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WAM Theatre has announced its 2026 summer programming, featuring the return of the Fresh Takes Play Reading Series at Ventfort Hall and the launch of the Fertile Ground New Works Residency Program at the ’62 Center.

The current touring production of the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby tries to wrap its hand around the elusive and enigmatic novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald but can only succeed on the most basic level. It is a daunting task to try and adapt extremely poetic and enigmatic works like The Great Gatsby to any visual medium (in this, I do agree with critic John Simon ---there are really no optic equivalents to this type of writing ---as five flawed film adaptations have proven).

Countertenor John Holiday announced his debut album, Over My Head, on PENTATONE, blending spirituals, art song, and world premiere recordings by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, with pianist Kevin Miller.

The 52nd Jeff Awards recognize excellence in Chicago's non-equity theaters, celebrating numerous artists and theater companies. Check out the full list of winners here!

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

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers what life would have been like if he had never existed one fateful Christmas Eve. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects.

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Mr. Scorsese,” a new five-part documentary event from Rebecca Miller. The series is an in-depth look at the acclaimed filmmaker with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage. Watch the trailer!

Producer Adam Roebuck has announced the cast for Ronnie Larsen's Happy Ending. Ronnie Larsen directs Jimmy Essex (Andrew) and Billy Walker (Mr Miller).

A solid re-examining of the Crucible, set 10 years later, that starts Powerstories' 25th season on the right foot!

LoMotion Live will present The Diary of Anne Frank, the newly adapted stage version by Wendy Kesselman, running July 18–26 at the Parsippany Arts Center in Boonton, NJ (Lake Hiawatha).

Imagination Stage, the metro DC region's largest professional theatre for young audiences and leader in positive youth development through the arts, concludes its 2024-2025 season with Dory Fantasmagory.

Lindsay Posner’s austere production is almost obsequiously faithful to the text

As part of the the Alliance Theatre's MILLIONS preview event, Behind the Musical, cast member Yair Keydar performed the heartfelt song 'Childish Things.' Watch the video of Keydar, most recently seen in Off Broadway's Drag: The Musical!

As part of the Alliance's MILLIONS preview event, Behind the Musical, cast members Keenan Barrett and Brad Raymond performed the funny and heartfelt song 'St. Who?' Watch the video from the new musical now!

The Alliance Theatre will present the world premiere of MILLIONS from May 9 – June 15, 2025. The musical features a book by Tony Award winner Bob Martin, a score by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher.

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. Learn more about the show here!

Rob Croser directs the well-crafted production that we expect from Independent Theatre.

Lots will be stirring at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre when the Kelsey Players brings the holiday classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' to the stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CLUE comes to life on stage at Belmont Stage on October 18.

Lisa Dawn Miller will present her new show 'For Once in My Life – The Songs of Ron Miller' at Club Arcada in St. Charles, Illinois, celebrating her father, Motown hitmaker Ron Miller. Learn how to purchase tickets.