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Photos: THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Now In Chicago Parks Through August 11

Photos: THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Now In Chicago Parks Through August 11

by BWW News Desk — July 30, 2024
See photos of the colorful and interactive The Lizard Y El Sol—Goodman Theatre’s second “Theater for the Very Young Production” that’s developed for audiences under age five and their adult friends and family.
Full Cast Announced For Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS At The Chopin Theatre

Full Cast Announced For Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS At The Chopin Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 30, 2024
Kokandy Productions has announced the full cast for their revival of INTO THE WOODS, running from October 10 to December 22, 2024, at The Chopin Theatre.
Dave Gallagher Will Perform First Concert in Eight Years at Chicago's Davenport's

Dave Gallagher Will Perform First Concert in Eight Years at Chicago's Davenport's

by BWW News Desk — July 30, 2024
Dave Gallagher will return in his first concert in 8 years, celebrating the release of his first full length CD in a decade - Love Songs.
HADESTOWN, CHICAGO, and More Set For Broadway at the Coronado 2024-25 Season

HADESTOWN, CHICAGO, and More Set For Broadway at the Coronado 2024-25 Season

by BWW News Desk — July 30, 2024
The Coronado Theatre and Nederlander National Markets have announced the 2024-2025 Broadway at the Coronado season, including four shows.
Tickets On Sale For Deeply Rooted Dance Theater at The Auditorium Theatre

Tickets On Sale For Deeply Rooted Dance Theater at The Auditorium Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 30, 2024
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is preparing its highly anticipated one-night-only performance of contemporary dance based in American and African-American traditions in dance and storytelling, taking place Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.
UIS Studio Theatre Events Added Through 2025 At UIS Performing Arts Center

UIS Studio Theatre Events Added Through 2025 At UIS Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — July 29, 2024
Discover upcoming events at the UIS Studio Theatre, part of the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center.
Review: LES MISERABLES at Uptown Music Theater At Deerfield Performing Arts Center

Review: LES MISERABLES at Uptown Music Theater At Deerfield Performing Arts Center

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — July 29, 2024
See what our critic thought of LES MISERABLES at Uptown Music Theater at Deerfield Performing Arts Center.
Review: THE LORD OF THE RINGS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE LORD OF THE RINGS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Rachel Weinberg — July 29, 2024
I think LOTR die-hards will appreciate the world-building and the visual spectacle of this production, but the material needs editing and more focus and refinement on key moments and characters.
Chicago's Glass Apple Theatre to Open THIS ONE WILL GROW This Week

Chicago's Glass Apple Theatre to Open THIS ONE WILL GROW This Week

by Blair Ingenthron — July 28, 2024
Chicago's Glass Apple Theatre, Ltd.
Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGH

Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by Blair Ingenthron — July 28, 2024
Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 2024 season concludes with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, October 16 - November 23 at The Edge Theater.
12th Annual Fiestas Patrias Festival Returns To Aurora's RiverEdge Park in September

12th Annual Fiestas Patrias Festival Returns To Aurora's RiverEdge Park in September

by Blair Ingenthron — July 28, 2024
RiverEdge Park, in partnership with the City of Aurora's Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board and the City of Aurora, have announced that the 12th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8 at RiverEdge Park.
Nuns4Fun Announces Fall Schedule With Four Of Its Comedies

Nuns4Fun Announces Fall Schedule With Four Of Its Comedies

by Blair Ingenthron — July 28, 2024
Nuns4Fun and “Sister” are hitting the road in the Chicago area, bringing four of its top comedies to three different venues, including the Madison Street Theater in Oak Park, and the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago.
Photos: LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Photos: LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Blair Ingenthron — July 27, 2024
Check out production photos from Chicago Shakespeare Theater's The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, running now through September 1.
Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2024
Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham.
Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE

Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE

by Blair Ingenthron — July 26, 2024
Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience.
SWEETEST SEASON, A GATHERING OF INDIGENOUS CREATIVITY Returns to The Goodman This Wee

SWEETEST SEASON, A GATHERING OF INDIGENOUS CREATIVITY Returns to The Goodman This Weekend

by Blair Ingenthron — July 26, 2024
Together in partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Goodman Theatre will host a one-of-a-kind celebration of local Indigenous artists and scholars in the third annual Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity.
Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier

Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier

by Blair Ingenthron — July 26, 2024
A sculpture honoring playwright Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating her legacy and contributions to American theater.
Redtwist's THE NORMAL HEART By Larry Kramer Now Opening August 25

Redtwist's THE NORMAL HEART By Larry Kramer Now Opening August 25

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2024
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre has announced that due to ongoing construction at the theatre, The Normal Heart, written by Larry Kramer and directed by Ensemble Member Ted Hoerl, will now run August 25 - September 29.
SHUCKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Join Broadway In Chicago's Free Summer Concert

SHUCKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Join Broadway In Chicago's Free Summer Concert

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2024
Broadway In Chicago has announced all sixteen shows performing at its free summer concert in Millennium Park on August 12, 2024.
Steep Theatre Extends A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD 

Steep Theatre Extends A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD 

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2024
Steep Theatre has added a two-week extension of its sold-out, Chicago premiere of Samuel D.
BENEATH THE WILLOW TREE Opens At The Den Theatre In Chicago This September

BENEATH THE WILLOW TREE Opens At The Den Theatre In Chicago This September

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2024
Fresh off its first Jeff Award winning season, Pulse Theatre Chicago celebrates their 10th Anniversary with the world premiere of a new play, Beneath The Willow Tree by Jeff Award Winner, Isis Elizabeth.
Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More

Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2024
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! Broadway In Chicago has announced that four shows are celebrating Christmas in July!
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE TEMPEST at Idle Muse Theatre Company

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE TEMPEST at Idle Muse Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2024
Idle Muse Theatre Company reveals the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of THE TEMPEST, running from September 19 to October 20.
Full Cast Set for LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere at Steppenwolf

Full Cast Set for LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere at Steppenwolf

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of LEROY AND LUCY.
A Red Orchid Theatre to Open 32nd Season With the World Premiere of THE CAVE

A Red Orchid Theatre to Open 32nd Season With the World Premiere of THE CAVE

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2024
A Red Orchid Theatre WILL kicK off its 32nd season with the world premiere of THE CAVE, a new play exploring themes of isolation and discovery.

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