Theatre Building Chicago

Sean Cercone Launches The Licensing House With Barry Manilow's HARMONY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025

Sean Cercone, founder and CEO of Broadway Licensing Global and On Demand, is launching a new theatrical licensing firm, called The Licensing House. Learn more here!

COWFOLK: THE GAY RODEO MUSICAL to Join TRU's Musical Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

Cowfolk: The Gay Rodeo Musical: Bear Kosik and Lani Madland's celebration of LGBTQ pride will be featured at Theatre Resources Unlimited's workshop: HOW TO WRITE A MUSICAL THAT WORKS.

Theater Resources Unlimited Opens Submissions To Their Musical Feedback Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the third part in its How to Write a Musical That Works workshop series. Learn more about the series and see how to join!

Theater Resources Unlimited Extends Submission Deadline For Musical Theater Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Join Theater Resources Unlimited's Virtual Feedback Workshop on November 3, 2024, focusing on musical theater structure. Ideal for writers, producers, and directors.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For TWIST OF FATE At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2024

The York Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series.

Hedgerow Theatre Partners With Mauckingbird Theatre Company On Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2024

Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.

Sean Cercone Resigns From Broadway Licensing Global
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024

Sean Cercone has resigned from Broadway Licensing Global.

Fiery Seahorse Productions to Present YE-XIAN: THE CHINESE CINDERELLA” (“C2”)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

Fiery Seahorse Productions will present the 2022 Reading of Chicagoan Marie Yuen's adaptation of 'Ye-Xian: The Chinese Cinderella' (working title 'C2'), on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago - Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center, 238 West 23rd Street, in Chicago's Chinatown, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Debut LABSeries With PROVENANCE Written By Ethan Mathias
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2021

If you've never had an opportunity to see an original production, this is your chance. This Saturday, September 25, at 2 p.m., Actors Theatre of Indiana presents Provenance by Ethan Mathias. Mathias was chosen as one of the playwrights from ATI's LAB Series.

NYC's Guilty Pleasures Cabaret Presents THE FEMME FATALE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 26, 2019

New York City's, Guilty Pleasures Cabaret presents, The Femme Fatale an evening of music and dance paying homage to fierce females.

Sean Cercone Acquires Broadway Licensing
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2019

Theatrical licensing company, Broadway Licensing has been purchased by the company's President Sean Cercone, backed by international strategic partner The Antelope Group, from former owner Elliott Azrak of VENTURESOME.

The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston & Actors' Shakespeare Project Present TWELFTH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2019

Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love hilarious and heartbreaking. Twins are separated during a shipwreck and are forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on Olivia, who falls for Viola but is idolized by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister is it possible for this to all end well? Well, it IS a comedy!

The 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Announces Slate For 2019 Festival
by Julie Musbach - Nov 8, 2018

Pegasus Theatre Chicago is proud to announce the authors and plays being presented at the 32nd Young Playwrights Festival, January 3 - 27, 2019 at Pegasus's resident home Chicago Dramatists, 773 N. Aberdeen.

Tony Award-Nominated Charles Busch to Perform One-Man Show and Offer Master Class
by Julie Musbach - Jan 5, 2018

Charles Busch, Tony Award Nominee as a playwright for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife comes to South Bend, Indiana to perform his highly-acclaimed show My Kinda 60's on Wednesday, January 31st at 7:30PM. His Music Director will be Tom Judson. Tickets are $25.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Theatre Revisits WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the first production in the fifth season of Chicago's lost musicals in staged concert series, Porchlight Revisits Woman of the Year, starring Meghan Murphy and Brandon Dahlquist, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Peter Stone, with direction by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreography by Florence Walker Harris and musical direction by David Fiorello.

Porchlight Revisits to Return with Meghan Murphy & Brandon Dahlquist in WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the first production in the fifth season of Chicago's lost musicals in staged concert series, Porchlight Revisits Woman of the Year, starring Meghan Murphy and Brandon Dahlquist, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Peter Stone, with direction by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreography by Florence Walker Harris and musical direction by David Fiorello.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces PORCHLIGHT REVISITS...WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2017

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the first production in the fifth season of Chicago's lost musicals in staged concert series, Porchlight Revisits Woman of the Year, starring Meghan Murphy and Brandon Dahlquist, music by John Kander, lyrics byFred Ebb and book by Peter Stone, with direction by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreography by Florence Walker Harris and musical direction by David Fiorello.

Porchlight Revisits to Return with Meghan Murphy & Brandon Dahlquist in WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the first production in the fifth season of Chicago's lost musicals in staged concert series, Porchlight Revisits Woman of the Year, starring Meghan Murphy and Brandon Dahlquist, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Peter Stone, with direction by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreography by Florence Walker Harris and musical direction by David Fiorello.

Playscripts Launches Broadway Licensing with Sean Cercone
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2017

Playscripts Inc. names Sean Cercone President, and announces Broadway Licensing, a new stock and amateur licensing company dedicated to the global distribution of Broadway musicals.

Vital Theatre Company's FLIGHT SCHOOL THE MUSICAL Lands Again in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017

The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced that FLIGHT SCHOOL THE MUSICAL, based on the book 'Flight School' by Lita Judge, with a book by Cara Lustik, lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen, music by David Mallamud and directed and choreographed by Clint Hromsco, continues performing at Theater at Blessed Sacrament on selected Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am, through May 28, 2017.