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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.
Latina Comedy Festival to Team Up With The Lincoln Lodge For 2025 Return

Latina Comedy Festival to Team Up With The Lincoln Lodge For 2025 Return

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
​​​​​​​The Latina Comedy Festival is back and bigger than ever, set to launch its 4th annual festival with a new partnership with The Lincoln Lodge, Chicago's premier independent, non-profit comedy club.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — March 20, 2025
The newest production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre

YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis.
Cast Set For Stage Left Theatre's THE DISTRIKT OF LAKE MICHIGUN

Cast Set For Stage Left Theatre's THE DISTRIKT OF LAKE MICHIGUN

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
Stage Left Theatre has announced the world premiere of 'The Distrikt of Lake Michigun,' a wacky new play about George Streeter, the founder of Streeterville.
Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH Will Be Presented as Fundraiser For PrideArts at Cente

Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH Will Be Presented as Fundraiser For PrideArts at Center on Halsted

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
CALL ME ELIZABETH, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented in May as a fundraiser for PrideArts at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB Comes to The Young People's Theatre of Chicago

CHARLOTTE'S WEB Comes to The Young People's Theatre of Chicago

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago will follow up its acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob Marley's Three Little Birds with Joseph Robinette's adaptation of E.
Trap Door Theatre Presents GALILEO Beginning This May

Trap Door Theatre Presents GALILEO Beginning This May

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will conclude its mainstage work of their 31st season with a production of Brecht's Galileo, directed by Resident Director Max Truax.
Trinity Irish Dance Company to Kick off 35th Anniversary Season at the MCA

Trinity Irish Dance Company to Kick off 35th Anniversary Season at the MCA

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2025
Trinity Irish Dance Company will launch its 35th Anniversary season at the Museum of Contemporary Art in May.
About Face Theatre to Present the Return of Re/Generation Studio

About Face Theatre to Present the Return of Re/Generation Studio

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2025
About Face Theatre will present the return of Re/Generation Studio, a weekend of community building, education, and performance to help build the future of queer theater.
Tony Award-Winner Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April

Tony Award-Winner Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Mark Cortale will present Tony Award winner and musical theatre icon Kelli O’Hara with Music Director Dan Lipton.
The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards

The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards.
Cast Set For BUST at the Goodman Theatre

Cast Set For BUST at the Goodman Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2025
The cast has been set for Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard's new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns To Chicago

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns To Chicago

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh has announced that a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will play Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.
TITANIC THE MUSICAL Continues Marriott Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season

TITANIC THE MUSICAL Continues Marriott Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2025
Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher (Marriott Theatre debut! Broadway: Beetlejuice; Off-Broadway: The Big Gay Jamboree, The Robber Bridegroom, Into the Woods; Beauty
Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Cast & Crew of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Cast & Crew of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2025
The Oak Park Festival Theatre has announced the cast and production team of its Summer 2025 production, one of William Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL.
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season

RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2025
Writers Theatre has revealed its 2025/26 season.
Christopher Pazdernik Announced As Season Of Concern's Managing Director

Christopher Pazdernik Announced As Season Of Concern's Managing Director

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2025
The Season of Concern Managing Director Board of Directors has announced the appointment of the organization’s new Managing Director, Christopher Pazdernik.
70'S FM RADIO ROCK ​Announced At Raue Center

70'S FM RADIO ROCK ​Announced At Raue Center

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2025
Raue Center and Soundtracks of a Generation invites music lovers to step back in time and celebrate the golden era of rock with the '70s FM Radio Rock” a tribute to 70’s rock radio on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7 PM at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, IL.
City Lit Theater Unveils 2025-26 Season Including New Works

City Lit Theater Unveils 2025-26 Season Including New Works

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2025
City Lit Theater has announced its programming for the 2025-26 season, the company’s 45th.
Babes With Blades Theatre Company to Present New Works Festival FIGHTING WORDS

Babes With Blades Theatre Company to Present New Works Festival FIGHTING WORDS

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2025
Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 2025 season will open with an extended run of its new works festival, collectively called Fighting Words.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Opens at Overshadowed

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Opens at Overshadowed

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2025
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will open The Play That Goes Wrong this week.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Concludes Season At The Harris Theater

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Concludes Season At The Harris Theater

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2025
After setting new post-pandemic ticket sales records twice in succession with their Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 series, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) caps off its Season 47 with Spring Series.
The Shirley Hall Bass Foundation Will Host A LEGACY IN MOTION: DANCE MASTERS IN DIALO

The Shirley Hall Bass Foundation Will Host A LEGACY IN MOTION: DANCE MASTERS IN DIALOGUE

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2025
The Shirley Hall Bass Foundation has announced 'A Legacy in Motion: Dance Masters in Dialogue,' an intimate evening exploring the delicate balance between legacy preservation and innovation in dance education.

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