Art institutions in the Loop contribute over $2.25 billion to Chicago’s economy every year, according to a study released Wednesday. The Chicago Loop Alliance unveiled their report …
The Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, in partnership with the Prince Charitable Trusts and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, will invest $24.3 million over the n…
Elaine May " the iconic actress, comedian, writer and director who first emerged in Chicago in the 1950s alongside her partner Mike Nichols " is to return to Broadway next season. May, 85, w…
BroadwayHD premiered The Toxic Avenger Musical at the Chicago Comic amp Entertainment Expo C2E2 to a packed auditorium. The comic musical is based on the 1984 film created by Troma Entertain…
One of the many questions answered on the Zanies website FAQ page is whether any of the locations host an open-mic night. Though there is some information about a showcase at the Rosemont lo…
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Take a look at Tristram Kenton’s first look production photos from the London revival of Kander and Ebb’s award-winning musical Chicago. Now in previews, Chicago …
Today is Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup This week, cast m…
SCATTERSHOT SATIRE AIMS AT MOVING TARGETS It's easy to think that humor is subjective — until an entire audience's spontaneous guffaw undermines any such abstraction. Often enough, tha…
Josefina Gabrielle has been an invaluable West End presence in productions ranging from Oklahoma! as Laurey opposite Hugh Jackman to Gussie in the Maria Friedman-directed Merrily We Roll Alo…
A trio of New York stage stars has been announced to lead a highly anticipated Chicago mounting of Jesus Christ Superstar. The transfer of the Olivier-winning production from London'…
A trio of New York stage stars has been announced to lead a highly anticipated Chicago mounting of Jesus Christ Superstar. The transfer of the Olivier-winning production from London'…
Following a successful UK and international tour, and after a 5-year absence from London, the multi award-winning Kander amp Ebb musical CHICAGO, winner of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Award…
Full to the brim with Razzle-Dazzle and showstopping visuals, Chicago The Musical is back in the West End with a bang - not to mention an all-star cast, scores of sizzling songs, one heck of…
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Friday "Gaslight District": The Second City e.t.c.'s 42nd revue takes on everything from aliens to the alienated. Open run at Second City, 1608 N. Wells St.; 312-337-3992 and www.secondcity.…
Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble members Jon Michael Hill and Namir Smallwood will be featured in LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater's production of "Pass Over," it was announced Wednesday. The…
SWEET BIRD OF TRUTH The Gentleman Caller was the original name for a breakthrough "memory play" that, opening at Chicago's Civic Theatre in late 1944, made Tom "Tennessee" Williams famous…
"The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's season finale concerts were saved by 'an outpouring of support' from the community, which donated more than $140,000 since a public plea 10 days ago, orchestr…
It would be hard to find a more beloved and iconic modern Cinderella story to bring to the musical stage than Pretty Woman. But this Broadway in Chicago world premiere of the Broadway-bound …
The Sound returns with a roman à clef love letter of a world premiere about a young theater company striving for that most specific of victories: a non-equity Jeff Award.
What better in the run-up to the opening night for CHICAGO, back in the West End at London's Phoenix Theatre, than a series of interviews from Caroline Hanks-Farmer with the show's stars? We…
