Chicago Theatre Newsroom

The Full Monty: A working-class musical that works for tips!

City Lit Theater will follow its critical and popular hit THE HOUSE OF IDEAS with August Wilson’s SEVEN GUITARS, directed by veteran Chicago director and actor Manny Buckley.

Oil Lamp Theater’s First Date, with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, is now playing through October 20, at Oil Lamp Theater. See photos from the show!

Curious Theatre Branch will present the world premiere of The Ship and The Sea, written and directed by Chris Bower, now playing through September 29, at Facility Theatre. See photos from the production.

Joffrey Ballet has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring the US premiere of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT.

HORRORWOOD Podcast announced a live stage adaptation in Chicago, blending true crime storytelling with theatrical performance. The show will feature real-life crime stories, engaging audiences in a new format.

BrightSide Theatre announced the cast for DRACULA, running from October 18 to November 3. The company will also co-sponsor a blood drive on Saturday, October 5.

Redtwist Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger's BOTTLE FLY, running from Oct 17 to Nov 24.

Broadway In Chicago will launch the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery for the upcoming engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Beautiful City Project revealed the cast for THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG, an all-femme cabaret at The Den Theatre. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Kelli O'Hara will be honored with the 2024 Sarah Siddons Society Award on November 6, 2024. The award recognizes her contributions to Broadway and the performing arts.

Shattered Globe Theatre announced its 2024-25 season featuring Sarah Ruhl’s BECKY NURSE OF SALEM, Kenneth Lonergan’s LOBBY HERO, and a new adaptation of Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES by Brendan Pelsue.

We talk to Creg Sclavi about THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre. Paramount Theatre is kicking off their 13th Broadway Series season with the perfect show for the times, The Full Monty, playing August 21-October 6! Layoffs, outsourcing, and a changing world cannot stop these guys from tackling their issues around identity and masculinity--and baring their souls to one another.

Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto-best known for the hit television shows 'Impractical Jokers' and 'The Misery Index'-is extending his Let's Get Into It tour featuring all new material into 2025!

THE HOUSE OF IDEAS provides an entertaining history of Marvel’s precipitous rise to pop cultural supremacy that nicely captures the collaborative spirit of Kirby and Lee’s frequently tumultuous partnership. But more casual fans of the brand may find themselves lost in the play’s more intricate plot points and initially dizzying pace.

Applications for the 2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards open on September 4. Schools across Illinois are invited to participate in this prestigious event celebrating high school musical theatre talent.

Porchlight Music Theatre named Jenna Deja as interim executive director. Learn more about Deja and about th position!

Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

 Following its critically acclaimed virtual premiere in 2021, 'The Other Witch,' an evocative work by award-winning choreographer and Guggenheim Fellow Nejla Yatkin, will be performed live for the first time at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts on November 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

“Desperate times take desperate measures”. These words are spoken by one of the out of work steel workers in Buffalo. That is exactly what happens in the Full Monty, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6.  

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, will open its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off, directed by Tony Award-winning ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Chicago's MajTNC has just released a new single titled 'Beg Me To Stay.' Following the success of their previous track 'Nice To Meet You,' MajTNC continues to captivate audiences with their unique sound, blending soulful lyrics with modern beats.

Check out production photos for Paramount Theatre's The Fully Monty, running now through October 6, here!

Water People Theater has announced its upcoming production in collaboration with its host institution. The play, titled 'The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon' ('Las delicadas lágrimas de la luna menguante'), is penned by Rebeca Alemán and directed by Iraida Tapias.