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Review: WAITRESS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Feb 23, 2025

The current production at the Paramount Theatre is the musical Waitress based upon the motion picture. When it opened, it was the first all-female production team on Broadway. Director and choreographer Katie Spelman gives the audience an evening of laughter, some tears and love. Sarah Bareilles’ music played by the Paramount Orchestra under the direction of Celia Villacres, fills the theater with the beauty of the different styles.

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Extends at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Writers Theatre is extending its hit production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Writers Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 20, 2024

It’s a joy to experience GREAT COMET end-to-end, and for musical theater lovers that want to hear a complicated score flawlessly performed, this is the ticket. This GREAT COMET soars.

Paramount Theatre Reveals Cast For Midwest Premiere Of Disney's FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

Paramount Theatre announced the cast for the regional premiere of Disney's FROZEN, featuring a lineup of seasoned performers. The production is set to bring the beloved story to life on stage in its midwest premiere.

More Than 347,000 Attendees Visit The Muny's 106th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Muny has announced that more than 347,000 audience members attended performances in Forest Park as part of the theatre’s epic 106th season, which ran June 17-Aug. 25.

Video: Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk Sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Watch Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny in this all-new video.

Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. 

Review: The Muny's WAITRESS is a Sweet Slice of Musical Theater Pie
by James Lindhorst - Aug 1, 2024

WAITRESS is another must-see musical production in the Muny’s 106th season. Brown’s direction is incredible. She accomplishes the near impossible staging an intimate musical on a massive stage. Credit her and the entire technical team for pulling off miraculous Muny magic. Vosk is brilliant. The entire cast is superb. They deliver delightful vocals and find all the humor baked into the script. The Muny’s Waitress simply gets everything right. It is a sweet little slice of musical theater pie. 

Video: Highlights of WAITRESS at The Muny
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 31, 2024

Watch highlights of at Waitress at The Muny starring Jessica Vosk and more! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Exclusive Photos: WAITRESS at The Muny Starring Jessica Vosk & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024

Get a first look at Waitress at The Muny starring Jessica Vosk and more! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: In Rehearsals for WAITRESS at The Muny, Starring Jessica Vosk
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Watch rehearsal footage from Waitress at the Muny, starring Jessica Vosk and more, in the video here!

VIDEO: Jessica Vosk & Devin DeSantis Sing 'Bad Idea' from WAITRESS in Rehearsals at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2024

Get a first look at Jessica Vosk and Devin DeSantis rehearsing 'Bad Idea' from The Muny's production of Waitress in this all-new video.

Full Cast & Design Team Set for WAITRESS at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

The Muny has revealed its full cast and design team for Waitress, the fifth show in the theatre’s 106th season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jessica Vosk Performs 'Everything Changes' From WAITRESS Ahead of Muny Run
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Jessica Vosk is gearing up to take the stage in the role of Jenna in Waitress at The Muny in St. Louis.  Vosk took to social media to share a video of her performing 'Everything Changes' from the musical. Check out the video here!

Jessica Vosk Will Lead WAITRESS at The Muny; Initial Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Jessica Vosk is set to lead Waitress at the Muny this summer! Learn more about the cast here!

Video: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Mar 12, 2024

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check out the video!

Photos: First Look at SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting a perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. See production photos here!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater to Present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! The production will welcome thousands of students from across the region.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Chicago Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Chicago Awards; I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, DARYO'S ALL-AMERICAN DINER, Illinois Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!