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GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo - Sep 2, 2025

The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. The current production at Paramount Theatre is the emotional but uplifting true story Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.

Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Now In Final Three Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that the Chicago engagement of TITANIQUE, the award-winning musical comedy inspired by Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, will conclude its 16-week run on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.

2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago's 14th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony sponsored by NBC 5, celebrating outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on Monday, May 12.

Exclusive: Inside Paramount’s Circus-Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2025

Paramount Theatre's circus-inspired production of Cats brings aerial silks, acrobatics, and a new vision to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Director Trent Stork, choreographer Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, and music director Kory Danielson explain how they brought it to life.

Review: CATS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - May 11, 2025

The newest production – and it is new in every way – at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats. Director Trent Stork and a cast of 31 will leave you breathless with this new interpretation.

Nominees Announced for The 14th Annual Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced the 24 student nominees for Best Performer in an Actor and Actress role, nominees for Best Ensemble, Best Direction, and Best Production, and this year's show sponsor for the 14th Annual Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Photos/Video: TITANIQUE At Porchlight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have shared new photos and video of the Chicago premiere production of  TITANIQUE, the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy, which has been extended by popular demand through July 13.

Paramount Theatre's Circus-Themed Revival Of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Begins In April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

The Jellicle Ball is about to begin under the big top when Paramount Theatre brings audience circus-themed revival of Cats, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork, April 30-June 15, 2025.

Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Extended By Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, featuring an all-Chicago cast, is now playing and has been extended by popular demand.

Tickets on Sale For TITANIQUE in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that individual tickets for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, will go on sale today.

TITANIQUE Cast Announced At Porchlight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced an all-Chicago cast for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE.

Photos: First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora’s Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, currently running through January 14, 2024. Check out production photos here!

Review: ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 18, 2023

There are not enough words to describe Paramount Theatre’s current production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which is based on the book by Roald Dahl. Director Trent Stork and this cast (over 20) brings the world of imagination to vivid life.

VIDEO: Watch Tiffany T. Taylor in New Promo for Paramount Theatre's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora's Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, November 8, 2023-January 14, 2024. Check out the promo video here!

VIDEO: Watch New Promo of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Featuring Devon Hayakawa
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora's Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Check out the promo video here!

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Paramount in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora's Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, November 8, 2023-January 14, 2024. Learn more about the musical here!

Natalie Weiss to Star as 'The Witch' in INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2023

Up next in Paramount Theatre’s 2022-23 Broadway Series is Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, February 1-March 19, 2023.

Cast Announced for INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022

Up next in Paramount Theatre’s 2022-23 Broadway Series is Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, February 1-March 19, 2023.