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Australian pop megastar Helen Reddy returns to the stage for her first concert tour in ten years, and her only Chicago-area play will be at the historic Arcada Theatre on Wednesday, March 13…
THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE CASINO The Venue is Chicagoland’s premier entertainment destination. This 3,400 capacity state-of-the-art space regularly showcases the hottest entertainment act…
Stephen Sondheim, Liza Minnelli, Angela Lansbury, Christine Ebersole and other great stars of American music and musical theatre share the spotlight with the country's most passionate music …
Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt: Everyone love's a good mystery which consists of solving a murder, international intrigue, learning secrets about the characters, and many surprises. The…
Here is a complete, easy-to-use resource for anyone involved in the performing arts! Business and Legal Forms for Theater, Second Edition (Allworth Press) contains forty indispensable,…
One of the most powerful and beloved American plays ever written, A Raisin In the Sun tells the story of the Younger family's struggle for dignity and a better life " and the backlash …
It all began in October 2012, as 123 college teams from across North America competed in 12 different regionals over the next five months–all for the chance to claim a regional title a…
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce the addition of Slowgirl by Greg Pierce to this summer's line-up. Directed by ensemble member Randall Arney, the production featur…
Sid is coming to Chicago! The star of the popular animated television show, "Sid the Science Kid," will meet and greet guests on the red carpet at a special premiere of Jim Henson's "Sid the…
On Monday, April 29th, at New York City's Pierre Hotel, the National Corporate Theatre Fund (NCTF) will honor Vanessa Williams, American Express and five resident theatres celebrati…
InFusion Theatre Company is proud to announce its second collaboration with award-winning playwright Qui Nguyen with the Midwest premiere of Fight Girl Battle World, directed by InFusi…
 Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing March 30 " May 5, 2013 at Theate…
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces three of the five productions of the 2013-14 season: Amy Herzog's awa…
Red Theater presents the Chicago premiere of Red Hamlet by Aaron Sawyer and the Red Theater Collective at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave, March 15 " April 21. Sawyer, Red Theater's art…
The August Wilson Monologue Competition, sponsored by The League of Chicago Theatres, Goodman Theatre, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and organized in Chicago by D…
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the return of  Chester Gregory (Sister Act, Hairspray) to Black Ensemble Theater to reprise his award-winning in…
 First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83) presents the acclaimed playUNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, directed by Jeff Award nominee Alison C. Vesely, previewin…
Oh what a night it will be, Tuesday, March 5 at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles!  Former stars of the Tony-Award winning mega-hit musical "Jersey Boys" will take the stage that evening …
BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago's Orienta…
Podcast with Lookingglass Theatre’s BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
Podcast with Lookingglass Theatre’s BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Director Heidi Stillman cast members Troy West, JJ Phillips, Anish Jethmalani and Walter Owen Briggs discuss Looking…
Massage Envy, the nations' pioneer and largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce today the opening of a new concept, Massage Envy Spa located in Chicago's West Loop neighborho…
Portion Control Improv - an all female, improvisational team from Chicago-is presenting their improv show: When Thighs Touch at the Second City’s Donny's Skybox. When Th…
The Village Voice, the nation's first and largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today that esteemed critic and longtime judge of the awards will resume his former position as Ob…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center presents A Night at the Movies April 8th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 27 Live, 1012 Church Street in Evanston. The event includes an intimate sc…