Kokandy Productions to Ease on Down the Road with THE WIZ Next Spring
Kokandy Productions will launch its fifth anniversary season with a revival of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE WIZ, with book by William F.
THE CHRISTIANS Music Director to Lead Holiday Concert at Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Theatre Company's LookOut Series presents a one-night-only holiday concert led by Jaret Landon, music director of The Christians featuring Faith Howard, Yando Lopez, Jazelle Morriss, Mary-Margaret Roberts and Charlie Strater and more singing new and traditional holiday fare.
Cast Complete for Kander & Ebb's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS at Porchlight Music Theatre
Porchlight Music Theatre announces the Chicago premiere of the Broadway musical The Scottsboro Boys, February 3 - March 12, featuring music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, book by David Thompson, direction by Samuel G.
Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players Announce Spring 2017 Series
The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players (cp2) return to City Winery Chicago in the West Loop for a three-concert series in spring 2017.
The Free Street Theater and Old Town School of Folk Music Win $50,000 Joyce Awards Grants
Two collaborations between artists of color and cultural organizations in Chicago have each won $50,000 from The Joyce Foundation's annual Joyce Awards competition.
Photo Flash: The Second City's TWIST YOUR DICKENS at Goodman Theatre
The Second City's irreverent and interactive seasonal satire, Twist Your Dickens returns to Goodman Theatre for its third year with new yuletide yuks and favorite faces.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Launches New Artist Training Programs
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the leadership of Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton and Executive Director Jason D.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Presents New Production of NORMA, 1/28
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Bellini's riveting bel canto masterpiece Norma in a new-to-Chicago production.
SCREW IT: DOIN' TIME ON THE LINE to Make Chicago Premiere at McKaw Theater
After completing a sold out run in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Chicago actor and playwright Tim Campos performs his new one-person show Screw It: Doin' Time on the Line at the McKaw Theater Today December 8, 15, 22, 2016.
A Red Orchid to Stage Youth Project World Premiere of THE HAVEN PLACE
A Red Orchid Theatre presents a new youth project: the world premiere of The Haven Place by Levi Holloway, directed by Steven Wilson.
Photo Flash: The Second City's Presents TWIST YOUR DICKENS
The Second City's irreverent and interactive seasonal satire, Twist Your Dickens returns to Goodman Theatre for its third year with new yuletide yuks and favorite faces.
Greenhouse Theater Center Presents SQUEEZE MY CANS
Due to popular demand, Greenhouse Theater Center is pleased to announce the return of Cathy Schenkelberg's hit one-woman show SQUEEZE MY CANS, directed by Shirley Anderson, playing February 16 - March 12, 2017 at 2016 at The Greenhouse Theater Center (Upstairs Mainstage), 2257 N.
Chicago Director/Playwright Ernie Nolan Picked To Lead Nashville Children's Theatre
Ernie Nolan, an award-winning director and playwright based in Chicago, has been named as the new artistic director of Nashville Children's Theatre, beginning February 1, 2017.
Chicago Theatre Workshop to Debut CREATIVES World Premiere Pop Opera
Creatives - a darkly comic pop opera with an original book by Irvine Welsh and Don De Grazia and a score including songs from some of the most popular rock bands of recent decades - reveals the desperation that fuels the passion to create.
Chicago Children's Theatre Spreads Hope, Builds Dreams with West Loop School Partnerships
Chicago Children's Theatre has launched a unique series of community engagement projects with schools and children's service organizations in or near Chicago's West Loop - exciting examples of what's to come in January when Chicago's largest professional theater devoted to children and families open
Brett Neveu's HER AMERICA to Make World Premiere at Greenhouse Theater Center
Greenhouse Theater Center will continue its Solo Celebration! Series with the world premiere of Brett Neveu's haunting drama HER AMERICA (formerly titled MISS AMERICA), starring veteran Chicago and Broadway actress Kate Buddeke and directed by Linda Gillum.
Refuge Theatre Project's HIGH FIDELITY to Return in Wicker Park
A venue has been announced for the remount of Refuge Theatre Project's enormously successful 2016 production of High Fidelity: The Musical.
Paramount Theatre to Bring Beauty to Sondheim's Dark Musical SWEENEY TODD
Some, others, many and bloody well everyone need to strap themselves in for Paramount Theatre's bold new production of Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Dumpstaphunk, Henhouse NYE, Bawdy Stories, Dirtwire and More at Martyrs'
See what's going on this week at Martys'!
American Rhythm Center Offers Free Dance Classes This January
The American Rhythm Center (ARC), Chicago's shared education, rehearsal and special-event facility for dance, kicks off the new year with its New Year's DANCE Free-4-All, a week of FREE classes January 2-8 at in the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 S.
Joffrey Academy of Dance Announces 2017 Winners Of Choreographic Competition
The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, announces the recipients of the seventh annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Shannon Alvis, Sean Carmon, Karen Gabay and Jimmy Orrante.
Writers Theatre presents the World Premiere of THE HUNTER AND THE BEAR
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.
MR. AND MRS. PENNYWORTH to Premiere at Lookingglass Theatre This Winter
Lookingglass Theatre Company continues its Season with Mr.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces 'The Mind/Body Connection' 2017 Season
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble announces its 2017 Season, 'The Mind/Body Connection.
Porchlight Music Theatre Hires Jillian Abbinanti as First Education Director
Porchlight Music Theatre's Executive Director Jeannie Lukow is proud to announce the hiring of the organization's first education director, Jillian Abbinanti.
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