Maureen Dowd, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Isabel Wilkerson, Trevor Noah and More Slated for Chicago Humanities Festival's FALLFEST/16: SPEED
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2016 The Chicago Humanities Festival is moving full speed ahead towards the 27th annual Fallfest, releasing its full line-up of events. Fallfest/16: Speed will feature more than 100 events by prominent artists, authors, historians, scientists, and cultural commentators including Dan Savage, Maureen Dowd,...
UB40 & The English Beat to Play NJPAC, 11/1
by Tyler Peterson - August 25, 2015 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with The English Beat and UB40....
Erik Altemus and More to Join American Pops Orchestra in 'MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY' This May
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016 Maestro Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - are proud to present the closing concert of their successful inaugural season. MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY: A 60s Cocktail Party will debut at the George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium today, Ma... ![]() by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017 Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present a special holiday concert not to be missed, with special guest stars Rumer Willis ('Dancing with the Stars,' Broadway's Chicago), Lea DeLaria (Broadway, comedy and jazz star, 'Orange ...
Court Theatre Extends Pearl Cleage's BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017 Court Theatre, under the leadership of Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, announces the extension of Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage, directed by Ron OJ Parson. Blues for an Alabama Sky now runs through February 19, 2017 at Court The... ![]() by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2018 The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced today its lineup for the sixth annual SCAD aTVfest, Atlanta's only TV festival attracting industry-leading producers, directors, writers and actors to SCAD's award-winning buildings in Midtown Atlanta.... ![]() by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017 Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present a special holiday concert not to be missed, with special guest stars Rumer Willis ('Dancing with the Stars,' Broadway's Chicago), Lea DeLaria (Broadway, comedy and jazz star, 'Orange ... ![]() by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2017 The Chi Phil Chamber Players are ready to serve up another season of innovative concerts at City Winery Chicago, starting with D a de los Muertos on October 29. Audiences can enjoy delicious food and drinks in an intimate setting while taking a Day of the Dead-inspired journey through the music of L... ![]() by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2017 With only a few tickets remaining for its original run, Steep Theatre has added four more performances of The Invisible Hand. This powerful play has fascinated audiences and critics alike. The Invisible Hand will run through Saturday, November 18....
Kick up Game Day with CHI-CHI'S' Mexican Food Recipes
by Marina Kennedy - January 31, 2017 The big game is quickly approaching and whether hosting a home full of hungry fans or in need of a dish to bring to a party, the makers of CHI-CHI'S tortillas, chips and legendary salsas have created tasty recipes to help make your football gatherings more enjoyable and irresistibly flavorful. M... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - August 22, 2017 Starz announced today it is developing the action-drama series under the working title 'Black Samurai' with Jerry Bruckheimer Television starring Academy Award(R) winner Common (John Wick 2, Suicide Squad, Selma), who will also executive produce under his Freedom Road Productions banner. Wu-Tang Cla...
Fred Hammond's 'Everybody Get Up Tour' to Stop at Kimmel Center, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013 Fred Hammond has assembled the biggest names in their musical genres with The United Tenors for the Everybody Get Up Tour in support of the recent release of soulful 70's inspired album, United Tenors: Hammond, Hollister, Roberson, Wilson. The United Tenors join forces with special guest Pastor Alyn...
Step Up Announces New Opportunities for Chicago Playwrights
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2017 After four years of producing plays in Chicago, Step Up Productions is reforming as Step Up Chicago Playwrights. In its new form, Step Up will dedicate itself to supporting new Chicago plays through paid residencies and commissions. Through its Chi Wrights education initiative, Step Up also hopes to...
BWW Reviews: NELLO in NYC is A One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience
by Naomi Serviss - July 27, 2015 Visit Nello on the Upper East Side. It has been a beloved New York City restaurant for 20 years....
Erik Altemus and More to Join American Pops Orchestra in 'MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY' This May
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016 Maestro Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - are proud to present the closing concert of their successful inaugural season. MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY: A 60s Cocktail Party will debut at the George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium today, Ma...
REVOLT TV Airs Eye-Opening Special CHICAGO LOVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 26, 2014 REVOLT TV will air an emotionally gripping 90-minute special film Chicago Love tonight, November 26, 2014....
Fred Hammond's 'Everybody Get Up Tour' to Stop at Kimmel Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2013 Fred Hammond has assembled the biggest names in their musical genres with The United Tenors for the Everybody Get Up Tour in support of the recent release of soulful 70's inspired album, United Tenors: Hammond, Hollister, Roberson, Wilson. The United Tenors join forces with special guest Pastor Alyn...
The Chi-Ciones to Bring LETTERS TO THE LONELY to Casa Mezcal, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013 For the first time in 5 years, The Chi-Ciones are back in a full length revue, Letters to the Lonely, on October 4, 2013....
Erik Altemus and More to Join American Pops Orchestra in 'MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY' This May
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2016 Maestro Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - are proud to present the closing concert of their successful inaugural season. MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY: A 60s Cocktail Party will debut at the George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium today, Ma... ![]() by Macon Prickett - February 01, 2018 The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is excited to announce that Lena Waithe (The CHI, Ready Player One) is confirmed to present at the annual ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 25th, hosted by comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer....
CSz Theater Chicago Adds to Holiday Schedule
by Tyler Peterson - November 24, 2015 CSz Theater Chicago announces upcoming special holiday/winter programming in its 28th anniversary season - please add/update listings, and call for photos, media comps, and additional information:...
Gico Music Soul Artist Gina Carey to Celebrate New CD Release with Live Concert
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2015 On Sunday, September 13th, Gina Carey, winner of the 2015 Coachella Valley "Best Contemporary Artist award "and 2012 winner of the Marker Broadcasting Rising Star of the Desert Award for "Best Jazz Artist", plans to celebrate the release of her new album "Can you dig it" with a free concert.... ![]() by David Clarke - August 21, 2017 Broadway veteran and thrilling vocalist Michael Cunio is bringing CUNIO SINGS ETTA to Duane Park (308 Bowery, New York) on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. With CUNIO SINGS ETTA, Michael Cunio pays tribute to the artist, Etta James, who has been his most enduring inspiration. He will perform classic arrang...
Chicago Commercial Collective to Launch 'The Off-Loop Tour Throughout the Midwest in 2014-15
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2013 Chicago Commercial Collective is thrilled to announce The Off-Loop Tour, aiming to export the best of Chicago theatre to the rest of the region and beyond....
Chicago Philharminic AMP Program Expands to West Side Schools
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016 This fall, UIC College Prep High School and Chicago Bulls College Prep High School have been added to the roster of schools served by the Chi Phil AMP (Academy of Music Performance) program. ... |