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Writers Theatre, under leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents the first production in their new home, Arcadia, written by Tom S…
A century ago, the art movement was changed forever. Dadaism was created to redefine the idea of art. Dada art includes a diverse subject matter and any medium or combination of media. Wa…
The Jedlicka Performing Arts Center (JPAC), located on the campus of Morton College in Cicero, presents one of the most successful original plays to come out of the Chicago theatre scene. E/…
Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire are proud to present two performances of composer Carl Orff's spectacular operatic classic, "Carmina Burana", Saturday…
Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' (SYA) world premiere production of The Compass devised and directed by Michael Rohd. At the center of The Compassis a trial determin…
Through the generosity of Donna MacMillan, the McCallum Theatre presents distinguished American pianist Jeffrey Siegel and his program of Keyboard Conversations® and "Musical Pictures" on…
Chicago's Halcyon Theatre announces casting for the World Premiere of Dreams of the Penny Gods by Callie Kimball. Directed by Jennifer Adams, Co-Founder of Halcyon Theatre, the company close…
Recommended Reviewed by: Stacey L. Crawley Capturing the pathos of life, If/Then is an emotionally transparent musical that follows two distinct storylines for Elizabeth (Jackie Burns), who …
Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with Encore Cast’s TOMMY MENDOZA & CAMERON MATTHEWS from SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! on Vimeo. TOMMY MENDOZA & CAMERON MATTHEWS discuss Encore Cast Perf…
Broadway In Chicago and producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing are thrilled to announce the First National Tour of Beautiful"The Carole King Musical, the smash hit musical about …
Fresh from Shakespeare's Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company, renowned British director Jonathan Munby returns to Chicago to stage Shakespeare's most intimate tragedy. In a black …
After several sell-out performances, Chicago's hit concert SAY YOU LOVE ME: Fleetwood Mac Turns 40 is back with old favorites and new songs, playing one night only on Saturday…
Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce its "new" summer 2016 production: the funny, intimate and moving musical TOMORROW MORNING with book, music and lyrics by Laurence Mark …
Broadway In Chicago and Starvox Entertainment are pleased to announce the hilarious hit musical DISENCHANTED! will play Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) Ma…
Highly Recommended Reviewed By: Michael J. Roberts It has been the long standing tradition that Broadway productions were the gold standard of theater. The last decade has challenged that no…
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Palm Desert. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production w…
Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its highly anticipated return to Chicag…
Highly Recommended Reviewed By: Michael J. Roberts It has been the long standing tradition that Broadway productions were the gold standard of theater. The last decade has challenged that no…
Prepare to travel to a galaxy far, far away as Charles Ross brings his "One Man Star Wars Trilogy" to Raue Center For The Arts at 8 p.m. on February 26, 2016. Experience the original "Star W…
Stage and screen legend Debbie Reynolds discusses her upcoming concert at Drury Lane Theatre as well as great moments that shaped her career, including memories of filming Singing in the Rai…
The McCallum Theatre presents Igudesman & Joo on Friday, March 18, at 8:00pm. It's an evening of more infectious lunacy and musical mash-ups from the YouTube faves; virtuosos in music an…
Lyric Opera of Chicago continues its 61st season with Romeo and Juliet in a new-to-Chicago production created by Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher Monday, February 22 through Saturda…
WTTW, Chicago’s premier public television station, will broadcast The Trials of Muhammad Ali at 10pm on Thursday, February 25th as part of a year-long series honoring the 50th annivers…
The McCallum Theatre presents Tribute to the Follies on Thursday, March 10, at 8:00pm, and Friday, March 11, at2:00pm and 8:00pm. From the legendary Folies Bergère to the Ziegfeld Folli…
The McCallum Theatre presents Yanni on Tuesday, March 15, at 8:00pm. A phenomenal composer and live performer, Yanni's music has been performed before millions of fans internationally and mo…
