2025 Black Excellence Awards Nominees Revealed
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists.
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2025 BLACK THEATRE ALLIANCE AWARDS Nominations Announced
The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community.
CHILDREN OF EDEN IN CONCERT: THE 2022 LIVE CHICAGO STAGED READING To Stream For One Weekend Only
Following its acclaimed 2022 staged reading, the Chicagoland Theatre Fund will present a one-weekend-only streaming of Children of Eden in Concert: The 2022 Live Chicago Staged Reading in April 2026.
Pegasus Theatre Reveals Cast of SHAKIN' THE MESS OUTTA MISERY
Pegasus Theatre Chicago and Director ILesa Duncan have announced the casting for the revival of playwright Shay Youngblood's Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery.
Jackie Taylor's THE OTHER CINDERELLA to be Presented at Black Ensemble Theater
BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER will conclude its 2023 season with the holiday favorite, THE OTHER CINDERELLA, written and directed by Jackie Taylor.
Black Ensemble Extends A TASTE OF SOUL Through October 29
Black Ensemble Theater extends the hit musical revue 'A Taste of Soul' written and directed by Daryl D.
Review: PASSING STRANGE at Theo Ubique Cabaret
What did our critic think of PASSING STRANGE at Theo Ubique Cabaret? Originally premiering in 2006, Passing Strange is a rock musical that pushes the boundaries of Broadway storytelling and delves into themes of identity, love, and artistic rebellion.
Cast & Creative Team Set for PASSING STRANGE at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the final production of its 25th Anniversary Season, the electrifying Tony Award-winning production, Passing Strange.
Porchlight's RENT Announces Extension Through December 11
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the extension of its production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, with music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, through Sunday, Dec.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight's RENT
Porchlight Music Theatre's production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N.
Photos: First Look at RENT at Porchlight Music Theatre
Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts through November 27.
Porchlight Announces Cast And Creative Team For RENT
Porchlight Music Theatre presents the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N.
Porchlight Music Theatre Adds Performances of BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD At Ambassador Chicago
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced a second date added to its Broadway in your Backyard special performance at Ambassador Chicago, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel, 1301 N.
The Story Theatre's MARIE ANTOINETTE AND THE MAGICAL NEGROES Extends at Raven Theatre
Due to popular demand, The Story Theatre's Chicago premiere of Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes is pleased to add one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, July 24, 2022 on Raven Theatre's Schwartz Stage, 6157 N.
The Chicago Premiere of MARIE ANTOINETTE AND THE MAGICAL NEGROES Is Performing At The Story Theatre This Summer
The Story Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of MARIE ANTOINETTE AND THE MAGICAL NEGROES, written and directed by Chicago playwright and Governing Ensemble Member Terry Guest.
Porchlight Announces The Company For Its Free Summer Concert Series BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for the return of its free concert series Broadway in Your Backyard, July 19 - September 6, as part of Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series, supported by the Mayor's Office and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Even
MARIE ANTOINETTE AND THE MAGICAL NEGROES to be Presented by The Story Theatre
The Story Theatre will welcome back audiences with the Chicago premiere of Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes, written and directed by Chicago playwright and Governing Ensemble Member Terry Guest.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere Musical NOTES & LETTERS at Underscore Theatre Company
Underscore Theatre Company is celebrating its tenth anniversary season with the world premiere of Notes & Letters featuring book, music and lyrics by Annabelle Lee Revak (she/her), based on letters Revak’s great-great grandfather Joe Loula sent to his family upon his immigration to Chicago f
Underscore Theatre Presents NOTES & LETTERS World Premiere At The Richard Christiansen Theater
Underscore Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Notes & Letters featuring book, music and lyrics by Annabelle Lee Revak (she/her), based on letters Revak's great-great grandfather sent to his family upon his immigration to Chicago from Eastern Europe.
Photos: PUMP BOYS & DINETTES Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre returns to live performances and the launch of its 27th Mainstage season with Pump Boys & Dinettes, now playing through December 12 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N.
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