ATHENAEUM CENTER

by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024

Discover the exciting new season announced by CHICAGO OPERA THEATER for 2024-25. Get a sneak peek into the upcoming performances and stay updated with the latest in the world of opera....

by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2024

Chicago Theatre Week Continued returns with over 30 shows throughout the city and suburbs, including seven productions from Broadway In Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 19 at 10am at HotTix.org....

by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the 2023 Scene Changers who will be honored at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave....

by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2023

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of OSCAR NIGHT, an evening featuring songs that won the Academy Award for 'Best Song', with proceeds going to fund The Beautiful City Project in their once-a-year, large-scale fundraiser....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 18, 2023

Learn about the exciting announcement of honorary co-chairs, Broadway veterans Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram, and the talented cast for Porchlight's production of PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN. Don't miss this star-studded celebration of a legendary performer....

by Rachel Weinberg - August 17, 2023

Here’s some excerpts from my conversation with Porchlight Music Theatre Executive Director Jeannie Lukow about what audiences can expect from this year’s ICONS event, what’s coming up next season for Porchlight, and her hopes for the company’s future. ...

by Stephi Wild - July 28, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announces Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave. ...

by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...

by Blair Ingenthron - July 01, 2023

The League of Chicago Theatres has announced a free Theatre Industry Career Fair at the Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts at Loyola University, 1020 W. Sheridan Rd in Chicago.  The event opens with a panel discussion, “Different Journeys through the Performing Arts Landscape” at 1pm foll...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

After a three-month nationwide search, the Chicago Opera Theater Board of Directors has named veteran artistic leader and stage director Lawrence Edelson as next General Director of the company....