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Chicago Puppet Fest's Fall Living Room Tour Returns Next Month

Chicago Puppet Fest's Fall Living Room Tour Returns Next Month

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2024
The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is pulling strings to raise funds this fall, offering three exclusive sneak peeks of the amazing puppet artistry of one of next January’s most hotly anticipated festival performers, presented in highly intimate, exclusive living room settings aro
Country Music Artist Phil Vassar Returns to Raue Center

Country Music Artist Phil Vassar Returns to Raue Center

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2024
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome country music billboard chart-topper Phil Vassar on November 16, 2024 at 7 p.
INSIDIOUS Immersive Experience Comes to Chicago

INSIDIOUS Immersive Experience Comes to Chicago

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2024
The world of Insidious will jump off the screen and directly into your theater seat with “INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR” – a live immersive horror experience that will bring your darkest fears to life right before your eyes.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Presents THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2024
Experience the holiday season with BTE's production of THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, running from November 14 to December 15.
3Arts Announces Six Recipients Of $50,000 Next Level Awards For Visual And Teaching A

3Arts Announces Six Recipients Of $50,000 Next Level Awards For Visual And Teaching Artists

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2024
3Arts announced six recipients of the $50,000 Next Level Awards, recognizing visual and teaching artists for their contributions and impact in the arts community.
Chicago Premiere Of THE BERLIN DIARIES Begins At Open Space Arts This December

Chicago Premiere Of THE BERLIN DIARIES Begins At Open Space Arts This December

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2024
The Chicago premiere of THE BERLIN DIARIES has been announced at Open Space Arts.
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago to Present DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS

The Young People's Theatre of Chicago to Present DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2024
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago launches its 2024-2025 season with the return of the musical DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS at the Greenhouse Theatre Center.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Unveils 12th Season

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Unveils 12th Season

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2024
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre revealed its 12th season in Chicago, focusing on optimism and resilience.
Photos: Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's DEAR ELIZABETH

Photos: Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's DEAR ELIZABETH

by BWW News Desk — October 21, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s Dear Elizabeth, the first production of its 2024 - 2025 season, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Remy Bumppo Creative Producer Christina Casano, is now playing through November 17, at Theater Wit, 1229 W.
20th Annual NEW STAGE FESTIVAL Announced At Goodman Theatre

20th Annual NEW STAGE FESTIVAL Announced At Goodman Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 21, 2024
Five new works—four developmental plays plus one musical in free public readings—are on tap this December for Goodman Theatre's 2024 New Stages Festival, under Artistic Susan V.
New Musical HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY To Premiere In January 2025

New Musical HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY To Premiere In January 2025

by BWW News Desk — October 21, 2024
Discover the new musical HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, exploring the early life of John Lewis.
Porchlight Young Professionals to Present WICKED Movie Watch Party With Cast Veterans

Porchlight Young Professionals to Present WICKED Movie Watch Party With Cast Veterans

by BWW News Desk — October 21, 2024
Join Porchlight Young Professionals for a WICKED film watch party featuring cast veterans.
MACBETH BY THE SEA is Coming to The Den Theatre in November

MACBETH BY THE SEA is Coming to The Den Theatre in November

by BWW News Desk — October 21, 2024
John Hancock Productions will bring MACBETH BY THE SEA to Chicago, transforming Shakespeare's tragedy into a comedy.
Spotlight: LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf

Spotlight: LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf

by BWW Special Offer — October 21, 2024
Leroy and Lucy Make Music at Steppenwolf
Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards

by BWW Awards — October 21, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards.
Full Cast & Creative Team Set For A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY At Blank Theatre Company

Full Cast & Creative Team Set For A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY At Blank Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — October 20, 2024
Blank Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the final show of their 2024 season, A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY by Tony Kushner.
Review: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA at BrightSide Theatre

Review: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA at BrightSide Theatre

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — October 20, 2024
What did our critic think of BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA at BrightSide Theatre?
Photos: Redtwist Theatre's World Premiere BOTTLE FLY

Photos: Redtwist Theatre's World Premiere BOTTLE FLY

by BWW News Desk — October 19, 2024
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger’s Bottle Fly, directed by Co-Artistic Director Eileen Dixon, now playing through November 24 at its home in Edgewater, the newly renovated Redtwist Theatre.
Photos: Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Photos: Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by BWW News Desk — October 19, 2024
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2024 season concludes with William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, now playing through November 23 at The Edge Theater.
Judy Gold Set for THE BIG GAY CABARET in November

Judy Gold Set for THE BIG GAY CABARET in November

by BWW News Desk — October 19, 2024
The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj has announced its final performer of the season, Judy Gold.
Photos: The Impostors Theatre Company In Rehearsal for PILOT ISLAND & HER KEEPERS

Photos: The Impostors Theatre Company In Rehearsal for PILOT ISLAND & HER KEEPERS

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2024
After their critically acclaimed fifth season, The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) returns with the highly anticipated world premiere of Pilot Island & Her Keepers.
Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG

Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2024
The Beautiful City Project's October cabaret, THAT’S WHAT SHE SANG, was held at the picturesque Den Theatre, the evening featured an all-femme cast, singing comedy songs from the musical theatre canon.
ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO to Return to The Chopin Theatre in November

ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO to Return to The Chopin Theatre in November

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2024
A return engagement will be presented for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre.
AVATAR & ROCKY HORROR to Play This Weekend at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre

AVATAR & ROCKY HORROR to Play This Weekend at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2024
Broadway In Chicago is presenting two shows this weekend! For one day only each, come see AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT, followed by THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.
Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists

Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.

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