Collaboraction Presents SKETCHBOOK: 2049, Now thru 6/15
Continuing with its new 'incite change' mission, Collaboraction presents SKETCHBOOK: 2049, a rapid-fire, raucous festival of 17 world premiere theatre pieces ranging from under a minute to 20 minutes in length, all set in a positive post-apocalypse and reflective of contemporary society's current ch
Photo Flash: First Look at Writers Theatre's DAYS LIKE TODAY
Writers Theatre presents the World Premiere production of Days Like Today, with music and lyrics by Alan Schmuckler and book by Laura Eason, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam, music direction by Doug Peck and choreography by Tommy Rapley.
Photo Flash: First Look - Black Ensemble Theaters' ONE HIT WONDERS, Opening Tonight
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the world premiere musical One Hit Wonders by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Rueben D.
First Floor Theater to Present TWAIN'S WORLD at Strawdog Theatre, 7/11-19
First Floor Theater is thrilled to announce its Second Annual LitFest, TWAIN'S WORLD, a kaleidoscope of new work inspired by the life and work of one of America's greatest writers.
Donny & Marie, John Lithgow, Penn & Teller and More Set for Paramount Theatre in 2014-15
Last March, the Paramount Theatre, 23 E.
PROUD AT MARY'S Cabaret Set for Mary's Attic, 6/13-14
It's Pride month 2014 and The Brown Paper Box Co.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 21st, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.
The Neo-Futurists' TMLMTBGB to Present 30 QUEER PLAYS IN 60 STRAIGHT MINUTES, 6/27-29
The Neo-Futurists present their annual Pride Weekend benefit: 30 Queer Plays in 60 Straight Minutes, a special edition of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes that combines queer and gender binary-smashing plays from the past with new work to benefit and support local LGBTQ
Boyd Harris and Layne Manzer Launch the Cole Theatre; ECSTASY to Play A Red Orchid, 8/25-9/28
Acclaimed Chicago actors Boyd Harris and Layne Manzer announce the founding of Cole Theatre, working under an Equity contract with non-profit status.
Gloria Estefan's ON YOUR FEET! Gets Pre-Broadway World Premiere in Chicago, Summer 2015
Broadway In Chicago, The Nederlander Organization and Estefan Enterprises, Inc have announced that On Your Feet! - a new musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, legendary producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan - will
Lyric Opera to Host 2015 James Beard Awards, May 4, 2015; First Time Ceremony Will Be Held Outside NYC
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Susan Ungaro, President of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), Don Welsh, President and CEO of Choose Chicago, and Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, to announce that the James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception will be held a
Brittany Ellis, Natalie DiCristofano & More to Lead Wayward Productions' BURN THE BLACK DOG; Full Cast Announced
Wayward Productions has announced complete casting for the June 13th opening.
Photo Flash: New Photos for AstonRep's WIT, Now Playing Through 6/7
AstonRep Theatre Company continues its 2013-14 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by Ensemble Member Derek Bertelsen, now playing through June 7, 2014 at The Raven Theatre (West Stage), 6157 N.
BrightSide Theatre to Present CABARET, 6/13-29
BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, wraps up its 3rd season with Kander and Ebb's legendary musical Cabaret.
Black Button Eyes Productions to Present CORALINE, 8/8-9/6
Black Button Eyes Productions presents the Midwest Premiere of "Coraline," a musical by Stephin Merritt and David Greenspan, adapted from the novel by Neil Gaiman, at City Lit Theater in Chicago, at 1020 W Bryn Mawn Ave, August 8 - Sept 6.
TV: First Look at Highlights of Court Theatre's M. BUTTERFLY
Court Theatre closes its 2013-2014 season with the Chicago premiere of M.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, 'PATSY CLINE' & More Set for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's 2014-15 Season
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Artistic Director/co-Founder Fred Anzevino has announced the company's 2014-15 season.
4th Annual Eye on India Festival to Kick Off 6/5
The Eye on India festival, a unique and colorful extravaganza of Indian culture, returns to Chicago June 5 - 29, 2014.
Photo Flash: Barrel of Monkeys' Free CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS, 6/3
Barrel of Monkeys, in collaboration with the The University of Chicago Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, invites you to join student-authors, their classmates, family and educators for the annual CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS, featuring performances of student-written stories created at all of
Michael Urie, Ryan Spahn & More Set for About Face Theatre's PRIDE PERFORMANCE SERIES in June
About Face Theatre commemorates Pride Month with THE PRIDE PERFORMANCE SERIES, a spectacular line-up of readings, performances and special events throughout June celebrating the LGBTQIA experience.
Redtwist Theatre Opens LOOK BACK IN ANGER Today
Look Back in Anger by John Osbourne will be directed by Jonathan Berry at Redtwist Theatre and opens today, May 17, at 3pm.
Raue Center for the Arts Presents AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO MARX Tonight
Tonight, May 17, 2014 join Raue Center For Thee Arts for An Evening with Groucho Marx at 8:00pm.
The Paradeigma Collective to Stage SHEPHERD'S DAUGHTER, 7/10-8/2
The Paradeigma Collective bursts onto Chicago's theatre scene with an original play written by Whitney LaMora.
Writers Theatre Adds Performances to THE DANCE OF DEATH; Runs thru 8/3
Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kate Lipuma announce a two-week extension of The Dance of Death by August Strindberg, in a new version by Conor McPherson and directed by Henry Wishcamper.
BLUE MAN GROUP to Make Appearance at 6/8 Chicago Youth Symphony Performance
Blue Man Group, in conjunction with Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO), will produce a collaborative performance on June 8, 2014 at 6:30 p.
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