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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...


NASCAR Returns To NBC This Saturday In Primetime From Daytona International Speedway Photo NASCAR Returns To NBC This Saturday In Primetime From Daytona International Speedway
by Tori Hartshorn - July 02, 2019

NASCAR returns to NBC and the “World Center of Racing” this Saturday night in primetime with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 under the lights at Daytona International Speedway at 7 p.m. ET on NBC....


Pangea Cares Announces Its Sponsorship of the Annual Mother's Day Makeover at Swissot Photo Pangea Cares Announces Its Sponsorship of the Annual Mother's Day Makeover at Swissotel Chicago on May 6
by Robert Diamond - May 01, 2019

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Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only Photo Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only
by Julie Musbach - March 11, 2019

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts in March. LIVE Presents: March Ado About Nothing! will take place on Friday March 15th at 7:30p.m., at Stage 773 in the Thrust Theater. Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment (LIVE) is a theatrical podcast company based in ...


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...


Tickets On Sale Now For The 77th Annual Dolphin Show's Production Of HELLO, DOLLY! Photo Tickets On Sale Now For The 77th Annual Dolphin Show's Production Of HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019

The Dolphin Show announced that tickets are on sale to the general public for its 77th Annual production Hello, Dolly! on Monday, Nov. 26....


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 ...


Chicago Drag Sensation Lucy Stoole Hosts The Second City's Salute To Pride This June Photo Chicago Drag Sensation Lucy Stoole Hosts The Second City's Salute To Pride This June
by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2019

The Second City is proud to announce the return of The Second City's Salute to Pride, a variety show written and performed entirely by an all-LGBTQ identifying cast. Sashaying its way to UP Comedy Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this June, this colorful cornucopia will feature original sketch, impro...


Chicago Music Venue To Be Renamed Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Photo Chicago Music Venue To Be Renamed Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019

Live Nation today unveiled that Byline Bank will be the new name-in-title sponsor of the Aragon Ballroom, one of Chicago's most coveted music venues. Located in the city's Uptown neighborhoodand hosting over 70 events each year, the newly named Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom is a landmark for the regio...


Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only Photo Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2019

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment: Merging Modern Comedy with Old Time Radio CHICAGO, IL (May 15, 2019) Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts in May. LIVE Presents: May the LIVE be Ever in Your Favor! will take place on Friday May 17th at 7:30p.m., at Stag...


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....


Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of MIRACLE at Royal George Theatre? Photo Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of MIRACLE at Royal George Theatre?
by Alan Henry - May 21, 2019

MIRACLE is up to bat at Royal George Theatre through July 14. What did critics have to say? Read all the reviews!...


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....


VIDEO: Get A First Look At FREAKY FRIDAY At Williams Street Repertory Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At FREAKY FRIDAY At Williams Street Repertory
by Alan Henry - August 26, 2019

WSRep, McHenry County's only professional theater company, presents Chicagoland premiere of Disney's Freaky Friday! Watch these awesome clips of the show!...


Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only Photo Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment Announces Upcoming Live Radio Show One Night Only
by Julie Musbach - February 14, 2019

Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment will perform their next series of LIVE podcasts in February. LIVE Presents: LIVE at First Sight! will take place on today, February 12th at 7:30p.m., at Stage 773 in the Cabaret Theater. Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment (LIVE) is a theatrical podcast company based ...


VIDEO: Kids Tell All About A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Goodman Photo VIDEO: Kids Tell All About A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Goodman
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2019

Now in its 42nd year at Goodman Theatre, A Christmas Carol plays November 16 - December 29. Under Artistic Associate Henry Wishcamper's direction for the seventh year, the annual production features Chicago actor Larry Yando, who leads the 25-member cast as the irascible businessman Ebenezer Scrooge...


Strawdog Theatre Company Loses Current Home in Chicago's Northcenter Neighborhood Photo Strawdog Theatre Company Loses Current Home in Chicago's Northcenter Neighborhood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2019

Strawdog Theatre Company today announced it must exit its current home at 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago's Northcenter neighborhood at the end of March 2020. The company has leased the space since 2017, after losing its 25-year home at 3829 N. Broadway in Lake View....


Sunshine In The Toxic Ballroom Jazz Commemorates MLK Day Photo Sunshine In The Toxic Ballroom Jazz Commemorates MLK Day
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2019

Chicagoland jazz singer and composer Denise La Grassa, along with guitarist John Kregorand visual artists Nancy Pirriand Sholo, presents Sunshine In The Toxic Ballroom, a multimedia female empowerment music event commemorating MLK Day 2019....


Writers Theatre Presents A NUMBER This March Photo Writers Theatre Presents A NUMBER This March
by A.A. Cristi - January 04, 2019

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, continues its 2018/19 season with A Number, written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Robin Witt.  A Number runs March 20 - June 9, 2019 in The Gillian Theatre at 325 Tudor Court,...


Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of MAMMA MIA! at Drury Lane? Photo Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of MAMMA MIA! at Drury Lane?
by Alan Henry - February 28, 2019

Here we go again at Drury Theatre in Chicago where MAMMA MIA! is playing through April 14, 2019....


2019 League Of Chicago Theatres Gala Announced Photo 2019 League Of Chicago Theatres Gala Announced
by A.A. Cristi - March 07, 2019

The League of Chicago Theatres, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, announces the 2019 Annual Gala, an elegant event that brings together friends of Chicago theatre to raise funds for programs to support Chicagoland's more than 250 member theatre companies. The event will be held Monday, May 20, 2...


FOU Names Jin Kim Associate Artistic Director Of Batsu! Chicago Photo FOU Names Jin Kim Associate Artistic Director Of Batsu! Chicago
by Julie Musbach - June 17, 2019

Face Off Unlimited, the creators of BATSU!, are known for finding and cultivating extraordinary talent and when BATSU! opened in Chicago in 2016, they awarded the critical role of Host to Chicagoland actor and veteran improviser, Jin Kim. "The show is celebrating its 3 year anniversary and its 300th...


Author Dania Voss Releases New Novel OFF THE HOOK Photo Author Dania Voss Releases New Novel OFF THE HOOK
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2019

Chicagoland romance author Dania Voss explores the challenges of young love while dealing with the pressures of wealth and professional sports, in her latest release, new adult novella 'Off the Hook' (ISBN: 978-1773399911; Ebook)....


THE KNIFIC QUARTET: A JAZZ ADVENTURE! is Coming to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Photo THE KNIFIC QUARTET: A JAZZ ADVENTURE! is Coming to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2019

The Knific Quartet celebrates music from Brazil, America and beyond at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre January 5, 2020. The Knific Quartet melds virtuosity, lyricism, and musical influences from around the world to provide an intimate and exciting concert experience. This family ensemble presents ...


Mike Toomey's TV & ME Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Photo Mike Toomey's TV & ME Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2019

Mike Toomey's TV & Me takes a nostalgic look back at classic television at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre January 3, 2020....






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