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Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards.

FALSETTOS to be Presented by Court Theatre & TimeLine Theatre This November

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 10, 2024

Court Theatre and TimeLine Theatre announced their collaboration on FALSETTOS, set to run this November.

BWW Q&A: Creg Sclavi on THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre

by Joshua Wright — September 4, 2024

We talk to Creg Sclavi about THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre.

Review: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — September 1, 2024

“Desperate times take desperate measures”.

Photos: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — August 31, 2024

Check out production photos for Paramount Theatre's The Fully Monty, running now through October 6, here!

Paramount Theatre Goes THE FULL MONTY To Launch Its 13th Broadway Series

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2024

Paramount Theatre kicks off its 13th Broadway Series with THE FULL MONTY, a musical about blue-collar steelworkers turned male strippers, running from August 21 to October 6.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — April 19, 2024

The number of sinners at the mission impresses General Cartwright (Heidi Kettenring in another comedic gem), especially Big Jule (KC McNeil in his Drury debut).

Cast Set for GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 18, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast for its first show of the 2024/2025 season, Guys and Dolls, making its return to Chicagoland’s professional stage after over a decade! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch a New Trailer for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — January 28, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has released a new trailer for 'Anything Goes,” now on stage through March 10, starring international sensation Meghan Murphy, directed by Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Nick Sula, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago.

Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES Extends At The Ruth Page Center

by A.A. Cristi — January 25, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that due to popular demand, the 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES

by A.A. Cristi — January 19, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre’s 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter’s crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.

Review: ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — January 19, 2024

It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely.

Photos: Chicago's Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES, Now Playing Through February 25

by A.A. Cristi — January 17, 2024

See first look photos of Porchlight Music Theatre’s 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter’s crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes.

Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team for ANYTHING GOES

by Blair Ingenthron — November 6, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 6, 2023

Porchlight has revealed the cast and creative team for ANYTHING GOES starring Meghan Murphy.

Cast Announced For DAMES AT SEA At Peninsula Players Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — July 24, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced the cast of the tap-happy musical comedy 'Dames at Sea' with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise.