Black Theatre Alliance Awards 2026 Nominations Announced
The Black Theatre Alliance announced its 2026 award nominees and will present director Pemon Rami with its Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony in Chicago.
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Lookingglass Theatre Company Unveils New Leadership Structure
Lookingglass Theatre Company has revealed a new leadership structure that brings together four longtime members of its ensemble and new Board leadership, marking the next chapter for the Tony Award-winning Chicago theater company.
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
The Network of Ensemble Theaters to Present NETWeek in Chicago
NET will present NETWeek in Chicago.
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU Chicago Premiere is Coming to Definition Theatre
Definition Theatre will present the world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, a bold darkly comic new play by playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun and directed by Ericka Ratcliff.
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU and More Set for Definition Theatre Company 2026 Season
Definition Theatre has revealed its 2026 season lineup, featuring three productions that explore identity, love, justice, and the power of artistic expression.
The Goodman to Mark 100 Years With Upcoming 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER Events
As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative.
Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago Launches New Black Arts Directory
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago is going strong after 28 years, with a full slate of events and programs celebrating the rich heritage of the Black arts community in Chicago.
Cast Set for ROME SWEET ROME at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Rome Sweet Rome, a wild and satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar from Q Brothers Collective.
Goodman Theatre and DCASE to Present PRODUCE 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER
Goodman Theatre is teamig up with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to generate an unprecedented celebration of the artistic fabric of Chicago, offered entirely FREE of charge.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Unveils Expanded Lobby and Dedicates The Joan and Paul Mainstage Theatre
Chicago’s Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Water Tower Water Works earlier this month.
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Reports On the State of Nonprofits, Tom Viola Honored
From nonprofit theaters innovating in the face of financial pressures to the anticipation of live performance rebounding amidst AI fatigue, the stories highlight an industry evolving while staying grounded in community and creativity.
David Schwimmer and James Oh Join Lookingglass Theatre Company Board
After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025.
Photos: PRIMARY TRUST Begins Rehearsals at the Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre will launch the 2024/2025 Season in its 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre with a newly minted Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Photos: Legacy of Lorraine Hansberry Celebrated at Dedication Ceremony of Sculpture in Navy Pier
On Friday, August 23, the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative and Chicago’s Navy Pier celebrated the installation of Alison Saar’s To Sit A While.
Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier
A sculpture honoring playwright Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating her legacy and contributions to American theater.
Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier
A sculpture honoring Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating the legacy of the renowned playwright and civil rights activist.
Congo Square's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED Begins Tomorrow
Broadway In Chicago and Congo Square Theatre have announced the Chicago premiere of August Wilson's autobiographical show, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, begins tomorrow Saturday, April 20.
The New Harmony Project Reveals Lineup for 2024 Spring Retreat
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for its 37th annual spring conference in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Check out photos from opening night of Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
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