Joffrey Ballet Receives Equity in Arts Education Award at Ingenuity Gala
Ingenuity will host its Tapestry 2026 gala on May 6 at the Four Seasons Chicago, honoring the Joffrey Ballet with its Equity in Arts Education Award and recognizing philanthropist Zach Lazar for his civic leadership.
BAMtheatre To Host Block Party Celebrating One-Year Anniversary Of Performing Arts Facility
BAMtheatre will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Performing Arts Facility with a free BAM Block Party on May 30 in Westmont, IL, capping a 25th Anniversary Season that included top awards at three national competitions.
Filament Theatre Unveils Cast of FAREWELL OPPORTUNITY World Premiere
Filament Theatre announced the cast for the world premiere of FAREWELL OPPORTUNITY, written by Georgette Kelly and directed by Raquel Torre, running April 25–May 17 in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.
THE WIZARD OF OZ to be Presented at Big Noise Theatre Beginning April 2026
Big Noise Theatre will conclude their 2025-2026 season with THE WIZARD OF OZ! (by L.
DON GIOVANNI, LA TRAVIATA and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2026/27 Season
Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.
Shattered Globe Theatre Adds 3 New Ensemble Members and 5 Artistic Associates
Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre announced three new Ensemble Members—Ellie Fey, Kotryna Hilko and Jeff Rodriguez—along with five new Artistic Associates, as the company celebrates its 35th year.
THE OUTSIDERS National Tour is Coming to Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre
The Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.
THE TARGETED World Premiere to Close A Red Orchid Theatre’s 33rd Season
A Red Orchid Theatre will present the world premiere of The Targeted.
Chicago Repertory Ballet Unveils 2026 Spring Series With Two World Premieres And THE RITE OF SPRING
Chicago Repertory Ballet will present its 2026 Spring Series in May.
Lookingglass Theatre to Hold 2026 Summerglass Camps for Ages 6-18
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present its 2026 Summerglass Camps lineup, offering three theatre and creativity programs for young artists ages 6-18 at its Chicago location.
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre on Sale This Week
Single Tickets for KINKY BOOTS National Tour in Chicago will go on sale on Friday, April 10.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal footage of WINDFALL, the world premiere of a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, now playing through May 31, 2026 in the Ensemble Theater.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER to be Presented at Sandbox Theatre Collective
Sandbox Theatre Collective will stage Happy Birthday Mars Rover by Preston Choi at Mrs.
Full Cast Set For HAIR at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage
Kokandy Productions announced full casting for HAIR, running July 2–September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi.
Lookingglass Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY
Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the world premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY.
BWW Q&A: Trent Stork of SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre is pulling out all the stops for its upcoming production of South Pacific, the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that sweeps audiences from the warm sea breezes of a tropical paradise to the tense backdrop of World War II.
Review: MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM is a well-acted, slow-burn character study.
Review: WHITE ROOSTER at Lookingglass Theatre Company
Lookingglass Theatre Company begins its 2025/26 season with the world premiere of WHITE ROOSTER in the Joan and Paul Theatre at the Water Tower Water Works.
LE BAL Will Conclude Trap Door Theatre’s Season in Chicago
Trap Door Theatre will present LE BAL as the final production of its season in Chicago.
Yasmin Levy to Bring ONE MORE NIGHT WITH YASMIN LEVY to the Studebaker Theatre
Singer and songwriter Yasmin Levy will open her return to the United States with the tour 'One More Night with Yasmin Levy' in Chicago at the Studebaker Theatre, marking the first concert of the tour.
Theatre EVOLVE Announces Cast and Crew for Upcoming Production of NATIVE GARDENS
Theatre EVOLVE has announced the cast and crew of its upcoming production of Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías, directed by Moises Diaz, which runs June 26-July 19 at The Den Theatre.
Video: In Rehearsal with Tyler Hanes and the Cast of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at the Marriott Theatre
Heartbreak Hotel will come to the Marriott Theatre in April, starring Tyler Hanes as Elvis Presley.
Photos: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At Chicago Shakespeare
Production photos have been released for Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, now playing through May 3, 2026, in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
STATIC-HEAD To Have World Premiere At The Den Theatre
The Impostors Theatre Co.
American Youth Chamber Orchestra to Hold Auditions for Summer 2026 Program
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra opened auditions for its Chamber Music Program in Clarendon Hills, IL, for students ages 7–18.
Videos
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Windfall Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31) |
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South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Parker Players Theater (4/24-5/17) |
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Gee's Bend Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre (5/23-6/07) |
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Readings on Ravenswood Remy Bumppo Theatre Company (5/04-6/15) |
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The Outsiders The Cadillac Palace Theatre (8/04-8/16) |
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Brahms Goes Baroque Featuring John Orfe, Piano Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/03-6/03) |
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Water for Elephants (Chicago) James M. Nederlander Theatre (6/23-7/05) |
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Eelpout! Shattered Globe Theatre (4/17-5/30) |
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Maybe Tomorrow Wild Door Theater (4/13-5/24) |
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