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The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will close out its five-day event with the annual Community Day taking place on Sunday, June 18, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, from noon to 5:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Produced by Murphy (known for his landmark work with Gerry Rafferty, Richard and Linda Thompson, Van Morrison, and more), Styvers’ Hush recordings revealed her as an exceptional songstress with a humble and captivating vocal presence, redolent of such iconic artists as Carole King, Karen Carpenter, and Judee Sill.

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW20) will go on sale Tuesday, January 14 at 10am CST. Value-priced tickets for Chicago Theatre Week performances February 13-23, 2020 will all be priced at $30, $15, or less and will be available at ChicagoTheatreWeek.com. More than 100 productions are expected to participate.

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW20) will go on sale Tuesday, January 14 at 10am CST.  Value-priced tickets for Chicago Theatre Week performances February 13-23, 2020 will all be priced at $30, $15, or less and will be available at ChicagoTheatreWeek.com.

Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW20), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, will take place

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW19), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, all priced at $30, $15, or less, are available at ChicagoTheatreWeek.com.

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW19), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, all priced at $30, $15, or less, will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at ChicagoTheatreWeek.com.

Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW19), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, will take place February 7-17, 2019. From joy to heartache and every feeling in between, Chicago theatre tells stories that evoke big emotions. Stories that take risks, inspire awe, ask tough questions - and dare audiences to do the same. From musicals to plays to comedy, theatre is for everyone in Chicago. Chicago Theatre Week is a celebration of the stories we share and will kick off 2019 as the Year of Chicago Theatre, a first-of-its-kind initiative designated by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW18), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will go on sale Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 10:00am CST. All Theatre Week tickets are priced at $30, $15, or less, and ticket offer details will be listed on the Theatre Week website, www.ChicagoTheatreWeek.com, when tickets go on sale on January 9, 2018.

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW18), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will go on sale Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 10:00am CST. All Theatre Week tickets are priced at $30, $15, or less, and ticket offer details will be listed on the Theatre Week website, www.ChicagoTheatreWeek.com, when tickets go on sale on January 9, 2018.

Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW18), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will take place February 8 18, 2018, spanning a week and two full weekends.

#OdysseoCHI - The internationally acclaimed entertainment company Cavalia has once again pushed the limits of live entertainment with its new theatrical adventure Odysseo - a $30 million extravaganza that expands the definition of performance into an epic yet soulful experience. The world's largest touring production last night opened its first run in the Midwest, under the White Big Top at Soldier Field South Lot (South Lot, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605). Tickets are now on sale for Odysseo matinee and evening performances through Sunday, April 23, 2017, at www.cavalia.net or by calling 1-866-999-8111. 

???????Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, reached record audiences during the fifth year of the program.

The Rolling Stones' first ever major exhibition, Exhibitionism, delivered by DHL, will make its Chicago debut at Navy Pier on April 15, 2017 and will run a four-month engagement through July 30, 2017, proudly brought to the US by Jackson.

Chicago Theatre Week 2017 (CTW), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, begins today, Thursday, February 9, and runs through February 19, 2017.

Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW17), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will take place February 9 - 19, 2017, spanning a week and two full weekends.

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week (CTW), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, will go on sale January 10, 2017.  All Theatre Week tickets will be priced at $30, $15, or less. Participating shows and offer details will be available on the CTW website, ChicagoTheatreWeek.com, once tickets go on sale.

Jackie Chan's Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe from Beijing performs at the Auditorium Theatre on Saturday, February 4, in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The 11 members of the Long Yun Troupe, hand-picked by internationally renowned martial artist, actor, and film director Jackie Chan, effortlessly meld elements of kung fu and traditional Chinese dance to create an entirely new art form, showcased throughout the program 11 Warriors. Co-presented with the Chinese Fine Arts Society and Choose Chicago, the Long Yun Troupe is a signature event in the City of Chicago's annual Chinese New Year Celebration and promises an unforgettable evening that is perfect for the whole family. 

Shakespeare 400 Chicago, the yearlong festival marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, will wrap up a dynamic year of programming with a full calendar of events in December, having inspired an estimated 1.1 million people to take part in 863 events at 231 locations across the city of Chicago.

The Auditorium Theatre and the Chinese Fine Arts Society present Jackie Chan's Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe from Beijing on February 4, 2017, as part of Chicago's Chinese New Year celebration presented in partnership with Choose Chicago. The 11 members of the Long Yun troupe - hand-picked by famous martial artist, actor, and film director Jackie Chan - effortlessly combine elements of traditional kung fu, ballet, and modern dance in the mesmerizing program 11 Warriors. A pre-sale to Auditorium Theatre patrons and Chinese Fine Arts Society members runs from October 18 to October 23.  Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, October 24, at 10AM.