2025 Black Excellence Awards Nominees Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists. Learn more!
2025 BLACK THEATRE ALLIANCE AWARDS Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
TWISTED MELODIES to Close Northlight Theatre 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
Northlight Theatre will conclude its 2024–2025 season with the story of soul music icon Donny Hathaway in Twisted Melodies, written and performed by Kelvin Roston, Jr. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: HYMN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Zac Thriffiley - May 7, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s all-Chicago production of Lolita Chakrabarti’s HYMN is beautifully performed, but the script never quite delivers on the thematic complexity promised by the play’s premise.
Video: HYMN At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater just released video highlights for their upcoming production of Hymn, running through May 25, 2025. Watch the cast in action!
Court Theatre Reveals 71st Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025
Court Theatre has announced its 71st season. The 2025/26 season will feature Big White Fog, The Taming of the Shrew, Miss Julie, and more. Learn more about the lineup here!
Ron OJ Parson To Direct HYMN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024
Chicago director Ron OJ Parson will helm the North American premiere of Lolita Chakrabarti's Hymn at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, making his CST directorial debut. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.