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Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, Chicagoland is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city. The series will explore where politics and policy meet real people's lives -- in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education, and public safety -- to meet national and local challenges.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Kate Baldwin, Paolo Montalban and More for THE KING AND I at the Lyric
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016

Lyric Opera of Chicago released today new behind-the-scenes rehearsal images from its grand-scale production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I, featuring Broadway stars Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban as Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam. The production runs April 29 through May 22 (pre...


GREAT EXPECTATIONS Extends thru 12/20 at Strawdog Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2014

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the extension of the remount of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, adapted by Gale Childs Daly and directed by Jason W. Gerace, through Saturday, Dec. 20 at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway St....


ShawChicago's to Host Annual Gala SHAW CELEBRATES SHAKESPEARE
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2016

ShawChicago marks the 400th birthday of William Shakespeare with its annual Gala, entitled Shaw Celebrates Shakespeare, at The Casino, 195 E. Delaware Place on May 21st at 6 PM....


Chicago's Trinity Academy of Irish Dance Celebrates 17th World Title with Celebration & Open House Today
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015

The famed Trinity Academy of Irish Dance—Gold-medal winner of this year's World Irish Dance Championships, an international competition most recently held in London—kicks off preliminary St. Patrick's Day festivities with a free family-friendly celebration and Open House, today, March 7 at select Tr...


New Mixed-Use Development in Rosemont, The Pearl, Acquires Its First Tenant
by Robert Diamond - August 20, 2015

Braden Real Estate, a Chicago-based commercial real estate development company, announces a deal to bring Buddy V's Ristorante to the new mixed-use development, The Pearl, located in Rosemont, IL. Buddy V's Ristorante will occupy 8,500 square feet and will feature an Italian restaurant and bakery sh...


Writers Theatre Announces New Managing Director and Director of Institutional Advancement
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2016

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, announces the promotion of Jon Faris to Managing Director and Carly Magill to Director of Institutional Advancement.  Lauren Sale also joins the Writers team as Director of Educati...


The Chicago Inclusion Project Partners with Writers Theatre, TimeLine & ATC
by Tyler Peterson - June 27, 2016

Chicago Inclusion Project Founder and Producer Emjoy Gavino is pleased to announce a slate of upcoming projects with three Chicagoland theatres....


Photo Coverage: Sam Fazio Plays Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - October 11, 2016

Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio returned toFeinstein's/54 Below for a special evening on October 8th. He was accompanied by pianist Chris White and bassist George DeLancey....


Nickelodeon to Premiere Season Three of NASCAR HAMMER DOWN, 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2016

NASCAR and Nickelodeon are joining forces again to take viewers inside the world of NASCAR racing with the return NASCAR Hammer Down....


The Second City's GAME NIGHT Begins at Metropolis Today
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2015

The laughs come rapid-fire as The Second City's Game Night segues from one hilarious game to the next at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, beginning today, July 17. It continues through August 8, 2015....


STAGE TUBE: 'Getting to Know' the Cast of Lyric Opera of Chicago's THE KING AND I
by Christina Mancuso - April 27, 2016

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents its grand-scale production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, featuring Broadway stars Kate Baldwinand Paolo Montalban as Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam. Additional Broadway artists Ali Ewoldt (Tuptim), Alan Ariano (The Kralahome) and Rona Figueroa (Lad...


THE MCCARTNEY YEARS Set for Metropolis in January
by Tyler Peterson - December 10, 2015

The McCartney Years is a note-for-note recreation of a mid-1970's Paul McCartney concert, performing at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre January 23, 2016....


NBC Sports to Present NASCAR Playoff Racing from New Hampshire, 9/25
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2016

NBC Sports presents back-to-back playoff coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series races this weekend. The Sprint Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN...


Heather Moran to Perform SIRENS OF SONG at Davenport's Cabaret
by Ashlee Latimer - August 05, 2016

Sirens of Song: An Acoustic Her-story is a musical exploration of the most influential female vocalists of rock and pop.  Steve Gritman and Heather Moran, along with multi-percussionist Patrick Ryan have deftly created their own interpretive arrangements, featuring the songs from some of the most in...


Theatre at the Center Sets 2017 Season
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2016

Theatre at the Center is announcing its first season under the leadership of new Artistic Director Linda Fortunato.   Theatre at the Center's 2017 season is comprised of a variety of works ranging from Broadway musicals to a Chicagoland premiere play and a holiday classic.  The season opens with My ...


The Woman's Board of the Art Institute of Chicago Edlis/Neeson Luncheon Raises $110K
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016

On Wednesday, March 9th The Woman's Board of the Art Institute of Chicago hosted a sold-out lecture and luncheon to celebrate the newly acquired Edlis/Neeson Collection, which boasts 44 masterpieces by internationally acclaimed artists such as Lichtenstein, Twombly, Johns and Warhol among many other...


NBC Sports Kicks Off The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2016

NBC Sports heads to Chicago this weekend for the first race of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup postseason, as well as the playoff-setting race of the XFINITY Series....


About Face Theatre Names New Managing Director
by Tyler Peterson - December 01, 2015

 About Face Theatre Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Carpenter as its new Managing Director. Carpenter succeeds Corinne Neal, who stepped down early this year....


Theatre at the Center Presents A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Now thru 12/14
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2014

Over the course of their 2014 season, Theatre at the Center, a major equity player on the Chicago theater scene, has introduced audiences to never-before-seen productions on Chicagoland stages. To round out their current season, they will be making no exception, and are thrilled to present the regio...


Chicago Theatre Week 2016 Reaches Record Audiences
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016

Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago, reached record audiences during the fourth year of the program. Over the span of Chicago Theatre Week, February 11 - 21, 2016, 106 participating organizations sold more than 10,500 total value-priced ticke...


THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD to Play Under The Gun Theater
by Tyler Peterson - October 06, 2015

T?he Greatest Story Never Told?i?s performing interactive improvised theater for families at U?nder The Gun Theater?­ 956 W Newport Ave. every Saturday morning at 11:00am from October 24th ­ December 19th, 2015. Tickets range from $15.00 ­ $25.00....


Have a Rockin' New Year's Eve at Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016

Welcome in the New Year with an amazing evening of comedy and rock-n-roll at Raue Center For The Arts! 2016 will go out with a bang at 'A Rockin' New Year's Eve with Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama.' Don't miss this amazing New Year's Eve show at 8 p.m. on December 31, 2016....


Simon Pagenaud and Will Power Duel for the 2016 VERIZON INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
by A.A. Cristi - September 14, 2016

This weekend's motorsports coverage on NBCSN is highlighted by a duel for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series championship, as Team Penske teammatesSimon Pagenaud and Will Power battle for the season title at the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET....


Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Set for Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Tyler Peterson - December 01, 2015

Featuring the classic rock music of Earth, Wind, and Fire, Shining Star performs at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre January 2, 2016....


Chicago Inclusion Project Partners with Chicago Cultural Alliance
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2016

Teaming up in the spirit of community engagement and celebration of cultures, the non-profit organizations of The Chicago Inclusion Project and The Chicago Cultural Alliance come together in a strategic partnership. ...






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