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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.

The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season With FOOTHOLDS VOL. 5 Photo The Impostors Theatre Company Concludes Season With FOOTHOLDS VOL. 5
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024

The Impostors Theatre Company will conclude their fifth season with Footholds Vol. 5, an annual anthology play written by the Chicagoland community....


Music Theater Works To Celebrate Scotland With Special Events Announced For BRIGADOON Photo Music Theater Works To Celebrate Scotland With Special Events Announced For BRIGADOON
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2023

This Sunday, Music Theater Works celebrates Scotland with special events at BRIGADOON. Enjoy Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers, a bagpiper, whisky tasting, and a post-show discussion with Gus Noble of Chicago Scots....


Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Sings The Love At Raue Center Photo Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Sings The Love At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2022

Raue Center's diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, sings the love on February 12 @ 8p. Spend an amazing night out with Jordan's special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and vocal performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years just in time for Valentine's Day! ...


LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held in September Photo LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held in September
by Blair Ingenthron - August 20, 2023

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sunda...


World Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Set for Northlight T Photo World Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Set for Northlight Theatre 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2023

Northlight Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season. See programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!...


Full Cast Announced For ASSASSINS Photo Full Cast Announced For ASSASSINS
by Blair Ingenthron - March 19, 2023

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins will be brought to Chicagoland by Wee Productions in Fall 2023....


First-Ever University of Illinois Chicago Latin American Music Festival To Launch Thi Photo First-Ever University of Illinois Chicago Latin American Music Festival To Launch This April
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies at the Free Latin American Music Festival at UIC from April 11-13. Enjoy a cultural immersion in music from various Latin American countries....


The Jeff Awards Opens Submissions For 2024 Jeff Impact Fellowship Awards Photo The Jeff Awards Opens Submissions For 2024 Jeff Impact Fellowship Awards
by A.A. Cristi - April 04, 2024

The Jeff Awards has announce the opening of submissions for the 2024 Jeff Impact Fellowship Awards, aimed at inspiring early to mid-career artists of color in the Chicago theater industry....


Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2023 Gala to Take Place in May Photo Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2023 Gala to Take Place in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2023

The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees will be hosting he Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling....


Chicago Sinfonietta Announces One World. One Sound. Revelry! Photo Chicago Sinfonietta Announces One World. One Sound. Revelry!
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021

Chicago Sinfonietta announced the date of its annual ball today. Titled 'One World. One Sound. Revelry!,' the concept strongly ties in to the 34th season theme. In a world composed of myriad languages, cultures, races and religions, nowhere does this rich tapestry show itself better than in Chicago....


Kerfuffle Announces Cast And Crew For World Premiere Production Of BOOKSWORMS Photo Kerfuffle Announces Cast And Crew For World Premiere Production Of BOOKSWORMS
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2024

Kerfuffle announced the cast and crew for the world premiere of BOOKWORMS, a multi-sensory play for children aged 3-6, opening November 10 at Harold Washington Library's Family Fun Day....


Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Leaps Into Spring At Raue Center Photo Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Leaps Into Spring At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2022

Raue Center's diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, hits the stage with an evening of songs and stories celebrating freedom in all its forms! See Jordan's special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years on April 23, 2022 at 8 pm...


Steppenwolf Theatre Company's SEAGULL Raises Funds for Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine Photo Steppenwolf Theatre Company's SEAGULL Raises Funds for Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, in partnership with the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America – Illinois Division, has raised more than $12,600 to support the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine....


Facility Theatre Reveals Cast and Production Team For RIGHT NOW Photo Facility Theatre Reveals Cast and Production Team For RIGHT NOW
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2023

Chicago’s Facility Theatre has announced the cast and production team for their Fall show, RIGHT NOW, running October 12 - November 18, 2023 at Facility Theatre, 1138 N. California Ave....


Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago Announces Its Cast Of GREASE Photo Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago Announces Its Cast Of GREASE
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2022

The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced the cast for the opening show of its 60th season musical production, Grease. ...


Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Paul Gunning As New VP & Chief Marketing Officer Photo Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Paul Gunning As New VP & Chief Marketing Officer
by A.A. Cristi - November 03, 2021

The leadership team at Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Paul Gunning will join the company as its new vice president and chief marketing officer. ...


Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces THE 17TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF Photo Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces THE 17TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, September 10-11
by A.A. Cristi - September 02, 2022

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 17th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sund...


SHUTTER SPEED's April Noel Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE Photo SHUTTER SPEED's April Noel Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2023

Writer and actress April Noel will be the featured guest on radio show and podcast It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee, airing Friday, September 8 at 3 PM CST on 101.5 FM out of Chicagoland’s Huntley community, and streaming in real-time online....


Casting Announced For Campsongs Productions' HOUSE MUSICAL - COMING OF AGE IN THE AGE Photo Casting Announced For Campsongs Productions' HOUSE MUSICAL - COMING OF AGE IN THE AGE OF HOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2023

Campsongs Productions returns with the world premiere of House Musical - Coming of Age in the Age of House, with book by Marcus Waller, music by Scott Free (with Michael Foley) and lyrics by Scott Free and Marcus Waller. House Musical is directed by Dion Walton, and will run April 20th - April 30th,...


19TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held Next Weekend Photo 19TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 19th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sund...


Steppenwolf Theatre Company Lays Off 12% of its Staff Photo Steppenwolf Theatre Company Lays Off 12% of its Staff
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2023

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is laying off 12% of its staff. Discover the reasons behind these layoffs and the challenges faced by the theater company....


August Wilson's Work Returns to the Goodman; Annual Competition Winners Advance to Fi Photo August Wilson's Work Returns to the Goodman; Annual Competition Winners Advance to Finals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024

Rehearsals for longtime August Wilson interpreter Chuck Smith’s new production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone are underway with an all-Chicago cast. Learn more about the production....


The Impostors Theatre Company Presents FOOTHOLDS VOL. 4 Photo The Impostors Theatre Company Presents FOOTHOLDS VOL. 4
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2023

The Impostors Theatre Company (ITC) concludes their fourth season with Footholds Vol. 4, an annual anthology play written by the Chicagoland community and directed by ITC Executive Director Rachel Borgo along with Courtney Marie, Caitlin McManus, and ITC Ensemble Member Anna Roemer. Footholds Vol. 4...


The Peppermint Patties to Return to The Venus Cabaret Theater and Hey Nonny Live Musi Photo The Peppermint Patties to Return to The Venus Cabaret Theater and Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023

Get ready for two unforgettable evenings of holiday music and fun with The Peppermint Patties at The Venus Cabaret Theater and Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen. Christmas with The Peppermint Patties features special guests The Feathered Beaus and pianist Michael Oldham. ...


Bill Pantle And The ATTOBE Quintet Band to Present A Tribute To Old Blue Eyes at the Photo Bill Pantle And The ATTOBE Quintet Band to Present A Tribute To Old Blue Eyes at the Raue Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 20, 2024

Experience the timeless music of Frank Sinatra with Bill Pantle and The ATTOBE Quintet Band, performing classic hits and celebrating the legacy of Old Blue Eyes at the Raue Center. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...






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