CHICAGO Will Embark on 2027 UK and Ireland Tour
Chicago the musical is set to embark on a 2027 UK and Ireland tour. The tour will open at New Wimbledon Theatre in February. Learn more about the tour here.
Chicago the musical is set to embark on a 2027 UK and Ireland tour. The tour will open at New Wimbledon Theatre in February. Learn more about the tour here.
Genderqueer performing artist Earl Grey will bring their debut cabaret show, I AM ME – ON PURPOSE, to the Laurie Beechman Theatre, directed by Michael Kirk Lane with musical direction by Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
Collaboraction Theatre Company released the performance schedule for its Belonging Bash at Chicago's Kimball Arts Center, featuring DJs, live music, puppet shows, beatbox, and family programming from afternoon to midnight.
Cedric the Entertainer, known for The Neighborhood and the Original Kings of Comedy, will perform a one-night-only stand-up show at Paramount Theatre in Aurora, IL, his only Chicago-area stop on tour.
The Very Popular Theatre Company announced an all-Australian cast of 31 performers for MAMMA MIA! at The Star Gold Coast, with five Gold Coast and Brisbane locals in principal roles.
theAcademy@pbd will present THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, the Kander and Ebb revue, at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach, featuring five student performers and original choreography reproduced by Director of Education Gary Cadwallader.
Broadway veteran Justin Brill returns to The Talent Machine Company, where his career began, to direct CURTAINS: A Musical Comedy Whodunit, featuring a cast of performers ages 14–18 at Anne Arundel Community College.
Dave Malloy's a cappella musical OCTET transfers from Raven Theatre to Goodman Theatre's Owen Theatre, featuring the original Chicago cast and directed by Keira Fromm.
Open Space Arts announced an extended run of SMILEY, the queer romantic comedy by Spanish playwright Guillem Clua, following enthusiastic reviews. The North American English-language premiere continues at the company's 25-seat Chicago theatre.
The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for INTO THE WOODS, led by Javier Muñoz as Baker, with Nick Adams, Alex Finke, Pearl Sun, and others in the Sondheim-Lapine classic. Learn more here!
The 6/14 presentation was as slam dunk as music fans celebrated The Knicks win and Harold Arlen's legendary songs. See photos from the show. Songbook Sundays returns 8/9 with Tony Bennett's centennial.
Opera Colorado and Central City Opera announced a co-production of EARTH TO KENZIE, a children's opera by Frances Pollock and Jessica Murphy Moo, with school and community bookings open for fall 2026.
Collaboraction is throwing an all-day, indoor-outdoor party to raise money for its new House of Belonging and its summer youth program, The Light. Learn more here!
Brenda Liz Henry will reprise her solo cabaret debut at The Green Room 42, performing a show spanning multiple musical genres, including Hip Hop, with musical director Gregory Toroian and a live band.
The biennial Toronto International Tap Dance Festival announced its 2026 lineup, featuring Heather Cornell, Bril Barrett, Boys' Club Tap Dance Collective, Subject:Matter, Victoria Miller, and a tribute to Joey Hollingsworth across four Toronto venues.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS will bring its 20th Anniversary North American Tour to Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, with casting to be announced at a later date.
The League of Chicago Theatres announced the return of its 'Thank You 5' summer promotion, offering $5 off discounted tickets at HotTix.org, alongside Pride Month and Juneteenth programming across Chicago.
The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
The Philadelphia Orchestra honored bassist Nathaniel West with the 2026 C. Hartman Kuhn Award, while three retiring musicians with 115 combined years of service and two 50-year veterans were also recognized.
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present SHELTERS IN THE DESERT at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC, featuring works by five living composers.
Florida Studio Theatre announced additional performances of HONKY TONK ANGELS at its Gompertz Theatre in Sarasota due to popular demand, featuring hits like 'These Boots Are Made for Walking' and 'Stand by Your Man.'
The Toronto Burlesque Festival revealed the headliners for Reverie, its 14th annual edition, featuring Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière, Jeez Loueez, Jezebel Express, and Hall of Famer Lovey Goldmine at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
Collaboraction Theatre Company announced upcoming shows and events at its new House of Belonging in Chicago's Humboldt Park, including the YOU BELONG HERE series supporting independent local artists.