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10/30/2025

Happy Opening to The Conspirators  and the world premiere of “Duck Soup” by Harry Ruby and Burt Kalmar, adapted from the Marx Brothers’ movie for the stage by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm. Bullion, at the NEW Stars & Garters venue, 3914 N. Clark St., now playing through November 23. Tickets at ConspireWithUs.org. 📸: Oomphotography

10/30/2025

The legendary John Waters spoke with WGN TV's Midday News today about his LIVE director's commentary and screening of "Serial Mom" tomorrow at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. A real treat - tickets at https://www.govst.edu/JohnWaters/.

John Waters Event: John Waters: A Live Director’s Commentary and Screening of Serial Mom takes the stage on Friday, October 31 at 8 p.m. The self-proclaimed “Pope of Trash” and “King of Camp” will …

10/30/2025

Music Theater Works' "Godspell" is Newcity Stage RECOMMENDED. "If you have been scarred by seeing or performing in an awkward school production of “Godspell,” try this one. It’s a showcase for great songs and a story that has certainly stood the test of time. Let all who have ears, listen." Now playing through November 16, tickets at MusicTheaterWorks.com.

This “Godspell” doesn’t shy away from modern politics and leans left.

10/24/2025

Happy opening to Music Theater Works and the cast and company of “Godspell!” Directed by Matthew Silar, choreography by Amanda Hope and music directed by Justin Kono, “Godspell” is now playing through November 16 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie! Tickets at MusicTheaterWorks.com. 📸: Brett Beiner

10/19/2025

Happy Opening to Redtwist Theatre and the company of the world premiere of “Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You’ve Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can’t Get Away From,” now playing throughNovember 23, by Maurine Dallas Watkins; adapted by Producing Artistic Director Eileen Dixon and Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, with contributions from Chelsea Rolfes, Shaina Toledo, Jasmine Robertson, Caroline Kidwell, Jack Seijo, JT Nagle, Laura Sturm and Macaria Chaparro Martinez and directed by Producing Artistic Director Eileen Dixon, at Redtwist Theatre.  📸: Tom McGrath/TCMCG photography

10/19/2025

Happy opening to Babes With Blades and the company of the world premiere of “The Mark,” written by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff, directed by Richard Costes with fight direction by Ensemble Member Hazel Monson. now playing through November 22 at The Edge Theater. 📸: Joe Mazza

10/12/2025

Congratulations Cerqua Rivera and the inaugural Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, identity, and artistry. Get more information about future performances at CerquaRivera.org. 📸: Cayo Vieira

10/03/2025

Happy opening to Oil Lamp Theater and the cast and company of “Gaslight (Angel Street),” now playing through November 2, by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Susan Gorman, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. Tickets for this classic thriller are at OilLampTheater.org. 📸: Gosia Matuszewska - GosiaPhotography.com

10/03/2025

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's Chicago premiere of "Wish You Were Here" is included in LeeAnn Trotter's "Things to do in Chicago!" Don't miss this HIGHLY RECOMMENDED production running now through October 19 at Theater Wit. Tickets at RemyBumppo.org.

The fall season may be here but Chicago’s outdoor festival season isn’t over yet. LeeAnn Trotter has the story.

10/01/2025

Congratulations to Porchlight Music Theatre on its SOLD OUT opening of “New Faces Sing Broadway 1960.” Catch one more performance tomorrow before it heads to Metropolis Centre for Performing Arts next week!

09/30/2025

Congratulations to all those nominated and to the winners announced last night at the The Equity Jeff Awards including Lookingglass Theatre Company's "Iraq, But Funny!" What a great year for theatre and cheers to more!

The 57th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards were presented in a ceremony on Monday at the Harris Theater, recognizing the work of the Chicago area’s union-affiliated theaters.

09/24/2025

The world premiere of "The Blood Countess" from Idle Muse Theatre Company is Chicago Reader RECOMMENDED. "Dalberg’s play and Brandon’s staging raise intriguing questions about how myths like that of Báthory come into being," says the Reader about the production running now through October 11 at The Edge Off-Broadway. Tickets on sale at IdleMuse.org.

The history behind the legend of alleged serial killer Erzsébet Báthory comes to life with Idle Muse's The Blood Countess.