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Charlie Berens Is Coming To The UIS Performing Arts Center In February

Charlie Berens Is Coming To The UIS Performing Arts Center In February

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2024
Charlie Berens has announced a performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 2nd.
AIN'T TOO PROUD is Now Playing at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago

AIN'T TOO PROUD is Now Playing at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2024
Broadway In Chicago is presenting the return of the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, currently playing a one week engagement.
BWW Q&A: Devon Hayakawa on MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Stolp Island Theatre

BWW Q&A: Devon Hayakawa on MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Stolp Island Theatre

by Joshua Wright — September 24, 2024
On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a musical encounter at Sun Studio in Memphis.
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Goodman Theatre

Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — September 24, 2024
Goodman Theatre’s season-opening production of INHERIT THE WIND centers on a fictionalized version of the 1925 “Scopes Monkey” trial — at its heart, a debate on creationism vs.
CLUED IN: AN INVITATION TO DIE FOR to be Presented at UP! Comedy Club

CLUED IN: AN INVITATION TO DIE FOR to be Presented at UP! Comedy Club

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2024
The Second City and High Stakes Productions will present an improvised 90-minute murder mystery, Clued In: An Invitation to Die For, at UP! Comedy Club in Chicago, running Thursdays and Sundays in October.
Photos/Video: INHERIT THE WIND Extended At Goodman Theatre

Photos/Video: INHERIT THE WIND Extended At Goodman Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 23, 2024
The jury of its peers finds Inherit the Wind at Goodman Theatre worthy of a one-week extension, adding six more performances of Henry Godinez’s major revival of Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.
Kokandy Productions To Present SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT At GSU's Center For Performing

Kokandy Productions To Present SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT At GSU's Center For Performing Arts

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2024
Kokandy Productions, in partnership with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, will present SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT, a one-night event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts.
Review: NOISES OFF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Review: NOISES OFF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — September 23, 2024
NOISES OFF is lengthy and occasionally redundant because the show literally runs through Act One three times from different perspectives.
Goodman Theatre Welcomes Two New Fellows For 24/25 Season

Goodman Theatre Welcomes Two New Fellows For 24/25 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2024
The Goodman Theatre has announced the addition of two outstanding artists to its fellowship programs for the 2024/2025 season: Tor Campbell and Raquel Torre.
The IMs Perform at Davenport's Next Month

The IMs Perform at Davenport's Next Month

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2024
The IMs star in 'Once You Have Found IM.
Photos: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at The Gift Theatre

Photos: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at The Gift Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2024
The Gift Theatre, is presenting Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, through October 20, at Filament Theater.
Goodman Theatre Welcomes Two New Fellows For 24/25 Season

Goodman Theatre Welcomes Two New Fellows For 24/25 Season

by Blair Ingenthron — September 22, 2024
The Goodman Theatre has announced the addition of twoartists to its fellowship programs for the 2024/2025 season: Tor Campbell and Raquel Torre.
Photos: THE TEMPEST at Idle Muse Theatre Company

Photos: THE TEMPEST at Idle Muse Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — September 21, 2024
Idle Muse Theatre Company’s world premiere production of The Tempest, adapted and directed by Idle Muse Theatre Company Member Tristan Brandon, is now playing through October 20, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater.
Chicago to Host Week-Long International CABARET CONNEXION

Chicago to Host Week-Long International CABARET CONNEXION

by BWW News Desk — September 21, 2024
Working In Concert has announced the 6th international exchange of the Cabaret Connexion, to be held in Chicago, October 28-November 4.
Big Noise Theatre To Open Season With FOOTLOOSE

Big Noise Theatre To Open Season With FOOTLOOSE

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
Big Noise Theatre has announced the opening of their 2024-2025 season with FOOTLOOSE.
Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble to Host PLAYBACK AND PIE Event

Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble to Host PLAYBACK AND PIE Event

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
Join the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble for 'Playback and Pie' on October 13th at Whiskey Girl Tavern.
Red Theater Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More

Red Theater Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
Red Theater revealed its 24/25 season at The Edge Off Broadway with two shows exploring the limits of our bodies and the forward march of time.
The Dolphin Show to Present 82nd Annual Production CINDERELLA

The Dolphin Show to Present 82nd Annual Production CINDERELLA

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University will present its 82nd production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Writers Theatre

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Writers Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — September 20, 2024
It’s a joy to experience GREAT COMET end-to-end, and for musical theater lovers that want to hear a complicated score flawlessly performed, this is the ticket.
Royal Shakespeare Company to Return to Chicago with PERICLES

Royal Shakespeare Company to Return to Chicago with PERICLES

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Royal Shakespeare Company's Pericles, direct from a run at the company’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK.
About Face Theatre Announces Local and National Partnerships for its 30th Anniversary

About Face Theatre Announces Local and National Partnerships for its 30th Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
About Face Theatre will begin its 30th season with programming to advance LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance.
Open Space Arts Will Extend LIGHT SWITCH to Next Month

Open Space Arts Will Extend LIGHT SWITCH to Next Month

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
Open Space Arts has announced a two-weekend extension of its production of LIGHT SWITCH, the hilarious and heartbreaking story of Henry, an autistic gay man, and his journey toward love and acceptance over the span of twenty years.
BrightSide Theatre Will Co-Sponsor Blood Drive in Honor of DRACULA

BrightSide Theatre Will Co-Sponsor Blood Drive in Honor of DRACULA

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
BrightSide Theatre, in honor of its season-opening production of the play DRACULA, is co-sponsoring a blood drive with the Naperville Women’s Club and the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, on Saturday, October 5 from 9 am to 1 pm.
2024 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala Set For Next Month

2024 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala Set For Next Month

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2024
For the 26th year, Chicago’s premier Cabaret organization wishes to invite all members, friends and cabaret lovers to the Annual Gala, which will be held on October 20th at the Epiphany Center for the Arts.
JAZZ CATS CABARET Comes To Epiphany Center for the Arts.In October

JAZZ CATS CABARET Comes To Epiphany Center for the Arts.In October

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2024
Jazz Cats Cabaret has announced a performance at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on October 3, 2024, featuring a night of live jazz music.

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