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Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, Chicagoland is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city. The series will explore where politics and policy meet real people's lives -- in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education, and public safety -- to meet national and local challenges.

World Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Set for Northlight T Photo World Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Set for Northlight Theatre 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2023

Northlight Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season. See programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!...


First-Ever University of Illinois Chicago Latin American Music Festival To Launch Thi Photo First-Ever University of Illinois Chicago Latin American Music Festival To Launch This April
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies at the Free Latin American Music Festival at UIC from April 11-13. Enjoy a cultural immersion in music from various Latin American countries....


Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2023 Gala to Take Place in May Photo Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2023 Gala to Take Place in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2023

The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees will be hosting he Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling....


Kerfuffle Announces Cast And Crew For World Premiere Production Of BOOKSWORMS Photo Kerfuffle Announces Cast And Crew For World Premiere Production Of BOOKSWORMS
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2024

Kerfuffle announced the cast and crew for the world premiere of BOOKWORMS, a multi-sensory play for children aged 3-6, opening November 10 at Harold Washington Library's Family Fun Day....


Facility Theatre Reveals Cast and Production Team For RIGHT NOW Photo Facility Theatre Reveals Cast and Production Team For RIGHT NOW
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2023

Chicago’s Facility Theatre has announced the cast and production team for their Fall show, RIGHT NOW, running October 12 - November 18, 2023 at Facility Theatre, 1138 N. California Ave....


Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago Announces Its Cast Of GREASE Photo Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago Announces Its Cast Of GREASE
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2022

The Beverly Theatre Guild has announced the cast for the opening show of its 60th season musical production, Grease. ...


Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Paul Gunning As New VP & Chief Marketing Officer Photo Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Paul Gunning As New VP & Chief Marketing Officer
by A.A. Cristi - November 03, 2021

The leadership team at Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Paul Gunning will join the company as its new vice president and chief marketing officer. ...


SHUTTER SPEED's April Noel Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE Photo SHUTTER SPEED's April Noel Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2023

Writer and actress April Noel will be the featured guest on radio show and podcast It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee, airing Friday, September 8 at 3 PM CST on 101.5 FM out of Chicagoland’s Huntley community, and streaming in real-time online....


19TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held Next Weekend Photo 19TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Be Held Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 19th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sund...


August Wilson's Work Returns to the Goodman; Annual Competition Winners Advance to Fi Photo August Wilson's Work Returns to the Goodman; Annual Competition Winners Advance to Finals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024

Rehearsals for longtime August Wilson interpreter Chuck Smith’s new production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone are underway with an all-Chicago cast. Learn more about the production....


The Peppermint Patties to Return to The Venus Cabaret Theater and Hey Nonny Live Musi Photo The Peppermint Patties to Return to The Venus Cabaret Theater and Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023

Get ready for two unforgettable evenings of holiday music and fun with The Peppermint Patties at The Venus Cabaret Theater and Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen. Christmas with The Peppermint Patties features special guests The Feathered Beaus and pianist Michael Oldham. ...


Steppenwolf Theatre To Host 2023 Gala At The Old Post Office, May 13 Photo Steppenwolf Theatre To Host 2023 Gala At The Old Post Office, May 13
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2023

The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees are pleased to host Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling. Emceed by ensemble member Gary Cole, this year's celebration takes place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6:30...


Chicago Sinfonietta Announces 2021 Ball Photo Chicago Sinfonietta Announces 2021 Ball
by Stephi Wild - August 16, 2021

The popular event includes a cocktail reception, full orchestral performance with surprise guests, exciting live auction, and Bid-For-A-Cause. The annual ball is a large large source of funding for the organization's nationally acclaimed community and engagement programs and service initiatives that...


Metropolis Presents An Evening Of Love Songs With Pascale M. Trouillot Photo Metropolis Presents An Evening Of Love Songs With Pascale M. Trouillot
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2021

Chicagoland singer Pascale M. Trouillot performs an eclectic blend of music ranging from familiar show tunes to Jazz and Pop standards at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's indoor theatre in Love Songs From Broadway, Jazz and Pop: An Evening of Love Songs with Pascale M. Trouillot September 11, 202...


Raue Center Heads Back To School With SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. Photo Raue Center Heads Back To School With SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR.
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2021

Raue Center For The Arts' Sage Studio has announced that it will once again present its educational production program, Sage on Stage! This time, Sage on Stage is heading back to school with a full-scale production of “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” on October 9 - 17, 2021.  ...


Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces The 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival Of Photo Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces The 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival Of The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2023

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sunda...


Wendy Lewis Will Serve as Interim CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta Photo Wendy Lewis Will Serve as Interim CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta
by Stephi Wild - December 16, 2024

Chicago Sinfonietta has announced that consultant Wendy Lewis has been engaged to serve as Interim CEO while the Board of Directors conducts a national search for a new CEO to replace outgoing CEO and President Blake-Anthony Johnson....


The Jeff Awards Launch Inaugural Jeff Impact Fellowship Grant Awards Photo The Jeff Awards Launch Inaugural Jeff Impact Fellowship Grant Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 12, 2023

As an extension of its mission to promote and recognize theater excellence, The Jeff Awards is launching a new grant award program called the Jeff Impact Fellowship to help inspire early to mid-career artists of color in the Greater Chicagoland area....


THE SANDRA DELGADO EXPERIENCE Comes To Joe's On Weed Street Photo THE SANDRA DELGADO EXPERIENCE Comes To Joe's On Weed Street
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2022

Following her smash hit La Havana Madrid, Chicago writer, actor, singer and producer Sandra Delgado returns to the stage with The Sandra Delgado Experience (The SDE), a big band music spectacular with a little bit of dancing, a little bit of storytelling and a whole lot of joy. ...


Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Photo Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2024

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will continue its return to live, in-person performances of its namesake playwright with free theatrical readings of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Shakespeare's first comedy, a farce of mistaken identities, directed by Peter Garino, The Project's artistic director, runs Ju...


Chicago Sinfonietta Announces One World. One Sound. Revelry! Photo Chicago Sinfonietta Announces One World. One Sound. Revelry!
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021

Chicago Sinfonietta announced the date of its annual ball today. Titled 'One World. One Sound. Revelry!,' the concept strongly ties in to the 34th season theme. In a world composed of myriad languages, cultures, races and religions, nowhere does this rich tapestry show itself better than in Chicago....


CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be Presented This December Photo CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be Presented This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2021

A special holiday cabaret called CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET will play over two weekends: Thursday, December 9 through Sunday, December 12; and Thursday, December 16 through Sunday, December 19 at the Broadway Theatre, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway....


Beatles Tribute American English Returns To Raue Center Photo Beatles Tribute American English Returns To Raue Center
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2024

Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the award-winning Beatles tribute band, American English, back to the stage for another look into The Beatles’ vast history book next month....


RCSA Presents SEUSSICAL This Summer Photo RCSA Presents SEUSSICAL This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2022

Raue Center School For The Arts will bring back its popular educational production program RCSA presents…On Stage with not one, but TWO incredible opportunities for both novice and seasoned young performers: “Seussical KIDS” (Grades 2-5) and “Seussical JR.” (Grades 6-12)!...


Two Additional Performances Added for Comedian Jerrod Carmichael's New Solo Show at S Photo Two Additional Performances Added for Comedian Jerrod Carmichael's New Solo Show at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2022

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre has added two additional performances of Emmy award-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s new solo show on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at 10 pm, as part of Carmichael’s upcoming stand-up engagement in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater....






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