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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.

Chicagoland Duo Will Live Stream BEDAZZLING BROADWAY Photo Chicagoland Duo Will Live Stream BEDAZZLING BROADWAY
by Nicole Rosky - May 04, 2021

Come on along and join The Chicagoland Duo for a playful and masterful romp down Broadway!  Their latest feature, 'Bedazzling Broadway' will be live-streamed on Broadway on Demand from May 7 to July 7, 2021. ...


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. ...


Denise La Grassa Quartet is Coming to Buddy Guy's Legends With Free Show Photo Denise La Grassa Quartet is Coming to Buddy Guy's Legends With Free Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2020

Critically-acclaimed Chicagoland singer, songwriter and keyboardist Denise La Grassa will perform her music with her quartet of John Kregor (guitar), Kurt Shelby (bass) and James Sims (drums), at Buddy Guy's Legends, the world's premiere blues club, to commemorate Women's History Month. La Grassa re...


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. ...


Quibi and SpringHill Entertainment Announce I PROMISE Documenting LeBron James's Scho Photo Quibi and SpringHill Entertainment Announce I PROMISE Documenting LeBron James's School in Akron
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2020

The I Promise School is a unique partnership between the LeBron James Family Foundation and Akron Public Schools that creates a new model of urban public education for the students who need it most. The school's innovative “We Are Family” approach builds a safe, nurturing and empowering environment ...


Dania Voss's WINDY CITY NIGHTS Series Joins Writers on the Moon Project Photo Dania Voss's WINDY CITY NIGHTS Series Joins Writers on the Moon Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2021

Award-winning Chicagoland romance author Dania Voss's Windy City Nights series is taking part in the Writers on the Moon project. Coordinated by speculative fiction author Dr. Susan Kaye Quinn, Voss is among one hundred and 25 authors participating in the lunar time capsule adventure....


Celebrate Mardi Gras Style at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with Creole Stomp Photo Celebrate Mardi Gras Style at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with Creole Stomp
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2020

Creole Stomp and bandleader Dennis Stroughmatt keep the Mardi Gras celebration going with a rollicking mix of contemporary blues, swamp pop, and traditional Cajun and zydeco music at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 20, 2020....


Liz Callaway Brings BROADWAY AND BEYOND to Metropolis Photo Liz Callaway Brings BROADWAY AND BEYOND to Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2020

Join Chicago native Liz Callaway as she performs her brand new concert Broadway and Beyond at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 26, 2020....


Metropolis Presents An Evening Of Love Songs With Pascale M. Trouillot Photo Metropolis Presents An Evening Of Love Songs With Pascale M. Trouillot
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2021

Chicagoland singer Pascale M. Trouillot performs an eclectic blend of music ranging from familiar show tunes to Jazz and Pop standards at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's indoor theatre in Love Songs From Broadway, Jazz and Pop: An Evening of Love Songs with Pascale M. Trouillot September 11, 202...


Chicago Sinfonietta Announces 2021 Ball Photo Chicago Sinfonietta Announces 2021 Ball
by Stephi Wild - August 16, 2021

The popular event includes a cocktail reception, full orchestral performance with surprise guests, exciting live auction, and Bid-For-A-Cause. The annual ball is a large large source of funding for the organization's nationally acclaimed community and engagement programs and service initiatives that...


Raue Center Heads Back To School With SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. Photo Raue Center Heads Back To School With SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR.
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2021

Raue Center For The Arts' Sage Studio has announced that it will once again present its educational production program, Sage on Stage! This time, Sage on Stage is heading back to school with a full-scale production of “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” on October 9 - 17, 2021.  ...


THE SANDRA DELGADO EXPERIENCE Comes To Joe's On Weed Street Photo THE SANDRA DELGADO EXPERIENCE Comes To Joe's On Weed Street
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2022

Following her smash hit La Havana Madrid, Chicago writer, actor, singer and producer Sandra Delgado returns to the stage with The Sandra Delgado Experience (The SDE), a big band music spectacular with a little bit of dancing, a little bit of storytelling and a whole lot of joy. ...


CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be Presented This December Photo CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be Presented This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2021

A special holiday cabaret called CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET will play over two weekends: Thursday, December 9 through Sunday, December 12; and Thursday, December 16 through Sunday, December 19 at the Broadway Theatre, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway....


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....


RCSA Presents SEUSSICAL This Summer Photo RCSA Presents SEUSSICAL This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2022

Raue Center School For The Arts will bring back its popular educational production program RCSA presents…On Stage with not one, but TWO incredible opportunities for both novice and seasoned young performers: “Seussical KIDS” (Grades 2-5) and “Seussical JR.” (Grades 6-12)!...


Two Additional Performances Added for Comedian Jerrod Carmichael's New Solo Show at S Photo Two Additional Performances Added for Comedian Jerrod Carmichael's New Solo Show at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2022

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre has added two additional performances of Emmy award-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s new solo show on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at 10 pm, as part of Carmichael’s upcoming stand-up engagement in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater....


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. ...


Season of Concern to Present One-Night-Only Benefit Performance of JERRY'S GIRLS Photo Season of Concern to Present One-Night-Only Benefit Performance of JERRY'S GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nigel D. Rob...


Metropolis Welcomes Chicago Comedians For A Comedy Jam With Lance Richards And Friend Photo Metropolis Welcomes Chicago Comedians For A Comedy Jam With Lance Richards And Friends
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2021

Chicago comedians headline Thanksgiving weekend at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in A Comedy Jam with Lance Richards and Friends November 27, 2021....


Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Weaves Her Spell At Raue Center Photo Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Weaves Her Spell At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2021

Raue Center’s diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, weaves a magic spell just in time for Halloween! 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 October 30 at 8 pm....


Season of Concern to Host CLUEBARET! Benefit in December Photo Season of Concern to Host CLUEBARET! Benefit in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 21, 2022

Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit - CLUEBARET!, a holiday cabaret featuring the cast of Mercury Theater Chicago’s CLUE....


DIXIE'S HAPPY HOUR Announces Fundraiser For Season Of Concern Chicago Photo DIXIE'S HAPPY HOUR Announces Fundraiser For Season Of Concern Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2021

The star of the International Smash Hit, “Dixie's Tupperware Party “ returns to Chicago to raise money to benefit Season of Concern (SOC) with 10 streaming performances of “Dixie's Happy Hour” from March 19 - March 28.   ...


Andrea Hoeschen Named Central Regional Director of Actors' Equity Association Photo Andrea Hoeschen Named Central Regional Director of Actors' Equity Association
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2020

Actors' Equity Association has announced that Andrea Hoeschen has been named the new central regional director/assistant executive director for the union....


Photo Flash: Chicago-Area Premiere Of ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA Photo Photo Flash: Chicago-Area Premiere Of ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 18, 2020

The Chicagoland premiere of Almost Heaven: John Denver's America opened Sunday night February 16 to an enthusiastic crowd. Theatre at the Center Artistic Director Linda Fortunato cast Shannon McEldowney, Steven Romero Schaeffer, Andrew Mueller, Sara Geist and Tommy Malouf in the musical revue Almost...


Ensemble Cast Announced For CHILDREN OF EDEN in Chicago Photo Ensemble Cast Announced For CHILDREN OF EDEN in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2020

Academy and Grammy Award Winning composer, Stephen Schwartz (Music and Lyrics), John Caird (Book), and an A-list Chicago artistic team are in collaboration to mount a revamped production of Children of Eden, a musical freely based on the Book of Genesis, in the Chicago area, scheduled to open Summer...






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