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Kokandy Productions' Sell-Out Chicago Premiere of AMÉLIE Extends Into October
by Michael Major - Sep 4, 2025

Vive le théâtre! Following a complete sell-out of its original run, Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce three added weeks of performances of its hit summer musical Amélie!

AMELIE Comes to Kokandy Productions Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Kokandy Productions will kick off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Photos: AMELIE Makes Chicago Premiere From Kokandy Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

New photos have been released from Kokandy Productions' Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her. 

Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast of AMELIE Chicago Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Kokandy Productions invites you to spend the summer in Paris (Montmartre, to be exact), as it kicks off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Photos: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024

Music Theater Works’ Legally Blonde: The Musical, in the Center Theatre  at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through December 29.  See photos of the production.

Photos: Music Theater Works' LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Music Theater Works’ is presenting its third production of its 2024 season, Little Shop of Horrors, in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, running through November 17. Check out production photos here!

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Music Theater Works announced the cast and creative team for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running from October 24 to November 17. The production will feature direction by Rudy Hogenmiller and choreography by Clayton Cross.

Full Line-Up Set For Kokandy's CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Discover the full line-up for Kokandy's CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, happening August 8-11, 2024 at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater. Get insights into the exciting productions featured in this event.

Kokandy Productions to Present SWEENEY TODD in Concert in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2023

Don't miss the one-weekend-only concert presentation of Kokandy Productions' critically acclaimed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Theatre at the Center. Get your tickets now!

SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT Comes to Theater at the Center in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Kokandy Productions has announced a one-weekend-only concert presentation of its critically acclaimed, award-winning production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on November 11 & 12, 2023 at Theater at the Center. Learn more about the concert here!

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents AVENUE Q, Now Playing Through April 2
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2023

Music Theater Works presents the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2. See photos from the production!

Kokandy Productions' SWEENEY TODD Announces Final Extension
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022

Due to popular demand, Kokandy Productions has announced the second and final extension of its sell-out hit Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Photos: First Look at Kokandy Productions' SWEENEY TODD - Now Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

Due to popular demand, Kokandy Productions’ critically-acclaimed revival of Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, November 20, 2022 at The Chopin Theatre. See photos from the production here!

VIDEO: First Look at Kokandy Productions' SWEENEY TODD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022

Kokandy Productions is continuing its 10th anniversary season with an intimate, in-the-round revival of Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece Sweeney Todd. The production is playing at the Chopin Theatre through November 6. Get a first look at footage from the production here!

Photos: First Look at Kokandy Productions' SWEENEY TODD at The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022

Kokandy Productions is continuing its 10th anniversary season with an intimate, in-the-round revival of Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece Sweeney Todd, playing through November 6, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!  

Kokandy Productions to Present SWEENEY TODD at The Chopin Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022

Just in time for Halloween, the Chopin Theatre basement will be transformed into 19th century London, daring audiences to attend this haunting, harrowing tale playing September 8 – November 6, 2022.

Cast Announced for SWEENEY TODD at The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2022

Kokandy Productions has announced casting for its revival of Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, playing September 8–November 6, 2022 at The Chopin Theatre.

Photo Flash: Chicago Premiere of PLANO at First Floor Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2020

First Floor Theater is continuing its eighth season with the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's dark comedy PLANO, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Audrey Francis. Presented as part of Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, PLANO is currently playing through March 28, 2020 at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre, 1700 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.steppenwolf.org or by calling (312) 335-1650. The press opening is Thursday, February 20 at 8 pm.

First Floor Theater Presents the Chicago Premiere of PLANO
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020

First Floor Theater is pleased to continue its eighth season with the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's dark comedy PLANO, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Audrey Francis. Presented as part of Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, PLANO will play February 16 a?" March 28, 2020 at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre, 1700 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.steppenwolf.org or by calling (312) 335-1650. The press opening is Thursday, February 20 at 8 pm.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company to Host Two Visiting Companies as Part of LookOut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host two bold visiting companies as part of LookOut, a year-round series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form. Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre will be the home to two productions from impressive Chicago storefront theatres next year: First Floor Theater and Definition Theatre.