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Photos: The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT, Honoring A Year's Worth Of Charities & Non-Profits

The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT was an evening of songs that have won the coveted award of 'Best Song' at the Oscars, and paid tribute to the numerous organizations that TBCP have raised funds an awareness for over the past year. Hosted by Stephen Schellhardt & Devin DeSantis, the show featured performances across a span of 9 decades, and included top Chicago musical theatre talent, a 12-piece orchestra, and 12-person choir.

OSCAR NIGHT, Presented By The Beautiful City Project, Will Raise Funds at The Athenaeum Center

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of OSCAR NIGHT, an evening featuring songs that won the Academy Award for 'Best Song', with proceeds going to fund The Beautiful City Project in their once-a-year, large-scale fundraiser.

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Honors Donna McKechnie at ICONS Gala

Porchlight Music Theatre was joined by nearly 200 people to launch its 28th season, honor the 2022 ICON Award recipient, one of Broadway’s foremost singing and dancing leading ladies, Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie,  present The Luminary Award to Dan Ratner and The Genevieve and Daniel Ratner Foundation and raise funds for its artistic and educational programs. Check out photos!

Cortney Hall and Matthew Rodrigues to Host Porchlight Music Theatre's ICONS GALA

Cortney Hall and Matthew Rodrigues of “Chicago Today” on NBC5 will be hosting Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre fundraising event, the ICONS Gala. The ICONS Gala, chaired by Joe Higgins and Scott Hoesman, will be Friday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre's CHICAGO SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM Breaks Previous Records

Porchlight Music Theatre’s annual fundraising concert Chicago Sings celebrated the American theatre titan Stephen Sondheim at Chicago Sings Stephen Sondheim, held Monday, May 23 at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Check out photos from the event here!

Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young & More to Star in Live-Stream Fundraiser Thursday Night

With nearly all of Chicago's theatre productions shuttered, one of the first fundraisers primarily aimed at a streaming audience is being put together by The Beautiful City Project, a Chicago-based musical theatre company that exists solely as a fundraising arm for local charities and non-profits.

Photo Flash: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Celebrates Opening Night at Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre presents the beautifully captivating Gershwin musical An American in Paris. See photos from opening night!

Photo Flash: First Look at the Regional Premiere of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of the beautifully captivating Gershwin musical An American in Paris.

BWW Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Drury Lane Theatre

a?oeHow can you feel liberated when your city's been crushed?a?? In the post-WWII setting of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, this is the dilemma faced by the people who call the City of Light home--through birth, choice, or the displacement of war. For the young protagonists, healing comes through art, friendship, and love.

Casting Has Been Announced for Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER

Casting has been announced for Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre's Oklahoma professional premiere production of the Tony-winning 'Best Musical' a??A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman; music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak; based on a novel by Roy Horniman). OKC Rep's production will play the Civic Center Music Hall's Freede Little Theatre June 5 - 14, 2020.

February Shows Announced At City Winery

The February lineup of acts performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) has been announced. See full details below!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Josh Drake, Leigh-Ann Esty and More Announced in Casting of Drury Lane Theatre's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for the final show in its 2019/2020 season, the Regional Premiere of the beautifully captivating Gershwin musical An American in Paris. Leading the cast are Josh Drake as American GI Jerry Mulligan and Leigh-Ann Esty as Lise Dassin. Drake can currently be seen on Broadway in Disney's Aladdin, and Esty returns to An American in Paris after playing the role of Lise on the show's national tour. This Tony Award-winning musical features music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin with book by Craig Lucas and is directed and choreographed by Lynne Kurdziel-Formato. An American in Paris runs January 31 a?" March 29, 2020, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 8:00 p.m.

December 19th Update: SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN - Play-by-Play Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Appleton, WI Awards Voting

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Mac Powell And The Family Reunion, The Ides Of March, And More At City Winery Chicago

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Grammy Award-winning artist Mac Powell and his band The Family Reunion, iconic rock group The Ides of March and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, December 20 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards Update: SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN - Play-by-Play Theatre Wins Best Musical!

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Appleton, WI Awards!

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Appleton, WI Awards!

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

GHOST THE MUSICAL Opens July 31 at Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is announcing the opening of “Ghost The Musical” by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics fame) and Glen Ballard. This timeless musical fantasy about the power of love performs July 31 to August 18 and is based on the Academy Award-winning film by Bruce Joel Rubin.