THE BOOK OF GRACE & More Lead Chicago's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2025
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 2025 include Steppenwolf's The Book of Grace and more!
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Now Extended at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater’s The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, is now extended. Learn more about the run of the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At Oil Lamp Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater’s 2025 season continues with The Lifespan of a Fact, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, now playing through April 6, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. See photos from productions.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 23, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Oil Lamp Theater Announces New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022
Oil Lamp Theater has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Mazur Levin as its Artistic Director. A veteran of the “North Shore's Hidden Gem” since 2012, Mazur Levin brings a fresh yet experienced perspective to Oil Lamp's evolving artistic mission. A staple of the Glenview community since 2012, the 60-seat Oil Lamp Theater produces six shows a season, with a strong emphasis on exploring the themes of love and relationships.
Oil Lamp Theater Announces A Special Event Drive-in Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2020
Executive Director Jay Pastucha and Associate Artistic Director Stephen Smith announce a special one night event. Oil Lamp Theater's next production, the charming Bad Dates by Theresa Rebeck will be streamed in a drive in movie format one night only. After the premiere, this filmed production will be available for at-home viewing from August 8-23 (Thursdays-Sundays).
Oil Lamp Theater Presents CRY IT OUT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2020
The Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview announce their next production, the dramatic comedy Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler.
Oil Lamp Theater Presents BEAU JEST
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2019
Executive and Artistic Director, Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director, Stephen Smith of the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview announce their next production, the witty and heartwarming comedy Beau Jest - subtitled "A comedy about the entire family" - by James Sherman. This production is directed by Oil Lamp Theater veteran Elizabeth Mazur Levin and will be performed from May 23rd through July 7th 2019 at 1723 Glenview Road in Glenview.
Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE SECRET GARDEN at Lake Forest Theatre
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 14, 2016
Lake Forest Theatre presents its inaugural season opener, THE SECRET GARDEN, opening June 10 and running through July 2, with the press opening on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Managing Artistic Director Steve Malone will direct the season opener at the newly renovated John & Nancy Hughes Theatre, 400 East Illinois Rd. in downtown Lake Forest. The production will be accompanied by a 15-piece live orchestra.
Photo Flash: First Look at Lake Forest Theatre's THE SECRET GARDEN
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2016
Lake Forest Theatre presents its inaugural season opener, THE SECRET GARDEN, opening June 10 and running through July 2, with the press opening on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Managing Artistic Director Steve Malone will direct the season opener at the newly renovated John & Nancy Hughes Theatre, 400 East Illinois Rd. in downtown Lake Forest. The production will be accompanied by a 15-piece live orchestra.