In the return of the Players 50 list, we tried to honor those who came back, who've already been putting shows on stages, while crossing our fingers that those we've not heard from are just …
The recent rise in COVID-19 brought more announcements of changes and postponements in Chicago theater. This list will update.
"Chicago," Broadway's longest-running American musical, welcomes a new Billy Flynn when James Monroe Iglehart joins the cast on January 17. The post James Monroe Iglehart Joins Cast of Broad…
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" has postponed its Chicago opening by about a month, according to an announcement Thursday from presenter Broadway in Chicago.
The producers of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and Broadway In Chicago announced today that due to the rapidly-changing COVID landscape, the North American tour will now launch at Br…
Wednesday brought a rush of show cancellations, postponements and changes in the upcoming season for the world of Chicago theater and performing arts, all tied to concerns over public health…
The foundation created by legendary lyricist Fred Ebb awarded $2.6 million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS as 2021 ended, topping the foundation's previous record donation in 2020 and c…
The tap dance organization's move to Calumet Heights will continue nurturing youth and professional dancers while honoring the legacy of an influential family of artists.
From visits from Alvin Ailey and the English National Ballet, to the homegrown talents of Hubbard Street, the Joffrey and Chicago Tap Theatre, don't miss these upcoming performances.
Today's top stories include the casting of James Monroe Iglehart in Chicago on Broadway! Plus, Chris Evans is in talks to star as Gene Kelly in a new movie! Flying Over Sunset announces Janu…
"Is everybody here? Is everybody ready?" Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart is going to be bringing his charming razzle dazzle to Broadway's Chicago!
Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart will play Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway beginning January 17. Chicago resumed performances at the Ambassador Theatre on September 14 and…
The Tony-winning star of Aladdin steps into the role on Monday, January 17.
The international hit musical continues at the Ambassador Theatre.
James Monroe Iglehart will take over the role of Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago! He will take over the role on January 17, replacing Tom Hewitt, who has played the role si…
James Monroe Iglehart will join the Broadway company of "Chicago" as Billy Flynn, producers Barry and Fran Weissler announced Tuesday. Iglehart steps into the show Jan. 17, taking over from …
With fingers crossed and hope soaring, here are 10 exciting winter theatrical attractions, from the "Come From Away" tour to "King James" at Steppenwolf.
It was supposed to be a year of recovery. But the COVID-19 virus, along with its supporting cast of variants, had other ideas.
For all the things Chicago is famous for, let puppetry be on the list, and puppetry's biggest event on the calendar is the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
Welcome to the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society. Chris Bean will be making his directorial debut, and for the next two hours his cast will be telling you the story of "The Murder at Haversh…
Ginger Farley spent this year and her career supporting dance artists when and how they needed. She retires Dec. 31.
The touring musical "Pretty Woman," which had been slated to play though Sunday at the CIBC Theatre in the Loop, has had to cancel the rest of its Chicago performances.
Due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases in the touring production of Pretty Woman: The Musical, all performances through December 19, 2021, at the CIBC Theatre, have been cancelled.
The Chicago company of "The Play That Goes Wrong," now at the Broadway Playhouse.
"Pretty Woman," which stars Olivia Valli in the role made famous by Julia Roberts, is a guilty pleasure show, a sexy nostalgia trip. On Tuesday, everyone seemed to leave well pleased with wh…