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Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Theo Ubique

Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Theo Ubique

by Misha Davenport — November 22, 2024
What did our critic think of THE SECRET GARDEN at Theo Ubique?
Cast Set For THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Oil Lamp Theater

Cast Set For THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Oil Lamp Theater

by BWW News Desk — November 22, 2024
Oil Lamp Theater has announced the cast and creative team for its first production of the 2025 season, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield.
Pegasus Theatre Chicago Shares 38th Young Playwrights' Cast

Pegasus Theatre Chicago Shares 38th Young Playwrights' Cast

by BWW News Desk — November 22, 2024
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has announced the cast of the 38thAnnual Young Playwrights Festival, January 5 - 26, 2025 at Chicago Dramatists.
Tickets to COME FROM AWAY in Chicago to Go On Sale Tomorrow

Tickets to COME FROM AWAY in Chicago to Go On Sale Tomorrow

by BWW News Desk — November 21, 2024
The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will return to Chicago this winter.
Pegasus Theatre Chicago Reveals Cast of the 38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival

Pegasus Theatre Chicago Reveals Cast of the 38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival

by BWW News Desk — November 21, 2024
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the cast of the 38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival.
Cast Set For A NATIVITY TRIBUTE at the Driehaus Museum

Cast Set For A NATIVITY TRIBUTE at the Driehaus Museum

by BWW News Desk — November 21, 2024
The Driehaus Museum and the African American Museum of Performing Arts have announced casting for A Nativity Tribute, an adaptation of Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play, Black Nativity.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2024
Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Cameron Esposito to Perform at The Den Theatre on New Year's Eve

Cameron Esposito to Perform at The Den Theatre on New Year's Eve

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2024
Cameron Esposito will be performing two shows at The Den Theatre on New Year’s Eve, December 31, at 8 p.
THE NUTCRACKER is Coming to Raue Center For The Arts This Holiday Season

THE NUTCRACKER is Coming to Raue Center For The Arts This Holiday Season

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2024
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome Engage Dance Theatre for a co-production as they present “The Nutcracker”.
A SLOW AIR Comes to Steep Theatre Next Year

A SLOW AIR Comes to Steep Theatre Next Year

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2024
Steep Theatre will kick off the new year with the Chicago Premiere of David Harrower’s A Slow Air, directed by Steep Ensemble Member Robin Witt.
The Trinity Irish Dance Company Launches 35th Anniversary Season at the Museum of Con

The Trinity Irish Dance Company Launches 35th Anniversary Season at the Museum of Contemporary Art

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2024
The Trinity Irish Dance Company will launch its 35th Anniversary season at the Museum of Contemporary Art in May 2025.
Neko Case Comes to the Stdebaker Theater

Neko Case Comes to the Stdebaker Theater

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2024
Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building and Exile in Bookville will co-present an evening in conversation with critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician and author Neko Case about her new memoir The Harder I Fight the More I Love You.
Porchlight Education's Spring Classes Now On Sale

Porchlight Education's Spring Classes Now On Sale

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2024
Porchlight Education have announced spring classes for students aged 4-17, starting February 15, 2025.
Video: BLUE By Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson At Chicago Lyric Opera

Video: BLUE By Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson At Chicago Lyric Opera

by A.A. Cristi — November 19, 2024
An intimate look at family, faith, and community in times of grief and healing, Blue makes its Chicago premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago from November 16 to December 1, 2024.
Trinity Irish Dance Company to Perform at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art

Trinity Irish Dance Company to Perform at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2024
Trinity Irish Dance Company will celebrate its 35th anniversary with performances at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art in May 2025, featuring the world premiere of 'The Sash' and more events nationwide.
THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Lead Chicago's Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows

THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Lead Chicago's Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows

by Team BWW — November 19, 2024
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
Downstage Arts To Host Cabaret Fundraiser For The Teen Cohort Program

Downstage Arts To Host Cabaret Fundraiser For The Teen Cohort Program

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2024
Downstage Arts will present its second annual Cabaret Fundraiser, 'Teachers After Hours,' at the Den Theatre in Chicago, featuring performances by teaching artists and board members.
The Chicago Scots Honor Tradition With 179th Annual Saint Andrew's Day Gala

The Chicago Scots Honor Tradition With 179th Annual Saint Andrew's Day Gala

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2024
The Chicago Scots will host the 179th annual Saint Andrew’s Day Gala, known as the 'Feast of the Haggis,' celebrating Scottish heritage with the longest-running black-tie event in Chicago.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Returns To Chicago In 2025

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Returns To Chicago In 2025

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2024
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is set to return to Chicago, offering audiences another chance to experience the story and music of Neil Diamond.
Jackalope Theatre Sets US Premiere & More for 17th Season

Jackalope Theatre Sets US Premiere & More for 17th Season

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2024
Jackalope Theatre Company has revealed its 17th season, featuring the US premiere of one of the hits of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and more.
MACBETH BY THE SEA Opens This Week at The Den Theatre

MACBETH BY THE SEA Opens This Week at The Den Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2024
Macbeth By The Sea is an absurd one-act comedy written by Joe Janes.
Student Blog: Post-It Fix-It: Managing Courses Approaching Finals

Student Blog: Post-It Fix-It: Managing Courses Approaching Finals

by Student Blogger: Emma Scharf — November 17, 2024
When I get overwhelmed with assignments or the ever present anxiety of forgetting things, my solution has always been a sticky note.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra to Present HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR in December

Elgin Symphony Orchestra to Present HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR in December

by BWW News Desk — November 15, 2024
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's annual 'Holiday Spectacular' will feature festive performances with the Elgin Master Chorale and Integrity School of Dance, including holiday classics and dance.
Third Annual Elgin Sing-Along Messiah to Take Place at Blizzard Theatre

Third Annual Elgin Sing-Along Messiah to Take Place at Blizzard Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 15, 2024
Join the Elgin musical community for a charitable sing-along of Handel's MESSIAH at the Blizzard Theatre.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to the Court Theatre

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to the Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 15, 2024
Court Theatre will present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, winner of a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway.

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