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POT GIRLS Extended at Raven Theatre Through March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

Due to popular demand, The Story Theatre's world premiere of Pot Girls has added one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Raven Theatre's Schwartz Stage, 6157 N. Clark St in Chicago.

Photos: First Look at POT GIRLS at The Story Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

The Story Theatre will close out Season V with the world premiere production of Pot Girls by Governing Ensemble member Paul Michael Thomson and directed by Governing Ensemble member Ayanna Bria Bakari. See photos!

POT GIRLS Comes to The Story Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

The Story Theatre will close its Season V with the world premiere production of Pot Girls by Governing Ensemble member Paul Michael Thomson and directed by Governing Ensemble member Ayanna Bria Bakari.

Photos: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater is presenting The Marvelous Wonderettes, written and created by Roger Bean, with musical arrangements by Brian William Baker, orchestrations by Michael Borth, and vocal arrangements by Roger Bean and Brian William Baker. See photos!

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Cast And Creative Team Announced At Oil Lamp Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater, which recently opened the Oil Lamp Theater's SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, has announced the cast and creative team for its next production,

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater, which recently opened the Oil Lamp Theater’s SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, The Marvelous Wonderettes. Learn more about the production here!

Video: Watch Clips from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023

Check out clips from Kokandy Productions' THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre through September 3!

Photos: First Look at THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Kokandy Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

Get a first look at Kokandy Productions' The SpongeBob Musical.

Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 �" September 3 At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023

This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 �" September 3 At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023

This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Cast Set for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Presented by Kokandy Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

Kokandy Productions has announced the cast for The SpongeBob Musical, playing June 22 – August 20, 2023 at The Chopin Theatre.

Porchlight Music Theatre Adds Performances of BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD At Ambassador Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced a second date added to its Broadway in your Backyard special performance at Ambassador Chicago, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel, 1301 N. State Pkwy, Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Music Theater Works Presents DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

Music Theater Works shall present 'DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID' at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076) from June 2, 2022 to June 26, 2022 as the second production of the 2022 Season.

Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month In April With A Lineup Of New Music, Comedy And More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2022

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.

Underscore Theatre Announces UNDERSCORE DEVELOPS - New Virtual Musical Development Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2021

Underscore Theatre Company is offering UNDERSCORE DEVELOPS, a new initiative as part of its readings and workshop development series. While in-person productions are not possible, Underscore continues its mission to support writers by offering new musicals in progress the opportunity to explore the development process virtually.

Cast Announced for Brown Paper Box Co.'s IF/THEN
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2019

Following their sold-out run of Come Rain or Come Shine: A Judy Garland Cabaret at Mary's Attic, Brown Paper Box Co., announces the cast, staff, and design team behind Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Tony Award-nominated musical, If/Then.

Porchlight Announces Angela Ingersoll As Host And The Cast For New Faces Sing Broadway 1956
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2019

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the next production in its 25th Anniversary season: the New Faces Sing Broadway series. New Faces Sing Broadway 1956, hosted by Angela Ingersoll, directed by Brianna Borger and music directed by Chuck Larkin, returns to Evanston at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and to The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario Street, Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Cast Announced For BoHo's BRIGHT STAR
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2019

BoHo Theatre begins its 2019 season with BRIGHT STAR, a new musical by playwright Steve Martin and musician Edie Brickell, directed by Ericka Mac. This production marks the company's first as a resident company at Lincoln Park's Greenhouse Theater Center and also the first under new artistic director Stephen Schellhardt. BRIGHT STAR was nominated for five Tony Awards and called "a shining achievement" by THE NEW YORK TIMES. It received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music and Outer Critics Circles Awards for Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding Score.

Photo Flash: First Look at Haven Theatre's DIRECTORS HAVEN 2018
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018

Haven Theatre presents its fourth DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative annually showcasing the talents of three rising directors. This season, Charlotte Drover directs Madame Rachilde's surreal horror ballet THE CRYSTAL SPIDER, with translation by Daniel Gerould; Airos Sung-En Medill helms Josefina Lopez' heartfelt and healing SIMPLY MARIA, OR THE AMERICAN DREAM; and Dani Wieder directs an imaginative take on William Inge's drama PEOPLE IN THE WIND. The three productions, which will have the support of a full production team, will run back-to-back in one program. DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 2018 will play October 15 - 31, 2018 at Haven Theatre's resident home, The Den Theatre (2A), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. All performances are pay-what-you-can. Tickets are currently available at haventheatrechicago.com.

Casting Announced For Haven Theatre's DIRECTORS HAVEN
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2018

Haven Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its fourth DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative annually showcasing the talents of three rising directors. The 2018 productions are helmed by Charlotte Drover, Airos Sung-En Medill and Dani Wieder.