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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.

PrideArts to Stage Adult Holiday Panto THROBBIN WOOD Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

PrideArts has announced the cast and production team for the adult holiday panto THROBBIN WOOD, running from November 15 to December 15, 2024.

PrideArts to Present Adult Holiday Panto SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023

Join PrideArts for the US premiere of the ribald British panto, Sleeping with Beauty. Directed by Bryan McCaffrey, this hilarious and risqué twist on a classic fairy tale is a must-see this November.

Full Cast Announced For ASSASSINS
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 19, 2023

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins will be brought to Chicagoland by Wee Productions in Fall 2023.

PrideArts to Present US Premiere of JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK Panto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022

PrideArts’ holiday show will be the US Premiere of JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK written by Tom Whalley, arguably the leading panto artist of Great Britain. The show is recommended for ages 18 +. Press opening is Thursday, December 1 at 7:30 pm, following previews November 28-30.

Theatre Nebula Casting Announcement THE FULL MONTY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2022

Award winning theatre company, Theatre Nebula, and Executive Producer, J. Spencer Greene to present David Yazbek and Terrence McNally's award-winning musical, The Full Monty, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine, IL 60067. 

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.

Windy City Performs Presents SHREK THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2018

Windy City Performs, Chicago's fastest-growing professional theatre and school, premieres all ages production of Shrek the Musical on August 4, 2018. Tickets are now on-sale via Windy City Performs' website: windycityperforms.org.

Windy City Performs Announces Cast Of SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2018

Windy City Performs, Chicago's fastest-growing professional theatre and school, is pleased to announce the professional, adult cast for its summer Mainstage show, Shrek the Musical.

Photo Flash: Flying Elephant Productions Stages Anti-Trump Musical WE THE PEOPLE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2018

Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to launch its inaugural season with the world premiere of WE THE PEOPLE: The Anti-Trump Musical, a political musical song cycle about the turbulent 2016 election, with six actors playing 55 characters. This powerful new musical features a book by Sean Chandler, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz, direction by Derek Van Barham and music direction by Ty Miles. WE THE PEOPLE will play January 26 - February 10, 2018 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at stage773.com, by calling (773) 327-5252 or in person at the Stage 773 box office. The press opening is Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 8 pm.

Flying Elephant Productions' WE THE PEOPLE: The Anti-Trump Musical Makes World Premiere
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018

Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to launch its inaugural season with the world premiere of WE THE PEOPLE: The Anti-Trump Musical, a political musical song cycle about the turbulent 2016 election, with six actors playing 55 characters. This powerful new musical features a book by Sean Chandler, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz, direction by Derek Van Barham and music direction by Ty Miles

Flying Elephant Productions Presents WE THE PEOPLE: The Anti-Trump Musical
by Julie Musbach - Dec 27, 2017

Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to launch its inaugural season with the world premiere of WE THE PEOPLE SONGS OF THE RESISTANCE, a political musical song cycle about the turbulent 2016 election, with six actors playing 55 characters. This powerful new musical features a book by Sean Chandler, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz, direction by Derek Van Barham and music direction by Ty Miles. WE THE PEOPLE will play January 26 February 10, 2018 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

Casting Announced For Flying Elephant Productions' WE THE PEOPLE SONGS OF THE RESISTANCE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

Flying Elephant Productions is pleased to announce casting for its inaugural production, the world premiere of WE THE PEOPLE SONGS OF THE RESISTANCE, a political musical song cycle about the turbulent 2016 election, with six actors playing 55 characters.

Photo Flash: First Floor Theater presents Chicago premiere of AMERICAN HERO
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2017

Fresh off their sold-out production of PEERLESS, First Floor Theater is excited to conclude their fifth season with the Chicago premiere of Bess Wohl's AMERICAN HERO, directed by Cody Estle. AMERICAN HEROwill play May 8 - June 3, 2017 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are on sale now atfirstfloortheater.com. 

Cast Announced for First Floor Theater's AMERICAN HERO
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017

Fresh off their sold-out production of PEERLESS, First Floor Theater will conclude their fifth season with the Chicago premiere of Bess Wohl's AMERICAN HERO, directed by Cody Estle. AMERICAN HERO will play May 8 - June 3, 2017 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

Photo Flash: First Look at New American Folk Theatre's DEEP IN THE HEART OF TUNA
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017

New American Folk Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of DEEP IN THE HEART OF TUNA, the newest installment of the comedic 'Tuna' series, which has entertained audiences across the U.S for over 25 years (Greater Tuna, 'A Tuna Christmas, 'Red, White and Tuna' and Tuna Does Vegas). Written by Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams and directed by Derek Van Barham, DEEP IN THE HEART OF TUNA will play now through March 5, 2017 at The Buena at Pride Arts Center, 4147 N. Broadway in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Genesis Theatricals' THICKER THAN WATER
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 13, 2016

Thicker Than Water looks at the tragic case of Andrea Yates who admitted to drowning her 5 children in the bathtub.