Goodman

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for COVENANT at The Goodman

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Goodman Theatre’s Centennial Season continues with Covenant by Chicago native York Walker.
Photos: First Look at MAYBE TOMORROW at Wild Door Theater

Photos: First Look at MAYBE TOMORROW at Wild Door Theater

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Wild Door Theater is presenting the Midwest premiere of Maybe Tomorrow, a new play by Max Mondi and directed by Andrew Gallant, now playing in Studio B at The Athenaeum Center.
KEERAH by Netta Walker to Have World Premiere at Definition Theatre

KEERAH by Netta Walker to Have World Premiere at Definition Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Definition Theatre will present the Amplify World Premiere of Keerah, a quick-witted dramedy by playwright Netta Walker and directed by McKenzie Chinn.
WAITRESS and THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Broadway in Chicago

WAITRESS and THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Broadway in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Broadway In Chicago will present two fan-favorite shows are returning to their stages this year: Watiress and The Book of Mormon.
Photos: Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More in WINDFALL at Steppenwolf

Photos: Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More in WINDFALL at Steppenwolf

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Windfall by Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID World Premiere Will Come to The Clutch

THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID World Premiere Will Come to The Clutch

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Hell in a Handbag Productions will present the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID, a new 'Lost Episodes' parody by David Cerda, running at The Clutch in Chicago.
Photos: Oil Lamp Theatre's POOR BEHAVIOR

Photos: Oil Lamp Theatre's POOR BEHAVIOR

by BWW News Desk — April 11, 2026
Check out production photos for Oil Lamp Theatre's Poor Behavior, written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Lauren Katz, running now through May 10, 2026.
Photos: GOODNIGHT MOON at Chicago Children's Theatre

Photos: GOODNIGHT MOON at Chicago Children's Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2026
Chicago Children’s Theatre is presenting Goodnight Moon, the popular musical about a bunny who doesn’t want to go to bed, based on the beloved picture book by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrator Clement Hurd.

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
The Lifespan of a Fact in Chicago The Lifespan of a Fact
Parker Players Theater (4/24-5/17) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Gee's Bend in Chicago Gee's Bend
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre (5/23-6/07)
Readings on Ravenswood in Chicago Readings on Ravenswood
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company (5/04-6/15)
The Outsiders  in Chicago The Outsiders
The Cadillac Palace Theatre (8/04-8/16)
Brahms Goes Baroque Featuring John Orfe, Piano in Chicago Brahms Goes Baroque Featuring John Orfe, Piano
Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/03-6/03)
Water for Elephants (Chicago) in Chicago Water for Elephants (Chicago)
James M. Nederlander Theatre (6/23-7/05)
Eelpout! in Chicago Eelpout!
Shattered Globe Theatre (4/17-5/30)
Maybe Tomorrow in Chicago Maybe Tomorrow
Wild Door Theater (4/13-5/24)