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T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh to Star SIX TRIPLE EIGHT at the Royal Highlands Great Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

The acclaimed stage play 'Six Triple Eight', written and directed by Mary McCallum will be presented at the Royal Highlands Great Hall in Leesburg, FL. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Arpino Chicago Centennial Celebration To Presents Seven Ballet Companies From Across U.S. This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2023

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gerald Arpino, one of the 20th century's most influential artists, The Gerald Arpino Foundation presents the Arpino Chicago Centennial Celebration as the culminating event of a multiyear salute to this extraordinary choreographer and co-founder/director of The Joffrey Ballet. Performances take place September 23 and 24, 2023 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.

Chicago Dancers United's Dance For Life Returns To Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023

​​​​​​​Chicago Dancers United, which supports the health and wellness of Chicago's professional dance community, announces the program for its 32nd annual fundraiser, Dance for Life, which takes place Saturday, August 19 at 6 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre

Jane Asher Leads the Cast of THE CIRCLE at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023

The Orange Tree Theatre today announces the full cast for Somerset Maugham's The Circle, directed by Tom Littler in his Orange Tree debut as Artistic Director since taking up the role in January this year.

Joffrey Ballet's HOME: A CELEBRATION Opens Inaugural Season At Lyric Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2021

The Joffrey Ballet opens its inaugural season at the Lyric Opera House and marks its return to live performances with Home: a Celebration.

Joffrey Ballet Announces Inaugural Season at Lyric Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021

The Joffrey Ballet has announced The Joffrey Ballet’s inaugural season at the Lyric Opera House, marking the Company’s long-awaited return to the stage with live performances featuring several new-to-the-stage works, highly-anticipated remounts, company debuts, and the world-premiere adaptation of a classic American story.

BWW Interview: Brian Jagde of MADAME BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Erica Miner - Feb 10, 2020

The first thing to know about Brian Jagde is that his name is pronounced a?oeJade,a?? like the jewel

John Legend Comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts Celebrating His First Christmas Album and Tour, 12/29
by Maeve Riley - Oct 3, 2018

Newly anointed EGOT winner and critically acclaimed, multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend has announced his first Christmas album, A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS. The album is executive produced by Raphael Saadiq and will be released on October 26 via Columbia Records. To accompany the album, John will embark on a 25-date A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS Tour, which includes a return engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m. The tour kicks off on November 15 in Clearwater, FL and wraps up on December 30 in San Diego.

Lyric Opera of Chicago to Hold Dance Auditions for LA TRAVIATA
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for solo dancers with strong technique and significant stage experience for its upcoming production of La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi on Monday, June 18, 2018. The production will be staged by critically acclaimed director Arin Arbus with choreography by Austin McCormick, artistic director and founder of COMPANY XIV. August Tye is the ballet mistress.

BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Lyric Opera Of Chicago
by Emily McClanathan - May 1, 2018

If you've ever wanted to rock out in a historic opera house, look no further than JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Lyric Opera of Chicago. In a bold departure from the American classics typically staged during the spring 'Broadway at Lyric' series, Lyric presents the North American premiere of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera.

COC to Present Family-Friendly Production of THE MAGIC VICTROLA
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2017

This December, opera's youngest fans can experience a production created just for them with the Canadian Opera Company's new, family-friendly presentation of The Magic Victrola.

COC to Present Family-Friendly Production of THE MAGIC VICTROLA
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017

This December, opera's youngest fans can experience a production created just for them with the Canadian Opera Company's new, family-friendly presentation of The Magic Victrola.

The Joffrey Ballet Welcomes New Company Members for 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017

Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, has announced the addition of three dancers to the Joffrey's international roster for the 2017-2018 season: Olivia Duryea (Haslett, Michigan), Yuka Iwai (Iwate, Japan) and Greig Matthew (Aberdeen, Scotland).

Casting Announced For American Ballet Theatre's 2017 Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2017

Casting for American Ballet Theatre's 2017 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie.

BWW Review: Just a Fair MY FAIR LADY
by Misha Davenport - May 9, 2017

Just a fair MY FAIR LADY

Review Roundup: Lisa O'Hare and Richard E. Grant Take the Stage in MY FAIR LADY at Lyric Opera
by Alan Henry - May 9, 2017

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the American premiere of a new production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady, starring Richard E. Grant and Lisa O'Hare as Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle. The production runs tonight, April 28, through May 21 (press opening April 29) at Lyric's Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Chicago You Might Have Missed 5/5 - Lyric Opera's MY FAIR LADY and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2017

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Chicago You Might Have Missed 5/5 - Lyric Opera's MY FAIR LADY and More!

Lyric Opera of Chicago to Hold Dance Auditions for THE PEARL FISHERS
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017

Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for dancers with strong technique and significant stage experience for its upcoming production of the opera The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet on Monday, June 5, 2017.

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Chicago You Might Have Missed 4/28 - #EDUHAM at Hamilton and More!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2017

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Chicago You Might Have Missed 4/28 - #EDUHAM at Hamilton and More!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek at Lyric Opera of Chicago's MY FAIR LADY Starring Richard E. Grant and Lisa O'Hare
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 28, 2017

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the American premiere of a new production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady, starring Richard E. Grant and Lisa O'Hare as Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle. The production runs tonight, April 28, through May 21 (press opening April 29) at Lyric's Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.