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Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company recently opened Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls, in the Ensemble Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Nov 17, 2025

AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a lively and sprawling production of Peter Shaffer’s play. Director Robert Falls, the recently retired former Goodman Theatre Artistic Director, makes his Steppenwolf directorial debut with one of the best uses of Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater I’ve seen.

Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s highly-anticipated production of Amadeus has added two additional weeks of performances.

Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls. Explore new production photos from Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s AMADEUS, featuring Ian Barford and members of the ensemble.

AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, now extended. Learn more about the production here!

Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the second production of its 50th Anniversary Season: Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning Amadeus. Learn more!

Photos: CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight was held on Monday, May 12 at the House of Blues Chicago. Learn more about the company and see photos from the event here!

Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 24, 2025

These are lyrics from the song The Blame sung by Captain E.J. Smith, J. Bruce Ismay the owner and Thomas Andrews the ship designer. The ship? The Titanic. The current production at Marriott Theatre is Titanic the Musical. David Girolmo portrays the Captain, Adam Pelty is the owner and Christopher Kale is the designer. The story and book are by the late Peter Stone. Music and lyrics were written by Maury Yeston.

Video: First Look at The Marriott Theatre's TITANIC
by Joshua Wright - Apr 22, 2025

Marriott Theatre continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson. Watch extended clips from the production.

Video: TITANIC THE MUSICAL At Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025

Marriott Theatre continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson. Check out video highlights from the production below!

Porchlight Reveals Dancers and Young Performers for CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the young performers and dancers who will be joining its previously unveiled slate of Porchlight favorites and special guests at its annual fundraising concert. Learn more!

TITANIC THE MUSICAL Continues Marriott Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher (Marriott Theatre debut! Broadway: Beetlejuice; Off-Broadway: The Big Gay Jamboree, The Robber Bridegroom, Into the Woods; Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s Tale of Moana, Tangled) with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Porchlight Music Theatre Reveals Cast for CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for its annual fundraising concert celebrating Porchlight’s 30th anniversary, Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

Full Cast & Design Team Set for WAITRESS at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

The Muny has revealed its full cast and design team for Waitress, the fifth show in the theatre’s 106th season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 19, 2024

The number of sinners at the mission impresses General Cartwright (Heidi Kettenring in another comedic gem), especially Big Jule (KC McNeil in his Drury debut).  As Adelaide and Nathan are trying to leave to get married, the mission band arrives with its new leader Sky Masterson. He and Sarah were married at the mission by Sarah’s grandfather, Arvide (Gene Weygandt). In front of all the guys and dolls, Nathan and Adelaide are married to the delight of the assembled group of Runyon’s Broadway characters.

Cast Set for GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast for its first show of the 2024/2025 season, Guys and Dolls, making its return to Chicagoland’s professional stage after over a decade! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Beautiful City Project to Present MICKEY'S JAZZ CLUB Fundraising Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024

The Beautiful City Project presents MICKEY'S JAZZ CLUB, a fundraising cabaret featuring songs from Mickey Mouse's songbook with a jazz twist. Tickets on sale now.

Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, and More Receive 2023 Heartstrings Awards, Honoring Meaningful Chicago Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2023

The Heartstrings Awards serve to acknowledge the most meaningful performances and productions of the year in Chicago. They are bestowed by Life and Times, under the direction of chief theatre critic Rikki Lee Travolta. Learn more about this year's winners here!