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Steppenwolf's PURPOSE & More Lead Chicago's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows


by Team BWW - April 01, 2024

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Steppenwolf's Purpose, Lyric Opera of Chicago's AIDA and more....

50th Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony Reveals Production Team


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2024

At the milestone 50th Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!...

Brightside Theatre To Perform CHESS IN CONCERT February 9-18


by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2024

Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak are excited to continue BrightSide Theatre's SEASON 12 – The Season of Passion – with the masterful musical CHESS IN CONCERT. ...

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; Circa Pintig Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


by BWW Awards - November 13, 2023

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Photos: Mercury Theater Celebrates The Opening Of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN


by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2023

Mercury Theatre Chicago celebrates the opening of  the monstrously funny Mel Brooks musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. See photos from opening night below. ...

Pulse Theatre Chicago to Re-emerge With ONCE ON THIS ISLAND in November


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 12, 2023

Pulse Theatre Chicago is back with a remount of the Tony Award-winning musical, Once On This Island. Experience the captivating story of Ti Moune and her journey in the French Antilles. Don't miss this limited engagement at the historic eta Creative Arts Foundation. Get your tickets now at Pulse The...

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Unveils Cast and Creative Team for ASSASSINS


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2023

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the cast and production team of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's provocative musical Assassins....

MOTHERHOUSE Comes to Rivendell Theatre Ensemble This Week


by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will remount the sold-out world premiere run of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!...

Hit Musical JERSEY BOYS is Coming to Mercury Theater Chicago in 2024


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2023

Don't miss out on the Tony Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago. Get all the details on show dates and ticket information here....

Past Shows

Broadway Bluegrass


THE BEAUTIFUL CITY PROJECT is back in-person with BROADWAY BLUEGRASS, its annual fundraiser at the beautiful Venus Cabaret on Monday 3/28! Join Chicago artists Cory ...

Ring of Fire
4/20 - 6/28/2015


RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash has had a remarkable journey from Broadway to theatres across the world. The show recently received a ...

The Addams Family
9/4 - 11/9/2014


THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ...

The Color Purple
8/14 - 11/17/2013


The Color Purple, the poignant musical based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, paints a powerful portrait of resilience and hope in the face of ...

The Houdini Box
1/24 - 3/4/2012


As famed escape artist Harry Houdini circles the globe performing one incredible stunt after another, Victor, a young devotee goes through his own rigorous magician’s ...

The Game Show Show... And Stuff!


Throw "Double Dare", "Jackass", "The Price is Right" & "Soul Train" in a blender...strain & serve on the rocks. Voilá! The Game Show Show...& Stuff! ...

Videos


The Thanksgiving Play in Chicago The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) Tracker
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Chicago Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) Tracker
Physician Magician in Chicago Physician Magician
Rhapsody Theater (5/2 - 6/1)
Last Stop on Market Street in Chicago Last Stop on Market Street
Greenhouse Theater Center (5/11 - 6/2)
FreakShow & Tell in Chicago FreakShow & Tell
Baton Show Lounge (6/1 - 8/31)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
Judgment Day in Chicago Judgment Day
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier (4/23 - 5/26)
Bandstand in Chicago Bandstand
Raue Center For The Arts (9/13 - 10/20)
Chicago (Non-Equity) in Chicago Chicago (Non-Equity)
Sangamon Auditorium (5/7 - 5/7)
The Kite Runner in Chicago The Kite Runner
CIBC Theatre (6/11 - 6/23)
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