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Chicago Shakespeare Presents SHAKES IN THE CITY: TWELFTH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced Shakes in the City, part of CST's longstanding commitment to creative community engagement offering free and accessible programming for audiences of all ages in neighborhoods across Chicago.

Midsommer Flight To Present Free Production Of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET In Six Chicago Parks
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

Midsommer Flight will present a free production of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET from June 28 to August 4 in six Chicago parks.

Downstage Arts Hosts 4th Annual Teen Cohort Showcase Hosted By Hannah Kato
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The 4th Annual Teen Cohort Showcase and Fundraiser will be hosted by Broadway star Hannah Kato and feature all of our Teen Cohort members. The event is on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 5, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!

Roundabout Theatre Company 2024 Gala to Honor Kenny Leon & Feature Ariana DeBose Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 Gala will honor Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family on Monday, March 4 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will perform a unique concert created exclusively for the special occasion.

EXPO CHICAGO And Gertie Present Inaugural Chicago Exhibition Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2023

Over 55 galleries, institutions, and artist-run spaces are aligning to present a weekend of exhibition openings, activations, and events this fall, showcasing art throughout Chicago’s many neighborhoods for the inaugural Chicago Exhibition Weekend.

PRIMARY TRUST Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the world premiere of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams on Sunday, July 2.

American Airlines Theatre Will Be Renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2023

The American Airlines Theatre will become the Todd Haimes Theatre, in recognition of the late artistic director and chief executive’s extraordinary dedication to the institution he called home, and his enormous contributions to Roundabout and the entire theatre community.

Free Production of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE to be Presented in Six Chicago Parks This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

For its tenth annual summer production of free Shakespeare in Chicago’s parks (one each year since 2012, except for the pandemic years of 2020-2021), Midsommer Flight will perform the romantic and fantastical adventure CYMBELINE.

Amy Sherman-Palladino, Scott Ellis, Black Theatre United & More to be Honored at Roundabout Theatre Company's 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company's 2023 Gala will honor Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United on Monday, March 6 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

City of Chicago to Present CHICAGO SINGS KARAOKE Competition Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2022

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate Chicago's karaoke culture through a new citywide singing competition called Chicago Sings Karaoke.

Tickets On Sale For Random Acts & Sophia Lucia's FREAK SHOW CABARET Live
by Grace Cutler - Aug 20, 2022

Buy tickets now for FREAK SHOW CABARET live!

Sara Bareilles Joins the 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company Gala Celebrating Chita Rivera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2022

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Sara Bareilles  will join the 2022 Gala evening celebrating Tony Award winner, RTC alumna and friend Chita  Rivera with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre.

The Gift Theatre Announces New Leadership; Plans For New Theatre Space In Jefferson Park
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2021

As The Gift Theatre embarks on its 20th anniversary, its Board of Directors today announced a change in artistic leadership and plans for a new performance space in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. Co-founder and Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton will step down from his post after helming the theatre for two decades.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Announces June Events For Chicago Dance Month, Juneteenth And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2021

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, continues its 20th Anniversary with appearances and performances throughout the Midwest with See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month, a COVID-19 vaccination event in Appleton, Wisconsin, Juneteenth Celebrations and its monthly “2nd Fridays Tap Jams” on Friday, June 11.

Emma Stone, Whoopi Goldberg, Rachel Brosnahan & More Join Roundabout Gala; $25 Virtual Access Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2021

Roundabout will welcome virtual appearances by Rachel Brosnahan (The Big Knife), Whoopi Goldberg (Damn Yankees!), Emma Stone (Cabaret), Blair Underwood (A Soldier’s Play), Vanessa Williams (Sondheim on Sondheim) and surprise special guests.

Jane Krakowski, The NY Pops and Tituss Burgess to Headline Roundabout Theatre Company's 2021 Gala in Central Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Jane Krakowski (Tony Award nominee, She Loves Me; Tony Award winner, Nine) will star in the 2021 Gala celebrating the long-awaited return to live theatre. This year’s special hybrid event “Curtain Up, Light the Lights!” will happen live in Central Park on Monday, June 7 and also stream live.

Cyndi Lauper to Perform at Roundabout 2020 Gala Honoring Alan Cumming and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2019

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) announces Tony, Grammy & Emmy Award winner Cyndi Lauper will join the 2020 Gala evening celebrating Tony Award winner and longtime friend Alan Cumming with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre, and Michael Kors & Lance Le Pere with The Ovation Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. This year's gala 'The Life of the Party' is set for Monday, March 2 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Lauper will perform a unique concert created exclusively for the special occasion.

Victory Gardens Theater Extends CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2019

Due to popular demand, Victory Gardens Theater announces the extension of its critically acclaimed production of Cambodian Rock Band, written by Lauren Yee, featuring songs by Dengue Fever and directed by Marti Lyons. Cambodian Rock Band now runs through May 12, 2019, at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.

Photo Flash: First Look At the Chicago Premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2019

Refuge Theatre Project is proud to announce the cast and production team for its second production in its 2018 - 2019 season, Hands on a Hardbody, March 15 - April 27, book by Doug Wright, with lyrics by Amanda Green,  and music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, directed by Refuge Theatre Project's Artistic Director Christopher Pazdernik and music directed by Jon Schneidman.