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DREAM HOU$E & More Set for Refracted Theatre Company 2025 - 2026 Season

DREAM HOU$E & More Set for Refracted Theatre Company 2025 - 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2025
Refracted Theatre Company has shared its 2025 season, including Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, and Role Call, Refracted’s series of free, community reading series.
South Chicago Dance Theatre To Perform At The Auditorium In May

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Perform At The Auditorium In May

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2025
The Auditorium will welcome back the eclectic energy of hometown favorite South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT) with IN/WITHIN, a mixed repertory program in one performance only Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 PM.
The Den Theatre Welcomes Paula Poundstone, Tim Meadows and More for May Comedy Shows

The Den Theatre Welcomes Paula Poundstone, Tim Meadows and More for May Comedy Shows

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2025
The Den Theatre has announced upcoming May 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages including Juno Birch: The Probed Tour on May 1; Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink on May 3; Guy Branum: Be Fruitful on May 6; Kurt Braunohler on May 8; Daphnique Springs on May 9; And Then We�
Red Theater Announces Cast Of KAIROS By Lisa Sanaye Dring

Red Theater Announces Cast Of KAIROS By Lisa Sanaye Dring

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2025
Red Theater has announcef the cast and creative team for our premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring's Kairos, directed by Artistic Director Clare Brennan, running April 23 - May 18, 2025 at The Edge Off Broadway.
Liz Callaway to Set to Perform at at The Studebaker Theater in June

Liz Callaway to Set to Perform at at The Studebaker Theater in June

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2025
Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway will return to her hometown with her Grammy-nominated tribute to Stephen Sondheim, To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim.
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino To Return To NYC For 50th Anniversary Tour

Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino To Return To NYC For 50th Anniversary Tour

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2025
Southern Italy's legendary maranta roots band Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino will return to NYC to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a special show at East Village music venue Drom.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Receives Historic Gift From Penelope Steiner

Lyric Opera of Chicago Receives Historic Gift From Penelope Steiner

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2025
The leadership of Lyric Opera of Chicago has received a transformational gift from longtime supporter and Vice Chair of its Board of Directors Penelope Steiner.
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Now Extended at Oil Lamp Theater

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Now Extended at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater’s The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, is now extended.
Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Extended By Popular Demand

Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Extended By Popular Demand

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2025
Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, featuring an all-Chicago cast, is now playing and has been extended by popular demand.
Paula Poundstone To Headline At The Den Theatre This May

Paula Poundstone To Headline At The Den Theatre This May

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2025
The Den Theatre has announced that comedy icon Paula Poundstone is set to headline two shows, one night only on Saturday May 17, 2025 at 7:15 and 9:30 p.
Cast and Creative Team Set for GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre

Cast and Creative Team Set for GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2025
Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Taylor Mac’s Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus.
INTO THE WOODS, CORONATION, and More Nomination For Non-Equity Jeff Awards

INTO THE WOODS, CORONATION, and More Nomination For Non-Equity Jeff Awards

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards has announced the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season.
Photos: HOW I BECAME A PIRATE At Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse

Photos: HOW I BECAME A PIRATE At Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2025
Rock Island's Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse is presenting the eagerly awaited return of the family comedy HOW I BECAME A PIRATE.
Hell In A Handbag's SCARY TOWN World Premiere Begins In April At The Clutch

Hell In A Handbag's SCARY TOWN World Premiere Begins In April At The Clutch

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2025
Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of Scary Town, Artistic Director David Cerda's semi-autobiographical tale about growing up, seeing things differently and questioning your very existence – as told through the lens of a little brown bunny.
GUENTHER STEINER: UNFILTERED LIVE Comes To Chicago For One Night Only

GUENTHER STEINER: UNFILTERED LIVE Comes To Chicago For One Night Only

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2025
Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts as former Haas F1 team principal and star of Netflix's smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive, Guenther Steiner, comes to Broadway In Chicago for one night only on November 15, 2025 at the CIBC Theatre (18 W.
Jeff Parker to Lead the Cast of the THE DA VINCI CODE Regional Premiere at Drury Lane

Jeff Parker to Lead the Cast of the THE DA VINCI CODE Regional Premiere at Drury Lane Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2025
Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast for its thrilling Chicago Premiere of The Da Vinci Code, based on the novel by Dan Brown, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, and directed by Elizabeth Margolius.
PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC to Open at Northlight Theatre

PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC to Open at Northlight Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2025
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Joshua Harmon’s celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler.
Cast Set for The Second City e.t.c.'s 49th Revue, Celebrating 65 Years

Cast Set for The Second City e.t.c.'s 49th Revue, Celebrating 65 Years

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2025
The Second City has revealed the cast and crew of The Second City e.
XAVIER MORTIMER: MASTER OF MAGIC Is Now Playing Through Sunday Only

XAVIER MORTIMER: MASTER OF MAGIC Is Now Playing Through Sunday Only

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2025
Broadway In Chicago and Starvox Touring has announced XAVIER MORTIMER: MASTER OF MAGIC is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W.
American Blues Reveals Winner of 2025 Blue Ink Award for Playwriting

American Blues Reveals Winner of 2025 Blue Ink Award for Playwriting

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2025
American Blues Theater has revealed the recipient of the 2025 Blue Ink Award is Alyssa Haddad-Chin for her play You Should Be So Lucky.
Special Offer: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre

Special Offer: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre

by BWW Special Offer — March 21, 2025
Special Offer for 'Betrayal' at Goodman Theatre -- must close March 30.
SWEET CHARITY Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled At Blank Theatre Company

SWEET CHARITY Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled At Blank Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2025 season, SWEET CHARITY, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and a book by Neil Simon.
A Short Leap Theatre Co. To Produce Beth Hyland's Dark Comedy CLEARING

A Short Leap Theatre Co. To Produce Beth Hyland's Dark Comedy CLEARING

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
Beth Hyland's 'Clearing,' a dark comedy that explores feminism through the distorted eyes of perfectionism, will be produced by A Short Leap Theatre Co.
Brittney Mack, Aeriel Williams and More to Star in THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatr

Brittney Mack, Aeriel Williams and More to Star in THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
The Color Purple is set to take the stage of the Goodman’s Albert Theatre this summer.
Porchlight Reveals Dancers and Young Performers for CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLI

Porchlight Reveals Dancers and Young Performers for CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the young performers and dancers who will be joining its previously unveiled slate of Porchlight favorites and special guests at its annual fundraising concert.

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