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Hell in a Handbag Reveals 2024/25 Season

Hell in a Handbag Reveals 2024/25 Season

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2024
Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring a fan favorite and two world premieres.
Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents INTO THE WOODS

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents INTO THE WOODS

by BWW News Desk — October 17, 2024
Kokandy Productions will conclude its 2024 season with an immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade.
Goodman Theatre's 47th Annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins In November

Goodman Theatre's 47th Annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins In November

by BWW News Desk — October 17, 2024
Goodman Theatre has announced the cast for the 47th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, now in rehearsal and set to open on November 16.
THE MAGIC PARLOUR Releases Tickets For Performances in 2025

THE MAGIC PARLOUR Releases Tickets For Performances in 2025

by BWW News Desk — October 17, 2024
The Magic Parlour at 50 W.
Anne And Mark Burnell Celebrate CD Release In Concert At Epiphany Center

Anne And Mark Burnell Celebrate CD Release In Concert At Epiphany Center

by BWW News Desk — October 16, 2024
Anne and Mark Burnell, national jazz radio favorites, will perform at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago on November 10.
Nitz Howe Experience Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Elgin's Hemmens In November

Nitz Howe Experience Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Elgin's Hemmens In November

by BWW News Desk — October 16, 2024
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nitz/Howe Experience at Elgin's Hemmens on November 24.
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April

Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April

by BWW News Desk — October 15, 2024
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025.
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Goodman Theatre

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — October 15, 2024
Namir Smallwood’s performance as Kenneth is a real testament to his superb abilities as a performer and the intimacy of PRIMARY TRUST becomes more profoundly emotional thanks to him.
Review: Siegfried Tieber at THE MAGIC PARLOUR

Review: Siegfried Tieber at THE MAGIC PARLOUR

by Rachel Weinberg — October 14, 2024
Magician Siegfried Tieber’s sparkling, genuine charm is every bit as magical as his tricks in his special engagement at THE MAGIC PARLOUR.
Improv Playhouse to Present DRACULA Staged Radio Drama

Improv Playhouse to Present DRACULA Staged Radio Drama

by BWW News Desk — October 14, 2024
Experience the suspense of DRACULA as Improv Playhouse stages a radio drama using Orson Welles' 1938 script.
Photos: First Look At THE LOVE OBJECT At The Story Theatre

Photos: First Look At THE LOVE OBJECT At The Story Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 14, 2024
The Story Theatre will welcome back audiences with its world premiere of the love object by Emerging Playwright-in-Residence Justine Gelfman, directed by Northwestern MFA Directing alum Jasmine B.
Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards – 2 Weeks Left!

Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards – 2 Weeks Left!

by BWW Awards — October 14, 2024
There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards.
Orion's TRIBUTE TO PAQUITO D'RIVERA to Return in November

Orion's TRIBUTE TO PAQUITO D'RIVERA to Return in November

by BWW News Desk — October 14, 2024
The Orion Ensemble will present the return of their 'Tribute to Paquito D'Rivera' for one night only at the Athenaeum Center, celebrating the renowned musician's work.
Photos: Hell In A Handbag Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE M

Photos: Hell In A Handbag Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH

by BWW News Desk — October 11, 2024
Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 22nd season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls Meet The Skooby Don’t Gang: The Mystery of The Haunted Bush, bringing together two beloved Handbag parodies in one chilling Halloween tale.
Photos/Video: PRIMARY TRUST at the Goodman Theatre

Photos/Video: PRIMARY TRUST at the Goodman Theatre

by Stephi Wild — October 11, 2024
Photos and video are now available for the Chicago-premiere production of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth——helmed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley, in her Goodman directing debut.
 IRONBOUND Extends at Raven Theatre

IRONBOUND Extends at Raven Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 11, 2024
Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company announced the extension of their current production, the Chicago Premiere of Martyna Majok’s IRONBOUND, directed by Georgette Verdin.
TUTA Theatre To Stage Thornton Wilder's THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER

TUTA Theatre To Stage Thornton Wilder's THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2024
TUTA Theatre has announced it will stage the infrequently produced Thornton Wilder drama THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER for the 2024 holiday season.
Collaboraction To Host UTOPIAN BALL To Build Support For New Home At Kimball Arts Cen

Collaboraction To Host UTOPIAN BALL To Build Support For New Home At Kimball Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2024
Collaboraction Theatre Company will bring people together to cultivate knowledge, empathy, dialogue, and action at its 28th Utopian Ball gala benefit, Saturday, November 2 at 6 p.
Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL

Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — October 10, 2024
A question from Archangel Michael to God.
Photos: LEROY AND LUCY Gets World Premiere At Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Photos: LEROY AND LUCY Gets World Premiere At Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the world premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu’s Leroy and Lucy, a bluesy and seductive play with music, directed by Awoye Timpo.
Shakespeare & Company Brings Its Weekend Acting Intensive To Chicago

Shakespeare & Company Brings Its Weekend Acting Intensive To Chicago

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2024
Shakespeare & Company's Center for Actor Training will host its Weekend Intensive for professional actors and theater students at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago from Friday, Nov.
Musical Theatre Masterclass With Broadway Star Emily Kristen Morris Comes To Raue Cen

Musical Theatre Masterclass With Broadway Star Emily Kristen Morris Comes To Raue Center

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2024
Raue Center School For The Arts has announced the upcoming Musical Theatre Masterclass featuring New York-based performer Emily Kristen Morris.
Cast Announced for DOGMAN: THE MUSICAL Returning To Chicago In November

Cast Announced for DOGMAN: THE MUSICAL Returning To Chicago In November

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2024
TheaterWorksUSA has announced casting for the Chicago engagement of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at the Studebaker Theater.
Oil Lamp Theater Announces Final Extension Of FIRST DATE

Oil Lamp Theater Announces Final Extension Of FIRST DATE

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2024
Oil Lamp Theater has announced its current production of the musical comedy First Date.
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Announces Fall 2024 Concert Lineup For Orchestra,

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Announces Fall 2024 Concert Lineup For Orchestra, Jazz, And Steel Ensembles

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2024
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras has announced its Fall 2024 concert season.

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