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Single Tickets for Music Theater Works' 2025 Season to go on Sale This Week

Single Tickets for Music Theater Works' 2025 Season to go on Sale This Week

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2025
Music Theater Works has revealed that single tickets for its 2025 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale Tuesday, Jan.
DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS to be Presented at Big Noise Theatre

DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS to be Presented at Big Noise Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2025
Big Noise Theatre will continue their 2024-2025 season with DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS this February and March in Des Plaines, IL.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Comes to PrideArts in February

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Comes to PrideArts in February

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2025
 PrideArts has announced its first performances in the company's new home of the Hoover-Leppen Theatre in Center on Halsted.
HAND FOOT HAND Comes to the Trap Door Theatre

HAND FOOT HAND Comes to the Trap Door Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with, Hand Foot Hand, written and performed by Deborah Kent, and directed by Kate Hendrickson.
Photos: Oil Lamp Theater Presents THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED

Photos: Oil Lamp Theater Presents THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater will launch its 2025 season with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield and directed by JT Nagle.
Get Tickets To All The Comedy Shows Coming To Chicago in February 2025

Get Tickets To All The Comedy Shows Coming To Chicago in February 2025

by Joshua Wright — January 24, 2025
Get tickets for the top comedy events coming to Chicago in February 2025! Find stand-up shows, improv performances, and more from the biggest names in comedy.
2025 Winter Circus: LITTLE RED to be Presented at The Actors Gymnasium

2025 Winter Circus: LITTLE RED to be Presented at The Actors Gymnasium

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
The Actors Gymnasium will present their 2025 Winter Circus: LITTLE RED.
Cast and Creative Team Set for TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre

Cast and Creative Team Set for TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.
Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre

Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre

by Zac Thriffiley — January 24, 2025
The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience.
Chicago Theatre Week Kick-Off Event Set For February

Chicago Theatre Week Kick-Off Event Set For February

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the Chicago Theatre Week Kick-off this February at Black Ensemble Theater.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Shares 2025 Performances, Post-show Discussion, Events,

Lookingglass Theatre Company Shares 2025 Performances, Post-show Discussion, Events, and More

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its current 2025 season including two mainstage productions, events, and more.
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez Returns to The Auditorium in March

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez Returns to The Auditorium in March

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
The Auditorium has announced the return of Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, last seen on The Auditorium stage in 2022, in a one-weekend-only engagement celebrating the dynamic history and diverse culture of Mexico through dance.
Free concert at the Studebaker Theater Celebrates Performers Music Founder Lee Newcom

Free concert at the Studebaker Theater Celebrates Performers Music Founder Lee Newcomer

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
Performers Music has announced a special memorial concert in honor of its late founder.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Enters Final Weeks of Performances in Chicago

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Enters Final Weeks of Performances in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2025
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has entered its final weeks in Chicago, set to play its final performance on Saturday, February 1 after a 21-week run.
BWW Q&A: Caroline Neff on FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

BWW Q&A: Caroline Neff on FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Joshua Wright — January 23, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present a searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 165
FUNNY, LIKE AN ABORTION Will Be Performed By Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble and Fat The

FUNNY, LIKE AN ABORTION Will Be Performed By Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble and Fat Theatre Project

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2025
Written by Rachel Bublitz and directed by Eileen Tull, Funny, Like an Abortion, a Chicago premiere, takes place Fridays through Sundays at 7:30 p.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday.
DUMMY IN DIASPORA Comes to The Broadway Armory Park

DUMMY IN DIASPORA Comes to The Broadway Armory Park

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2025
Jackalope Theatre Company has announced its next production after the return of the one-man thriller in rhyme, The Smuggler, now playing through January 25.
The Impostors Announce New Musical HELENA & HERMIA

The Impostors Announce New Musical HELENA & HERMIA

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
Following the critically acclaimed and Jeff Recommended season opener, The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) will return with the highly anticipated world premiere of Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey.
Jackalope to Present the US Premiere of Esho Rasho's DUMMY IN DIASPORA

Jackalope to Present the US Premiere of Esho Rasho's DUMMY IN DIASPORA

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
Jackalope’s 17th season will continue with the United States premiere of one of the hits of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dummy in Diaspora.
Roberta Duchak, Cory Goodrich & More to Host Musical Theater Retreat for Women

Roberta Duchak, Cory Goodrich & More to Host Musical Theater Retreat for Women

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
She Inspires Productions is hosting The Broadway Diva Experience, an immersive three-day curated retreat for women to live out their Broadway fantasy.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre to Present TELL ME ON A SUNDAY and DIANA

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre to Present TELL ME ON A SUNDAY and DIANA

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the companies of both Tell Me On a Sunday and the season closer, Diana.
Photos: FUN HOME Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre

Photos: FUN HOME Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.
DANCES FROM THE HEART Comes to Emergence Dance Theatre 

DANCES FROM THE HEART Comes to Emergence Dance Theatre 

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
Emergence Dance Theatre will present the popular and romantic Dance Chicago program, Dances From the Heart next month.
EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING Comes to Rogue Machine

EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING Comes to Rogue Machine

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Arbery confronts humanity’s darkest fears with humor, warmth, and the fortitude of municipal public servants in this play about climate and change.

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