Chicago Theatre

The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026

Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

Theater Resources Unlimited Will Present Zoom Talk on the Evolution of Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering on whether musical theater should return to its Golden Age roots, featuring BMI Lehman Engel Workshop veterans Skip Kennon and John Sparks.

Production Resource Group Appoints Darren Pfeffer as Chief Commercial Officer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Production Resource Group has announced the appointment of Darren Pfeffer as Chief Commercial Officer. Pfeffer will report directly to Lawrence Burian, Chief Executive Officer of PRG.

Raven Theatre Appoints Jonathan Berry as New Executive Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026

Raven Theatre in Chicago has appointed Jonathan Berry as its new Executive Artistic Director, following the departure of Sarah Slight to Goodman Theatre. Berry will lead the theatre into its 44th season.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 25, 2026- GIANT Opens On Broadway and More
by - Mar 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Leanne Morgan To BRING THE TIME OF OUR LIVES Tour To North Charleston Coliseum
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

Leanne Morgan will bring The Time of Our Lives Tour to the North Charleston Coliseum in December. The comedian’s national tour follows her Netflix specials and sold-out shows. Tickets go on sale March 27.

Leanne Morgan to Bring THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR to The Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

Leanne Morgan's “The Time of Our Lives Tour”, is coming to 32 markets across the United States that includes a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Video: Michelle Williams Performs ‘Spark of Creation’ From CHILDREN OF EDEN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Before writing Wicked, Stephen Schwartz composed the musical CHILDREN OF EDEN, and this spring a Chicago staged reading of the work will be available to stream online for one weekend only. Michelle Williams appears in the role of Eve in the concert production. Watch a video of Williams performing the song “Spark of Creation”.

Victory Gardens Theater Hires Edward Torres as Interim Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

Victory Gardens Theater has hired Edward Torres as interim artistic director. Torres is a well-respected Chicago actor and the former artistic director of Chicago’s Teatro Vista Productions.

Josh Johnson's COMEDY BAND CAMP Comes to The Bushnell
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

The Bushnell will present JOSH JOHNSON's COMEDY BAND CAMP for one night only, Friday, September 18, at 7:00 PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 6, at 10:00 AM.

Josh Johnson Reveals Dates for 2026 Tour JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.

JEKYLL & HYDE Returns to Chicago in September
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

The 10-time 2025 Jeff Award–nominated musical JEKYLL & HYDE will make its Broadway In Chicago debut at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Learn more here!

CIRCA Pintig Unveils New Acting Ensemble for 35th Season in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

CIRCA Pintig, Chicago's Filipino American theatre and community arts organization welcomes its upcoming 35th year with the announcement of establishing an official acting ensemble of Filipino performers.

Telos Ensemble Will Debut CASTLES in Stockholm
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Telos Ensemble will present 'CASTLES', a relationship drama exploring the intricacies of commitment, on February 26-27, 2025 at PIK Vasastan, Stockholm.

R&B Duo Floetry Return to Touring in 2026 with 'Say Yes The Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

After nearly ten years away from the touring stage, Floetry—the duo of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart—have set their 2026 Floetry Presents Say Yes The Tour, marking their first national run together since 2016.

Buddy Guy Launches 'Buddy Guy 90 Tour' After Recent Grammy Win
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

At nearly 90 years old, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy will embark on the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026. 

Ghostlight Ensemble to Present THE 8TH DWARF by Olivia Sieck
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Ghostlight Ensemble will bring a new twist to a classic fairy tale with its newest young audiences production opening this weekend, The 8th Dwarf, written by Chicago theatre artist Olivia Sieck.

Video: Watch the Trailer For SHORT SHAKESPEARE! HAMLET
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2026

All of the betrayal, passion, and poetry of Shakespeare’s most famous play—distilled into just 75 minutes. Watch the video trailer for Short Shakespeare! Hamlet at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Ari Lennox to Play Massive 2026 North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026

GRAMMY-nominated R&B performer Ari Lennox is hitting the road in 2026 with a North American tour in support of her third studio album, Vacancy. The 31-city tour kicks off on Sunday, April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle.

Hershey Felder in LOVE NOTES and More Set for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Season 56 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has unveiled its 56th season—a lineup of works to be presented July 2026 through April 2027. TheatreWorks Artistic Director Giovanna Sardelli revealed the three plays, two musicals, and one play with music.