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Cast Set for ROME SWEET ROME at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Rome Sweet Rome, a wild and satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar from Q Brothers Collective. Learn more!

SHAKES IN THE CITY: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Unveils Performance Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Shakes in the City: A Midsummer Night's Dream, with free and accessible programming in neighborhoods across Chicago. Learn more and see how to attend!

Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Extended By Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, featuring an all-Chicago cast, is now playing and has been extended by popular demand.

Chicago Shakespeare Welcoming Nearly 20,000 Students To Short Shakespeare! A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

In an expanded five-week run of weekday matinees, Chicago Shakespeare Theater is welcoming nearly 20,000 students in grades 4-12 from across the region to Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night's Dream, deepening CST's commitment to education programming.

TITANIQUE Cast Announced At Porchlight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced an all-Chicago cast for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE.

Raven Theatre Company Announces Cast And Production Team For THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for the final show of its 41st season, THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER.

Northlight Theatre to Open 2023-2024 Season With BIRTHDAY CANDLES Chicago Area Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023

Be part of the excitement as Northlight Theatre kicks off their 2023-2024 season with the Chicago area premiere of Birthday Candles. Don't miss out on this highly anticipated production - get all the details and book your tickets today.

MARIE AND ROSETTA Extended at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Join us at Northlight Theatre for the extended production of Marie and Rosetta - a powerful and soulful musical that tells the inspiring story of two iconic women in the world of gospel music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable night of entertainment!

E. Faye Butler Will Direct MARIE & ROSETTA With Bethany Thomas and Alexis J. Roston
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, concludes its 2022–2023 season with Marie and Rosetta by George Brant, directed by E. Faye Butler.  

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night Of Porchlight Music Theatre's ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME
by Blair Ingenthron - May 13, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Chicago premiere of the critically acclaimed musical comedy Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, music by Brendan Milburn, lyrics by Val Vigoda, orchestrations and additional music by Ryan O’Connell and book by Joe DiPietro, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, now playing in a limited run through June 1 only. Check out photos from opening night here!

Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team For The Chicago Premiere of ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre, in association with Skylight Music Theatre, presents the Chicago premiere of the critically acclaimed musical comedy Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, music by Brendan Milburn, lyrics by Val Vigoda, orchestrations and additional music by Ryan O'Connell and book by Joe DiPietro, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., May 6 - June 1.

Northlight Theatre Extends ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2023

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, has announced the extension of Andy Warhol in Iran by Brent Askari, directed by BJ Jones. Five performances have been added, now running through February 26, 2023, at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.           

Northlight Theatre Announces Cast for THE GARBOLOGISTS
by Team BWW - Aug 12, 2022

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, opens its 2022–2023 season with The Garbologists, written by Lindsay Joelle, directed by Cody Estle, featuring Tiffany Renee Johnson and Luigi Sottile.

Video: Casey Hoekstra and Sarah Price Star In Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At Northlight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022

See first look video from Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, directed by Jessica Fisch at Northlight Theatre.

Photos: First Look At Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At Northlight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022

See first look photos from Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, directed by Jessica Fisch at Northlight Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022

Northlight Theatre is continuing its 2021–2022 season with Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, directed by Jessica Fisch and featuring Casey Hoekstra and Sarah Price.  The production runs July 7 – August 7, 2022. Get a first look at photos!

Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST Extended at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

Due to popular demand, Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of The Luckiest has added one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, June 26, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago.

VIDEO: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, is concluding its 2021-22 Season with the Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross’ The Luckiest, a heartfelt and honest look at the journey of life, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.

Photos: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago’s newest Equity-affiliated theatre, is concluding its 2021-22 Season with the Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross’ The Luckiest, a heartfelt and honest look at the journey of life, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.

Raven Theatre Presents THE LUCKIEST Chicago Premiere!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2022

Raven Theatre, Chicago's newest Equity-affiliated theatre, will conclude its 2021-22 Season with the Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross' The Luckiest, a heartfelt and honest look at the journey of life, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.