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Chicago Dance Health Fund Hosts Day Of Dance Health

Chicago Dance Health Fund, which supports the health and wellness of Chicago’s professional dance community, hosts Day of Dance Health, a day of learning, community, and connection, on Monday, October 21, 2024, 9–5 p.m. at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 North Dearborn Street, Chicago. 
About Face Theatre To Host Anniversary Benefit To Kick Off 30th Season

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.
YippieFest to Be Held at Chopin Theatre This Month

YIPPIE FEST will return with its eighth annual “happening” of acts on stage for three days – August 23rd thru the 25th, 2024.
Chicago Dancers United Becomes Chicago Dance Health Fund

Chicago Dancers United has changed its name to Chicago Dance Health Fund, reflecting its ongoing mission.
Nottingham's The Squire Performing Arts Centre Reveals Autumn Season

The Squire Performing Arts Centre has announced its upcoming season lineup. Learn more about the full season here!
Drag Brunch And Matinee Performance Of Otherworld Theatre's PUFFS To Raise Money For Trans Youth Care

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, today announced that the wildly popular PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC will host a special drag brunch on Sunday, August 13, 2023 followed by a matinee performance of the show.
YIPPIE FEST Returns To Lakeview, August 4- 6

YIPPIE FEST (www.yippiefest.com) will return with its seventh annual “happening” of acts on stage for three days – August 4th thru the 6th, 2023 – presenting theater, performance, off-beat acts and more LIVE and IN PERSON  for the first time at the PRIDE ARTS CENTER, 4139 North Broadway, Chicago.
PUFFS Extends at Otherworld Theatre Through August 27

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, has announced that the wildly popular PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC will add three weeks to its run in August.
Photos: Otherworld Theatre Company Presents PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, has released new photographs of their production of Matt Cox’s unauthorized, unsanctioned, unlicensed PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC, running June 15 - July 23, 2023 on the Ray Bradbury stage at 3914 N. Clark St.
Otherworld Theatre To Hold Panel Discussions Following Select PUFFS Shows

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier science fiction and fantasy production company in North America, today announced post-show panel discussions covering a variety of topics following select performances of Matt Cox's unauthorized, unsanctioned, unlicensed PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC, running June 15 - July 23, 2023 on the Ray Bradbury stage.
Otherworld Theatre to Present PUFFS; Ticket Sales to Benefit Trans Orgs

Otherworld Theatre Company has announced the on-sale of tickets for Matt Cox’s unauthorized, unsanctioned, unlicensed PUFFS, OR, SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC.
1619: THE JOURNEY OF A PEOPLE, THE MUSICAL to be Performed for Two Performances in Evanston

1619: THE JOURNEY OF A PEOPLE, THE MUSICAL will be performed for students and faculty at Evanston Township High School on Friday, May 19 at 10:15 am in the school auditorium.
BELTING FOR LIFE to Return With 8th Annual Event in May

Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, returns with the 8th annual Belting for Life. For one night only on Monday, May 15 at 7:30pm at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston, Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik presents the beloved benefit concert.
Cast Announced For The World Premiere Of DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?

The cast is today revealed for the world premiere of 'Do You Believe in Ghosts?'.
WHO'S HOLIDAY! to Return to Theater Wit in November

Christmas Day is in our grasp. Why the vodka? Glad you asked! Theater Wit has announced the return of Who’s Holiday!, a hilarious night out with a booze-guzzling, cigarette-smoking, 40-year-old Cindy Lou Who as she recalls the fateful night she met The Grinch, and the sordid events that happened after, November 25-December 30, 2022. 
Howard Brown Health Partners With Chicago Dancers United

Howard Brown Health and Chicago Dancers United (CDU) have announced a partnership to improve healthcare outcomes for local dance community members. Through the partnership, Howard Brown will be the go-to referral source for dance industry professionals looking for quality healthcare services at little to no cost.
Dance For Life Raises $300,000 For Dancers' Fund

Chicago Dancers United (CDU), which supports the health and wellness of Chicago's professional dance community, welcomed more than 1,700 people to the 31st annual Dance for Life, its primary fundraiser, Saturday August 13 at the Auditorium Theatre, followed by an after party at Venue SIX10.
CALL ME ELIZABETH To Have Live World Premiere In Hollywood Fringe Festival

Call Me Elizabeth, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will have its live world premiere in the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival, running June 7-12, at The Zephyr Theatre.
BELTING FOR LIFE Returns In-Person For The 7th Annual Event In Support Of Howard Brown Health 

Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, returns with the 7th annual Belting for Life. For one night only on May 16 at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre.
CALL ME ELIZABETH to Premiere In The Edinburgh Fringe Festival This Friday

​​​​​​​Call Me Elizabeth will stream as part of the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Written by Kayla Boye and directed by Erin Kraft, the one-woman show examines Elizabeth Taylor's early life, career and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and her place as Hollywood's brightest star.

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