Chicago Theatre Newsroom

A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai’s THE CAVE, directed by Alex Mallory. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

CIRCA Pintig, Chicago's premier Filipino American theatre company and community arts organization, is celebrating new leadership appointed at the culmination of its 33rd year.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the shows and creators of its second annual WinterFest, to kick off January 10, 2025.

January brings many transformations, but one of the most unusual being anticipated by those who follow theatre here is the transformation of a northside titanium parts factory into the fading estate that is the setting for Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA.

With only 35 seats per show, the intimate production of Uncle Vanya sponsored by The New Theatre Project will take place inside a manufacturing operation called Servi-Sure.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble completes its 2024-2025 season with the timely comedy “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías, directed by Steve Scott, Thursday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, March 2. There will be a preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. 

This story is definitely geared to young females. They do identify with it. It was apparent in the audience. It is about respecting yourself but also treating each other with respect. Believe in yourself. Have faith in others but ultimately, have faith in yourself. We all need to remember these important things. Music Works presents these ideas in an enjoyable and fun production. A nice way to ring out the year.

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Center on Halsted (COH) and PrideArts have launched a partnership that will generate new arts and culture programs and performances for the public and leverage the unique strengths of both organizations.

Music Theater Works’ Legally Blonde: The Musical, in the Center Theatre  at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through December 29.  See photos of the production.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Olney Theatre Center’s production of Avaaz, an exploration of family and the immigrant experience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway In Chicago and Starvox Entertainment will present XAVIER MORTIMER: MASTER OF MAGIC will play the CIBC Theatre for a limited engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Tuesday. January 7, 2025, for Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW25), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets. Chicago Theatre Week is February 6-16, 2025. 

The Music Institute of Chicago, in a new partnership with Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders, will present its 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert, a free event on Sunday, January 19 at 3 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. The performance also will be available via livestream.

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre will offer its first-ever sensory-friendly performance, with a specially modulated, or “relaxed,” performance of Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical on Wednesday, January 15 at 7 p.m.

BEETLEJUICE is back for another hauntingly hilarious run! Broadway In Chicago announced that tickets will go on sale Friday, December 20, for this ghoulishly fun musical comedy.

Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for adult supernumeraries, which are non-speaking, non-singing roles. Learn more about the productions and see how to auditions.

Laura Dellis has established herself as one of Chicago's top up and coming female comics. You can witness firsthand Dellis' talents in her show HALFWAY TO FIFTY 3 at the Den Theatre.

Lifeline Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of Kid Prince and Pablo, a hip-hop musical based on Mark Twain's story The Prince and the Pauper, January 3 - February 16 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.

The Chicago Tribune has named Tim Rater, President and CEO, Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, its “2024 Chicagoan of the Year in Theater.”

Ted Acosta and Marcie Lape (Raia) have been appointed to the Joffrey Board of Directors through the 2028 term, effective immediately.  Learn more!

Individual tickets for CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, in Chicago are now on sale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Original Mother's will present the return of Elvis Fest in January 2025 to honor the King of Rock ‘n' Roll's 90th birthday. See how to attend.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary family portrait by Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn how to purchase tickets.