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THE LAST FIVE YEARS Extends at Oil Lamp Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Oil Lamp Theater has announced that The Last Five Years, written and composed by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Christina Ramirez and music directed by Amy Branahl, has extended

Jessie Mueller, Abby Mueller and More to Perform at Northlight Theatre Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

Northlight Theatre will present their Grand Opening Gala, “Celebrating our Past, Building our Future,” marking the culmination of the company’s 50th Anniversary Season and the beginning of a new era in Evanston.

Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.

CATCH AS A CAN & More Lead Chicago's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2026

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Catch as a Can and more

Cast and Creatives Set For DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Uptown Music Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Uptown Music Theater in Deerfield, IL will present DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID this summer, directed by Tor Campbell and featuring a full cast led by Julia Aragon as Ariel, alongside a live 20-piece JAM Orchestra.

Review: Little Women at Guthrie Theater Feels Refreshingly New
by Joe Sarafolean - Apr 24, 2026

Lauren Gundersen's Little Women at the Guthrie offers a fresh take, centering Louisa May Alcott herself. Isabella Star LaBlanc shines in this stunning production.

Interview: Theatre Life with Lauren M. Gunderson
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 23, 2026

Today’s subject Lauren M. Gunderson is a prime example of an artist living her theatre life to the absolute fullest. She has had the honor of being the most produced playwright in this country three times and shows so signs of letting up with her always superb creative output. One of her latest projects is the world premiere of  I And You The Musical which is in performance at Olney Theatre Center through May 24th. The show is based on her play of the same name, which was part of a Rolling world premiere that played at Olney Theatre Center in 2015.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Last Five Years, the Drama Desk Award-winning musical by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Christina Ramirez, at its Glenview, Illinois venue.

Video: Jason Robert Brown Shares THE LAST FIVE YEARS Compilation in Honor of 25th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Last Five Years is celebrating 25 years since its premiere  in Chicago. Composer Jason Robert Brown took to social media to share a video celebrating the show, and many of the cast members who have starred in it over the years.

MARIE & ROSETTA To Be Staged At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 18, 2026

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming regional premiere of Marie and Rosetta, written by George Brant and directed by E. Faye Butler.

Shattered Globe Theatre Adds 3 New Ensemble Members and 5 Artistic Associates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre announced three new Ensemble Members—Ellie Fey, Kotryna Hilko and Jeff Rodriguez—along with five new Artistic Associates, as the company celebrates its 35th year.

Cast Set for LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, adapted by Lauren M. Gunderson from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.

Production Team Revealed For 52nd Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

At the 52nd Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 150 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored in a program under the artistic direction of Adrian Abel Azevedo.

Northlight Theatre Reveals Inaugural Season in the Company’s New Home in Downtown Evanston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, has revealed its inaugural season in the company’s new home at 1012 Church Street in Downtown Evanston.

Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!

BEAU JEST Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Beau Jest, James Sherman's delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2026 Season Highlights Female Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

 Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, the Evanston theatre company that has been thrilling audiences with stories of the Black American and African diaspora experience since 1979, has announced its programming for the 2026 season. 

Ora Jones, Issy van Randwyck and More to Star in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at CST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Merry Wives of Windsor, an endlessly entertaining new take of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedy.

Interlochen Center For The Arts Appoints Tor Campbell As Musical Theatre Program Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Interlochen Center for the Arts appoints Tor Campbell as the new director of its Musical Theatre Program, enhancing its educational and performance offerings.

THE PORCH ON WINDY HILL Extends at Urban Stages
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Following a sold-out run and an overwhelming audience response, Urban Stages,led by Founding Artistic Director Frances Hill and Associate Artistic Director Antoinette Mullins, has announced a limited encore extension of The Porch on Windy Hill.