Lou Raizin News

Broadway In Chicago has announced that WICKED will return to Chicago in celebration of its 10th anniversary on Broadway and play the Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph) for a limited eight-week engagement, Oct. 30 to Dec. 21, 2013.

Newcity publishes The Players 2013: The 50 People Who Really Perform in Chicago this week. Alternating each year between on-stage artistic achievement and behind-the-scenes power, The Players 2013 lists the most powerful individuals in the city's theater, dance, comedy and opera.

Broadway In Chicagois today announced the twenty-four finalists for the First Annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards. The finalists (12 young actors & 12 young actresses) have been invited to participate in the Awards program, which will be held at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) on Monday, May 7, 2012.

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the five finalists for the 2012 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award. This is the sixth year of the award, which provides $5,000, consultation with Broadway In Chicago staff members, and a marketing package that includes advertising support.

Good news for producers everywhere: according to a report in Time Out Chicago, a new tax credit just signed into Illinois law on December 16, 2011 will make producing theater in The Windy City more economical than ever. As explained in Time Out Chicago, the 'Live Theatre Production Tax Credit...allows for up to $2 million in incentives to for-profit live-theater presenters that could give Illinois a competitive leg up on other states in attracting and keeping more pre-Broadway and long-run shows such as The Addams Family and Jersey Boys. The legislation also aims to create and retain theater jobs. Presenters can apply for the credit at the end of the tax year with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which may award credits worth up to 20 percent of their spending in Illinois.'

The Live Theatre Production Tax Credit has been passed by both the Illinois House and Senate. Statement by Lou Raizin, President of Broadway In Chicago, provided below.

Broadway In Chicago has announced that the first annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards will be held in May 2012. This newly-established chapter of the National High School Musical Theater Awards will serve as an annual celebration of outstanding achievement in musical theater performance by high schools.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will launch a new company originating in Chicago beginning in December 2012. The show is scheduled for a 12-week engagement at the Bank of America Theatre.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that Emerald City Theatre's 2010 hit PINKALICIOUS is coming to the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St) July 8- Sep. 4, 2011.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that Emerald City Theatre's 2010 hit PINKALICIOUS is coming to the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St) July 8- Sep. 4, 2011.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that Emerald City Theatre's 2010 hit PINKALICIOUS is coming to the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St) July 8- Sep. 4, 2011.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that Emerald City Theatre's 2010 hit PINKALICIOUS is coming to the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St) July 8- Sep. 4, 2011.

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Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return engagement of WICKED this fall, beginning Wednesday, December 1, 2010. The most successful show in Chicago history makes its triumphant return to the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for eight weeks only, December 1, 2010 to January 23, 2011. Tickets for WICKED will go on sale to Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series holders and groups in February, 2010. Individual tickets for WICKED will be available at a later date to be announced.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to show off its newest jewel, the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, to the public by hosting a unique, excitement filled day of theater on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to show off its newest jewel, the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, to the public by hosting a unique, excitement filled day of theater on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The reveal of the brand new Broadway Playhouse was held yesterday.