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Full Cast Announced For Kokandy Productions' ALICE BY HEART At The Chopin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — April 25, 2024

Discover the full cast for Kokandy Productions' Midwest premiere of ALICE BY HEART, running from July 18 to September 29, 2024, at The Chopin Theatre.

Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical Extends At The Chopin Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2023

Kokandy Productions' 'AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical' extends its run at The Chopin Theatre through December 10, 2023, with two additional weeks of performances.

Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical at Kokandy Productions

by Rachel Weinberg — October 1, 2023

Kokandy Productions’ Chicago premiere of AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical is a delectable, campy romp.

Kokandy Productions Presents the Chicago Premiere of AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical At The Chopin Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — August 16, 2023

Indulge in '80s excess and “pure, decadent pleasure” as Kokandy Productions concludes its 2023 season with the Chicago premiere of American Psycho: The Musical, directed by Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Breon Arzell, playi

Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast for AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 25, 2023

Get the latest news on the cast announcement for Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical.

The  47th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Are Announced

by A.A. Cristi — June 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.

Premiere Of Pride Films and Plays' NOMINEE NIGHT Rescheduled To Wednesday, June 3

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2020

The premiere of Pride Films and Plays' annual NOMINEE NIGHT concert featuring performers nominated for Non-Equity Jeff awards in musical theatre categories, originally planned for Monday, June 1, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 3.

Performers Announced For Virtual NOMINEE NIGHT To Be Broadcast Online June 1

by A.A. Cristi — May 19, 2020

A preliminary list of performers for Pride Films and Plays' annual NOMINEE NIGHT concert has been announced by Robert Ollis, a PFP Artistic Associate serving as music director for the event.

Nominations Announced for the 47th Annual Non–Equity Jeff Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 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.

BWW Review: Theo Ubique's HEDWIG Ignites

by Misha Davenport — June 21, 2019

Photo Flash: First Look at HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Opening Tonight at Theo Ubique

by Julie Musbach — June 17, 2019

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH will open tonight, Monday, June 17 and play Thursdays through Sundays through July 28, 2019, at the Howard Street Theatre, 721 Howard St.

Cast Announced for Theo Ubique's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

by Julie Musbach — May 3, 2019

Cast, director and designers have been announced for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, the thoughtfully funny and hard-rocking musical by Stephen Trask and John Cameron Mitchell that will close out Theo Ubique's first season in its new home on Howard Street in Evanston.

Drury Lane Theatre Presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

by A.A. Cristi — March 7, 2019

Drury Lane Theatre for Young Audiences presents You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, based on the beloved comic strip Peanuts by Charles M.

Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Chicago Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 24, 2018

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Chicago Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 17, 2018

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Chicago Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 10, 2018

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

Vote For The 2018 BWW Chicago Awards; WICKED Leads Best Tour!

by BWW Staff — December 3, 2018

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award; WICKED Leads Best Touring Production!

by BWW Staff — November 26, 2018

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.

BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Drury Lane Theatre

by Emily McClanathan — September 23, 2018

Drury Lane Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS brilliantly captures the dark comedy of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's popular musical, based on the low-budget 1960 horror film.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Drury Lane

by Stephi Wild — September 18, 2018

Drury Lane presents Little Shop of Horrors, with music by Alan Menken and book by Howard Ashman and direction and choreography by Scott Calcagno with music direction by Roberta Duchak.