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Video: Aidan Close & Emmet Smith Are Making Magic in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2026-02-24 12:28:38
Video: BALLAD LINES Releases In Rehearsal Music Video Ahead Of London Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-01-12 22:24:45
Video: Cratchit Asks For Christmas Day Off in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-22 14:31:30
Video: Watch the Trailer For ROMEO & JULIET at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Michael Major - 2025-03-05 13:51:04
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ÉL Y ELLA to Receive Developmental Workshop at Drama Club Camp
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Drama Club and Straighten Your Crown's Development Initiative announced a workshop for Él y Ella, a new Spanglish musical by Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca, ahead of a free public performance at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Drama Club and Straighten Your Crown's Development Initiative announced a workshop for Él y Ella, a new Spanglish musical by Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca, ahead of a free public performance at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium.
THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA to Celebrate 25th Birthday at Neo-Futurist Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
PlayMakers Laboratory will present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY at Chicago's Neo-Futurist Theater, marking 25 years of the sketch comedy show featuring stories written by kids and performed by adults.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
PlayMakers Laboratory will present THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY at Chicago's Neo-Futurist Theater, marking 25 years of the sketch comedy show featuring stories written by kids and performed by adults.
Cast Set for Matthew Libby's SISTERS at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Writers Theatre will open its 35th Season in the intimate Gillian Theatre with Sisters, a gripping family drama exploring the familial bond between a woman and her AI sister, written by Matthew Libby.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Writers Theatre will open its 35th Season in the intimate Gillian Theatre with Sisters, a gripping family drama exploring the familial bond between a woman and her AI sister, written by Matthew Libby.
Pivot Arts to Launch 2026-27 Season With Four Artists-in-Residence and New Works
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
Pivot Arts announced its 2026-27 season roster, featuring four Festival Artists-in-Residence and the return of the Made in Chicago Residency, presenting choreographer Silvita Diaz Brown's ELLAS Y YO: MEXICANAS.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
Pivot Arts announced its 2026-27 season roster, featuring four Festival Artists-in-Residence and the return of the Made in Chicago Residency, presenting choreographer Silvita Diaz Brown's ELLAS Y YO: MEXICANAS.
THE LIZARD Y EL SOL to Return to Chicago Parks This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Goodman Theatre's free 'Theater for the Very Young' production THE LIZARD Y EL SOL returns to Chicago parks and one public library, with performances in Spanish designed for audiences ages 0-5.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Goodman Theatre's free 'Theater for the Very Young' production THE LIZARD Y EL SOL returns to Chicago parks and one public library, with performances in Spanish designed for audiences ages 0-5.
Spire Center To Present Zoë Lewis, Borromeo String Quartet, Balourdet Quartet & More for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026
Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA announced five upcoming concerts, including singer/songwriter Zoë Lewis, the Borromeo String Quartet, Balourdet Quartet, Galvin Cello Quartet, and Lenny Williams, Niav Maher & Friends.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026
Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA announced five upcoming concerts, including singer/songwriter Zoë Lewis, the Borromeo String Quartet, Balourdet Quartet, Galvin Cello Quartet, and Lenny Williams, Niav Maher & Friends.
THE BIRTH OF THE PILL World Premiere to Open TimeLine Theatre's 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
TimeLine Theatre announced the cast and production team for the world premiere of THE BIRTH OF THE PILL, written by Jessica Huang, based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Jonathan Eig's book, and directed by Sandra Marquez at its new Uptown home.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
TimeLine Theatre announced the cast and production team for the world premiere of THE BIRTH OF THE PILL, written by Jessica Huang, based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Jonathan Eig's book, and directed by Sandra Marquez at its new Uptown home.
Interview: Mary Zimmerman on Her Off-Broadway Return Directing GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Cara Joy David - Jul 18, 2026
It has been over twenty years since Mary Zimmerman directed a show off or on Broadway. In our new interview, she discusses her return off-Broadway, directing Jennifer Nettles’ Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo.
by Cara Joy David - Jul 18, 2026
It has been over twenty years since Mary Zimmerman directed a show off or on Broadway. In our new interview, she discusses her return off-Broadway, directing Jennifer Nettles’ Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo.
OPERA America Awards $135,000 to Commission Women Composers at 7 Opera Companies
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
OPERA America announced $135,000 in commissioning grants to seven opera companies through its Opera Grants for Women Composers program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation since 2014.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
OPERA America announced $135,000 in commissioning grants to seven opera companies through its Opera Grants for Women Composers program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation since 2014.
THE LOOP: LAB AND NEW WORK FESTIVAL to Present Two New Young Adult Works in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026
The Loop: Lab and New Work Festival announced its upcoming season, featuring staged readings of two new works for young adult audiences at The Hivve in Grants Pass, Oregon, including Lee Cataluna's 'The King's Table' and the musical 'Greek To Me.'
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026
The Loop: Lab and New Work Festival announced its upcoming season, featuring staged readings of two new works for young adult audiences at The Hivve in Grants Pass, Oregon, including Lee Cataluna's 'The King's Table' and the musical 'Greek To Me.'
Paper Mill Playhouse Adds Six New Members to Board of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse announced the election of six civic leaders and professionals to its Board of Trustees, expanding the board to 34 members as the theater wraps up its Next Act Campaign.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse announced the election of six civic leaders and professionals to its Board of Trustees, expanding the board to 34 members as the theater wraps up its Next Act Campaign.
Blue Curtain Concert Series to Return to Princeton With Free Summer Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
Blue Curtain announced a free summer concert series at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, featuring Nanny Assis, Caleb Eckstein, and Sasha Berliner across three Saturday evening performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026
Blue Curtain announced a free summer concert series at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, featuring Nanny Assis, Caleb Eckstein, and Sasha Berliner across three Saturday evening performances.
François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Will Lead THREE DAYS OF RAIN Broadway Revival
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026
Yvonne Strahovski, David Corenswet & François Arnaud will star in Three Days of Rain on Broadway in February 2027, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026
Yvonne Strahovski, David Corenswet & François Arnaud will star in Three Days of Rain on Broadway in February 2027, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Adds 8 New Board Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater revealed eight new Board Trustees, including former TCG President Ben Cameron and Medical College of Wisconsin President Dr. Shekar Kurpad, to serve three-year terms guiding the theater's next chapter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater revealed eight new Board Trustees, including former TCG President Ben Cameron and Medical College of Wisconsin President Dr. Shekar Kurpad, to serve three-year terms guiding the theater's next chapter.
Sarah Siddons Society to Offer Twelve Professional Development Grants to Chicago Theatre Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
The Sarah Siddons Society announced twelve Professional Development Grants of $500 each for emerging Chicago-area theatre artists, with applications currently open. Priority will be given to those beginning their careers.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
The Sarah Siddons Society announced twelve Professional Development Grants of $500 each for emerging Chicago-area theatre artists, with applications currently open. Priority will be given to those beginning their careers.
Jessie Mueller, Abby Mueller and More to Perform at Northlight Theatre Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
Northlight Theatre will present their Grand Opening Gala, “Celebrating our Past, Building our Future,” marking the culmination of the company’s 50th Anniversary Season and the beginning of a new era in Evanston.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
Northlight Theatre will present their Grand Opening Gala, “Celebrating our Past, Building our Future,” marking the culmination of the company’s 50th Anniversary Season and the beginning of a new era in Evanston.
JUNETEENTH: FREEDOM HAS NO BORDERS to Premiere at Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Joe's Pub will present a one-night concert of songs from Darrel Alejandro Holnes's JUNETEENTH, THE MUSICAL, part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250, featuring a Broadway-studded cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Joe's Pub will present a one-night concert of songs from Darrel Alejandro Holnes's JUNETEENTH, THE MUSICAL, part of Carnegie Hall's United in Sound: America at 250, featuring a Broadway-studded cast.
Jill Gold, Beverly Jenkins and Ira Mont to Receive 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Stage Managers' Association announced the upcoming 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. No additional details from an attached press release were available in the submission.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Stage Managers' Association announced the upcoming 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. No additional details from an attached press release were available in the submission.
Interview: Olivia Cygan On Making Her Shakespeare Theatre Company Debut as Desdemona in OTHELLO
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026
Olivia Cygan discusses making her Shakespeare Theatre Company debut as Desdemona opposite Wendell Pierce in Simon Godwin's production of OTHELLO, running May 19 through June 28 at Harman Hall.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026
Olivia Cygan discusses making her Shakespeare Theatre Company debut as Desdemona opposite Wendell Pierce in Simon Godwin's production of OTHELLO, running May 19 through June 28 at Harman Hall.
Broadwayworld Names Rachel Weinberg Chicago Co-Lead Editor
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld Chicago has named Rachel Weinberg Co-Lead Editor and Theater Critic, formalizing a shared editorial leadership structure alongside Misha Davenport.
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld Chicago has named Rachel Weinberg Co-Lead Editor and Theater Critic, formalizing a shared editorial leadership structure alongside Misha Davenport.
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