My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

CHICAGO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 90

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY SWEATER Comes to Paramount's Copley Theatre

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY SWEATER Comes to Paramount's Copley Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2024
The Second City will present The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater, November 21-December 23 at Paramount's Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
Screenplay WITHIN A SHADOW Gets Theatrical Rebirth at The Den Theatre

Screenplay WITHIN A SHADOW Gets Theatrical Rebirth at The Den Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — August 18, 2024
Lex The Movie, in association with Red Theater, has announced the new play 'Within A Shadow'.
Cast Announced for Theatre Above The Law's GRIMM

Cast Announced for Theatre Above The Law's GRIMM

by Blair Ingenthron — August 18, 2024
Theatre Above the Law opens its 9th season with a new version of GRIMM at Jarvis Square Theater.
Photos: NETWORK at Invictus Theatre Company

Photos: NETWORK at Invictus Theatre Company

by Blair Ingenthron — August 17, 2024
Invictus Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of NETWORK will run through September 29.
Photos: 1776 at the Marriot Theatre

Photos: 1776 at the Marriot Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — August 17, 2024
Check out a first look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre in the photos here!
Cast Set for FOOTLOOSE At Big Noise Theatre

Cast Set for FOOTLOOSE At Big Noise Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2024
Big Noise Theatre will kick off its 2024-2025 season with FOOTLOOSE, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic 1984 film.
Robert Sean Leonard Joins Helen Hunt And Ian Barford in BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre

Robert Sean Leonard Joins Helen Hunt And Ian Barford in BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2024
Robert Sean Leonard will join Helen Hunt and Ian Barford in a revival of BETRAYAL, directed by Susan V.
Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret In Chicago Celebrates WOMEN IN MUSIC In August and

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret In Chicago Celebrates WOMEN IN MUSIC In August and September

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2024
Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret in Chicago celebrates WOMEN IN MUSIC in August and September with tribute shows, as well as some of the city's top female performers.
A+ Stand-Up Comes To Raue Center With TEACHERS' LOUNGE COMEDY

A+ Stand-Up Comes To Raue Center With TEACHERS' LOUNGE COMEDY

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2024
Raue Center For the Arts has announced the return of Teachers' Lounge Comedy, on Saturday, September 7th at 7 pm.
COMICS FOR KAMALA Come To The Den Theatre This Month

COMICS FOR KAMALA Come To The Den Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2024
Comics for Kamala, a comedy event, will be held at The Den Theatre on August 20.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL National Tour

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL National Tour

by Rachel Weinberg — August 15, 2024
= BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is a fun and faithful adaptation of the 1985 film — but it’s overly long and generically scored.
Rough House Theatre's HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE Returns To Steppenwolf's Garage T

Rough House Theatre's HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE Returns To Steppenwolf's Garage This October

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2024
Experience Chicago's only immersive puppet haunted house, Rough House Theatre’s HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE, returning to Steppenwolf’s Garage from October 10 to November 2.
Raven Theatre Announces IRONBOUND Beginning This October

Raven Theatre Announces IRONBOUND Beginning This October

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2024
Raven Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for the Chicago premiere of IRONBOUND, running from October 2-27, 2024.
44 - THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Extends in Chicago

44 - THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Extends in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2024
44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden) has been extended in Chicago.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble to Launch 2024-2025 Season with THE OUTSIDER

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble to Launch 2024-2025 Season with THE OUTSIDER

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2024
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will launch its 2024-2025 season with “The Outsider” by Paul Slade Smith.
THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK Comes to Northlight Theatre Next Month

THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK Comes to Northlight Theatre Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2024
Northlight Theatre will open its 2024–2025 season with The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk.
Music Theater Works Announces CAROUSEL Post-Performance Domestic Abuse Discussion

Music Theater Works Announces CAROUSEL Post-Performance Domestic Abuse Discussion

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2024
Music Theater Works will host a post-show discussion on domestic abuse this Saturday, Aug.
Cast Set for THE COTTAGE at Citadel Theatre

Cast Set for THE COTTAGE at Citadel Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2024
Citadel Theatre will open its 2024-25 season with the comedy THE COTTAGE.
Tickets Now on Sale for Refracted Theatre Company's CORONATION

Tickets Now on Sale for Refracted Theatre Company's CORONATION

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2024
Refracted Theatre Company, recipient of eight Jeff Awards for its most recent production Tambo & Bones, will present Coronation, by Laura Winters and directed by Tova Wolff, October 11 - November 16, in the Bookspan Theatre at The Den Theatre.
First Floor Theater Announces Season 12

First Floor Theater Announces Season 12

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2024
First Floor Theater reveals its 2025 season featuring world premieres and exciting new productions.
Negaunee Foundation Endows Colburn School Conducting Program With $16.6 Million Gift

Negaunee Foundation Endows Colburn School Conducting Program With $16.6 Million Gift

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2024
The Negaunee Foundation has endowed the Colburn School's Conducting Program, led by Esa-Pekka Salonen, with a landmark $16.
Paula Poundstone Returns To The MAC For An Evening Of Standup In September

Paula Poundstone Returns To The MAC For An Evening Of Standup In September

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2024
Comedian Paula Poundstone will perform at the McAninch Arts Center on September 14.
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions To Present Shakespeare On The Grass In Itasca

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions To Present Shakespeare On The Grass In Itasca

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2024
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions partners with Itasca to present abridged versions of Comedy of Errors and Much Ado About Nothing on August 17th at Usher Park.
Cast Announced For ALABAMA STORY Timely Show About Books And Censorship Premiers Duri

Cast Announced For ALABAMA STORY Timely Show About Books And Censorship Premiers During Banned Books Week

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2024
Ghostlight Ensemble has announced the cast of Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones- the company's first mainstage show since the global COVID-19 Pandemic brought arts organizations and productions around the world to a halt in 2020.
Sarah And Dinah A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Announced At Davenport's

Sarah And Dinah A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Announced At Davenport's

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2024
Celebrate the centennial birthdays of Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington with performances by eight of Chicago's top jazz vocalists and entertainers at Davenport's.

Videos