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Bailiwick Chicago Theater is pleased to announce its 2013"14 Season, which celebrates daring new work alongside a recharged classic. In March 2014, Artistic Director Lili-Anne Brown directs …
The Strange Tree Group presents the world premiere of the elaborate time travel comedy THE HALF-BROTHERS MENDELSSOHN by Elizabeth Bagby, directed by Thrisa Hodits, playingÅ
Join Bailiwick Chicago Theater for SUIT & TIE: an after work affair onWednesday, June 12 from 6:30 " 8:30 pm at the swanky Hotel Palomar Chicago, 505 N. State. St. Ming…
The producers of A Christmas Story, The Musical, have announced that the three-time Tony® nominated production will return for the holiday season with engagements at the The B…
A stage tale of troubled families, a true-life story musical about gay servicemen in World War II and a rousing rock’n'roll revue took home top honors Monday, June 3, at Park West duri…
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL has chosen Chicago as the first stop on its national tour. The hit Broadway musical features music and lyrics fr…
Podcast with West Side Story’s MARYJOANNA GRISSO from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo.
Podcast with West Side Story’s MARYJOANNA GRISSO from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. MaryJoanna Grisso discusses playing the iconic role of Maria in the acclaimed National Tour of West Side…
 Raven Theatre and Vault 13 Productions have teamed up to bring back the wildly popular Black and Blue. Opening night is Friday, June 14th at 8:00 p.m. at The West Stage at t…
Victory Gardens Theater announces casting for the world premiere of Mojada by VG Associate Artist Luis Alfaro, directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew.  Mojada will ru…
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the acting company and creative team for Shrek The Musical, the Theater's annual summer family musical, directed and choreograph…
One of the most exciting things about seeing musicals outside there original big budget context is the ability to discover new relatable relationships that may have gotten overlooked in the …
There is much emotional uneasiness during the 90 minutes that makes up the Chicago premiere of Ka-Tet Theatre’s Smudge.  This three person work by Rachel Axler explores the parental…
Zipcar, Inc. and Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) announced today a unique new program, Fueling Local Art, that brings CLA's Pop-Up Art Loop exhibits to festivals throughout Chi…
Music Box Theatre presents a long lost film from the Hollywood Golden Age when its  monthly Silent Cinema Series revives the 1922 Gloria Swanson/Rudolph Valentino treasure …
The Chicago Dancing Festival is pleased to announce the programming schedule for its seventh season. Co-produced by internationally renowned choreographer and native Chicagoan Lar …
Million Dollar Quartet proudly announces that this Saturday, May 26, 2013 marks the official date at which it becomes the longest-running musical production in Chicago's history. W…
Podcast with cast of TEA WITH EDIE & FITZ from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Cast members from Dead Writers Theatre Collective’s World Premiere of Adam Pasen’s TEA WITH EDIE &…
Big Noise Theatre Company, a division of Winnetka Theatre, will hold auditions for RUTHLESS!, the first production of their 2013-14 season.   Ruthless is a musical comedyÂ…
Closing out its 25th Anniversary Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Big Lake Big City, written by Keith Huff and directed by Ensemble Membe…
 TBS Just For Laughs Chicago has announced the addition of Russell Brand, Pete Holmes, Paul F. Tompkins, Brian Posehn, Doug Benson, Todd Glass, Scott Adsit, Kev…
 TBS Just For Laughs Chicago presented by State Farm, America's largest comedy festival, will break new boundaries by providing comedy fans around the country with an all-access pass t…
Chicago's Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, hosts a variety of special screenings and appearances throughout the summer, including Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin in person f…
Podcast with comedian ROSS MATHEWS from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo. Ross Mathews discusses his new book Man Up!: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence and his upcoming performance at Pa…
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