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Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company of 'Urinetown.' Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre becomes a world of water shortages, catchy tunes, sharp wit, and a fight for free toilet usage. Learn more!

Blank Theatre Company shines a light on this underappreciated work in a pleasant production with stirring performances that are only occasionally blunted by the limitations of a claustrophobic venue.

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second musical of their 2025 season, Passion, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by James Lapine and is based on the film 'Passione d'Amore', originally directed by Ettore Scola.

Despite a few growing pains and a rushed finale, SWEET CHARITY is a great vehicle for the cast’s charming female lead and further evidence that Blank attracts some of the best young musical talent in the city while pushing the envelope of what Chicago storefront theater can accomplish.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company's 2025-2026 season inviting audiences to root for the underdog with the satirical hit Urinetown, plus more.

Broadway's Tony Award-Winning Musical Hairspray is set to take the Uptown Music Theater stage this summer in Highland Park, IL. Learn more about the show here!

Blank Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2025 season, SWEET CHARITY, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and a book by Neil Simon.

Stage Left Theatre has announced the world premiere of 'The Distrikt of Lake Michigun,' a wacky new play about George Streeter, the founder of Streeterville. Learn more here!

On Sunday, February 16th, Imari Hardon and a lineup of Broadway stars took the stage at The Triad Theatre for 'Imari & Friends Celebrate Black History Month!'. Check out exclusive photos from the event!

Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Learn more about the nominations.

Experience the magic of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins - A Staged Concert at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre from February 20 to March 9, 2025.

TheatreWorks New Milford will present the Mamet award-winning masterwork American Buffalo from February 21st to March 15th (weekends). This production is directed by Francis A. Daley of Danbury, with assistant director Susan Lang of Woodbury.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Blank Theatre Company has announced that its production of 'Sweet Charity' will be directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller. Learn more about the production here!

Grammy Award-winning baritone Nathan Gunn will take the stage with the JAM Orchestra for a spectacular concert celebrating the grandeur of Broadway's most iconic music.

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Highland Park Players will present the newly released musical, Disney’s FINDING NEMO Kids this coming February. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!