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Get Tickets To All The Comedy Shows Coming To Chicago in March 2025
by Joshua Wright - March 07, 2025


Comedy fans, get ready to laugh out loud! Chicago is gearing up for an exciting lineup of comedy events in March 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy. Whether you're a fan of sharp one-liners, hilarious storytelling, or outrageous characters, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Victory Gardens Theater Will Reopen With David Mamet's HENRY JOHNSON
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2025


The Biograph Theatre, home to the Victory Gardens Theater is set to reopen next month with the midwest premiere of David Mamet's Henry Johnson. The company has been dormant since 2022.

Chicago Opera Theater Will Perform Concert Premiere of REMEDIOS VARIOS PARA LAS AFLICCIONES DEL CUERPO Y EL ESPIRITU
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2025


Chicago Opera Theater will continue its 2024-25 season with the concert premiere of the sixth full-length opera produced through COT's industry leading Vanguard Initiative.

Joffrey Ballet to Present Wheeldon's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2025


The Joffrey Ballet will close its 69th season with two-time Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s family-friendly Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Learn how to attend!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company to Present Steppenwolf Gala 2025 in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2025


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host Steppenwolf Gala 2025, an unforgettable evening kicking off the theater’s 50th anniversary celebration. Learn more and see how to attend.

Vaudeville Chicago Receives Grant From National Endowment for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - March 06, 2025


Vaudeville Chicago has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant will support a pediatric clown doctor residency at Comer Children's Hospital, University of Chicago Medicine.

Tickets to HADESTOWN in Chicago on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2025


Individual tickets for HADESTOWN in Chicago will go on sale on Friday, March 7. Learn more about the upcoming engagement and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2025


A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed Ensemble Member Esteban Andres Cruz is set to play “Sosa” and David Cerda will portray “Koba” in the Chicago Premiere of Dianne Nora’s SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN. Learn more and see how to attend.

THE DISTRIKT OF LAKE MICHIGUN To Get World Premiere At Stage Left Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2025


Stage Left Theatre has announced its spring 2025 production of The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy (and also completely factual and also true).

Chicago Magic Lounge To Present Walter King, Jr.'s SPELLBINDER
by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2025


Chicago Magic Lounge will welcome Walter King Jr., aka The Spellbinder, as its next Artist-In-Residence with his new show Diary of a Black Illusionist. Taking the audience on a journey through his storied career, which began right here in Chicago, The Spellbinder will thrill audiences with his incredible illusions and unforgettable stories. 

Video: Watch a Look Inside MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Stolp Island Theatre
by Michael Major - March 05, 2025


It’s time for you to experience the fun down by the riverside at Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora with Million Dollar Quartet! Watch the video now!

Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 05, 2025


The Beautiful City Project's February cabaret THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, featured an all-Black cast and band, and raised funds and awareness for Sunshine Gospel Ministries, a Chicago organization celebrating its 120th year. See photos here! 

CYSO Gala Raises More Than $500,000
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2025


Celebrating its mission and its talented young musicians, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras welcomed more than 300 guests to its 2025 Gala: Spanish Rhapsody, on Saturday, February 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

Father’s Day Comedy Show Comes to the Raue Center
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2025


Showcasing a stellar lineup featuring seasoned comics John DaCosse, Dwayne Kennedy, Warren B. Hall and Brian Hicks, this show promises to deliver side-splitting humor in honor of Father’s Day.

Court Theatre Reveals 71st Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2025


Court Theatre has announced its 71st season. The 2025/26 season will feature Big White Fog, The Taming of the Shrew, Miss Julie, and more. Learn more about the lineup here!

Cast and Crew Set For GORGEOUS at Raven Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2025


Chicago's Raven Theatre Company, in a co-production with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, have announced the cast and production team for Keiko Green's World Premiere of GORGEOUS, directed by Kirsten Fitzgerald.

Chicago a Cappella Will Perform JAZZ A CAPPELLA
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2025


Chicago a cappella will continue its 2024/25 Season this March with Jazz a cappella, a new dimension of jazz told through the voice, blending iconic vocal standard.

Photos: NOBODY LOVES YOU At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2025


Check out brand-new production photos from Nobody Loves You, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater now through Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Cast Announced For BrightSide Theatre's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2025


BrightSide Theatre will continue its 13th season, entitled “Spells and Superstitions,” with a new adaptation by Jason Harrington of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

STAND-UP MOMEDY SHOW Comes To Raue Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2025


Raue Center For The Arts has announced the “Stand-Up Momedy Show,” featuring an all-star lineup of comedic talent. On Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8 PM, enjoy a night of laughter with Kristen Toomey, Chastity Washington, Colleen Brennan, and Bridget McGuire. 

Steppenwolf Theatre Presents THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2025


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary family portrait by Suzan-Lori Parks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Topdog/Underdog.

Chicago Publicist Margie Korshak Dies at 86
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2025


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Chicago publicist Margie Korshak has died at age 86. A trailblazing force in Chicago's public relations industry, Korshak built a legendary agency.

Photos: Meet the Cast of GO DOG GO! - VE PERRO ¡VE! At Chicago Children's Theater
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2025


Chicago Children’s Theatre will present the world premiere bilingual musical, Go Dog Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!. Check out first look photos of the cast in costume.

Porchlight Music Theatre Reveals Cast for CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2025


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for its annual fundraising concert celebrating Porchlight’s 30th anniversary, Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight.

Highland Park Players Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2025


Highland Park Players will present The Hunchback of Notre Dame in CONCERT, running March 28th through March 30th at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center.


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