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Drury Lane Theatre Presents BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Beginning January 29
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a heartwarming journey through Carole King's inspirational life story, where her music shines as a beacon of hope and personal growth, playing January 29 – March 23, 2025.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Cast For NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW, set to perform on November 11 and 12.

Cast Set for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

JERSEY BOYS Begins Its Final Weeks At Mercury Theater Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

Catch the final weeks of JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago.

JERSEY BOYS Welcomes David Sajewich and Amanda Hanedgan to the Cast
by Blair Ingenthron - May 19, 2024

Mercury Theater will welcome new cast members to the critically-acclaimed, first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

JERSEY BOYS Extends Run at Mercury Theater Through Late July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Mercury Theater has revealed additional dates for the first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 29, 2024

Mercury Theater Chicago has staged a “homegrown” production of JERSEY BOYS full of Chicago heart. The bio jukebox musical has graced Chicago tour stages over the years (in fact, I had a chuckle looking back at the review of the first national tour I wrote for my high school newspaper), but this is the first staging to showcase Chicago talent — and it definitely accomplishes that goal.

Cast and Creative Team Set for for the 'Built in Chicago' Premiere of JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

Mercury Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the first built-in-Chicago production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award winning story of Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons.

Photos: Mercury Theater Celebrates The Opening Of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023

Mercury Theatre Chicago celebrates the opening of  the monstrously funny Mel Brooks musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. See photos from opening night below.

Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 22, 2023

Mercury’s YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is a Halloween treat with many classic musical comedy tricks.

Mercury Theater Chicago Concludes Its 2023 Season With Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023

Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the Chicago Premiere of the new West End version of Young Frankenstein, the electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film. Young Frankenstein features a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks.

Season of Concern to Host CLUEBARET! Benefit in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 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.

Review: CLUE at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 21, 2022

What did our critic think of CLUE at Mercury Theater Chicago? Mercury Theater’s CLUE is a comedic delight of a production. The laughs flow freely and easily in this stage adaptation of the farce-meets-murder-mystery based on the iconic 1985 film. Director L. Walter Stearns’s ensemble lands each and every moment, maximizing the laughs but maintaining the integrity. These actors understand the assignment of both farce and murder mystery: The characters in CLUE take themselves and the outrageous situations of the play deeply seriously, and the ensemble finds the comedy in playing those truths. It’s a near masterclass in how farce should be performed. The fact that the play is only 90 minutes also means the stage adaptation doesn’t overstay its welcome: There’s just enough time to set up the mystery, play the antics, and send audiences home after a delightful, hilarious time.

Video: First Look at CLUE at Mercury Theater Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

All new clips have been released for Clue, opening tonight at Mercury Theater Chicago. Check out the video here!

CLUE Special Events to Take Place at Mercury Theater Chicago in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022

Mercury Theater will present fun experiences for audiences at their upcoming production of the murder mystery comedy Clue, based on the iconic comic movie and the classic board game. Clue, directed by L. Walter Stearns runs October 13, 2022 – January 1, 2023 at Mercury Theater.

Cast Announced for Chicago Premiere of CLUE at Mercury Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022

Mercury Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the murder mystery comedy Clue. This Chicago Premiere is adapted from the beloved motion picture by Jonathan Lynn and Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, with original music by Michael Holland directed by executive producer Walter Stearns.

Paramount Theatre to Present GROUNDHOG DAY: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2021

Set your alarm to see Groundhog Day: The Musical, based on the classic Bill Murray film comedy, because the forecast calls for Paramount Artistic Director Jim Corti to direct another signature blockbuster musical comedy.

Photo Flash: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Celebrates Opening Night at Drury Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2020

Drury Lane Theatre presents the beautifully captivating Gershwin musical An American in Paris. See photos from opening night!