Eileen LaCario News

Chicago Publicist Margie Korshak Dies at 86

by Stephi Wild — March 3, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Chicago publicist Margie Korshak has died at age 86.

Eileen LaCario and Rosario Vargas to be Honored at League of Chicago Theatres Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 31, 2023

The League of Chicago Theatres will present the return of its Annual Gala, with “It’s Showtime, A Celebration of Chicago Theatre,” an evening celebrating the rich legacy of Chicago theatre and the theatre community’s resilience.

The League of Chicago Theatres Names Marissa Lynn Ford New Executive Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 14, 2022

The League of Chicago Theatres Board of Directors announced the selection of Marissa Lynn Ford as the organization’s new Executive Director.

WICKED, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MJ, and THE LION KING Join Broadway In Chicago's Free Summer Concert

by A.A. Cristi — June 21, 2022

Broadway In Chicago has announced that its free SUMMER CONCERT will return to Millennium Park this August for the first time since 2019.

VIDEO: More Chicago Performers Go AROUND BROADWAY IN 80 DAYS

by A.A. Cristi — July 20, 2020

Check out Mary Jane Oken who played Donna Sheridan in Deerfield High School's production of Mamma Mia! Singing a?oeOmar Sharifa?? from THE BAND'S VISIT, 2014 and 2016 IHSMTA Nominee, Kaitlin Feely singing a?oeShe Used To Be Minea?? from WAITRESS, and Grace Pagliaro from Oak Lawn Community High Scho

VIDEO: More Chicago Teens Go AROUND BROADWAY IN 80 DAYS

by A.A. Cristi — July 17, 2020

Check out Andrea Magaña from The Chicago High School for the Arts singing a?oeJust Not Nowa?? from I LOVE YOU BECAUSE, Cary Grove High School Alumni and our 2019 IHSMTA nominee, Nathan Ancheta singing a?oePut On A Happy Facea?? from BYE BYE BIRDIE, and Katie Culloden from Riverside Brookfield Hig

VIDEO: Kylie Ferris, Anmarie D'Ortenzio, and Ty Schirmer Go AROUND BROADWAY IN 80 DAYS

by A.A. Cristi — June 3, 2020

Check out Kylie Ferris from Waubonsie Valley High School performing 'Journey To The Past' from ANASTASIA, Anmarie D'Ortenzio from Lincoln-Way East High School performing 'Burn' from HAMILTON, and Ty Schirmer from Oak Park River Forest High School performing 'Runaway With Me' from THE MAD ONES for

VIDEO: Keith Glass, Laura Trippiedi Go AROUND BROADWAY IN 80 DAYS

by A.A. Cristi — May 21, 2020

Check out Keith Glass from Moline Sr.

VIDEO: Kaitlin Tenbrunsel, Cecilia Trippiedi, and Gianna Kohl Go AROUND BROADWAY IN 80 DAYS

by A.A. Cristi — April 30, 2020

Jon Hacker who plays Frankie Valli on the national tour of Jersey Boys - is giving a special shout out on the latest installment #AroundBroadwayIn80Days from Broadway in Chicago.

VIDEO: John Hacker of JERSEY BOYS on Tour Goes AROUND BROADWAY IN 80 DAYS

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2020

Jon Hacker who plays Frankie Valli on the national tour of Jersey Boys - is giving a special shout out on the latest installment #AroundBroadwayIn80Days from Broadway in Chicago.

VIDEO: Broadway In Chicago Goes AROUND BROADWAY IN 80 DAYS

by A.A. Cristi — April 8, 2020

Check out the latest installments of Broadway In Chicago's new social media program, Around Broadway In 80 Days.

VIDEO: Miguel Cervantes Partners With Broadway In Chicago For AROUND BROADWAY IN 80 DAYS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2020

Broadway In Chicago has announced their new social media program, Around Broadway In 80 Days.

TimeLine Theatre Co Selects HGA as Architect to Design New Venue

by Julie Musbach — June 26, 2019

TimeLine Theatre Company is pleased to announce that it has selected HGA as the architect for the company's new home at 5033-35 North Broadway Avenue in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.

Photo Flash: Terrence McNally and More Receive Broadway League Honors

by Julie Musbach — May 15, 2019

The annual Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced today during the Broadway League's 2019 Spring Road Conference.

PRETTY WOMAN North American Tour Announced!

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2019

Broadway's Los Angeles love story PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will launch its North American Tour in Providence, Rhode Island in October 2020, at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

BIC Emerging Theatre Award Recipient Announced

by A.A. Cristi — April 18, 2019

The League of Chicago Theatres, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, announces Interrobang Theatre Project as the recipient of the 2019 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Returns To Chicago For 12 Weeks

by Stephi Wild — February 15, 2019

The first national touring production of the 2017 Best Musical Tony Award-winner Dear Evan Hansen will return to Chicago by popular demand for a limited 12-week engagement July 7 through September 27, 2020, at Broadway In Chicago's James M.

Arts Alliance Illinois and Partners to Hold Mayoral Arts Forum

by Stephi Wild — February 9, 2019

Arts Alliance Illinois Executive Director Claire Rice, Broadway In Chicago President Lou Raizin and Vice President Eileen LaCario, and League of Chicago Theatres Executive Director Deb Clapp, are pleased to announce the 2019 Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Broadway In Chic

Arts Alliance Illinois And Partners To Hold Mayoral Arts Forum At Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — January 15, 2019

Arts Alliance Illinois Executive Director Claire Rice, Broadway In Chicago President Lou Raizin and Vice President Eileen LaCario, and League of Chicago Theatres Executive Director Deb Clapp, are pleased to announce the 2019 Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Broadway In Chic

TimeLine Theatre Company Announces Purchase of Uptown Property

by Stephi Wild — December 21, 2018

TimeLine Theatre Company is pleased to announce that it has completed the purchase of property located at 5033-5035 North Broadway Avenue in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.