The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
Drury Lane Theatre is presenting Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a heartwarming journey through Carole King's inspirational life story, where her music shines as a beacon of hope and personal growth. Get a first look at photos and video here!
Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a heartwarming journey through Carole King's inspirational life story, where her music shines as a beacon of hope and personal growth, playing January 29 – March 23, 2025.
That is one of the songs written by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’, the musical review of his music, is the current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Originally performed on Broadway in 1978, this was not a typical musical even though it won the Tony for best new musical. Nell Carter also won a Tony as best actress in a featured role as did the creator and director, Richard Maltby, Jr.
Drury Lane Theatre opens Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show, celebrating the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller and the vibrant spirit of the Harlem Renaissance tonight, June 30, 2024. Set in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, this production highlights the area's music and history. Check out production photos here!
Rehearsals are under way for the summer production of Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show at Drury Lane Theatre! Meet the cast below in new photos!
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.
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 new production at Drury Lane Theatre is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. It is an updated version of the 1957 and 1965 TV films starring Julie Andrews and then Lesley Ann Warren. The original book was written by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL' as it takes center stage in Chicago this month. Witness the incredible journey of Lloyd Price's musical career and be enthralled by his iconic hits.
For their 22-23 season debut, Forward Theater Company will present The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Mikael Burke. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, September 8-25.
Presented by Right Angle Entertainment, this journey to find love runs January 13 – February 13, 2022 at Apollo Theater Chicago, located at 2550 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. The press opening is January 19, 2022 at 7:30pm.
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire, presents THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, the delightful musical revue featuring the works of John Kander and Fred Ebb, considered one of the most prolific and acclaimed Broadway musical creative teams of all time.
Audiences are taken on a journey through Kander and Ebb's virtual hit parade of songs including showstoppers “Cabaret,” “New York, New York,” “All That Jazz,” and “Maybe This Time.” The revue also covers numbers from Chicago, Funny Lady, Kiss of The Spider Woman, Woman of The Year and more.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present its critically acclaimed production of Nina Simone: Four Women, first staged last spring with Northlight Theatre in Chicago, to Lowell from February 12 to March 8 only at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre, according to Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas and Interim Artistic Director Terry Berliner.