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Porchlight Music Theatre's Education Department to Launch Two New Hobbyist Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre’s Education Department is launching new hobbyist programs beginning this spring and running through the fall. Learn more about the programs here!

Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Extended By Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, featuring an all-Chicago cast, is now playing and has been extended by popular demand.

INTO THE WOODS, CORONATION, and More Nomination For Non-Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards has announced the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season. Check out the full list of winners here!

The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.

Production Team Set for 51st Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

At the 51st Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!

Single Tickets for Music Theater Works' 2025 Season to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

Music Theater Works has revealed that single tickets for its 2025 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 12 p.m. Learn more about this season's productions.

Tickets on Sale For TITANIQUE in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that individual tickets for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, will go on sale today.

ANNIE to be Presented as Music Theater Works' Final Production of 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Music Theater Works has revealed that the beloved musical Annie is the final production of its 45th season. Performances will take place in December 2025. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

TITANIQUE Cast Announced At Porchlight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced an all-Chicago cast for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE.

Felicia Finley Joins The 10th Anniversary Celebration Of DUETS: The Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Felicia Finley will join the 10th Anniversary celebration of DUETS: THE CONCERT SERIES, produced by Megan Minutillo. The event will feature performances by various artists, marking a decade of musical collaborations.

Review: CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Aug 11, 2024

What did our critic think of CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts?

Photos: Music Theater Works' CAROUSEL
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Music Theater Works’ second production of its 2024 season, Carousel, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie is now playing through August 18. Check out photos here!

Music Theater Works Announces GUYS AND DOLLS And More for Its 45th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

Music Theater Works reveals its 2025 season lineup during the opening of CAROUSEL, marking its 45th season.

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For Rodgers And Hammerstein's CAROUSEL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Music Theater Works reveals the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of CAROUSEL, running from August 8 to 18.

Cast and Creative Team Set for CAROUSEL at Music Theatre Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for the second production of its 2024 season, Carousel. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals Cast of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST)  has announced the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, this production comes to the stage in a US premiere production directed by Paul Hart, July 19–September 1, 2024 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.

Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's A SECRET GARDEN PARTY
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

The Beautiful City Project's May Fundraiser, a A SECRET GARDEN PARTY, was a memorable Memorial Day event, held at the home of Dan Ratner & Genevieve Thiers.

THE CHOIR OF MAN To Return To Chicago's Apollo Theater This Fall
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

International sensation The Choir of Man has announced a second season following the completion of its initial run on May 26, 2024. The Chicago production will return to the Apollo Theater stage in September 2024 to resume performances at the start of Chicago's fall theater season.

The Beautiful City Project Will Host A SECRET GARDEN PARTY in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its unique May fundraising cabaret. A SECRET GARDEN PARTY will feature over a dozen songs about gardens and flowers, bringing gorgeous tunes to life. This VIP-level event will raise funds for TBCP's upcoming production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, whose proceeds will go to the fantastic organization Intentional Sports.

THE CHOIR OF MAN Extends in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024

 International sensation The Choir of Man has announced the extension of its Chicago production due to popular demand! The cast of Chicago area natives and all-star The Choir of Man veterans direct from the UK will now entertain audiences through July 14, 2024, at the Apollo Theate at 2550 N Lincoln Avenue in Chicago.