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Chicago Children’s Theatre To Present GOODNIGHT MOON As Immersive 20th Anniversary Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

Chicago Children's Theatre will present an immersive production of GOODNIGHT MOON, directed by Mikael Burke, as its 20th season finale from April 11 to June 7.

Video: Watch Highlights form LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Muny
by Emmy Rice - Aug 10, 2025

The trailer for La Cage aux Folles at The Muny is here! The production opened on August 8 and will run through August 14. See the video below! 

Photos: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Muny
by Emmy Rice - Aug 10, 2025

La Cage aux Folles has opened at the Muny! The show will run through August 14. See the production photos here! 

Video: Inside Rehearsal For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Muny
by Michael Major - Aug 5, 2025

Step inside rehearsals for La Cage aux Folles — coming soon to The Muny! Opening on Friday, watch a video from Monday’s designer run, featuring Norm Lewis (Georges), Michael James Scott (Albin), and more.

Video: Michael James Scott Sings 'A Little More Mascara' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Aug 2, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal hall as Broadway star Michael James Scott brings Albin to life with “A Little More Mascara” from La Cage aux Folles! Watch as the glamour, comedy, and heart of this iconic number come together before it hits The Muny stage.

Full Cast Set For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Muny, Starring Norm Lewis and Michael James Scott
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

The Muny has announced the full cast for La Cage aux Folles, which returns this summer after nearly four decades to the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Learn more here!

Video: Patti Murin and Bobby Conte Sing 'Love is an Open Door' from FROZEN at the Muny
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 12, 2025

Love is an open door! Watch a new clip of 'Love Is An Open Door' from The Muny's production of Frozen. The video features Patti Murin reprising her Broadway performance as Anna and Bobby Conte as Hans. The new production of the Disney on Broadway musical runs through July 14.

Video: Watch 'Fixer Upper' From Disney's FROZEN at The Muny
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2025

Watch a new clip of 'Fixer Upper' from The Muny's production of Frozen. The video features Patti Murin – reprising her Broadway performance as Anna – and Jelani Remy as Kristoff.

Review: DISNEY’S FROZEN at The Muny is Moving and Heartfelt Storytelling
by James Lindhorst - Jul 8, 2025

The Muny’s Frozen is filled with endearing performances, gasp-inducing stagecraft, beautiful musical direction by Darryl Archibald, and loveable puppets created by Puppet Kitchen’s Eric Wright. But it's not the many wow moments that make Frozen special. Frozen is touching because of John Tartaglia’s moving storytelling that takes the audience on a journey beyond Arendelle to explore a sister’s love and the basic need for human connection.

Photos: Hannah Corneau, Patti Murin and More in FROZEN at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos of Frozen at The Muny, starring Hannah Corneau as Elsa, and Patti Murin reprising her role as Princess Anna.

Video: Hannah Corneau Sings 'Let It Go' in The Muny's FROZEN Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2025

Get a first listen to Hannah Corneau singing 'Let It Go' in The Muny's production of Disney's Frozen. The new video also features a new look at Patti Murin reprising her role as Princess Anna, which she originated on Broadway in 2018.

Video: The Muny Releases Teaser for Disney's FROZEN
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

The Muny has released a teaser trailer for their upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, which will run July 6 through July 14 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park as part of their Season 107. See the video here! 

Full Cast Set For FROZEN at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

The Muny has revealed the full cast for its premiere production of Disney's Frozen, which runs next month on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Learn more here!

Review: WAITRESS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Feb 23, 2025

The current production at the Paramount Theatre is the musical Waitress based upon the motion picture. When it opened, it was the first all-female production team on Broadway. Director and choreographer Katie Spelman gives the audience an evening of laughter, some tears and love. Sarah Bareilles’ music played by the Paramount Orchestra under the direction of Celia Villacres, fills the theater with the beauty of the different styles.

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Extends at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Writers Theatre is extending its hit production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Writers Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 20, 2024

It’s a joy to experience GREAT COMET end-to-end, and for musical theater lovers that want to hear a complicated score flawlessly performed, this is the ticket. This GREAT COMET soars.

Paramount Theatre Reveals Cast For Midwest Premiere Of Disney's FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

Paramount Theatre announced the cast for the regional premiere of Disney's FROZEN, featuring a lineup of seasoned performers. The production is set to bring the beloved story to life on stage in its midwest premiere.

More Than 347,000 Attendees Visit The Muny's 106th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Muny has announced that more than 347,000 audience members attended performances in Forest Park as part of the theatre’s epic 106th season, which ran June 17-Aug. 25.

Video: Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk Sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Watch Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny in this all-new video.

Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman.