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Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - May 8, 2026

Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog. And that’s precisely the point — Molloy’s musical invites audiences to look away from their screens and lean into this intimate, inventive, and fully a cappella show. Molloy (perhaps best known for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812) has written the kind of show that gives me hope for the future of new musicals. Octet is timely, creative, often funny — and truly, wholly original. And based on the recent news about the forthcoming movie musical directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, it has commercial legs.

Photos: Dave Malloy's OCTET At Raven Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Raven Theatre in Chicago has released production photos for OCTET, the a cappella musical by Dave Malloy. Directed by Keira Fromm, performances take place on the Johnson Stage.

Cast and Crew Set for Dave Malloy's OCTET at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company has revealed the cast and production team for Dave Malloy's Octet, directed by Keira Fromm and running April 30 - June 7, 2026.

10th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE to Return to Chicago in May at Evanston SPACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, will return with the 10th annual Belting for Life in May. This year's milestone event has a new home at Evanston SPACE. Learn how to attend.

Review: WAITRESS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Feb 23, 2025

The current production at the Paramount Theatre is the musical Waitress based upon the motion picture. When it opened, it was the first all-female production team on Broadway. Director and choreographer Katie Spelman gives the audience an evening of laughter, some tears and love. Sarah Bareilles’ music played by the Paramount Orchestra under the direction of Celia Villacres, fills the theater with the beauty of the different styles.

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Extends at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Writers Theatre is extending its hit production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. 

Sneak Peek! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at Paramount Theatre
by Team BWW - Sep 27, 2023

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house – is now performing Little Shop of Horrors.

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Sep 9, 2023

What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Paramount Theatre?

Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

Check out a first look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running through October 15!

Photos: First Look At The Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2023

Get a first look at the cast of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre's 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, running August 30-October 15. 

Cast & Creatives Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house - has revealed the cast and creative team for its 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors.

Porchlight's RENT Announces Extension Through December 11
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the extension of its production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, through Sunday, Dec. 11. Porchlight's production, now playing at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., is directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Dr. Michael McBride and choreographed by Laura Savage.

Review: RENT at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Nov 7, 2022

What did our critic think of RENT at Porchlight Music Theatre? Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical RENT comes to life in a Porchlight production that captures the ethos of the original Broadway production. It also reinvigorates the fresh energy of the musical’s message about love, acceptance, and living in the moment.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight's RENT
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre's production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. has opened, and will run through Sunday, Nov. 27. The production is directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Dr. Michael McBride and choreographed by Laura Savage. Check out the photos here.

Photos: First Look at RENT at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts through November 27. See photos here!

Porchlight Announces Cast And Creative Team For RENT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., October 29 - November 27.

BE MORE CHILL Announces All-Chicago Cast for Apollo Theater Run
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2020

On the heels of its opening in London, the Broadway musical Be More Chill has announced an all-Chicago cast for its the first North American post-Broadway production at the Apollo Theater.

February Shows Announced At City Winery
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2020

The February lineup of acts performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) has been announced. See full details below!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!