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Video: Watch The 'Janis Joplin Medley' & More from BEEHIVE THE 60'S MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - July 10, 2024
Watch the cast of Marriott Theatre's rockin’ tribute to the music of the 1960s, BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL, performs the Janis Joplin Medley and more numbers from the show. Check out all new videos of the cast in action!
THE BIKINIS: A NEW MUSICAL BEACH PARTY Comes to The Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2024
The Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse will present the area debut of a fantastic tune-filled treat in THE BIKINIS: A NEW MUSICAL BEACH PARTY!
Deeply Rooted Productions' Creative Communities Story Bridge Will Perform FERTILE GROUND Series
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2024
Deeply Rooted Productions’ Creative Communities Story Bridge program, in collaboration with Blacks In Green, will present Fertile Ground, a series of free community performances August 9–11 at St. Benedict the African, 6547 South Stewart Avenue, Chicago.
The Den Theatre Announces September Comedy Shows
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
The Den Theatre in Chicago reveals its comedy lineup for September, featuring a variety of performances from local and national comedians. Get ready for a month of laughter and entertainment.
2 PIANOS 4 HANDS Extends Run At Northlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Northlight Theatre has added performances for 2 Pianos 4 Hands by Richard Greenblatt and Ted Dykstra, directed by Rob Lindley, and starring Adam LaSalle and Matthew McGloin.
AN ILIAD Returns To Court Theatre June 2025
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Court Theatre has announced the return of AN ILIAD in June 2025, offering audiences a chance to experience this powerful adaptation of Homer's epic poem.
Matthew Morrison Will Headline Paramount Theatre's Annual Gala
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Triple threat actor, dancer and singer Matthew Morrison, well known for his Golden Globe-nominated role as beloved teacher Mr. Schuester on the hit show Glee, will bring his incredible talents to downtown Aurora, Illinois, one-night-only, Saturday, October 12, to perform live on Paramount Theatre's historic stage.
SAVOR AFTER HOURS Now Playing at the Broadway Playhouse for Six Week Engagement
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Broadway In Chicago is presenting SAVOR After Hours. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Chicago Theaters To Perform At Sundays On State This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Chicago theaters will showcase performances at the Sundays on State event this weekend, bringing a variety of live entertainment to the streets of downtown Chicago. Learn how to attend!
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Welcomes Six New Dancers for 2024/25 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will welcome the addition of six new dancers for the 2024/25 season, including three official company members, two seasonal guest artists, and one swing. Learn more about the new company members!
Jane Lynch's A SWINGIN' LITTLE CHRISTMAS to Play Steppenwolf Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Classic holiday tunes come to life as Steppenwolf Theatre presents Jane Lynch’s A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - July 09, 2024
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL is a sprawling, messy musical that weaves together the threads of several characters in 1980s Savannah, Georgia. Composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown draws on a variety of different musical styles, while Taylor Mac’s book scenes present a series of vignettes for the Savannah residents.
Naperville's Summer Place Theatre to Present WEST SIDE STORY This Summer
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Summer Place Theatre in Naperville will present WEST SIDE STORY this summer. Experience the powerful narrative and beloved melodies of this timeless musical set in modern-day New York City. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Norbert Leo Butz and Lillias White Will Join Seth Rudetsky's Broadway Concert Series at The Studebaker Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Two nights of Broadway magic will come to Chicago with Seth's Broadway Concert Series at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave.
Photos: First Look at ROMEO & JULIET at The Oak Park Festival Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2024
The Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park’s premiere Equity theatre and the oldest professional classical theatre in the Midwest, has released production photos from its Summer 2024 production, William Shakespeare’s seminal classic, ROMEO & JULIET.
SPRING AWAKENING to Open Steel Beam Theatre's 2024 -2025 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - July 06, 2024
Steel Beam Theatre kicks off its 2024-2025 season with SPRING AWAKENING, a Tony Award-winning rock musical exploring adolescence in 1938 Germany. Directed by Maxwell Peters, performances run August 1-11.
President MWRD Kari K. Steele And Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon To Host Community Service Day
by Blair Ingenthron - July 06, 2024
Join Kari K. Steele and Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon for a Community Service Day in Markham, IL on July 27, 2024, featuring neighborhood clean-ups, tree planting, and sustainability workshops.
JERSEY BOYS Begins Its Final Weeks At Mercury Theater Chicago
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2024
Catch the final weeks of JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago.
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - July 03, 2024
That is one of the songs written by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’, the musical review of his music, is the current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Originally performed on Broadway in 1978, this was not a typical musical even though it won the Tony for best new musical. Nell Carter also won a Tony as best actress in a featured role as did the creator and director, Richard Maltby, Jr.
Spotlight: SIX at James M. Nederlander Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - July 03, 2024
Final Performances of SIX in Chicago only until July 14
Summer 2024 Brings Outdoor Summer Concerts To The Mac's Lakeside Pavilion  
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2024
Enjoy free summer outdoor concerts at the MAC's Lakeside Pavilion starting July 12.
Chicago Shakespeare Presents SHAKES IN THE CITY: TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced Shakes in the City, part of CST's longstanding commitment to creative community engagement offering free and accessible programming for audiences of all ages in neighborhoods across Chicago.
Hell In A Handbag Announces THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH World Premiere!
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2024
Hell in a Handbag has announced the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH.
Review: THE HOT WING KING at Writers Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - July 02, 2024
Writers Theatre’s latest production is an impressive commitment to craft and community that invites audiences to reflect on questions of masculinity, race, and responsibility that stimulate the brain while tickling the funny bone.
The Sarah Siddons Society To Offer Ten Professional Development Grants
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2024
The Sarah Siddons Society will offer ten professional development grants to support emerging artists in theater, providing opportunities for growth and advancement in their careers. Learn how to apply!

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