BWW Review: Porchlight's DREAMGIRLS Will Make You Happy
Porchlight's production of DREAMGIRLS is a theater lover's dream come true.
Photo Flash: First Look at SENDER, Opening Tonight at A Red Orchid Theatre
A Red Orchid Theatre concludes its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere of SENDER by Ike Holter, directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray.
Photo Flash: First Look at The New Colony's EVEN LONGER AND FARTHER AWAY Premiere
Following its sell-out production of Byhalia, Mississippi, The New Colony is pleased to continue its 2016 Season with the world premiere of the heartfelt drama EVEN LONGER AND FARTHER AWAY by Chelsea Marcantel, directed by Thrisa Hodits, playing now through May 15, 2016.
Goodman Theatre to Host Citywide Lorraine Hansberry Celebration This Spring
In conjunction with a production of playwright Lorraine Hansberry's final work, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, Goodman Theatre presents a Lorraine Hansberry Celebration (April 30 - June 5), curated by Goodman Resident Director Chuck Smith.
American Blues Theater Extends LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Due to early ticket demand, American Blues Theater announces the extension of Little Shop of Horrors, the comedic rock musical with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, directed by Jonathan Berry, and music direction by Ensemble member Austin Cook.
Williams Street Repertory's DEATH OF A SALESMAN Opens 4/22
Williams Street Repertory closes its 2015-2016 season with Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a man at the end of his rope.
Silk Road Rising Extends MOSQUE ALERT
?Silk Road Rising's timely world premiere of Jamil Khoury's Mosque Alert has been playing to enthusiastic houses since opening.
Midsommer Flight Sets Fifth Season of Free, Outdoor Shakespeare
Midsommer Flight announces its fifth season presenting free Shakespeare productions, returning to Chicago parks this summer with the delightful comedy As You Like It and remounting its hugely successful indoor winter production of Twelfth Night at the Lincoln Park Conservatory in December.
Kerstin Anderson to Lead Workshop for Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Finalists, 6/6
Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that the fifth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards will feature a workshop with Kerstin Anderson, star of THE SOUND OF MUSICNational Tour.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour's Kerstin Anderson to Host Workshop at Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards
?roadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that the fifth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards will feature a workshop with Kerstin Anderson, star of THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour.
Special Mother's Day Bible Bingo Shows at the McAninch Arts Center
Celebrate Mother's Day with Bible Bingo Two Performances At the McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage.
US Premiere of Keats' THE DARK AGES: OTHO THE GREAT Opens 6/11
Frank Farrell presents his adaptation of John Keats's only full-length play, retitled The Dark Ages: Otho the Great, based on the life of Otto I, German king in 936 CE and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973.
LIGHT OPERA WORKS To Become MUSIC THEATER WORKS, Effective 1/2/2017
Light Opera Works unveiled its new name at their spring gala Saturday, April 16, at the Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield.
Genesis Theatrical Productions Opens 'First Generation' Staged Reading Series on 4/25
Genesis Theatrical Productions will open its staged reading series called First Generation on Monday, April 25 at 7:30pm with the Chicago premiere of Exit 27 by Aleks Merilo.
Photo Flash: First Look at DON'T TAKE ME OVER at Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor continue the 40th Anniversary Season (The Season of Greatest Hits) with DON'T MAKE ME OVER (In Tribute to Dionne Warwick), written by Jackie Taylorand directed by Rueben Echoles.
PFP's AltReels Film Fest Sets Lineup
Pride Films and Plays announces five short films receiving their Chicago premieres during Queer Bits AltReels Film Festival at the Public House Theatre (3914 N Clark) on April 25th, 2016.
Northlight Theatre to Close Season with THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THOMAS JEFFERSON
Northlight Theatre concludes its 41st Season, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.
Williams Street Repertory's 2016-17 Season to Feature ART, FIRST DATE & More
Williams Street Repertory has announced its 2016/2017 Season and the launching of the Williams Street TheatreFest.
Cirque de la Symphonie to Make Chicago Debut with Chicago Philharmonic
The Chicago Philharmonic partners with Cirque de la Symphonie on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 7:30 P.
Tuta Theatre Extends THE EDGE OF OUR BODIES
?TUTA Theatre Chicago is pleased to announce a performance extension through May 22nd for the critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of THE EDGE OF OUR BODIES, by Adam Rapp (Red Light Winter, Blackbird, The Hallway Trilogy), directed by Artistic Director Jacqueline Stone (The Silent Language, The Any
PFP to Stage US Premiere of THE BOYS UPSTAIRS
Pride Films and Plays is thrilled to present the US professional premiere of Jason Mitchell's zesty comedy The Boys Upstairs which The Village Voice called 'Sex in the City meets Boys in the Band.
Tympanic Theatre Company's PAPER CITY PHOENIX Opens Today
Tympanic presents the opening of the Midwest Premiere of PAPER CITY PHOENIX, a sci-fi dark comedy by Walt McGough (Chalk, founding member - Sideshow Theatre Company), directed by Rebecca Willingham.
The New Colony Premieres EVEN LONGER AND FARTHER AWAY Today
Following its sell-out production of Byhalia, Mississippi, The New Colony continues its 2016 Season with the world premiere of the heartfelt drama EVEN LONGER AND FARTHER AWAY by Chelsea Marcantel, directed by Thrisa Hodits, playing today, April 15 - May 15, 2016 at its resident home, The Den Theat
Chicago Will Celebrate Shakespeare's 400th Anniversary This Month
In the midst of the world's largest yearlong celebration of Shakespeare bringing 850 events to more than 500,000 Chicagoans and visitors throughout 2016, Shakespeare 400 Chicago announces highlights for the 400thAnniversary of Shakespeare's death on April 23, 2016, a date which also marks the playwr
Underscore Theatre to Present HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK, 5/14- 6/12
HAYMARKET: THE ANARCHIST'S SONGBOOK will feature LaKecia Harris, Summer Hofford, David Kaplinsky, Royen Kent, Mike Mazzocca, Victoria Olivier, Khaki Pixley, James Smart and Tyler Thompson.
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