Photos: Idle Muse Theatre Company's WHAT THE WEIRD SISTERS SAW Now Playing Through April 14
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2024
Idle Muse Theatre Company’s 2023 - 2024 season continues with an all-new version of What the Weird Sisters Saw at the Edge Off-Broadway Theater. See production photos!
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2024
Idle Muse Theatre Company’s 2023 - 2024 season continues with an all-new version of What the Weird Sisters Saw at the Edge Off-Broadway Theater. See production photos!
JUMP Opens Next Month at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2024
Shattered Globe Theatre will present Jump, a Midwest premiere by Charly Evon Simpson, directed by SGT associate artistic director AmBer Montgomery. Performances are April 19-June 1, 2024 at Theater Wit. Press opening is Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2024
Shattered Globe Theatre will present Jump, a Midwest premiere by Charly Evon Simpson, directed by SGT associate artistic director AmBer Montgomery. Performances are April 19-June 1, 2024 at Theater Wit. Press opening is Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
CHICAGO HUMANITIES SPRING FESTIVAL 2024 To Present Jonathan Van Ness, Amy Tan, and More
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
Get ready for the CHICAGO HUMANITIES SPRING FESTIVAL 2024, now on sale. Experience diverse voices and empowering discussions in this much-anticipated annual event.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
Get ready for the CHICAGO HUMANITIES SPRING FESTIVAL 2024, now on sale. Experience diverse voices and empowering discussions in this much-anticipated annual event.
LITTLE WOMEN & More Set for Northlight Theatre 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
Northlight Theatre has revealed the 2024-2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
Northlight Theatre has revealed the 2024-2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Reveals 2024 Events, Appearances, Performances & Company Updates
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
M.A.D.D. Rhythms has revealed events, classes, appearances and more scheduled for 2024. See full programming and learn more about the company!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
M.A.D.D. Rhythms has revealed events, classes, appearances and more scheduled for 2024. See full programming and learn more about the company!
Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!
THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Marriott Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
Marriott Theatre will continue its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
Marriott Theatre will continue its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.
HAMLET Comes to the Red Theater in April
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
Red Theater will present its second show of the 23/24 season: Shakespeare’s HAMLET, directed by Jeff nominated director Wyatt Kent, running April 26 - May 19, 2024 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2024
Red Theater will present its second show of the 23/24 season: Shakespeare’s HAMLET, directed by Jeff nominated director Wyatt Kent, running April 26 - May 19, 2024 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood.
ARC Music Festival Unveils Lineup For 2024 Edition - ANOTR, Disclosure & More
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2024
Discover the lineup for ARC Music Festival 2024, Chicago's flagship house and techno event. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2024
Discover the lineup for ARC Music Festival 2024, Chicago's flagship house and techno event. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
Filament Theatre To Present Constellation Points' CLOUD MAN
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2024
Filament Theatre will present Constellation Points' magical puppet-filled Cloud Man. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2024
Filament Theatre will present Constellation Points' magical puppet-filled Cloud Man. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
NORTH SHORE LIVE Opens in Chicago This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2024
North Shore Live – will run March 17- April 28, 2024. North Shore Live offers exciting offerings for all interests and ages.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2024
North Shore Live – will run March 17- April 28, 2024. North Shore Live offers exciting offerings for all interests and ages.
Review: WIPEOUT at Rivendell Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - March 12, 2024
Premiering at Rivendell Theatre under the inventive direction of Tara Mallen, WIPEOUT gifts audiences a hilarious exploration of aging, friendship, and womanhood that's as fun as a day at the beach and as bittersweet as a setting sun.
by Zac Thriffiley - March 12, 2024
Premiering at Rivendell Theatre under the inventive direction of Tara Mallen, WIPEOUT gifts audiences a hilarious exploration of aging, friendship, and womanhood that's as fun as a day at the beach and as bittersweet as a setting sun.
John Ondrasik of FIVE FOR FIGHTING and The Tullman Family Office to Launch 'Music Matters Challenge'
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2024
GRAMMY nominated John Ondrasik of FIVE FOR FIGHTING and The Tullman Family Office, through its operational philanthropic wing Tullman Community Ventures, are launching the 'Music Matters Challenge'. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2024
GRAMMY nominated John Ondrasik of FIVE FOR FIGHTING and The Tullman Family Office, through its operational philanthropic wing Tullman Community Ventures, are launching the 'Music Matters Challenge'. Learn more here!
Video: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - March 12, 2024
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check out the video!
by Joshua Wright - March 12, 2024
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check out the video!
New Novel Series Will Celebrate the Chicago Storefront Theatre Scene
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2024
On March 22, 2024 Polarity Ensemble Books will release the second in a trilogy of novels by Richard Engling celebrating the Chicago storefront theatre scene.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2024
On March 22, 2024 Polarity Ensemble Books will release the second in a trilogy of novels by Richard Engling celebrating the Chicago storefront theatre scene.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Music Theater Works
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2024
Music Theater Works officially opened its first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical is now playing through March 31. Check out photos from opening night here!
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2024
Music Theater Works officially opened its first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical is now playing through March 31. Check out photos from opening night here!
Griffin Announces Concert Staging Of HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2024
Get full details for the upcoming concert staging of THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE by Griffin Theatre Company.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2024
Get full details for the upcoming concert staging of THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE by Griffin Theatre Company.
Review: DEATHTRAP at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 11, 2024
This is the description of Ira Levin’s comedic-thriller Deathrap. It is running through March 24 at BrightSide Theatre in Naperville. It ran on Broadway for 4 years and was made into a successful film starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - March 11, 2024
This is the description of Ira Levin’s comedic-thriller Deathrap. It is running through March 24 at BrightSide Theatre in Naperville. It ran on Broadway for 4 years and was made into a successful film starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon.
Northwestern University to Celebrate THE MEE-OW SHOW 50th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2024
Northwestern University will present a day-long celebration in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of The Mee-Ow Show. See when and where the show is taking place and learn
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2024
Northwestern University will present a day-long celebration in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of The Mee-Ow Show. See when and where the show is taking place and learn
Video: Watch a Trailer for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production of Verdi's AIDA
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2024
For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, March 9 to April 7, 2024. Watch footage from the production here!
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2024
For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, March 9 to April 7, 2024. Watch footage from the production here!
Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released a trailer for their production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE. Watch video footage here!
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released a trailer for their production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE. Watch video footage here!
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Music Theater Works
by Zac Thriffiley - March 10, 2024
The semi-improvised, fourth-wall-breaking musical now receives a delightful production at Music Theater Works that's heavy on humor if occasionally light on heart. It runs through March 31 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
by Zac Thriffiley - March 10, 2024
The semi-improvised, fourth-wall-breaking musical now receives a delightful production at Music Theater Works that's heavy on humor if occasionally light on heart. It runs through March 31 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2024
Music Theater Works’ first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now playing through March 31. See photos from the production!
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2024
Music Theater Works’ first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now playing through March 31. See photos from the production!
Photos: First Look At AIDA At Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2024
For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, March 9 to April 7, 2024. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2024
For the first time in more than a decade, Verdi’s romantic and political drama Aida returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, March 9 to April 7, 2024. See photos from the production.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago to Present Free Performance Of TIMON OF ATHENS
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2024
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will resume Shakespeare theatrical readings at the Newberry Library in Chicago with TIMON OF ATHENS, in a free performance March 9.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2024
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will resume Shakespeare theatrical readings at the Newberry Library in Chicago with TIMON OF ATHENS, in a free performance March 9.
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