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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.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At MAMMA MIA! at the Drury Lane Theatre Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At MAMMA MIA! at the Drury Lane Theatre
by Alan Henry - February 22, 2019

Drury Lane Theatre concludes its 2018/2019 season with the international megahit Mamma Mia!, with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, and book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer, Mamma Mia! is directed by Artistic Director Wil...


Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only Photo Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts in February. LIVE Presents: LIVE at First Sight! will take place today, February 12th at 7:30p.m., at Stage 773 in the Cabaret Theater. Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment (LIVE) is a theatrical podcast company based in ...


The National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa Presents SWAN LAKE & ROMEO AND JULIET This Janu Photo The National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa Presents SWAN LAKE & ROMEO AND JULIET This January
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2019

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, is proud to announce two performances coming to Chicagoland in January 2020.  Featuring 55 of Ukraine's top performers, a?oeRomeo & Julieta?? will be performed at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at 3...


Seize The Stage: A Musical Revue Will Benefit The Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chic Photo Seize The Stage: A Musical Revue Will Benefit The Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2019

Seize the Stage: A Musical Revue Benefit for Epilepsy is back for its eighth year, raising funds for Camp Blackhawk. Camp Blackhawk, a program of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, is an overnight camp for children with mild to severe epilepsy designed so they can experience activities, spo...


The National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa Presents SWAN LAKE & ROMEO AND JULIET This Janu Photo The National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa Presents SWAN LAKE & ROMEO AND JULIET This January
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2019

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, is proud to announce two performances coming to Chicagoland in January 2020.  Featuring 55 of Ukraine's top performers, a?oeRomeo & Julieta?? will be performed at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at 3...


J.C. Restoration Volunteers to Produce 109,000 Life-Saving Meals Photo J.C. Restoration Volunteers to Produce 109,000 Life-Saving Meals
by Marina Kennedy - May 16, 2019

J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) and hundreds of community members will work to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between J.C. Restoration and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers will prepare 109,000 life-saving meals at this third FMSC MobilePac...


NASCAR Returns To NBC This Saturday In Primetime From Daytona International Speedway Photo NASCAR Returns To NBC This Saturday In Primetime From Daytona International Speedway
by Tori Hartshorn - July 02, 2019

NASCAR returns to NBC and the “World Center of Racing” this Saturday night in primetime with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 under the lights at Daytona International Speedway at 7 p.m. ET on NBC....


Share a Few Laughs at Metropolis With THE APRIL FEMALE FUNNY FOOLS COMEDY JAM Photo Share a Few Laughs at Metropolis With THE APRIL FEMALE FUNNY FOOLS COMEDY JAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 17, 2020

Comedians Jeanie Doogan, Sally Edwards, Michelle Krajecki, and Katie Meiners share the stage for a night of laughs in The April Female Funny Fools Comedy Jam at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 1, 2020....


Pangea Cares Announces Its Sponsorship of the Annual Mother's Day Makeover at Swissot Photo Pangea Cares Announces Its Sponsorship of the Annual Mother's Day Makeover at Swissotel Chicago on May 6
by Robert Diamond - May 01, 2019

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Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only Photo Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only
by Julie Musbach - March 11, 2019

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts in March. LIVE Presents: March Ado About Nothing! will take place on Friday March 15th at 7:30p.m., at Stage 773 in the Thrust Theater. Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment (LIVE) is a theatrical podcast company based in ...


Casting and Creatives Announced For Stephen Schwartz's CHILDREN OF EDEN Photo Casting and Creatives Announced For Stephen Schwartz's CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2019

Grammy Award Winning Gospel Artist, David Phelps, to join Children of Eden in Chicago!...


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...


Tickets On Sale Now For The 77th Annual Dolphin Show's Production Of HELLO, DOLLY! Photo Tickets On Sale Now For The 77th Annual Dolphin Show's Production Of HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019

The Dolphin Show announced that tickets are on sale to the general public for its 77th Annual production Hello, Dolly! on Monday, Nov. 26....


WSRep Announces Casting For The Chicagoland Premiere Of Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY Photo WSRep Announces Casting For The Chicagoland Premiere Of Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2019

WSRep, McHenry County's only professional theater company, presents Chicagoland premiere of Disney's Freaky Friday! ...


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 ...


Chicago Cabaret Professionals Makes a Gift of Their Free Gala Concert Photo Chicago Cabaret Professionals Makes a Gift of Their Free Gala Concert
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2020

For over twenty years the Chicago Cabaret Professionals' (CCP) annual Gala has been a festive live event.   ...


The Beautiful City Project Premieres Holiday Fundraiser Photo The Beautiful City Project Premieres Holiday Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2020

With holiday favorites and original songs and arrangements, the show aims to be a memorable event and is created by The Beautiful City Project, a Chicago-based musical theatre company that exists solely as a fundraising arm for local charities and nonprofits....


Chicago Drag Sensation Lucy Stoole Hosts The Second City's Salute To Pride This June Photo Chicago Drag Sensation Lucy Stoole Hosts The Second City's Salute To Pride This June
by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2019

The Second City is proud to announce the return of The Second City's Salute to Pride, a variety show written and performed entirely by an all-LGBTQ identifying cast. Sashaying its way to UP Comedy Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this June, this colorful cornucopia will feature original sketch, impro...


Chicago Music Venue To Be Renamed Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Photo Chicago Music Venue To Be Renamed Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019

Live Nation today unveiled that Byline Bank will be the new name-in-title sponsor of the Aragon Ballroom, one of Chicago's most coveted music venues. Located in the city's Uptown neighborhoodand hosting over 70 events each year, the newly named Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom is a landmark for the regio...


The Apollo Chorus of Chicago Announces GLORY: MUSIC FOR OUR WORLD Concert Photo The Apollo Chorus of Chicago Announces GLORY: MUSIC FOR OUR WORLD Concert
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2020

One of the oldest musical organizations in the nation, The Apollo Chorus of Chicago, kicks-off its 149th season with its Fall Concert, 'Glory: Music for our World,' set to premiere November 28, 2020. This one-of-a-kind concert will be the Chorus' first-ever held virtually. ...


Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only Photo Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2019

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment: Merging Modern Comedy with Old Time Radio CHICAGO, IL (May 15, 2019) Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts in May. LIVE Presents: May the LIVE be Ever in Your Favor! will take place on Friday May 17th at 7:30p.m., at Stag...


Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only Photo Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts in December. L.I.V.E. Presents: LIVE, Actually! will take place today, December 7th 7:30p.m., at Stage 773 Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment (L.I.V.E.) is a theatrical podcast company based in Chicago, IL....


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....


THE KNIFIC QUARTET: A JAZZ ADVENTURE! is Coming to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Photo THE KNIFIC QUARTET: A JAZZ ADVENTURE! is Coming to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2019

The Knific Quartet celebrates music from Brazil, America and beyond at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre January 5, 2020. The Knific Quartet melds virtuosity, lyricism, and musical influences from around the world to provide an intimate and exciting concert experience. This family ensemble presents ...


Intrinsic Theatre's May Play Series Goes Digital Photo Intrinsic Theatre's May Play Series Goes Digital
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2020

Intrinsic Theatre Company will present its annual new works festival May Play Series in a virtual format this year over concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19. Intrinsic will be recording the works-in-progress and releasing them as audio podcasts each week....






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