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Hell in Handbag Hosts Benefit Performances of RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER

Hell in Handbag Hosts Benefit Performances of RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2024
Hell in Handbag will host a special weekend of benefit performances during its upcoming 25th anniversary edition of Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody).
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Receives $50 Million Gift From The Zell Famil

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Receives $50 Million Gift From The Zell Family Foundation

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2024
At a meeting of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) Board of Trustees and members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) it was announced that the CSOA is the recipient of a $50 million gift from Helen and Sam Zell on behalf of the Zell Family Foundation (ZFF).
DICKENS' CHRISTMAS CAROL DINNER SHOW Returns At Center For Visual And Performing Arts

DICKENS' CHRISTMAS CAROL DINNER SHOW Returns At Center For Visual And Performing Arts

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2024
Chicago Tribune Media Newspaper Columnist Philip Potempa and quick-change artist Cara Schmitt are joined by broadcast personality Tony Panek on the Theatre at the Center stage in December 2024 for the return of a fresh and entertaining spin on Charles Dickens' holiday tale classic.
Tickets Now on Sale for Music Theater Works' 2025 Producers Gala LUCK BE A LADY

Tickets Now on Sale for Music Theater Works' 2025 Producers Gala LUCK BE A LADY

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2024
Music Theater Works will present its annual gala, the Producers Gala, Luck Be A Lady, at the Michigan Shores Club.
Video: Watch a Scene From A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Goodman Theatre

Video: Watch a Scene From A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Goodman Theatre

by Michael Major — December 10, 2024
'Together friends let's have a toast!' Watch a video clip from the Goodman Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a Chicago holiday tradition that is 'stunning, moving, engaging and better than ever' (WGNRadio.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE to be Presented at Improv Playhouse Radio Theatre

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE to be Presented at Improv Playhouse Radio Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2024
Improv Playhouse Theatre will return to bring audiences an immersive live-staged radio play of Frank Capra's timeless classic, 'It's a Wonderful Life.
& JULIET National Tour To Return To Chicago in July 2026

& JULIET National Tour To Return To Chicago in July 2026

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2024
JULIET —Broadway's nine-time 2023 Tony Award nominee, including Best Musical—will return to Chicago at the Auditorium Theatre in summer 2025.
ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO Enters Final Weeks of Performances

ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO Enters Final Weeks of Performances

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2024
The world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man is in its final weeks of performances in Chicago at Chopin Theatre.
Johanna McKenzie Miller Will Direct SWEET CHARITY at Blank Theatre Company

Johanna McKenzie Miller Will Direct SWEET CHARITY at Blank Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2024
Blank Theatre Company has announced that its production of 'Sweet Charity' will be directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller.
 Illinois Conservatory for the Arts Hosts A NIGHT OF BROADWAY

 Illinois Conservatory for the Arts Hosts A NIGHT OF BROADWAY

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2024
 Illinois Conservatory for the Arts will host its 3rd annual A Night of Broadway benefit Gala & Concert featuring its greatest all-star lineup of Broadway stars to date.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Announced At Aurora's Paramount Theatre

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Announced At Aurora's Paramount Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2024
David Sedaris will be appearing for one night only at Aurora's Paramount Theatre on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.
Photos: A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY At Blank Theatre Company

Photos: A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY At Blank Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2024
Blank Theatre Company has released new production photos for the final show of their 2024 season, A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY by Tony Kushner.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Chicago Awards

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Chicago Awards

by BWW Awards — December 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.
Highland Park Players Perform FINDING NEMO KIDS in February

Highland Park Players Perform FINDING NEMO KIDS in February

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2024
Highland Park Players will present the newly released musical, Disney’s FINDING NEMO Kids this coming February.
Photos: Redtwist Theatre's THE TOTALITY OF ALL THINGS

Photos: Redtwist Theatre's THE TOTALITY OF ALL THINGS

by Blair Ingenthron — December 7, 2024
Redtwist Theatre is presenting the world premiere of The Totality of All Things, written by Eric Gernand and directed by Enrico Spada.
Nicholas Tremulis & The Prodigals Will Perform Benefit Concert for Collaboraction The

Nicholas Tremulis & The Prodigals Will Perform Benefit Concert for Collaboraction Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 6, 2024
Chicago rocker Nicholas Tremulis will celebrate his 65th birthday and a 40-year friendship and history with Metro owner Joe Shanahan in January with a special live concert, Boneyard Rhapsody #65.
The Gazellies, Jourdain Fisher, And Alex Moffat Come To The Den Theatre In January

The Gazellies, Jourdain Fisher, And Alex Moffat Come To The Den Theatre In January

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2024
The Den Theatre has announced that on January 9, The Gazellies: 2024 Comedy Gazelle Awards, the annual Chicago comedy awards show, will be returning to the theatre’s Wicker Park stages at 1331 N.
Saint Sebastian Players Presents Presents THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Saint Sebastian Players Presents Presents THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2024
The Saint Sebastian Players keeps the joy and craziness of the holidays going as its 43rd season continues with The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart and George S.
The Revival Brothers Pay Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band At Raue Center

The Revival Brothers Pay Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band At Raue Center

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable night as The Revival Brothers Band brings their tribute to the legendary Allman Brothers Band to the Raue Center For The Arts.
& JULIET National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago

& JULIET National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago

by Rachel Weinberg — December 5, 2024
& JULIET is an unserious jukebox musical that’s deeply serious about its commitment to fun.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2024
Writers Theatre has added a week of performances to the hilarious and compassionate production of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Kimberly Senior, and starring Jessie Fisher.
Cast Set for Sam Shepard's A LIE OF THE MIND at Raven Theatre

Cast Set for Sam Shepard's A LIE OF THE MIND at Raven Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2024
Chicago's Raven Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for Sam Shepard's A LIE OF THE MIND, directed by Azar Kazemi.
Student Blog: My Experience with Loyola University Chicago's Theatre Program

Student Blog: My Experience with Loyola University Chicago's Theatre Program

by Student Blogger: Theron Abel — December 4, 2024
Before coming to Loyola University Chicago, I knew essentially nothing about the school’s theatre program.
Student Blog: Rest and Responsibility

Student Blog: Rest and Responsibility

by Student Blogger: Theron Abel — December 4, 2024
As I roll into the final weeks of school before finals, the world seems to be sending me different challenges from every direction all at once.
PIERROT UNMASKED Comes to Guarneri Hall

PIERROT UNMASKED Comes to Guarneri Hall

by BWW News Desk — December 4, 2024
The nonprofit Guarneri Hall will present Pierrot Unmasked, a concert series exploring the poetic and theatrical context of Arnold Schoenberg’s seminal melodrama, Pierrot lunaire.

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