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DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE Adds Chicago Live Countdown

by Josh Sharpe — November 10, 2025

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” will add a Central Time zone midnight countdown live from Chicago for the first time in its more than 50-year history.

The Goodman to Mark 100 Years With Upcoming 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER Events

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2025

As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative.

Celebrate Culture and Community at the Turkish Festival This Weekend

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2025

Chicagoans can immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Türkiye.

About Face Theatre To Host Anniversary Benefit To Kick Off 30th Season

by A.A. Cristi — October 7, 2024

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.

EARL SCRUGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL Details Add-On Events and Experiences

by A.A. Cristi — June 27, 2024

Returning to Tryon International Equestrian Center for its third annual Labor Day Weekend celebration, Earl Scruggs Music Festival will play host to more than just music.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour Will Launch in Chicago

by Stephi Wild — December 11, 2023

The magic is hitting the road next year! The North American Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch at the James M.

Photos: Take a Look Back at Opening Night of POTUS at Steppenwolf

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 28, 2023

Take a look back at opening night at Steppenwolf’s POTUS- as it enters two weeks of extension!

Arts Programs Announced For Fine Arts Building's 125th Anniversary Celebration On October 13

by A.A. Cristi — September 21, 2023

Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Chicago's Fine Arts Building with a free concert in the renovated Studebaker Theater and other exciting arts programs.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Proclaims Fine Arts Building Day On Friday, October 13

by A.A. Cristi — August 31, 2023

Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building (410 S.

The Friday 5(+1) on Saturday: THAT WOMAN - THE DANCE SHOW

by Jeffrey Ellis — June 18, 2022

That Woman - The Dance Show is produced by Tennessee Playwrights Studio and directed by Molly Breen.

THAT WOMAN- THE MONOLOGUE SHOW and THAT WOMAN- THE DANCE SHOW to Be Presented in Tandem at the Darkhorse Theatre

by Marissa Tomeo — May 14, 2022

The Darkhorse Theatre is set to stage tandem productions of That Woman- The Monologue Show and That Woman- The Dance Show.

Adult Swim Steps Off the Green and Onto Your Screen for All-New Comic-Con@Home Experience

by Sarah Jae Leiber — July 8, 2021

The cast share what moments made them laugh the hardest, their unique quarantine recording process and the sci-fi behind birds.

Tennessee Playwrights Studio Announces 2022 Season Of Theatre, Fundraising Initiative

by A.A. Cristi — May 3, 2021

Tennessee Playwrights Studio has announced the TPS 2022 Season of theatre with four world premieres of new works by Tennessee playwrights/creators, along with a new cohort of TPS Fellows to be selected for the playwright development lab in 2022.

TPS and Angela Gimlin Present Virtual Workshop Reading of THAT WOMAN

by Stephi Wild — February 16, 2021

Tennessee Playwrights Studio and Angela Gimlin (Founder and COO of Nashville's own Inebriated Shakespeare Company) present a virtual workshop reading of the to-be-produced-after-the-pandemic play, THAT WOMAN, comprised of a series of monologues from the perspectives of women who were involved (or r

BWW Feature: Argentinian composer Martina liviero wins the ASCAP, HERB ALPERT YOUNG JAZZ COMPOSER AWARD

by Felicitas de la Fare — February 11, 2020

The multiple award winner composer, created and leads her own ensemble in New York City.

ACT 1's 2018-19 Season Closes With VIOLENT DELIGHTS, Manning's Take on a Shakespearean Classic

by Jeffrey Ellis — May 24, 2019

ACT 1 brings its 2018-19 'f**k the Classics' Season to a close with director/designer Jim Manning's unique reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with Violent Delights, a dance-based retelling set to a score of music from emerging Nashville artists.