GREASE Extends at Metropolis Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced that Grease, with music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey is now extended through October 26. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced that Grease, with music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey is now extended through October 26. Learn more here!
THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY PARTY! Comes to The Neo-Futurist Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, playing five performances only in December. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, playing five performances only in December. Learn more here!
BWW Q&A: Kate Arrington Talks MR. WOLF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - October 06, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater, opens its landmark 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s Mr. Wolf, directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman (Downstate, Airline Highway).
by Joshua Wright - October 06, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater, opens its landmark 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s Mr. Wolf, directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman (Downstate, Airline Highway).
Trap Door Theatre to Present A DEVIL COMES TO TOWN
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Trap Door Theatre to present A Devil Comes to Town, adapted and directed by Jeremy Ohringer, November 6–22, 2025. Based on Paolo Maurensig’s dark satire, the play follows a town of aspiring writers thrown into chaos by the arrival of a mysterious publisher.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Trap Door Theatre to present A Devil Comes to Town, adapted and directed by Jeremy Ohringer, November 6–22, 2025. Based on Paolo Maurensig’s dark satire, the play follows a town of aspiring writers thrown into chaos by the arrival of a mysterious publisher.
Broadway In Chicago To Present THE WIZ, LES MISÉRABLES, and CHICAGO In 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has announced that The Wiz, Les Misérables, and Chicago will return to the city in 2026. The new national tours will play at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, and the Auditorium Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has announced that The Wiz, Les Misérables, and Chicago will return to the city in 2026. The new national tours will play at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, and the Auditorium Theatre.
IMPROVISED FARM LIFE SIMULATOR Comes to Second City This November
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Second City will present Improvised Farm Life Simulator, a cozy and interactive narrative improv show inspired by Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, on Tuesdays in November at Judy’s Beat Lounge.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Second City will present Improvised Farm Life Simulator, a cozy and interactive narrative improv show inspired by Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, on Tuesdays in November at Judy’s Beat Lounge.
Mandala Arts to Present Homeward: Movement, Memory, And Moments That Shape History
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts will continue its 10th anniversary season with the premiere of Homeward: Movement, Memory, and Moments that Shape History, a movement journey through migration, identity, and belonging.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts will continue its 10th anniversary season with the premiere of Homeward: Movement, Memory, and Moments that Shape History, a movement journey through migration, identity, and belonging.
AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, now extended. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, now extended. Learn more about the production here!
Stand Up for S2S at The Lincoln Lodge Set For This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
The third annual stand-up comedy fundraiser, Stand Up for S2S, benefitting Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) youth, is at The Lincoln Lodge. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2025
The third annual stand-up comedy fundraiser, Stand Up for S2S, benefitting Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) youth, is at The Lincoln Lodge. Learn more here!
A Short Leap Theatre Co. To Produce Regional Premiere Of FRIENDS WITH GUNS
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2025
A Short Leap Theatre Co. will produce the regional premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's 'Friends with Guns' at the Den Theatre from November 7 through December 7.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2025
A Short Leap Theatre Co. will produce the regional premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's 'Friends with Guns' at the Den Theatre from November 7 through December 7.
Photos: A Red Orchid Theatre Opens 33rd Season with World Premiere of VEAL
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd season with the world premiere of Veal by Jojo Jones, directed by Ensemble Member dado. Performances will run September 25 – November 2, 2025 at 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago’s Old Town. See photos of the production.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd season with the world premiere of Veal by Jojo Jones, directed by Ensemble Member dado. Performances will run September 25 – November 2, 2025 at 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago’s Old Town. See photos of the production.
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST & FRIENDS Comes to McAninch Arts Center October 24
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
TheaterWorksUSA’s musical Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends will play the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL on October 24, 2025. Inspired by Andrea Beaty’s beloved children’s books, the show introduces young audiences to Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist as they tackle big challenges through curiosity and teamwork.
Disney's THE LION KING Now Playing at Cadillac Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Disney’s THE LION KING is now playing a three-week limited engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Disney’s THE LION KING is now playing a three-week limited engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: GASLIGHT (ANGEL STREET) Now Playing at Oil Lamp Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater’s 2025 season is continuing with its next production, Gaslight (Angel Street), by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Susan Gorman. Get a first look at photos here!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater’s 2025 season is continuing with its next production, Gaslight (Angel Street), by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Susan Gorman. Get a first look at photos here!
The League of Chicago Theatres to Offer Buy One, Get One Half-Price Tickets
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres will present It’s Theatre Season!, a new promotion featuring buy one, get one half-price tickets to select shows on Hot Tix.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
The League of Chicago Theatres will present It’s Theatre Season!, a new promotion featuring buy one, get one half-price tickets to select shows on Hot Tix.
Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago Launches New Black Arts Directory
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago is going strong after 28 years, with a full slate of events and programs celebrating the rich heritage of the Black arts community in Chicago. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago is going strong after 28 years, with a full slate of events and programs celebrating the rich heritage of the Black arts community in Chicago. Learn more!
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN Comes to The MAC
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
After selling out the 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 performance of “One Night of Queen,” performed by Gary Mullen & The Works in record time, the McAninch Arts Center has added a second show at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
After selling out the 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 performance of “One Night of Queen,” performed by Gary Mullen & The Works in record time, the McAninch Arts Center has added a second show at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29.
Chicago Premiere of ACTION AT A DISTANCE Comes to Facility Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Santa Fe's celebrated physical theater ensemble, Theater Grottesco, has announced a limited Chicago engagement for Action at a Distance … in 2025. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Santa Fe's celebrated physical theater ensemble, Theater Grottesco, has announced a limited Chicago engagement for Action at a Distance … in 2025. Learn more here!
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Comes to The Beverly Theatre Guild
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
This widely adored story explores drama surrounding Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talkies while entertaining audiences with Golden Age glamour, tantalizing tap dance, and a love story hopeless romantics can only dream of.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
This widely adored story explores drama surrounding Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talkies while entertaining audiences with Golden Age glamour, tantalizing tap dance, and a love story hopeless romantics can only dream of.
Chicago Repertory Ballet Reveals Cast For World Premiere Of THE CAPULETS
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Chicago Repertory Ballet will present the world premiere of The Capulets November 7–16, 2025 at Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Directed and choreographed by Wade Schaaf, the Shakespeare-inspired ballet reimagines Romeo and Juliet from Lady Capulet’s perspective, with a cast led by Miriam-Rose LeDuc. Tickets are available at crbdance.com.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Chicago Repertory Ballet will present the world premiere of The Capulets November 7–16, 2025 at Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Directed and choreographed by Wade Schaaf, the Shakespeare-inspired ballet reimagines Romeo and Juliet from Lady Capulet’s perspective, with a cast led by Miriam-Rose LeDuc. Tickets are available at crbdance.com.
Chicago Philharmonic To Present World Premiere Of INVECTUS And Midwest Premiere Of AN AFRICAN AMERICAN REQUIEM
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Chicago Philharmonic will perform the world premiere of Stacy Garrop’s Invictus and the Midwest premiere of Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem on October 18, 2025, at the Harris Theater.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Chicago Philharmonic will perform the world premiere of Stacy Garrop’s Invictus and the Midwest premiere of Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem on October 18, 2025, at the Harris Theater.
Tracy Letts' SUPERIOR DONUTS Comes to The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
The Artistic Home announced it will stage Tracy Letts' Chicago-set SUPERIOR DONUTS for a five-week run. This comedy drama, which premiered at Steppenwolf Theatre in 2008 and transferred to Broadway in 2009, is set in a run-down donut shop.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
The Artistic Home announced it will stage Tracy Letts' Chicago-set SUPERIOR DONUTS for a five-week run. This comedy drama, which premiered at Steppenwolf Theatre in 2008 and transferred to Broadway in 2009, is set in a run-down donut shop.
THE MAGIC PARLOUR Unveils Expanded Programming
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Dennis Watkins is poised to launch his third year in the custom magic theater in the heart of the Loop by introducing the most robust slate of programming yet at The Magic Parlour. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Dennis Watkins is poised to launch his third year in the custom magic theater in the heart of the Loop by introducing the most robust slate of programming yet at The Magic Parlour. Learn more!
The National Center for Choreography-Akron to Host Arts Book Event in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron will soon come to Chicago to host Making Moves: Chicago book event at the Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron will soon come to Chicago to host Making Moves: Chicago book event at the Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend!
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Unveils 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Chicago's premiere Black dance company, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, is kicking off its 30th anniversary season with performances November 7-8 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Chicago's premiere Black dance company, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, is kicking off its 30th anniversary season with performances November 7-8 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus. Learn more!
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