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Cast Set for Porchlight's 2024 ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for its ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the event!

9th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE Benefit Concert to Take Place at Mercury Theater

Join the 9th annual BELTING FOR LIFE benefit concert, presented by Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik, supporting the AIDS Foundation Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Music Theater Works

Music Theater Works officially opened its first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical is now playing through March 31.  Check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Music Theater Works’ first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now playing through March 31. See photos from the production!

Music Theater Works Announces The Cast And Creative Team For THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

BroadwayWorld announces the upcoming production of HAMILTON at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will feature an all-star cast and promises to be a must-see for theater lovers. Get all the details here.

Photos: Mercury Theater Celebrates The Opening Of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

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

Mercury Theater Chicago Concludes Its 2023 Season With Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

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.

Cast Revealed For ROCK OF AGES at Mercury Theater Chicago

Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon have announced Rock of Ages, the blockbuster classic rock musical. The show is written by Chris D’Arienzo. This production is directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier, with music direction by Linda Madonia.

Photos: Mercury Theatre Chicago Opens BIG RIVER On April 27

Mercury Theater has released first look production photos from Big River, a musical based on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

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.

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast of BIG RIVER

Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon has announced the cast and creative team for Big River, a musical based on Mark Twain's timeless classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

New Musical MOTHERFREAKINGHOOD Comes to Chicago in May

Grab your friends, hire a sitter, and get ready to laugh your abs off! MotherFreakingHood!, the uproarious musical comedy celebrating the world’s second-oldest profession, is coming to Chicago’s Venus Cabaret Theater. This new, original musical by Julie Dunlap and Sara Stotts is directed by Heidi Van, with music direction by Linda Madonia. 

Video: First Look at CLUE at Mercury Theater Chicago

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

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

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.

Photos & Video: First Look at PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mercury Theater Chicago

Priscilla opened last night at Mercury Theater Chicago and plays through September 11, 2022. Get a first look at photos and video below!

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Cast For PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the much-anticipated production of the summer, Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The musical features a book by Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott and is based on the film “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” by Stephan Elliot. 

Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Casting And Artists for WOMEN OF SOUL

Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran, and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the next Mainstage production of the 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season, Women of Soul, featuring a special tribute to Aretha Franklin.

Kelvin Roston, Jr. To Join Cast of SISTER ACT for Its Final Weeks at Mercury Theatre

Disco diva Deloris Cartier and the Sisters of Our Mother of Perpetual Faith are getting into the Christmas habit at Mercury Theater Chicago with the final weeks of performances of the hit musical Sister Act. The critically acclaimed production, perfect for the whole family, must close on January 2, 2022, at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue. 

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Honors Chita Rivera & More at 2021 ICONS Gala

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre celebrated 26 years as the center for music theatre in Chicago, honored actor, singer, dancer Chita Rivera with The ICON Award, Rick and Deann Bayless and the Bayless Family Foundation with the Luminary Award and Latino business and civic leaders as 2021 Scene Changers at its 2021 ICONS Gala.