Dave Lemrise

Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, Chicago’s premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting, announces its roster of April performances in its Cabaret and Piano Bar.

The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!

Highland Park Players Theater for Young Audiences will perform Busytown, the Musical, based on the books by Richard Scarry. Busytown, the Musical runs from February 10th through February 18th at Elm Place Middle School, 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Performances are at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Highland Park Players Theater for Young Audiences will perform Busytown, the Musical, based on the books by Richard Scarry. Busytown, the Musical runs from February 10th through February 18th at Elm Place Middle School, 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Performances are at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

2017 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Finalists Announced!

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Highland Park Players Theater for Young Audiences has announced cast and creative for BUSYTOWN the MUSICAL, composed by Michael Koerner, with lyrics by Kevin Kling and Michael Koerner, based on the books by Richard Scarry.

Highland Park Players proudly present the non-equity Chicago area premier of the 10-time Tony Award winning musical, Billy Elliot the Musical. Asher Alcantara of Wilmette and Cade Pearlman of Highland Park will be alternating the role of the iconic character, Billy. The musical that has won hearts of millions will be performed at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Avenue, from October 21st through November 6th. Performances are: October 21, 22, 28, 29 and November 3, 4, 5 at 7:30 pm and October 23, 30 and November 6 at 2 pm.

Highland Park Players will soon present the non-equity Chicago area premier of the 10-time Tony Award winning show, Billy Elliot the Musical. Asher Alcantara of Wilmette and Cade Pearlman of Highland Park will be alternating the role of the iconic character, Billy. The musical that has won hearts of millions will be performed at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Avenue, from October 21st through November 6th. Performances are: October 21, 22, 28, 29 and November 3, 4, 5 at 7:30 pm and October 23, 30 and November 6 at 2 pm.

Highland Park Players presents CATS, the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Winner of six Tony awards, including Best Musical, CATS is one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. The production includes 9 weekend performances at the Northbrook Theater, 3323 Walters Avenue, in Northbrook, beginning tonight, October 4. Check out promotional shots below!

Highland Park Players presents CATS, the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Winner of six Tony awards, including Best Musical, CATS is one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. The production includes 9 weekend performances at the Northbrook Theater, 3323 Walters Avenue, in Northbrook, beginning October 4. Check out promotional shots below!

America's on the verge of the H-bomb, Dwight Eisenhower's on the campaign trail, and 'I Love Lucy' is on Monday nights. Meanwhile, Senator Joe McCarthy's daughter just got engaged to a Soviet spy, and Boston detective Maggie Pelletier has to find out who dumped the dead guy in the Harbor - or else lose out on a honeymoon to Havana with her fiancé from the F.B.I. Three love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage plot converge in this terrifically funny and farcical 50's-noir comedy about marriage...and other explosive devices.

Britain's master of the modern farce penned this fresh, split-second-timed romp. Set in the doctor's common room of a London hospital, Dr. David Mortimore is rehearsing his speech for the prestigious Ponsonby Lecture, which almost certainly will propel his career into the stratosphere.