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Photos: CATS Comes To Life At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026

Music Theater Works’ production of CATS is now playing through March 29 in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. Check out photos of the production!

Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Stephen Wallem will join the cast of its Porchlight in Concert production of FOLLIES this spring. The staged concert will take place over two performances at the Studebaker Theater and features Broadway veterans and Chicago favorites.

Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Chicago theatre veteran and TV favorite Stephen Wallem has joined the cast of the Porchlight in Concert production of Follies as “Buddy Plummer.” The cast also features Anthony Rapp and more.

Music Theater Works Unveils CATS Cast And Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of CATS, set to run in March. The show, a beloved staple of musical theatre, will feature a blend of returning talents and new faces, under the direction of a seasoned creative team.

Porchlight Music Theatre Unveils Casting For Porchlight In Concert FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre will stage a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies, featuring a cast led by Michelle Duffy, Alexander Gemignani, Angela Ingersoll, and Anthony Rapp.

Open Space Arts Extends SUNSETS: TWO ACTS ON A BEACH To Early March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

Open Space Arts will present a two-week extension of SUNSETS: TWO ACTS ON A BEACH by Cal Yeomans, a long-lost drama by an early pioneer of gay theater. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for Open Space Arts' SUNSETS: TWO ACTS ON A BEACH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

Classic gay drama 'Sunsets: Two Acts on a Beach' will be opening on February 2 at Open Space Arts.

REVIEW: A Magical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Misha Davenport - Jul 29, 2022

What did our critic think of REVIEW: MERCURY'S MAGICAL PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mercury Theater Chicago?

Photos & Video: First Look at PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2022

Priscilla opened last night at Mercury Theater Chicago and plays through September 11, 2022. Get a first look at photos and video below!

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast For PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2022

Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the much-anticipated production of the summer, Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The musical features a book by Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott and is based on the film “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” by Stephan Elliot. 

THE SIXTIES SHOW Returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse
by Marissa Tomeo - May 7, 2022

Get ready to go back in time with The Sixties Show’s return to The Ridgefield Playhouse  on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 8pm with an all new set list featuring music from The Doors, The Beatles, The Who, The Beach Boys and many more! Created and directed by Ridgefield resident Craig O’Keefe, The Sixties Show will take audience members back - where AM radio blasts the latest hits from a convertible on a warm summer night! 

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast Of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2020

Mercury Theater Chicago announced today the cast and crew of the spectacular musical comedy PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, running in the Venus Cabaret Theater from March 20 through June 28.

JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Announced At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2019

Music Theater Works presents: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.

JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Announced At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2019

Music Theater Works presents: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Review: Pride Arts' GRINDR: THE OPERA Worth a Hook Up
by Misha Davenport - Jun 30, 2019

GRINDR THE OPERA To Open June 25 At Pride Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019

Pride Films and Plays will mount a fully staged production this summer of GRINDR THE OPERA (An Unauthorized Parody) - the satirical musical about the gay hookup app that changed the landscape of gay relationships. The musical was produced in the UK last year, in an extended, sold-out production at London's Above the Stag Theatre (the UK's only full-time professional LGBT+ theater), and won the 2019 Off West End Award (or OFFIE) for "Best New Musical" this past February. GRINDR THE OPERA, by New York-based composer-lyricist-playwright Erik Ransom, was an entry in the 2018 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival following staged readings in New York in 2015 and 2017 and a full production in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in fall 2017.

BWW Review: A Less Than Full THE FULL MONTY at Theo Ubique
by Misha Davenport - Dec 12, 2018

Theo Ubique's debut in its new Evanston performance space disappoints.

Kokandy Productions Presents GRAND HOTEL
by Julie Musbach - Mar 14, 2018

Kokandy Productions is pleased to present the final production of its fifth anniversary season: the Tony Award-nominated musical GRAND HOTEL, playing April 15 - May 27, 2018 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Featuring a book by Luther Davis, music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest and additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, the Kokandy production will be directed by Artistic Producer John D. Glover, with music direction by Aaron Benham and choreography by Brenda Didier.

THE SIXTIES SHOW to Return to Bay Street This September
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2017

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the return of THE SIXTIES SHOW today, September 23 at 8 pm.

THE SIXTIES SHOW to Return to Bay Street This September
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2017

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the return of THE SIXTIES SHOW on Saturday, September 23 at 8 pm.