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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.

The National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa Presents SWAN LAKE & ROMEO AND JULIET This Janu Photo The National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa Presents SWAN LAKE & ROMEO AND JULIET This January
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2019

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, is proud to announce two performances coming to Chicagoland in January 2020.  Featuring 55 of Ukraine's top performers, a?oeRomeo & Julieta?? will be performed at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at 3...


Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Sings The Love At Raue Center Photo Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Sings The Love At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2022

Raue Center's diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, sings the love on February 12 @ 8p. Spend an amazing night out with Jordan's special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and vocal performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years just in time for Valentine's Day! ...


Chicagoland Duo Will Live Stream BEDAZZLING BROADWAY Photo Chicagoland Duo Will Live Stream BEDAZZLING BROADWAY
by Nicole Rosky - May 04, 2021

Come on along and join The Chicagoland Duo for a playful and masterful romp down Broadway!  Their latest feature, 'Bedazzling Broadway' will be live-streamed on Broadway on Demand from May 7 to July 7, 2021. ...


Share a Few Laughs at Metropolis With THE APRIL FEMALE FUNNY FOOLS COMEDY JAM Photo Share a Few Laughs at Metropolis With THE APRIL FEMALE FUNNY FOOLS COMEDY JAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 17, 2020

Comedians Jeanie Doogan, Sally Edwards, Michelle Krajecki, and Katie Meiners share the stage for a night of laughs in The April Female Funny Fools Comedy Jam at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 1, 2020....


Denise La Grassa Quartet is Coming to Buddy Guy's Legends With Free Show Photo Denise La Grassa Quartet is Coming to Buddy Guy's Legends With Free Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2020

Critically-acclaimed Chicagoland singer, songwriter and keyboardist Denise La Grassa will perform her music with her quartet of John Kregor (guitar), Kurt Shelby (bass) and James Sims (drums), at Buddy Guy's Legends, the world's premiere blues club, to commemorate Women's History Month. La Grassa re...


Chicago Cabaret Professionals Makes a Gift of Their Free Gala Concert Photo Chicago Cabaret Professionals Makes a Gift of Their Free Gala Concert
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2020

For over twenty years the Chicago Cabaret Professionals' (CCP) annual Gala has been a festive live event.   ...


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. ...


The Beautiful City Project Premieres Holiday Fundraiser Photo The Beautiful City Project Premieres Holiday Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2020

With holiday favorites and original songs and arrangements, the show aims to be a memorable event and is created by The Beautiful City Project, a Chicago-based musical theatre company that exists solely as a fundraising arm for local charities and nonprofits....


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. ...


The Apollo Chorus of Chicago Announces GLORY: MUSIC FOR OUR WORLD Concert Photo The Apollo Chorus of Chicago Announces GLORY: MUSIC FOR OUR WORLD Concert
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2020

One of the oldest musical organizations in the nation, The Apollo Chorus of Chicago, kicks-off its 149th season with its Fall Concert, 'Glory: Music for our World,' set to premiere November 28, 2020. This one-of-a-kind concert will be the Chorus' first-ever held virtually. ...


Quibi and SpringHill Entertainment Announce I PROMISE Documenting LeBron James's Scho Photo Quibi and SpringHill Entertainment Announce I PROMISE Documenting LeBron James's School in Akron
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2020

The I Promise School is a unique partnership between the LeBron James Family Foundation and Akron Public Schools that creates a new model of urban public education for the students who need it most. The school's innovative “We Are Family” approach builds a safe, nurturing and empowering environment ...


Intrinsic Theatre's May Play Series Goes Digital Photo Intrinsic Theatre's May Play Series Goes Digital
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2020

Intrinsic Theatre Company will present its annual new works festival May Play Series in a virtual format this year over concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19. Intrinsic will be recording the works-in-progress and releasing them as audio podcasts each week....


Dania Voss's WINDY CITY NIGHTS Series Joins Writers on the Moon Project Photo Dania Voss's WINDY CITY NIGHTS Series Joins Writers on the Moon Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2021

Award-winning Chicagoland romance author Dania Voss's Windy City Nights series is taking part in the Writers on the Moon project. Coordinated by speculative fiction author Dr. Susan Kaye Quinn, Voss is among one hundred and 25 authors participating in the lunar time capsule adventure....


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces Sabrina Odigie as Associate Artistic Dire Photo Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces Sabrina Odigie as Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2020

After an extensive search, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has hired Sabrina Odigie in the newly created role of Associate Artistic Director....


Celebrate Mardi Gras Style at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with Creole Stomp Photo Celebrate Mardi Gras Style at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with Creole Stomp
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2020

Creole Stomp and bandleader Dennis Stroughmatt keep the Mardi Gras celebration going with a rollicking mix of contemporary blues, swamp pop, and traditional Cajun and zydeco music at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 20, 2020....


Andrea Hoeschen Named Central Regional Director of Actors' Equity Association Photo Andrea Hoeschen Named Central Regional Director of Actors' Equity Association
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2020

Actors' Equity Association has announced that Andrea Hoeschen has been named the new central regional director/assistant executive director for the union....


Liz Callaway Brings BROADWAY AND BEYOND to Metropolis Photo Liz Callaway Brings BROADWAY AND BEYOND to Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2020

Join Chicago native Liz Callaway as she performs her brand new concert Broadway and Beyond at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 26, 2020....


Chicago Cabaret Week 2020 is Cancelled Photo Chicago Cabaret Week 2020 is Cancelled
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2020

The 1st annual Chicago Cabaret Week, which was set to begin today, March 20, has officially been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic....


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...


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....


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's LUCY'S LIVE Is Back With Comedian Mike Toomey Photo Raue Center's LUCY'S LIVE Is Back With Comedian Mike Toomey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2020

Raue Center For The Arts has announced the success of the reopening of their doors with their longest running program, Lucy's Comedy! Lucy's LIVE second installment will star one of Chicago's very own comedians, Mike Toomey and feature comedian, Fritz Nothnagel at 7pm and 9pm on August 8th, 2020....


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.  ...


THE MOMEDIANS OF MOMEDY Announced At The Lincoln Lodge 4/16 Photo THE MOMEDIANS OF MOMEDY Announced At The Lincoln Lodge 4/16
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2020

The Momedians Of Momedy will perform live at the Lincoln Lodge, as co-producers Kat Herskovic, Denise Medina, and Colleen Brennan bring a line-up of Chicago's best comedians. In addition to Herskovic and Medina, the show will feature Alicia Molina, Susie An, and Lindsay Porter, and will be hosted by...


DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Will Return to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in April Photo DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Will Return to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2020

Broadway's longest running solo play Defending the Caveman returns to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 9-11, 2020....






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