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Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out all the reviews!

The newest production – and it is new in every way – at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats. Director Trent Stork and a cast of 31 will leave you breathless with this new interpretation.

Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out photos of the high-flying production.

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2025 include Paramount Aurora's CATS and more.

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of PURE IMAGINATION, a delicious evening of delectable treats - both musically and culinarily. Learn more about the performance here!

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended The Matchbox Magic Flute, the mesmerizing English language theatrical adaptation of Mozart's iconic Magic Flute adapted and directed by theatrical powerhouse Mary Zimmerman. 

Mary Zimmerman will return to Berkeley Rep this fall with The Matchbox Magic Flute. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre/Klein Theatre?

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE.

Director Mary Zimmerman returns to the Goodman with the whimsical and inventive THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE. Zimmerman’s adaptation of Mozart’s iconic opera is lively and accessible; this would be a great introduction for those new to the opera.

Get a first look at photos and video of The Matchbox Magic Flute at Goodman Theatre.

Take a look behind-the-scenes at rehearsal with Mary Zimmerman and the talented cast and musicians in THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE. Already extended through March 17, this brand new theatrical adaption of Mozart’s beloved opera is on stage now.

Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes 'The Matchbox Magic Flute' a unique operatic experience. 

Full casting has been announced for the Goodman Theatre's production of Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute! Performances will run February 10 – March 10, 2024 in Goodman's Owen Theatre.

Join legendary composer Paul Williams and the puppeteers of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas for a post-show talkback on Friday, December 8 at Chicago's Studebaker Theater.

What did our critic think of EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IS A GIFT at Studebaker Theater?

The live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” opens in Chicago on November 20, 2023 and plays through December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building. See photos from the production below!

Casting for the live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is now set for the Chicago premiere production, November 14-December 31, 2023, at the Studebaker Theater. Learn more about the production here!

What did our critic think of GYPSY A MUSICAL FABLE at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.