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Photos: LA BOHÈME At Opera Festival of Chicago

Photos: LA BOHÈME At Opera Festival of Chicago

THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Make Chicago Debut

THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Make Chicago Debut

Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood to Star in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Steppenwolf Theatre

Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood to Star in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Steppenwolf Theatre

Photos: LA BOHÈME At Opera Festival of Chicago
THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Make Chicago Debut
Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood to Star in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Steppenwolf Theatre

Photos: LA BOHÈME At Opera Festival of Chicago

Photos: LA BOHÈME At Opera Festival of Chicago

THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Make Chicago Debut

THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Make Chicago Debut

Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood to Star in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Steppenwolf Theatre

Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood to Star in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Steppenwolf Theatre

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MEXODUS to Make Chicago Premiere at Studebaker Theater

MEXODUS to Make Chicago Premiere at Studebaker Theater

DANCE FOR LIFE 35TH ANNIVERSARY Celebration Set for The Auditorium in Chicago

DANCE FOR LIFE 35TH ANNIVERSARY Celebration Set for The Auditorium in Chicago

MUD ROW, MARJORIE PRIME and More Set for Remy Bumppo Theatre Company 2026 - 2027 Season

MUD ROW, MARJORIE PRIME and More Set for Remy Bumppo Theatre Company 2026 - 2027 Season

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Tour at Broadway In Chicago

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Tour at Broadway In Chicago

Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

GLORIA BOND CLUNIE PLAYWRIGHT'S FESTIVAL to Return to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

GLORIA BOND CLUNIE PLAYWRIGHT'S FESTIVAL to Return to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

Video: Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC At Marriott Theatre- First Look

Video: Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC At Marriott Theatre- First Look

BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps

BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps

Cast Set for THE ATTIC: THINGS I’VE SEEN WHILE LYING ON MY BACK at The Goodman

Cast Set for THE ATTIC: THINGS I’VE SEEN WHILE LYING ON MY BACK at The Goodman

MEAN GIRLS to Make Chicago-Area Premiere at Paramount Theatre in Aurora

MEAN GIRLS to Make Chicago-Area Premiere at Paramount Theatre in Aurora

Sarah Siddons Society to Offer Twelve Professional Development Grants to Chicago Theatre Artists

Sarah Siddons Society to Offer Twelve Professional Development Grants to Chicago Theatre Artists

Cast Set For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Chopin Theatre

Cast Set For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Chopin Theatre

ALI SIDDIQ: THE CUSTOM FIT TOUR to Stop at UIS Performing Arts Center

ALI SIDDIQ: THE CUSTOM FIT TOUR to Stop at UIS Performing Arts Center

THE SOCCER SHOW to Make World Premiere at The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago

THE SOCCER SHOW to Make World Premiere at The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, and More Set for Overshadowed Theatrical Productions 2026-2027 Season

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, and More Set for Overshadowed Theatrical Productions 2026-2027 Season

THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Tour and More Set for The Goodman Summer Programming

THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Tour and More Set for The Goodman Summer Programming

Lyric Opera of Chicago Names Kate Brueggemann as Chief Development Officer

Lyric Opera of Chicago Names Kate Brueggemann as Chief Development Officer

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is Now Playing at the James M. Nederlander Theatre

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is Now Playing at the James M. Nederlander Theatre

Review: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER at Sandbox Theatre Collective

Review: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER at Sandbox Theatre Collective

FLEETWOOD MAX: THE DEFINITIVE TRIBUTE to Perform at Raue Center

FLEETWOOD MAX: THE DEFINITIVE TRIBUTE to Perform at Raue Center

Review: DESERTED at Redtwist Theatre

Review: DESERTED at Redtwist Theatre

PrideArts Announces New Season Programming

PrideArts Announces New Season Programming

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit

AMERICAN MAVERICKS to Make Debut at Obama Presidential Center with Chicago Philharmonic

AMERICAN MAVERICKS to Make Debut at Obama Presidential Center with Chicago Philharmonic

LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre to Close After Additional Week Added to Run

LEOPOLDSTADT at Writers Theatre to Close After Additional Week Added to Run

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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase

Raue Center For The Arts · 08/07/26 – 08/07/26

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Catch as Catch Can

Steppenwolf Theatre Company · 06/04/26 – 07/12/26

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Catalyst Ranch · 07/09/26 – 07/26/26

Lee Brice

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater · 07/30/26 – 07/30/26

Adriana Lecouvreur

Opera Festival of Chicago · 06/28/26 – 07/03/26

Crime and Punishment

TUTA Theatre · 05/07/26 – 08/23/26

The Elephant Man

Theater Wit · 06/12/26 – 06/28/26

Hairnation 2026- An Outdoor 80s Tribute Festival

BaseCamp Pub · 07/26/26 – 07/26/26

The Outsiders

The Cadillac Palace Theatre · 08/04/26 – 08/16/26

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Tour at Broadway In Chicago Photo

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Tour at Broadway In Chicago

Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL Photo

Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

Review: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER at Sandbox Theatre Collective Photo

Review: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER at Sandbox Theatre Collective

Review: DESERTED at Redtwist Theatre Photo

Review: DESERTED at Redtwist Theatre

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit Photo

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's SOUTHERN RAPTURE at Theater Wit

Review: UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY at Lookingglass Theatre Company Photo

Review: UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY at Lookingglass Theatre Company

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Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC At Marriott Theatre- First Look

Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC At Marriott Theatre- First Look

Gary Cole and More in CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf

Gary Cole and More in CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf

CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf Theatre Is On Stage Now

CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf Theatre Is On Stage Now

Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally Talk ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre

Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally Talk ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre

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West End

Review: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY at Royal Albert Hall

Review: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY at Royal Albert Hall

Review: PRIDE, National Theatre

Review: VENUS & ADONIS, Barbican Theatre

Photos: Sam Ryder and More in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

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New York City

Interview: Joshua Rosenblum Celebrates Maury Yeston at Symphony Space

Interview: Joshua Rosenblum Celebrates Maury Yeston at Symphony Space

Interview: Lara Downes on DECLARATION: SONGS OF DEMOCRACY, VOICES OF HOPE at Lincoln Center

Review: LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE: THE MUSIC OF JULIE GOLD at the Laurie Beechman

Review: Mark Winkler Returns to NYC, Providing Jazz Pleasure at Pangea

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United States

Review: WORKING FOR CRUMBS at B St. Theatre

Review: WORKING FOR CRUMBS at B St. Theatre

Review: CRAZYSEXYCOOL: THE TLC MUSICAL at Kreeger Theater

Review: GET READY at The Ensemble Theatre

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Broadway Palm

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International

Review: LES BANNIES ONT DROIT D'AMOUR at Théâtre Rouge, Jardin D'Acclimatation

Review: LES BANNIES ONT DROIT D'AMOUR at Théâtre Rouge, Jardin D'Acclimatation

Interview: Jan Ployshompoo Supasap & JingJing Yu Reflect on ENEMIES WITH BENEFITS

Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Casino De Paris

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Turns Chaos Into Comedy

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