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The Sauk's Plays-in-Development Adds Youth Written Scripts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

The Sauk, Hillsdale County's Community Theatre, is dedicated to developing new theatrical works. The Sauk's eleventh annual 'Plays-in-Development' includes two plays written by local youth. Learn more!

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Review Roundup: DRAG: THE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

Drag: The Musical officially opened recently, and the reviews are rolling in. Read the reviews for Drag: The Musical here!

Listen: Joey McIntyre Releases New Single 'Straight Man' From DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre has debuted a new single on the DRAG: The Musical cast recording, “Straight Man.”

THE CHOIR OF MAN To Return To Chicago's Apollo Theater This Fall
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

International sensation The Choir of Man has announced a second season following the completion of its initial run on May 26, 2024. The Chicago production will return to the Apollo Theater stage in September 2024 to resume performances at the start of Chicago's fall theater season.

THE CHOIR OF MAN Extends in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024

 International sensation The Choir of Man has announced the extension of its Chicago production due to popular demand! The cast of Chicago area natives and all-star The Choir of Man veterans direct from the UK will now entertain audiences through July 14, 2024, at the Apollo Theate at 2550 N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago.

Video: The Cast of CHOIR OF MAN At Apollo Theatre Performs 'Some Nights'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre. Check out the cast singing 'Some Nights' by Fun.! 

Video: The Cast of CHOIR OF MAN At Apollo Theatre Performs 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre. Check out the cast singing Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes! 

Chicago Artists Join UK All-Stars In THE CHOIR OF MAN At the Apollo Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024

Local artists RJ Griffith and Kevin James Sievert join UK all-stars in the Chicago production of international smash-hit THE CHOIR OF MAN this spring. Performances begin March 27, 2024, at Chicago’s Apollo Theater.

THE CHOIR OF MAN Comes to Chicago's Apollo Theater In March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023

Direct from London’s West End, the international, critically acclaimed theatrical sensation The Choir of Man is coming to Chicago’s Apollo Theater in a limited engagement.

Sauk To Present Third Annual 24-HOUR PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2023

The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, will present their third annual '24-Hour Theatre Project' with auditions on September 15 and a public performance at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 16.

HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Extends At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

Due to extremely strong ticket demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the extension of Hippest Trip — The Soul Train Musical, the Broadway-bound musical based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America, performing at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).