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Playmakers Laboratory To Present THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY PARTY! At Neo-Futurist Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

PlayMakers Laboratory will return to the Neo-Futurist Theater this winter with its annual holiday edition of That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, running December 5–14, 2025.

THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: HOLIDAY PARTY! Comes to The Neo-Futurist Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

PlayMakers Laboratory will welcome back its original sketch show That's Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!, playing five performances only in December. Learn more here!

Kokandy Productions' Sell-Out Chicago Premiere of AMÉLIE Extends Into October
by Michael Major - Sep 4, 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.

Photos: AMELIE Makes Chicago Premiere From Kokandy Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

New photos have been released from Kokandy Productions' 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 29, 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.

Cast Set for HUNDRED DAYS at Actors' Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

Actors' Playhouse has revealed the cast for the indie-rock musical HUNDRED DAYS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS at Strawdog Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022

Get a first look at Strawdog Theatre Company's holiday family favorite Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, returning for its fifth year.

Strawdog Theatre's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS is Coming to The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

Strawdog Theatre Company is launching its 35th season with its holiday family favorite Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, returning for its fifth year. Based on the award-winning book by Eric Kimmel, Hershel is adapted by ensemble member Michael Dailey, with music and lyrics by Jacob Combs, direction by Hannah Todd.

Strawdog Theatre's HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS Returns in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

Strawdog Theatre Company, Chicago's newest free theater, is pleased to launch its 35th season with its holiday family favorite Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, returning for its fifth year.

Kokandy Productions' Presents Chicago Premiere of HUNDRED DAYS At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2021

Kokandy Productions presents the Chicago premiere of the bold new musical Hundred Days, featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons, and book by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher.

Kokandy Productions Announces HUNDRED DAYS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

Kokandy Productions will present the Chicago premiere of the bold new musical Hundred Days, featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons, and book by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher.

Scenic City Shakespeare to Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2021

Scenic City Shakespeare in Chattanooga, TN will present William Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' May 21, 22, 23 (Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm, Eastern Standard Time).

Photo Flash: Kokandy Productions Presents the Chicago Premiere of HUNDRED DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2020

Kokandy Productions presents the Chicago premiere of the bold new musical Hundred Days, featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons, and book by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher.

Kokandy Productions to Present the Chicago Premiere of HUNDRED DAYS at The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2020

Kokandy Productions has announced the Chicago premiere of the bold new musical Hundred Days, featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons, and book by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher. Making its Chicago debut after successful runs at La Jolla Playhouse and New York Theatre Workshop, Hundred Days will be helmed by director/performer Lucky Stiff with music direction by Matthew Muñiz and choreography by Collin Quinn Rice.

Casting Announced for Kokandy Productions' HUNDRED DAYS
by Rebecca Russo - Jan 31, 2020

Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce casting for the Chicago premiere of the bold new musical Hundred Days, featuring music and lyrics by The Bengsons, and book by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher.

Oil Lamp Theater Will Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019

Executive and Artistic Director Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director Stephen Smith announce Oil Lamp Theater's 2019 holiday show, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. This special presentation, directed by Keith Gerth, will be performed from November 29 through December 29, 2019 - with extra Saturday matinees and Sunday evening performances added -- at 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview.

Casting Announced For 5th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2019

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. This year's Festival features full productions of nine new musicals plus two free readings. The Festival will be performed simultaneously on two stages at The Edge Theater: the Broadway (5451 N. Broadway) and the new Off Broadway (1133 W. Catalpa Ave.) in Chicago Edgewater neighborhood. Each full production will receive at least five performances during the Festival. Single tickets and festival passes are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press 'Sneak Preview,' featuring a sampling of songs from the 2019 Festival, is Monday, February 4 at 8 pm.

Holiday Hootenanny Radio Hour Present THE CRICKET ON THE MANTLE
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018

The Holiday Hootenanny Radio Hour is pleased to announce Nick Thornton's heart warming new radio play CRICKET ON THE MANTLE, with music directed and arranged by Mike Mazzocca, as its inaugural presentation. All proceeds from this pay what you will production will go to benefit the Chicago chapter of American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER).

Underscore Theatre's HAYMARKET Extends Through September 16
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018

Due to popular demand, Underscore Theatre Company, in association with Theater Wit, is pleased to announce two additional weeks of performances of its hit musical HAYMARKET, extending through Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.