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SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE to Open at Chopin Theatre From Kokandy Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Kokandy Productions will present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Chicago's Chopin Downstairs Studio, marking the first Chicago storefront production of the Sondheim-Lapine musical in over 15 years.

HAIR to Open Kokandy Productions' 2026 Season at The Chopin Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Kokandy Productions will present HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical, on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi with music direction by Kara Olander.

Full Cast Set For HAIR at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Kokandy Productions announced full casting for HAIR, running July 2–September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi.

The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.

JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025

Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre. The production, directed by Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Brenda Didier.

Kokandy Productions Brings JEKYLL & HYDE to the Chopin Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Just in time for Halloween, Kokandy Productions embraces gothic horror with a revival of Jekyll & Hyde – the first Chicago staging of the macabre musical in over 15 years.

Kokandy Productions' Sell-Out Chicago Premiere of AMÉLIE Extends Into October
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Vive le théâtre! Following a complete sell-out of its original run, Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce three added weeks of performances of its hit summer musical Amélie!

AMELIE Comes to Kokandy Productions Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Kokandy Productions will kick off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast of AMELIE Chicago Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2025

Kokandy Productions invites you to spend the summer in Paris (Montmartre, to be exact), as it kicks off its 2025 Season with the Chicago premiere of Amélie, the charming tale of young woman and the fantastical world of whimsy and romance that surrounds her.

INTO THE WOODS Extended Through Early January At The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present two additional weeks of performances for its sell-out revival of Into The Woods. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: First Look At ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2024

See first look video of the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. 

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents ALICE BY HEART Midwest Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. See photos from the production.

Kokandy Productions' To Present the Midwest Premiere! of ALICE BY HEART At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART at The Chopin Theatre from July 18 to September 29, 2024.

Kokandy Productions to Present ALICE BY HEART in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024

Kokandy Productions presents the Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART at The Chopin Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast Announced For Kokandy Productions' ALICE BY HEART At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2024

Discover the full cast for Kokandy Productions' Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART, running from July 18 to September 29, 2024, at The Chopin Theatre.

Cast Set For CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP II at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for Chicago Sings Broadway Pop II,  its annual fundraising concert, Monday, April 15, at the House of Blues Chicago.

Cast and Team Revealed For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in Concert at Porchlight
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George, starring Tony Award-nominated Sean Allan Krill and Broadway’s Kathy Voytko.

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Video: Watch a New Trailer for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has released a new trailer for 'Anything Goes,” now on stage through March 10, starring international sensation Meghan Murphy, directed by Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Nick Sula, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago. Watch the video here!

Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES Extends At The Ruth Page Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that due to popular demand, the 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, is now extended through March 10 at the Ruth Page Center.