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The Burn

Closing: March 03, 2018

The Burn - 2018 Chicago History , Info & More

Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted Ave Chicago, IL 60614

Mercedes is an outsider. Tara makes sure she knows it. When a high school production of The Crucible forces them together, tensions escalate into acts of bullying-both online and IRL. This world premiere play explores what happens to a teacher and his students when a classroom conflict turns into an online witch-hunt.


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The Carbonell Awards Seeks Nominations For Eight Special Awards To Be Presented This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026


The Carbonell Awards announced it is seeking nominations for up to eight Special Awards to be presented at its 49th annual ceremony in Boca Raton, with a submission deadline in early July.

The Carbonell Awards is Seeking Nominations for Eight Special Awards to be Presented this November
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2026


Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, announced that “South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors” is seeking nominations for up to eight additional Special Awards that will be presented at the 49th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for June 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 9, 2026


What’s happening Off-Broadway in June? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. June 2026 is packed with world premiere stage adaptations, musical revivals, and much more.

BABY EVERYTHING to Make UK Premiere at Summerhall Arts for EdFringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026


Philadelphia comedian Lee Minora will bring her solo show BABY EVERYTHING to Summerhall's Tech Cube 0 for its UK premiere during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, interrogating anxiety, doomscrolling, and digital-age solipsism.

Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 22, 2026


Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical book titled Alexander Hamilton, this musical tells the true story of America's $10 Founding Father. The story begins when he was an immigrant who came to New York from the West Indies. Eventually, he became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was later named the nation's first Treasury Secretary.

The Impostors Will Bring FOOTHOLDS VOL. 7 to The Den Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026


The Impostors Theatre Company will present Footholds Vol. 7, the final production of its seventh season, at The Den Theatre in Chicago, featuring short plays built around a shared creative constraint.

Composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS to Have World Premiere in Barcelona with Marin Alsop
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026


Brooklyn-based composer David Cieri's 84 BELLS will receive its world premiere at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, conducted by Marin Alsop with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as part of the city's Year of Gaudí centennial celebrations.

Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026


This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.

Review: Revamped MEAN GIRLS Musical Debuts at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Apr 15, 2026


Now having its Southern California regional production, MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL continues performances at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 3, 2026. Produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, this fun, high-energy, youthfully-targeted new iteration of the 2018 stage adaptation of Tina Fey’s beloved 2004 film comedy looks and feels like a brand new show—boosted by impressive new visuals and a highly-caffeinated ensemble whose enthusiasm and verve is quite infectious. A dazzling, entertaining show with high-caliber polish, La Mirada's production is a slick, electrically-charged iteration that is a worthwhile new chapter in the show’s evolution.

SCHOOLED ON POETRY To Host Student And Guest Poet Showcase At Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026


Schooled on Poetry will present a live reading at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. The event will feature student performers and guest poets. The program celebrates spoken word and community storytelling.

Tenth Annual LA Get Down Festival Opens in April at Greenway Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026


The 10th Annual L.A. Get Down Festival is a celebration of Los Angeles' arts communities through spoken word in honor of U.S. National Poetry Month. Learn more here!

Ricky Rojas to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as 'Santiago'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026


Moulin Rouge! The Musical original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of 'Santiago'. Ricky Rojas created the role of Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical for the show’s Broadway premiere in 2019.

Faye Tozer Joins Cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025


Further casting has been announced for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026. Learn more here!

FROM THE OTHER SIDE Begins At La MaMa In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025


From December 3-14, 2025, FROM THE OTHER SIDE transforms La MaMa into a home for an incredible group of Balkan artists, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1PM.

Review Roundup: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Star in SONG SUNG BLUE
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025


Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in Song Sung Blue, a heartfelt musical drama. Discover what critics are saying after its premiere on October 26 before its Christmas release.

The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025


As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.

Emily Lane, Vivian Panka, and More Will Lead MEAN GIRLS UK Tour; Full Dates Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025


Initial casting and full tour dates have been revealed for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the show here!

Listen: Lena Hall Releases New Album, BEST OF OBSESSED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has released Best of Obsessed – the new album from Tony Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Lena Hall. Learn more and listen here!

Is Broadway in a Summer Slump?
by Ben Waterhouse - Aug 25, 2025


Three months ago, The Broadway League, the consortium of Broadway investors, producers, and theatre owners, announced that Broadway had broken the single season gross record set in the 2018-2019 season. The five weeks that followed seemed to be a continuation of that trend, with the first five weeks of the 2025-2026 season marking the best start of a season in Broadway history. But things have changed since then. Starting on the week ending July 6, 2025, Broadway grosses have stagnated, and have not returned to the highs of the spring and early summer. 

Review: Encore Performing Arts' THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Albert Gutierrez - Jul 26, 2025


For anyone who’s seen Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a lot of the familiar story beats remain here. However, this local production by Encore Performing Arts takes a unique approach to their mounting of this stage musical.

Johannes Radebe Will Make West End Debut in KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025


Following a record-breaking UK, Ireland and European tour, ROYO, Runaway Entertainment and Curve have announced Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut, reprising the role of Lola in Kinky Boots.

Carbonell Awards Now Seeking Nominations For Special Awards 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025


Carbonell Awards, Inc., South Florida's most distinguished Theater & Arts Honors, is seeking nominations for up to seven Special Awards that will be presented at the 48th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony.

MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL Comes to Wolverhampton in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025


The award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL is coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next year. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Further Details Revealed For UK and Ireland Tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025


Further details have been announced for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL. The tour will open at Manchester Opera House in February.

FJK Dance Unveils 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025


 FJK Dance, a contemporary company committed to fostering powerful cross-cultural dialogue through dance and visual art, has revealed its 2025 season, June 17-18 at New York Live Arts.

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