Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre coming up in the city this fall. Check out our editor's picks!
Award winning gospel artist, David Phelps, and internet singing sensation, Sam Tsui, will be joining the staged concert presentation of Stephen Schwartz and John Caird's CHILDREN OF EDEN in Chicago this October.
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour is returning to the CIBC Theatre for one night only on December 17, 2022.
The world premiere production of The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical has officially opened in Chicago! The production began performances on July 19th, and celebrated opening night last night, August 7th. Read all of the reviews for The Devil Wears Prada here!
The world premiere production of The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical has officially opened in Chicago! The production began performances on July 19th, and celebrated opening night tonight, August 7th. The production runs through August 21st at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre. Watch the opening night curtain speeches from producer Kevin McCollum and director Anna D. Shapiro.
The world premiere production of The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical has officially arrived in Chicago! Check out a first look at Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Miranda Priestly, Taylor Iman Jones as Andy Sachs, Javier Muñoz as Nigel Owens, and more!
Broadway In Chicago has announced a new slate of shows coming in 2023, including CHICAGO, LES MISERABLES, CATS, ANNIE, THE BOOK OF MORMON, and Disney's ALADDIN.
Casting has been announced for the North American tour ofTINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. The tour will hold technical rehearsals and launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island on September 11, 2022 and go on to visit 30 cities in its first year.
Andy Sachs, Emily Charlton, and of course, the infamous Miranda Priestly from THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA are back following Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel and the cult-classic 2006 film...but this time, these iconic characters are taking to the stage in a brand-new musical with music from Elton John, lyrics from Shaina Taub, book by Kate Wetherhead, and direction from Anna Shapiro (who many Chicago audiences will know from her tenure at Steppenwolf Theatre Company). Megan Masako Haley takes on the role of Emily. I interviewed Megan early in the preview period for the show’s pre-Broadway Chicago tryout about her experience bringing the character to life and the creative process for this new musical.
Broadway In Chicago has announced its next season, which will feature 1776, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, A SOLDIER'S PLAY, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, and MJ. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, THE MUSICAL begins performances this Tuesday, July 19 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago. The Pre-Broadway World Premiere production will run for a limited five-week engagement, July 19 - August 21, 2022.
The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical hosted a welcome press event at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre ahead of the musical’s world premiere. Check out photos of the cast meeting the press, get a first look at the cast in rehearsal, and listen to Elton John preview songs from the show!
Barring a dramatic upturn in business, the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Paradise Square will conclude its run with the 3:00 pm matinee on Sunday, July 17 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). At the time of closing, the production will have played 23 previews and 108 performances.
The Theater Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 inductees. The 2022 Gala Induction and Dinner will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM at The Gershwin Theatre in New York City.
Get your first listen to the score of the hotly anticipated musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada with composer Elton John!
On Monday night, Kendall Becerra and Nicholas Barrón's lives changed forever when they were announced the winners of the the thirteenth annual Jimmy Awards. Watch as they perform their winning solos ('Breathe' from In the Heights and 'This is Not Over Yet' from Parade) and read as BroadwayWorld checks in with the pair following their big wins!
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced Amelia Gibbons and Josh Thone made their debut on a Broadway stage at NHSMTA/Jimmy Awards hosted by Broadway and Disney+ actress Kate Reinders in New York City Monday night.
Broadway In Chicago has announced the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement only through July 10, 2022.
The JImmy Awards returned for its 13th annual ceremony, which included four iconic character medleys, a tribute to female composers, a tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim, and performances from eight finalists. We've got the highlights video!
The Jimmy Awards are back! For the first time in three years, high school theatre's biggest night returned in-person at the Minskoff Theatre, tonight, June 27.
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