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Review: TAKE CARE OF MY FRIEND at The Filigree Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Apr 15, 2026

The world premiere of Kathleen Fletcher’s autobiographical Take Care of My Friend is a raw, funny, and unflinching portrait of life with OCD, anxiety, and depression. A powerful ensemble-driven piece that turns intrusive thoughts into theatre and breaks isolation through honesty. Worth every laugh and every tear.

Photos: THE IRISH … AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY At Porchlight Music Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

Check out photos of Porchlight Music Theatre’s production of The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, now playing through March 15 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. 

Austin Shakespeare Brings MACBETH To The Long Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Austin Shakespeare will present a bold new production of William Shakespeare’s MACBETH, running February 13 through March 1, 2026, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jerri Shafer - Dec 3, 2025

The classic holiday tale recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come whose visits transform him into a kinder, gentler man. The performance is a family friendly environment featuring a multi-generational cast.

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Porchlight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the next production in its 31st season, The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty McGee.

Black Ensemble Theater Will Present BLUE HEAVEN
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025

Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago will present Blue Heaven, a new original musical written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks, running September 6 – October 26, 2025.

Photos: THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR World Premiere at Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

Black Ensemble Theater is presenting That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks. See photos here!

Black Ensemble To Present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: GLADYS, DIONNE AND PATTI
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025

Black Ensemble Theater's Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor has announced That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks. 

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.

Photos: FUN HOME Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out opening night photos here!

Photos: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, now playing through March 2, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out photos here!

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.

American Blues Theater's MISERY and THE LAST WIDE OPEN Now Playing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

American Blues Theater currently has two productions playing simultaneously—Misery by William Goldman, and the World Premiere Polish version on The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

World Premiere of THE LAST WIDE OPEN Returns to Chicago in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

American Blues Theater has announced a limited return engagement of the critically acclaimed, World Premiere Polish version of The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly (book & lyrics), Matthew M. Nielson (music), and Katarzyna Müller (Polish adaptation and consultant). 

American Blues Theater to Present World Premiere of THE LAST WIDE OPEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2024

American Blues Theater will present THE LAST WIDE OPEN featuring Michael Mahler and Dara Cameron. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.