Winifred Haun & Dancers to Present 6th Annual FIRST DRAFT: New Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
WH&D has revealed the artists and details for its First DrafT 2026 program, an event which will focus on new works by emerging choreographers. The event will feature 11 new works created by 11 award winning Chicago-area choreographers.
Cast Set For THE SEAGULL at Red Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
Red Theater has announced the cast and crew of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, directed and adapted by Ian Maryfield, running February 14 - March 15, 2026 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater.
Porchlight Young Professionals Will Perform THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
Porchlight Young Professionals will host a special event featuring the musical THE IRISH... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY on February 20. Learn more about the show here!
Orion Ensemble Debuts New Work by Champion Alongside Beethoven and Arensky
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
The Orion Ensemble will showcase its core musicians—Kathryne Pirtle, clarinet; Florentina Ramniceanu, violin; Diana Schmück, piano; and Judy Stone, cello—on the third concert program of its 33rd season.
CENDRILLON Comes to Chicago City Opera This Valentine's Day
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
Chicago City Opera will stage a special Valentine's Day performance of CINDERELLA on February 13 and 14, offering a romantic opera experience. Learn more here!
MEAN GIRLS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and More Set For Paramount's 2026-27 Broadway Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Paramount Theatre has announced its 2026-27 Broadway Series lineup, featuring the Chicago-area premiere of MEAN GIRLS, a new adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and an 80s-inspired JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
THE RAT PACK IS BACK Comes to The Gateway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The Gateway is set to start the new year with a captivating performance of THE RAT PACK IS BACK, bringing the iconic Las Vegas show to their stage. This event promises an evening filled with classic hits and timeless charm, reminiscent of the original Rat Pack's legendary performances.
Cast Set for TWO SISTERS AND A PIANO by Nilo Cruz at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with Two Sisters and a Piano, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Celebrated Chicago director Lisa Portes joins Writers for the first time to direct.
SETH & GENE'S EXCELLENT ELECTROACOUSTIC ADVENTURE to Launch Mini Tour USA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Composers Concordance will present the world premiere of the mini-tour Seth & Gene's Excellent Electroacoustic Adventure, an 80-minute electroacoustic multimedia experience featuring live music, spoken word, and continuous video projection at every performance.
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Cast for US Premiere of HAMNET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8. This highly anticipated production will showcase a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's legacy through the lens of his son's perspective.
Dusti Bongé Art Foundation to Exhibit Unseen Late Works in THINKING IN COLOR
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026
The Dusti Bongé Art Foundation will present 'Thinking in Color: Selections from the Vault', featuring 40 previously unseen works by Mississippi modernist Dusti Bongé. This exhibition, curated by DBAF Executive Director Ligia Römer, PhD, includes watercolor, ink, and tempera pieces that highlight Bongé's vibrant use of color and thematic diversity. The works, inspired by her Gulf Coast surroundings, dreams, and Zen Buddhism, will be on display for the first time, offering a unique insight into he
OPERA America Awards $220,000 in Grants to Eight Companies to Develop New American Operas
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
OPERA America has awarded $220,000 in grants to eight opera companies for the development of new American operas, aiming to enrich the national opera repertoire.
Door Shakespeare Joins DOOR COUNTY READS FESTIVAL With CRIMES OF THE HEART Staged Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026
As part of the Door County Library's Winter Reading Festival, Door Shakespeare will present a staged reading of the Pulitzer Prize–winning drama Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley.
Cast Set for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Ma Rainey and her band return to The Goodman this spring in a major revival—and a reunion of two Chicago theater legends. Goodman Family Resident Director Chuck Smith directs August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with Associate/Music Director Harry J. Lennix.
Black Ensemble Theater Unveils 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2026
Black Ensemble Theater celebrates 50 years of its mission-based theater with a full season of musicals and special events. The company will continue with the Plays With A Purpose series for school groups, Black Playwrights Initiative, and more.
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