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The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RENT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Writers Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of As You Like It, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. Watch video highlights from the show!

AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. Learn more!

Review: QUEEN FOR A DAY at Hell In A Handbag Productions
by Zac Thriffiley - Jul 16, 2025

The anarchic world premiere of Tyler Anthony Smith’s QUEEN FOR A DAY is as delightfully wild as it is deeply heartfelt.

Photos: QUEEN FOR A DAY at Hell in a Handbag Productions
by Emmy Rice - Jul 13, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of Queen for a Day written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw. See the photos here!

Hell in a Handbag's QUEEN FOR A DAY Comes to the Bramble Arts Loft 
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith and directed by Stephanie Shaw.

Hell In A Handbag's QUEEN FOR A DAY Begins In July At Bramble Arts Loft
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw.

Full Cast Set For Hell In A Handbag's QUEEN FOR A DAY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw.

10th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE to Return to Chicago in May at Evanston SPACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, will return with the 10th annual Belting for Life in May. This year's milestone event has a new home at Evanston SPACE. Learn how to attend.

The Jeff Awards Reveal 51st Anniversary Non-Equiy Theater Awards Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Learn more about the nominations.

Review: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 31, 2025

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s FUN HOME is a musical journey in sketches through the memories of Alison Bechdel. Based on the graphic memoir of the same name — and so called because the Bechdel family business was a funeral home — Porchlight director Stephen Schellhardt’s production brings each scene sharply to life. 

Photos: FUN HOME Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out opening night photos here!

Photos: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, now playing through March 2, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out photos here!

Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Theo Ubique
by Misha Davenport - Nov 22, 2024

What did our critic think of THE SECRET GARDEN at Theo Ubique?

Cast Set For DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS at the Young People's Theatre of Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

The company's  2024-2025 season will launch with the return of the all-ages musical that sold-out every performance in YPT's inaugural season. Learn more about the show!