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Chicago Repertory Ballet Reveals Cast For World Premiere Of THE CAPULETS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

Chicago Repertory Ballet will present the world premiere of The Capulets November 7–16, 2025 at Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Directed and choreographed by Wade Schaaf, the Shakespeare-inspired ballet reimagines Romeo and Juliet from Lady Capulet’s perspective, with a cast led by Miriam-Rose LeDuc. Tickets are available at crbdance.com.

THE CAPULETS World Premiere to be Presented by Chicago Repertory Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025

Chicago Repertory Ballet will present the world premiere of its original ballet, The Capulets. The Capulets focuses on the fraught relationships and power dynamics of the Capulet family. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Manuel Cinema to Bring THE MAGIC CITY To The New Victory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

Manual Cinema will return to the New Victory Theater with The Magic City, a cinematic staging of Edith Nesbit’s 1910 eponymous novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre to Present TELL ME ON A SUNDAY and DIANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the companies of both Tell Me On a Sunday and the season closer, Diana. Learn who is starring and see how to purchase tickets.

Manual Cinema's THE MAGIC CITY Returns To Chicago Children's Theatre in January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

Encouraging children to build bridges rather than walls is the timely theme of Manual Cinema's The Magic City, returning to Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S. Racine in Chicago's West Loop, with its magical fusion of actors, puppets, miniatures, multimedia and live music.

Cast Set for UNTIL THE FLOOD at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre revealed the cast for UNTIL THE FLOOD this fall. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's Production of Preston Max Allen's NEVER BETTER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

The award-winning Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre today announced the cast and creative team of their latest presentation of a musical in development, Never Better, with book, lyrics, and music by award-winning writer Preston Max Allen (he/him).

Reading of THE INVADERS Comes to Queens College in June
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

On Tuesday, June 18, at 7 pm, Queens College will premiere a designed reading of “The Invaders,” a play about the Freedom Summer Project of 1964—a voter registration effort in segregated Mississippi that drew Black and white volunteers from all over the country—and the Ku Klux Klan’s murder of participating activists James Chaney, then-QC student Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner.

Julien's Auctions Nets $4 Million & New World Record With Marilyn Monroe Pucci Dress, Burial Crypt
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024

Julien's Auctions sets a new world record with the sale of Marilyn Monroe's Pucci dress and burial crypt, netting over $4 million in their Playboy Hefner x Marilyn Monroe event.

Cast Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's THIS BITTER EARTH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces casting for THIS BITTER EARTH. An interracial gay male couple navigates differences amidst events of the BLM movement.

TAKE Returns to Visceral Dance Chicago in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

Visceral Dance Chicago presents the return of TAKE in October. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to purchase tickets here!

Cast and Artistic Team Revealed for THE BALDWIN | GIOVANNI EXPERIENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2023

Explore the exciting world of THE BALDWIN | GIOVANNI EXPERIENCE as we unveil the talented cast and artistic team behind this must-see production. Don't miss out on discovering the magic behind THE BALDWIN | GIOVANNI EXPERIENCE!

Cast & Creative Team Set for PASSING STRANGE at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the final production of its 25th Anniversary Season, the electrifying Tony Award-winning production, Passing Strange.

Visceral Dance Celebrates 10th Anniversary With SPRINGTEN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

Visceral Dance Chicago, a nationally and internationally recognized force in contemporary dance, celebrates its 10th anniversary with SPRINGTEN, a presentation of dynamic works that highlight the company's range and power.

Chicago Premiere of AMERICAN SON to be Presented at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2022

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of AMERICAN SON, by Christopher Demos-Brown from October 29 - November 13, 2022. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Artistic Director Tim Rhoze will direct the drama, which had a successful run on Broadway in the 2018-19 season and was in 2019 adapted as an Emmy Award-nominated Netflix film.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre to Present Chicago Premiere of AMERICAN SON in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced casting for its Chicago premiere production of AMERICAN SON, by Christopher Demos-Brown. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Artistic Director Tim Rhoze will direct the drama, which will run October 29 - November 13, 2022.

Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Presents The Midwest Premiere Of Han Lash's BEOWULF
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2022

Third Eye Theatre Ensemble is celebrating their ninth season with the midwestern premiere of Han Lash's Beowulf at The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave, Chicago, September 2nd - September 11th.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre to Present Samm-Art Williams' HOME This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will stage Samm-Art Williams’ HOME – one of the most honored plays exploring the Black experience in America - from June 4 -19.

TAKE Returns to Visceral Dance Chicago in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

Visceral Dance Chicago - a contemporary dance company that is constantly pursuing a deeper focus of intent that continues to challenge audience expectations – announces the return of TAKE, May 5 – 7, May 13 – 15 and May 19 – 22, 2022 at 8 p.m. each evening with a Benefit Performance May 12 at 5:30 p.m. supporting the Visceral Dance Chicago dancers, 3031 N Rockwell St in Chicago.

52nd Annual Equity Jeff Awards Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2020

The Jeff Awards has announced the nominees for the 52nd annual awards for theater excellence that include 142 theater artists across 30 artistic and technical categories. The awards will be presented in an online program on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:00PM.