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Chicago Actor Bradley Mott Has Passed Away at 64

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 12, 2020

Actor Bradley Mott, a bright star in the Chicago theatre scene, has passed away at age 64 of pancreatic cancer.

Industry Pro Newsletter: New Webinar Wednesday, Save our Stages, and More!

by Alex Freeman — October 5, 2020

Like many of you, I spent a lot of time over the past week reading remembrance articles about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Award Winners Unite to Support New Arts & Wellness Studio in a Virtual Benefit Concert Fundraiser

by A.A. Cristi — September 29, 2020

On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM MDT, a video benefit concert will launch to raise awareness, funds and support for SUBLIMELIGHT Studios, a new Arts and Wellness structure and community set to open in Denver in 2021.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Fall 2020 Virtual Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its schedule for fall 2020, offering a variety of free and pay-to-view options for virtual experiences.

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum Returns to the Stage

by Stephi Wild — September 19, 2020

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum plans to carry on the tradition of outdoor summer repertory theater by returning to the stage in 2021.

Goodman Theatre and Manual Cinema to Stream Productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Online

by Stephi Wild — September 18, 2020

Manual Cinema will create a new online production of A Christmas Carol, to stream online in December.

Industry Pro Newsletter 9/14: Reopenings, Continued Pivots, and that Fauci Clickbait

by Alan Henry — September 14, 2020

Though last week wasn't all good news as more theatres announced delays in their reopening plan, or in the case of the Rockettes the official cancellation of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, there were some bright spots in the industry this week - Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theat

Strawdog Theatre Announces Four Virtual Offerings as Part of 2020-21 Season

by Stephi Wild — September 13, 2020

Strawdog Theatre Company has announced its upcoming all-digital 2020-21 season.

Review Roundup: Richard Nelson's INCIDENTAL MOMENTS OF THE DAY

by A.A. Cristi — September 11, 2020

Read reviews for the third installment of Richard Nelson's Pandemic Trilogy, The Apple Family: Life on Zoom.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Reopenings, Continued Pivots, and that Fauci Clickbait

by Alex Freeman — September 28, 2020

A lot of what we have this week falls more on the 'bad news' side of the equation, so be sure and check out the fun video involving the cast of the Frozen films that we link to at the end.

BWW Interview: Joe Kinosian of LIVE AND LET SPY From TheatreWorks USA

by Stephen Mosher — September 1, 2020

Musical theater and cabaret maestro Joe Kinosian has been busily creating new musicals - this time for the under-18 set.

Hershey Felder to Perform Virtually from Italy

by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling — August 21, 2020

Hershey Felder, the popular pianist, is set to perform virtually from Italy on September 13, reports The Chicago Tribune.

Harris Theater Announces Lori Dimun as New President and CEO

by Stephi Wild — August 16, 2020

The Harris Theater in Chicago is getting a new president and CEO.

Tune In This Saturday for Christopher Jackson LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE Virtual Concert Event!

by A.A. Cristi — August 12, 2020

Grammy and Emmy Award winner and and a Tony nominee Christopher Jackson is hitting the web this week for his Live from the West Side concert event.

Greenhouse Theater Will No Longer Produce Shows, Following Backlash From its Production of JUDY & LIZA

by Stephi Wild — July 28, 2020

William Spatz, the co-owner of the Greenhouse Theater Center, will no longer produce theater at the multi-space Lincoln Park venue located at 2257 N.

Steppenwolf Theatre Lays Off Artistic Producer Jonathan Berry and Young Audiences Artistic Director Hallie Gordon

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2020

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has confirmed that layoffs enacted on Friday include artistic producer Jonathan Berry and Hallie Gordon, artistic director of Steppenwolf for Young Audiences.

Review Roundup: Find Out What Critics Thought of HAMILTON on Disney+ - Updating Live!

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 4, 2020

In just days, the world will get to tune in for the phenomenon that is Hamilton, when it arrives on Disney+.

Cabaret Games To Hit Chicago

by A.A. Cristi — June 22, 2020

Do you miss live theater? So do four suburban Chicago theater companies! The Highland Park Players, Big Noise Theatre, Big Deal Productions, and Music on Stage have decided to band together and create their own virtual stage to cope with these strange times.

Nuns4Fun Entertainment Streams CHRISTMAS BINGO: SUMMER EDITION To Help Looted Nuns In Chicago

by Stephi Wild — June 13, 2020

Fun, Silly, Unexpected.

Erica Daniels to Exit Victory Gardens Following Protests

by A.A. Cristi — June 8, 2020