Anthony Churchill

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

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.

56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

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

BLACK SUNDAY Opens at TimeLine Theatre Next Month

Actors, designers, technicians, staff, and supporters gathered at TimeLine Theatre on Tuesday, April 9 for the first rehearsal of Black Sunday, a startling new look at, as described by playwright Dolores Díaz, “a dust storm so massive, so great, nobody had ever seen anything like it before.”

Photos: Music Theater Works SHREK: THE MUSICAL Now Playing Through December 31

Music Theater Works’ final production of its 2023 season, Shrek: The Musical, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through December 31. Shrek: The Musical is directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, choreographed by Laura Savage and music directed by Linda Madonia.

Photos: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Opens At Marriott Theatre

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway mega-hit, which has thrilled audience+s with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, closes out Marriott Theatre’s 2023 Season. Go inside the opening night festivities!

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For SHREK: THE MUSICAL, December 21 - 31

Music Theater Works, currently presenting Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon through November 12,is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the final production of its 2023 season, Shrek: The Musical, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, December 21 – December 31.

Photos: Meet the Cast of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At TimeLine Theatre

Casting has been revealed for TimeLine Theatre Company’s The Lifespan of a Fact, a comedic showdown between truth and fact, set in the world of non-fiction publishing, based on true events, running November 1 – December 23, 2023.

Drury Lane Theatre Announces Casting For CINDERELLA

Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2023-2024 season with the Broadway musical Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella for the holiday season.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is Coming to Marriott Theatre This November

Discover the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway sensation, 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical', as it arrives at Marriott Theatre this November. Get all the details about the preview and opening dates, and make sure not to miss this moving biographical musical.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of the Chicago Premiere of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

Get a first look at the cast of TimeLine’s Chicago premiere production of Stefano Massini and Ben Power’s internationally acclaimed and Tony Award-winning play THE LEHMAN TRILOGY. Check out all new photos here!

Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre & More Nominated for Equity Jeff Awards

Discover the nominations for the 55th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity Theater! Find out who made the cut and get ready for the highly anticipated awards ceremony.

TimeLine Theatre's PJ Powers and Juliet Hart to Return to the Stage in THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

Don't miss the exciting comeback of Artistic Director PJ Powers and company member Juliet Hart in TimeLine Theatre's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT. Get all the details and experience the magic of their performance in this must-see production.

Lance Guest Cast As Johnny Cash In RING OF FIRE At Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2023 season with a celebration of one of America’s great music icons in Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire was created by Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, is adapted from the Broadway production by Richard Maltby, Jr., and Jason Edwards, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby and additional arrangements by David Abbinanti. 

Photos & Video: First Look at Gavin Lee & More in THE 39 Steps at Drury Lane Theatre

Get a first look at photos and video of Drury Lane Theatre's production of the Hitchcock classic The 39 Steps.

Photos: First Look At Music Theater Works' PIPPIN, Now Playing Through June 25

Music Theater Works second production in its 2023 season, Pippin in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie,  is now playing through June 25. See photos from the production.

Gavin Lee Will Lead THE 39 STEPS at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago

Drury Lane Theatre has announced that Gavin Lee will lead the cast of The 39 Steps! Learn more about the show, performance dates, and ticket information here!

Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL

What did our critic think of ELF THE MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL? Drury Lane Theatre's holiday production is Elf. From the opening number until the final curtain, Elf will make you feel the joy of Christmas as a child again. That's the beauty of Buddy the Elf and in large part due to the talented Ben Dow, being moved from understudy to lead, in the title role. His wide eyed expressions and sheer joy of everything, especially maple syrup, is the heart of the story. Buddy wants everyone to be happy and feel joy. We are taken into the Buddy's story at the very beginning by Santa (expertly portrayed by the spellbinding A.D. Weaver). On Buddy's journey we meet all the characters from the movie.

Special Offer: ELF at Drury Lane Theatre

Special Offer: Don’t be a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins! Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with Elf-the Musical, based upon the film. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Skylar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Directed by Lynne Kurdziel-Formato. Elf-the Musical runs November 9, 2022 - January 8, 2023.

Cast Announced for ELF - THE MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2022/2023 season with the holiday classic Elf-the Musical, based upon the film written by David Berenbaum. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Skylar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Directed by Lynne Kurdziel-Formato. Elf-the Musical runs November 9, 2022 – January 8, 2023, at Drury Lane Theatre.

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Drury Lane Theatre

What did our critic think of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace IL?