Wirtz Center Presents 'IN THE NEXT ROOM,' Now thru 5/24
'In The Next Room, or the Vibrator Play' -- Sarah Ruhl's charming and hilarious stage work -- is a smart commentary on the intersection of love and medicine.
MCL Chicago Premieres ZIG: EDM SUICIDE Tonight
MCL Chicago, the first theater in Chicago dedicated to innovative musical comedies, presents the company's third original production 'ZIG: EDM Suicide,' a serio-comedy rock musical about redemption and connection in a digital age.
SHINING LIVES World Premiere Musical Opens Tonight at Northlight
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.
Photo Flash: First Look at InFusion Theatre's ANOTHER KIND OF LOVE
InFusion Theatre Company presents Crystal Skillman's Another Kind of Love, directed by InFusion Artistic Director Mitch Golob with music direction by Jefferey Thomas and original music by Tony-nominated and Obie-winner Heidi Rodewald, lyrics by Caroline Dorsen and Crystal Skillman, now through June
Co-Curators Stephen Burns and Augusta Read Thomas Announce EAR TAXI FESTIVAL
Co-curators Stephen Burns and Augusta Read Thomas announce Ear Taxi Festival, a four day festival of new music taking place in Chicago from October 6-9, 2016.
Photo Flash: First Look at OUR NEW GIRL, Opening Tonight at Profiles Theatre
Our New Girl by Nancy Harris, currently playing Profiles Theatre directed by Joe Jahraus, is a startling psychological drama about the darker side of modern parenthood.
Denyce Graves, Trey Songz & Others Inducted into BGCA Hall of Fame
On May 13, top athletes, entertainers and business leaders will be inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Alumni Hall of Fame.
Chicago Shakespeare's GALA 2015 to Benefit Urban Initiatives, Honor Callow & Rashad, 6/8
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) celebrates the transformative power of Shakespeare with GALA 2015 on Monday, June 8 at the Theater's home on Navy Pier.
Auditorium Theatre to Celebrate Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday with HIS WAY, 5/30
Classic cool and retro glam fill the air as the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University marks the 100th birthday of legendary singer and entertainer Frank Sinatra with "His Way -- Sinatra's Centennial Celebration," starring Chicago's own Ron Hawking.
Renee Fleming to Stay for Two More Years as Lyric Opera of Chicago's Creative Consultant
General director Anthony Freud announced today that Lyric Opera of Chicago has extended its agreement with world-famous soprano Renee Fleming to serve as its creative consultant for the next two years.
TV: Watch Scenes from BIG FISH at Theatre at the Center
The deeply moving, enchanting new Broadway musical for all ages BIG FISH continues Theatre at the Center's exceptional 25th anniversary 2015 season.
Performers Announced for 2014-15 Nominee Night at Sidetrack, 5/19
Artists from many of the Jeff Award Nominated musical productions of the 2014-15 Season will be featured at Nominee Night, a showcase at Sidetrack on May 19.
Donny & Marie Returning to Aurora's Paramount Theatre for Series of Shows in August
Less than a year after their successful run at Aurora's Paramount Theatre, America's favorite brother and sister duio Donny & Marie are returning for another exclusive Chicago-area engagement at downtown Aurora's 1,888-seat Art Deco theater palace, August 12-16, 2015.
Genesis Theatrical Productions to Present JIHAD, 7/6-8/2
Genesis Theatrical Productions will present the world premiere of 'Jihad' by Stephanie Liss at Theater Wit, 1229 W.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 13th, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.
Hell in a Handbag Stages Midwest Premiere of MIRACLE!, Now thru 7/10
Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to kick-off its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of MIRACLE!, the wickedly funny parody of The Miracle Worker as reimagined by Dan Savage, one of the country's leading writers/speakers/podcasters on sex, sexuality and GLBTQ issues, and directed by Der
The Theatre School at DePaul to Illuminate St. Vincent de Paul Parish Church, 5/20-22
When the sun goes down, Chicago's beautiful architecture doesn't disappear into the dark.
Photo Flash: First Look at Porchlight Revisits... MACK AND MABEL, Continuing Tonight
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber present the final production in the second season of Chicago's hit 'lost' musicals in staged concert series, Porchlight Revisits.
SAM & MICKEY ARE FRIENDS Set for Gorilla Tango Bucktown, Begin. 6/13
Amazing Sammo Productions opens its 2015 season at Gorilla Tango Theatre, in Bucktown, with its third Sam and Mickey sketch comedy show: Sam & Mickey Are Friends: Community Service.
Barrel of Monkeys' THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Back To School to Run 8/17-9/7 at the Neo-Futurist Theater
The summer fun never has to end! Barrel of Monkeys presents THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Back To School playing Mondays at 8 pm from August 17 - September 7, 2015 at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N.
Wirtz Center's SummerStage 2015 Events Begin 6/2
SummerStage 2015, Northwestern University's Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts' line-up of summer entertainment, includes stage productions, dance performances and broadcast screenings of international theatre.
Steppenwolf Extends THE HERD
Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today the extension of The Herd, the debut play of Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear currently playing to critical acclaim in its U.
Charlene Brooks to Bring an Evening of Sondheim to the Skokie Theatre, 6/27
Chicago born singer, cabaret performer, writer, lyricist and actress, Charlene Brooks, returns to the Skokie Theatre in Putting It Together, directed by Dale Calandra, Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.
George Wendt and Tim Kazurinsky to Lead FUNNYMAN at Northlight
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.
Josefina Lopez to Receive Honorary Doctorate Degree in the Arts from Columbia College Chicago
Josefina López, the award-winning playwright and co-screenwriter of Real Women Have Curves and Founding Artistic Director of CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights, CA will receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree in the Arts from her Alma Mater, Columbia College Chicago on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:00
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