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Review: MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

by Tina St. Angelo — September 7, 2026

What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?

PHOTOS: First Look At MEAN GIRLS Presented By Aurora’s Paramount Theatre

by Marissa Faith Curley — September 6, 2026

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre is launching its 15th Broadway Series with the Chicago-area premiere of Mean Girls.

MEAN GIRLS to Make Chicago-Area Premiere at Paramount Theatre in Aurora

by Stephi Wild — June 24, 2026

Aurora's Paramount Theatre will open its 15th Broadway Series with the Chicago-area premiere of MEAN GIRLS, the Tony-nominated musical based on Tina Fey's film, directed by Devon Hayakawa in their Paramount solo directing debut.

Photos: GRELLEY DUVALL BEST ACTRESS at Chopin Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 18, 2026

The Grelley Duvall Show has returned with the world premiere of Grelley Duvall Best Actress, written and conceived by Alex Grelle with Jesse Morgan Young, now playing at the Chopin Theatre.

BEST ACTRESS Takes the Stage at Chopin Theatre This Spring

by A.A. Cristi — February 10, 2026

The Grelley Duvall Show will present BEST ACTRESS at the Chopin Theatre from March 12 to April 12.

The Grelley Duvall Show to Return with BEST ACTRESS at the Chopin Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 10, 2026

The Grelley Duvall Show will return with the world premiere of Grelley Duvall Best Actress, written and conceived by Alex Grelle with Jesse Morgan Young, at the Chopin Theatre.

The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 5, 2026

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.

GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List

by Stephi Wild — September 30, 2025

The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced.

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

by Tina St. Angelo — September 2, 2025

The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock.

Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards

by Stephi Wild — August 12, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29.

Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Now In Final Three Weeks

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that the Chicago engagement of TITANIQUE, the award-winning musical comedy inspired by Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, will conclude its 16-week run on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Pla

2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Recipients Announced

by A.A. Cristi — May 13, 2025

The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago's 14th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony sponsored by NBC 5, celebrating outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Play

Exclusive: Inside Paramount’s Circus-Inspired Production of CATS

by Joshua Wright — May 13, 2025

Paramount Theatre's circus-inspired production of Cats brings aerial silks, acrobatics, and a new vision to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Review: CATS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — May 11, 2025

The newest production – and it is new in every way – at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.

Nominees Announced for The 14th Annual Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards

by A.A. Cristi — April 18, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced the 24 student nominees for Best Performer in an Actor and Actress role, nominees for Best Ensemble, Best Direction, and Best Production, and this year's show sponsor for the 14th Annual Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.