Shattered Globe To Present Works From Sarah Ruhl, Kenneth Lonergan and More for 2024/25 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Shattered Globe Theatre announced its 2024-25 season featuring Sarah Ruhl’s BECKY NURSE OF SALEM, Kenneth Lonergan’s LOBBY HERO, and a new adaptation of Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES by Brendan Pelsue.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Shattered Globe Theatre announced its 2024-25 season featuring Sarah Ruhl’s BECKY NURSE OF SALEM, Kenneth Lonergan’s LOBBY HERO, and a new adaptation of Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES by Brendan Pelsue.
BWW Q&A: Creg Sclavi on THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre
by Joshua Wright - September 04, 2024
We talk to Creg Sclavi about THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre. Paramount Theatre is kicking off their 13th Broadway Series season with the perfect show for the times, The Full Monty, playing August 21-October 6! Layoffs, outsourcing, and a changing world cannot stop these guys from tackling their issues around identity and masculinity--and baring their souls to one another.
by Joshua Wright - September 04, 2024
We talk to Creg Sclavi about THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre. Paramount Theatre is kicking off their 13th Broadway Series season with the perfect show for the times, The Full Monty, playing August 21-October 6! Layoffs, outsourcing, and a changing world cannot stop these guys from tackling their issues around identity and masculinity--and baring their souls to one another.
Steel Beam Theatre to Present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Joe Gatto Comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center in 2025
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto-best known for the hit television shows 'Impractical Jokers' and 'The Misery Index'-is extending his Let's Get Into It tour featuring all new material into 2025!
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto-best known for the hit television shows 'Impractical Jokers' and 'The Misery Index'-is extending his Let's Get Into It tour featuring all new material into 2025!
Review: THE HOUSE OF IDEAS at City Lit Theater
by Zac Thriffiley - September 04, 2024
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS provides an entertaining history of Marvel’s precipitous rise to pop cultural supremacy that nicely captures the collaborative spirit of Kirby and Lee’s frequently tumultuous partnership. But more casual fans of the brand may find themselves lost in the play’s more intricate plot points and initially dizzying pace.
by Zac Thriffiley - September 04, 2024
THE HOUSE OF IDEAS provides an entertaining history of Marvel’s precipitous rise to pop cultural supremacy that nicely captures the collaborative spirit of Kirby and Lee’s frequently tumultuous partnership. But more casual fans of the brand may find themselves lost in the play’s more intricate plot points and initially dizzying pace.
2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards School Applications Available Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Applications for the 2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards open on September 4. Schools across Illinois are invited to participate in this prestigious event celebrating high school musical theatre talent.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Applications for the 2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards open on September 4. Schools across Illinois are invited to participate in this prestigious event celebrating high school musical theatre talent.
Porchlight Music Theatre Names Jenna Deja As Interim Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Porchlight Music Theatre named Jenna Deja as interim executive director. Learn more about Deja and about th position!
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Porchlight Music Theatre named Jenna Deja as interim executive director. Learn more about Deja and about th position!
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
THE OTHER WITCH Will Premiere Live At The Ruth Page Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Following its critically acclaimed virtual premiere in 2021, 'The Other Witch,' an evocative work by award-winning choreographer and Guggenheim Fellow Nejla Yatkin, will be performed live for the first time at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts on November 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Following its critically acclaimed virtual premiere in 2021, 'The Other Witch,' an evocative work by award-winning choreographer and Guggenheim Fellow Nejla Yatkin, will be performed live for the first time at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts on November 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
Review: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - September 01, 2024
“Desperate times take desperate measures”. These words are spoken by one of the out of work steel workers in Buffalo. That is exactly what happens in the Full Monty, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6, 2024.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - September 01, 2024
“Desperate times take desperate measures”. These words are spoken by one of the out of work steel workers in Buffalo. That is exactly what happens in the Full Monty, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6, 2024.
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre's NOISES OFF In Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, will open its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off, directed by Tony Award-winning ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro. Check out rehearsal photos here!
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, will open its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off, directed by Tony Award-winning ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Chicago Artist MajTNC Drops New Single 'Beg Me To Stay'
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024
Chicago's MajTNC has just released a new single titled 'Beg Me To Stay.' Following the success of their previous track 'Nice To Meet You,' MajTNC continues to captivate audiences with their unique sound, blending soulful lyrics with modern beats.
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024
Chicago's MajTNC has just released a new single titled 'Beg Me To Stay.' Following the success of their previous track 'Nice To Meet You,' MajTNC continues to captivate audiences with their unique sound, blending soulful lyrics with modern beats.
Photos: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024
Check out production photos for Paramount Theatre's The Fully Monty, running now through October 6, here!
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024
Check out production photos for Paramount Theatre's The Fully Monty, running now through October 6, here!
THE DELICATE TEARS OF THE WANING MOON Comes to Instituto Cervantes
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2024
Water People Theater has announced its upcoming production in collaboration with its host institution. The play, titled 'The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon' ('Las delicadas lágrimas de la luna menguante'), is penned by Rebeca Alemán and directed by Iraida Tapias.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2024
Water People Theater has announced its upcoming production in collaboration with its host institution. The play, titled 'The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon' ('Las delicadas lágrimas de la luna menguante'), is penned by Rebeca Alemán and directed by Iraida Tapias.
Review: THE NORMAL HEART at Redtwist Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - August 29, 2024
Redtwist’s THE NORMAL HEART is frequently an emotionally affecting piece, thanks to the powerfully palpable talents of its principal cast. However, some uneven performances and an occasionally murky directorial vision prevent the production’s themes and message from beating forth as forcefully as one might hope.
by Zac Thriffiley - August 29, 2024
Redtwist’s THE NORMAL HEART is frequently an emotionally affecting piece, thanks to the powerfully palpable talents of its principal cast. However, some uneven performances and an occasionally murky directorial vision prevent the production’s themes and message from beating forth as forcefully as one might hope.
Photos: First Look At 7 MINUTES TO LIVE At Chicago Dramatists
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
Unexpected Theatre Company, will present the World Premiere of 7 Minutes to Live, written by Richard Lyons Conlon and directed by Andrea J. Dymond, August 29 - September 22, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 North Aberdeen. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
Unexpected Theatre Company, will present the World Premiere of 7 Minutes to Live, written by Richard Lyons Conlon and directed by Andrea J. Dymond, August 29 - September 22, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 North Aberdeen. See photos from the production.
Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 29, 2024
In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - August 29, 2024
In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Peppermint Patties Return to The Venus Cabaret Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
One night only The Peppermint Patties return to The Venus Cabaret Theater for a Chicago themed cabaret featuring local talent.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
One night only The Peppermint Patties return to The Venus Cabaret Theater for a Chicago themed cabaret featuring local talent.
Storytelling Returns to the Art Center Highland Park in September
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
Short Story Theatre will present an evening of five warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday September 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at The Art Center Highland Park.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
Short Story Theatre will present an evening of five warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday September 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at The Art Center Highland Park.
Red Clay Dance Company Will Perform TURNING POINTS in October
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
Red Clay Dance Company will launch its 16th season with “Turning Points,” a program featuring the work of three choreographers.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
Red Clay Dance Company will launch its 16th season with “Turning Points,” a program featuring the work of three choreographers.
ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO Set Limited Run For Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2024
Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
League Of Chicago Theatres Announces Fall Highlights
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Chicago will continue to produce some of the most exciting work in the country this Fall. Offerings from the city’s more than 250 producing theatres include a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, festivals, and more.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Chicago will continue to produce some of the most exciting work in the country this Fall. Offerings from the city’s more than 250 producing theatres include a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, festivals, and more.
Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater Join Forces for Free Panel On Two Operas Based On The Same Story
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Chicago's two major opera companies – Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lyric) and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) – will join forces for a unique discussion on two operas based on the same source material: Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio – to be presented at Lyric from September 26 through October 10, and Ferdinando Paër's opera Leonora – to be presented by COT in its North American Premiere October 1 through October 6.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Chicago's two major opera companies – Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lyric) and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) – will join forces for a unique discussion on two operas based on the same source material: Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio – to be presented at Lyric from September 26 through October 10, and Ferdinando Paër's opera Leonora – to be presented by COT in its North American Premiere October 1 through October 6.
Liam Cullagh And 'My Momma Told Me' Podcast Come To The Den Theatre In October
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Liam Cullagh's 'My Momma Told Me' podcast will be live at The Den Theatre in October. Join the audience for insightful discussions and engaging stories.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Liam Cullagh's 'My Momma Told Me' podcast will be live at The Den Theatre in October. Join the audience for insightful discussions and engaging stories.
City Lit to Present Annual BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK during BANNED BOOKS WEEK. Learn more about the events!
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK during BANNED BOOKS WEEK. Learn more about the events!
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