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LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Northlight Theatre

LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Northlight Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2024
Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women adapted by Lauren Gunderson from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, directed by Associate Artistic Director Georgette Verdin.
WHO'S HOLIDAY Comes to Theater Wit

WHO'S HOLIDAY Comes to Theater Wit

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2024
Cindy-Lou Who, now 40, returns to Chicago’s Theater Wit for her fourth season in Who’s Holiday!, a comedy with a twist of rhyme, opening this month and running this holiday season.
JEKYLL AND HYDE IN CONCERT to be Presented at BrightSide Theatre

JEKYLL AND HYDE IN CONCERT to be Presented at BrightSide Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
BrightSide Theatre will perform the Broadway musical JEKYLL AND HYDE in a concert presentation at North Central College’s Madden Hall, for two weekends in January.
Redtwist Theatre Reveals Headliner & Plays In Inaugural New Work Incubator - TWISTED

Redtwist Theatre Reveals Headliner & Plays In Inaugural New Work Incubator - TWISTED PLAYFEST

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
Redtwist Theatre has revealed the roster of plays for its inaugural Twisted Playfest and the cast and creative team for the headlining production in Twisted Playfest, The Totality of Things.
Video: Clips From IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Mariott Theatre

Video: Clips From IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Mariott Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
All new clips have been released from Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Marriott Theatre.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Will Host MERRY MEASURES 2024 Benefitting Gilda’s Clu

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Will Host MERRY MEASURES 2024 Benefitting Gilda’s Club Chicago

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
Chicago Cabaret Professionals has announced the return of its holiday event: Merry Measures, to be held at Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret this December.
Art Institute of Chicago Reveals Eric Lefkofsky as New Chair of the Board of Trustees

Art Institute of Chicago Reveals Eric Lefkofsky as New Chair of the Board of Trustees

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
The Art Institute of Chicago announced the election of Eric Lefkofsky as the organization’s new chair of the Board of Trustees.
DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY Comes to DePaul's Cortelyou Commons

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY Comes to DePaul's Cortelyou Commons

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
Next winter, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of their legendary duel, TimeLine Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of the american vicarious’ Debate: Baldwin vs.
PlayMakers Laboratory's THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! Comes to the

PlayMakers Laboratory's THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! Comes to the Neo-Futurist Theater

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: A Holiday Spectacular! This family-friendly comedy extravaganza returns for one weekend only.
Cast Set For FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf

Cast Set For FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced full casting for its revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin.
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2024
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? will present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?, appearing live on Wednesday, March 26.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL CABARET Announced At Hey Nonny Live Music + Kitchen

A CHRISTMAS CAROL CABARET Announced At Hey Nonny Live Music + Kitchen

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2024
Experience a festive evening with The Peppermint Patties in Arlington Heights as they present A CHRISTMAS CAROL CABARET.
THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace The

THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2024
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through late November.
Cast And Creative Team Set For LEGALLY BLONDE at Music Theater Works

Cast And Creative Team Set For LEGALLY BLONDE at Music Theater Works

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2024
Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for LEGALLY BLONDE, running in December at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER to Return to Hell in a Handbag This December

RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER to Return to Hell in a Handbag This December

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2024
Hell in a Handbag Productions will open its 2024/25 Season with the 25th anniversary edition of Artistic Director David Cerda's holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody).
Blue Man Group Adds Expanded Performance Schedule in Chicago

Blue Man Group Adds Expanded Performance Schedule in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2024
This holiday season, Blue Man Group will deck the halls with an expanded performance schedule at Chicago's Briar Street Theatre.
Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

by BWW Awards — November 12, 2024
Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Collaboraction's 28th Utopian Ball Raises 200k To Support New Home At Kimball Arts Ce

Collaboraction's 28th Utopian Ball Raises 200k To Support New Home At Kimball Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2024
Collaboraction Theatre Company brought people together to cultivate knowledge, empathy, dialogue, and action at its sold out 28th Utopian Ball gala benefit, Saturday, November 2 at Venue One in West Town.
Photos: Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens At Marriott Theatre

Photos: Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens At Marriott Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2024
Enjoy one of America’s most cherished silver screen classics, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, on stage at Marriott Theatre this holiday season.
ELTON ROHN Tribute Performance Comes To Raue Center In December

ELTON ROHN Tribute Performance Comes To Raue Center In December

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2024
Experience the music of Elton John as tribute band ELTON ROHN performs at Raue Center on December 31, 2024, at 7 pm.
Cast Set For DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS at the Young People's Theatre of Chic

Cast Set For DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS at the Young People's Theatre of Chicago

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2024
The company's  2024-2025 season will launch with the return of the all-ages musical that sold-out every performance in YPT's inaugural season.
Student Blog: The TikTokification of Musical Theatre Songs

Student Blog: The TikTokification of Musical Theatre Songs

by Student Blogger: Theron Abel — November 10, 2024
Over the past several years, TikTok has become one of the most used apps globally.
Student Blog: What Is This Feeling? Midterms, My Life, and Moving Forward

Student Blog: What Is This Feeling? Midterms, My Life, and Moving Forward

by Student Blogger: Theron Abel — November 10, 2024
October, the month of change, is upon us.
Review: FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

Review: FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — November 10, 2024
What did our critic think of FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?
Open Space Arts' MERCY KILLING To Extend Two Weekends, Until December 1

Open Space Arts' MERCY KILLING To Extend Two Weekends, Until December 1

by Blair Ingenthron — November 9, 2024
Open Space Arts has announced it has extended the run of its dark comedy MERCY KILLING, by Alandra Hileman.

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