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JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN Extended At Citadel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Citadel Theatre has announced a one-week extension of Chicago premiere of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN, by Chicago/Skokie-based actor and playwright Paul Stroili.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 25, 2025
by - Apr 25, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 25, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Michael Patrick Thornton Joins WAITING FOR GODOT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

Michael Patrick Thornton will return to Broadway this fall as ‘Lucky’ in Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves as ‘Estragon’ and Alex Winter as ‘Vladimir.’

Photos and Video: OBLITERATION returns to Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Obliteration, LLC & The Revival Theater are presenting a limited engagement of Obliteration, written by Andrew Hinderaker, directed by Jonathan Berry. Get a first look at photos here!

Cast Set For Citadel Theatre's JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Citadel Theatre will close its 2024-25 season with the Chicago premiere of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN, by Chicago/Skokie-based actor and playwright Paul Stroili.

Hit Production Of OBLITERATION Returns In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

Obliteration, LLC & The Revival Theater has announced a limited engagement of Obliteration, written by Andrew Hinderaker, directed by Jonathan Berry, featuring Michael Patrick Thornton and Cyd Blakewell. 

Gift Theatre Presents CYGNUS World Premiere In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

The Gift Theatre will present the world premiere of Cygnus, written by Susan Soon He Stanton and directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch, February 6 - March 16, at Filament Theater.

Michael Patrick Thornton & Cyd Blakewell to Star in OBLITERATION at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024

The Gift Theatre will present a limited engagement of Obliteration, written and directed by ensemble member Andrew Hinderaker. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Steppenwolf Reveals LookOut Summer 2024 Season Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024

Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series has revealed its action-packed summer 2024 lineup of local comedy, storytelling, music and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Artistic Home Presents CUT TO THE CHASE Festival Of One-Act Plays At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024

Experience seven world and Chicago premieres at the CUT TO THE CHASE festival of one-act plays presented by The Artistic Home.

Stand Up to Cancer Celebrates More Than $795 Million Pledged Over 15 Years of Impact
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2023

Celebrities lending their support for this year’s fundraising special included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Queen Latifah, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. In the U.S., SU2C is still gratefully accepting donations.

Photos & Video: See Bebe Neuwirth, Alex Newell & More at The Actors' Equity Foundation Awards Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

See photos & video from the Actors' Equity Foundation Awards Ceremony!

Bebe Neuwirth Will Host the 2023 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary K. Klinger, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023

The Actors' Equity Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the professional theatre community, has announced that Brian Stokes Mitchell and Mary K Klinger have been added to their roster of 2023 award recipients to be celebrated at an event hosted by Bebe Neuwirth. 

A DOLL'S HOUSE Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2023

A Doll's House, starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain as 'Nora Helmer' in Lloyd's radical new production of Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama in a new version by Amy Herzog, plays its final performance at the Hudson Theatre.

Interview: How COST OF LIVING's Katy Sullivan Feels About Being the First Amputee Tony Nominee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Tony Award nominated actress Katy Sullivan as she discusses the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cost of Living.

Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, Darius de Haas & More to be Honored With 2023 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has announced its award recipients for 2023, including Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan and more.

Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry, and More to Star in Steppenwolf Theatre's NO MAN'S LAND
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, will conclude its 47th season with Harold Pinter's celebrated masterwork No Man's Land directed by Les Waters (In the Next Room..(or the vibrator play), Dana H., Middletown), playing July 13 – August 20, 2023 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater.

The Gift Theatre to Present TEN 2023: Festival of Ten-Minute Plays in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

The Gift Theatre will welcome back TEN 2023, the company’s annual festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch, Emjoy Gavino and Jennifer Glasse.

The Gift Theatre To Present GIFT GALA 2023 This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023

The Gift Theatre is celebrating its 22nd season at Gift Gala 2023: We’ve Only Just Begun on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6 – 10:30 pm at the contemporary-chic Greenhouse Loft.

Photos: The Artistic Home Presents DYING FOR IT By Moira Buffini
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2023

The Artistic Home presents Moira Buffini’s comedy Dying For It, directed by Monica Payne, playing March 18 – April 23, 2023 at The Den’s Bookspan Theatre. See first look photos from the production.