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Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, October 20- with John Logan, James Monroe Iglehart, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2020


Today (October 20) in live streaming: This is Our Youth is presented by Broadway's Best Shows, John Logan visits The Producer's Perspective, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, October 19- with Keala Settle, Jennifer Holliday, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2020


Today (October 19) in live streaming: Jennifer Holliday celebrates her 60th birthday in concert, Keala Settle sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: October 17-18- Divas for Democracy, American Utopia and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 17, 2020


This weekend (October 17-18) in live streaming: Divas for Democracy, American Utopia premieres on HBO, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, October 16- with STICKS & STONES, Next on Stage, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2020


Today (October 16) in live streaming: Sticks & Stones premieres, What the Constitution Means to Me arrives on Prime video, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 15- with the Tony Nominations, Keala Settle and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2020


Today (October 15) in live streaming: The Tony nominations, Keala Settle visits Backstage Live, Next on Stage is back, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 14- with Kate Rockwell, Jenn Colella, Chilina Kennedy, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2020


Today (October 14) in live streaming: Kate Rockwell, Chilina Kennedy and Jenn Colella visit Backstage Live, Broadway for Biden hosts a pep rally, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, October 13- with Tiler Peck, AIN'T TOO PROUD, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2020


Today (October 13) in live streaming: the cast of Ain't Too Proud reunites, Tiler Peck visits Backstage Live, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, October 12- with Beth Leavel, Andrew Barth Feldman, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2020


Today (October 12) in live streaming: Meet the winners of Next on Stage: Dance Edition, Beth Leavel sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

BWW Review: Porchlight Music Theatre's BROADWAY BY THE DECADE
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 28, 2020


Porchlight's streaming program BROADWAY BY THE DECADE provides some much needed musical theater cheer in this unprecedented and challenging year for Chicago theater.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, September 25- with SPELLING BEE Reunion, Next On Stage: Dance Edition, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2020


Today (September 25) in live streaming: Meet the Next On Stage: Dance Edition Top 5, Spelling Bee reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Fall 2020 Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its schedule for fall 2020, offering a variety of free and pay-to-view options for virtual experiences.

Porchlight Music Theatre's PorchlightPalooza Was A Success!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2020


Porchlight Music Theatre held PorchlightPalooza, a three-day virtual festival Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23,  in lieu of its cancelled March 23 ICONS GALA.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces PORCHLIGHTPALOOZA, a Three-Day Virtual Festival Featuring Joel Grey and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2020


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced a new three-day celebration and fundraiser in honor of its 25th Anniversary, PorchlightPalooza, Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23, which will include performances from Chicago's best talents, an exclusive interview hosted by legendary newsman Bill Kurtis with the 2020 ICON Award recipient Joel Grey and more.

The  47th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Are Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2020


As part of the annual recognition of theater excellence, the 47th Non-Equity Jeff Awards today announced honorees in 21 artistic and technical categories. Recipients included 27 theater artists whose work was featured at 14 theater companies during the 2019-2020 season.

Nominations Announced for the 47th Annual Non�"Equity Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020


With the conclusion of the 2019-2020 Chicago non-Equity theater season, the Jeff Awards announced the nominees for the 47th annual awards for theater excellence that include 120 theater artists across 21 categories.

NYC Dance Alliance Foundation Awards $88k In College Scholarships At Benefit At The Joyce
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020


Many of New York City and the country's most renowned dancers and dance companies including American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and Zoey Anderson from Parsons Dance performed on Monday, January 27 at 7:30pm at The Joyce Theater (175 8th Avenue) at the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation's (Founder/Executive Director Joe Lanteri) DESTINY RISING, an evening of dance artistry to benefit the NYCDA Foundation College Scholarship Program which to date has awarded over $3 million in college scholarships to over 300 dancers all over the country (in 2019, NYCDAF awarded a total of $470,000 in scholarships). There was $88k in scholarships awarded on 1/27 to nine dancers: $6,000 each to Megan Nee (FL), Kaitlyn Bien (IL) and Tyler Burden (NY); $8,000 each to Sophia Borgarello (TX), Carly Bocchino (FL) and Anna Bermudez (FL); $14,000 each to Kelis Robinson (Canada and Joey Gertin (Canada); and $18,000 to Sydney Revennaugh (FL). They also received Summer Study Scholarships to Steps on Broadway and Peridance Capezio

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, Parsons Dance and More to Perform at NYC Dance Alliance Benefit at The Joyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020


Many of New York City and the country's most renowned dancers and dance companies including American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and Parsons Dance will perform on Monday, January 27 at 7:30pm at The Joyce Theater (175 8th Avenue) at the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation's (Founder/Executive Director Joe Lanteri) DESTINY RISING, an evening of dance artistry to benefit the NYCDA Foundation College Scholarship Program which to date has awarded $3 million in college scholarships to over 300 dancers all over the country.

Pride Films and Plays' Announces Cast for Production of THE CHRISTMAS FOUNDLING by Norman Allen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019


Full cast and crew have been announced for Pride Films and Plays' production of THE CHRISTMAS FOUNDLING, by Norman Allen. The play is the story of a 10-year old boy who was found as an infant in the California Sierras by two Gold Rush miners one Christmas Eve.

Stage 773 to Present Double Header of Cabaret Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2019


YOU BE THE GUY: A Miscast Cabaret. Tamsen Glaser and Sophie Scanlon, along with music director Casey Cross, throw traditional roles to the wind in a music-packed show that celebrates the many ways in which we present ourselves to the world. Featuring music from The American Musical Theatre canon to folk songs to pop music, YOU BE THE GUY invites audiences to hear traditionally male songs in a new voice. Guys, gals and everyone in between is welcome!

DANCERS DEMAND ACTION a Benefit For Mom's Demand Action For Gun Sense In America Is Coming To The Joyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2019


'DANCERS DEMAND ACTION,' a dance performance aligning art with activism, will take place at The Joyce Theater on November 11 at 7:30pm. The show is a collaboration between nine New York-based dance companies who are volunteering their time and creative energies to enable a portion of the proceeds to support Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a partner organization of Everytown for Gun Safety.

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