Tuesday, 27 May 2025 12:10
MJ THE MUSICAL is On Sale Wednesday May 28th!
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Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain and Broadway In Chicago are thrilled to announce that individual tickets for the highly anticipated return engagement of the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. MJ makes its Chicago return at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, August 12-31. Ticket prices start at $49 with a select number of…
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Monday, 26 May 2025 12:56
Corn Productions has a new original play premiering in June - Support Group For The End Of The World
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Corn Productions announces the world premiere of “Support Group For The End Of The World” Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 5th-28th, at 7:30pm. Located at Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln Ave Chicago IL. The world is ending, there's no stopping it (probably) and you have nothing to do but sit with…
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Thursday, 22 May 2025 13:03
TimeLine Theatre Company announces milestone 2025-26 season, culminating with inaugural production at its new home in Uptown
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TimeLine Theatre Company, celebrated for its powerful and provocative productions that connect past, present, and future, announces a landmark 29th season—culminating in a long-awaited inaugural production in its new theatre currently under construction at 5035 N. Broadway in Uptown. TimeLine’s new home will open with an “eerily prescient” (Entertainment Weekly) 144-year-old classic…
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Thursday, 22 May 2025 13:00
RAVEN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 43rd SEASON - Dave Malloy's A Capella Musical OCTET and Terry Guest's OAK Get Chicago Premieres; TOP GIRLS Explores Feminism Through History
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Chicago's Raven Theatre Company today announced its 43rd season, with productions appearing on its Edgewater stages at 6157 N. Clark St. in the 2025 - 2026 season. Subscriptions ($120 - $220) on sale beginning May 22, 2025, with individual tickets on sale at a later date, at www.raventheatre.com. The season opens with Terry Guest's…
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Wednesday, 21 May 2025 11:51
Marriott Theatre Continues 50th Anniversary Season with Vibrant New Jukebox Musical, Always Something There…
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For a dose of summer fun, theatergoers are invited to grab their Walkman, cue up their favorite 80s mix tape, and head to Marriott Theatre—Chicagoland's longest running musical theatre—as it continues its unforgettable 50th anniversary season with the world premiere of Always Something There..., previewing June 18, opening Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm, and running…
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Wednesday, 21 May 2025 11:38
Lucid Theater to stage comedy BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY by WELLS AND WELLES playwright Amy Crider, August 1-17 at the Edge Theatre
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Lucid Theater announced today it will present the world premiere of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY by Chicago playwright Amy Crider, whose WELLS AND WELLES was a breakout hit of summer 2024. In BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY, an anxiety-ridden college professor faces crises in her career, her marriage and her family relationships while planning an…
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Broadway In Chicago announced today that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for a multi-week engagement beginning March 4, 2026 through April 26, 2026, at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe). Group tickets for 10+ are available now by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 312-977-1710. Current Broadway In Chicago subscribers can purchase tickets by calling the…
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Friday, 09 May 2025 18:50
Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents World Premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY
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Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw. This gay fantasia on national themes... wait, wrong play. This one-act comedy/drama/cry for help about a diva (Queen Elizabeth I, previously played by Cate…
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Monday, 12 May 2025 11:44
Tickets for Disney's The Lion King On Sale Now
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Broadway In Chicago announced today that individual tickets for Disney’s The Lion King, are now on sale to the public. Tickets ranging from $40 - $140 and a limited number of Extra Magic Package seats, which include an excellent seat in the theater and show merchandise, can be purchased starting today at BroadwayInChicago.com or by going…
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Monday, 12 May 2025 14:38
Paramount Theatre extends Million Dollar Quartet until January 4, 2026
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Paramount Theatre’s smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, a “roof-rattling…rapturous celebration of early rock ‘n’ roll” (Daily Herald), won’t stop rockin’ anytime soon at Paramount’s new Stolp Island Theatre, where performances have just been extended an additional six months through January 4, 2026, by popular demand. Paramount’s Million Dollar Quartet is like none other.…
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Tuesday, 06 May 2025 13:10
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents YOU WILL GET SICK - June 5 – July 13, 2025 - Chicago Premiere!
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present Noah Diaz's whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis (Noises Off, POTUS–Director), playing June 5 – July 13, 2025 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Single tickets starting at $20…
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Monday, 05 May 2025 13:07
Definition Theatre Presents World Premiere of Black Bone by Tina Fakhrid-Deen
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Definition Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Black Bone, a bold new satire by Chicago playwright Tina Fakhrid-Deen and the first full production to emerge from the company's Amplify Series. Directed by Carla Stillwell, Black Bone will run from May 30 to June 29, 2025 at Definition @ 55th (1160 E. 55th St,…
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Tuesday, 06 May 2025 12:39
BACK IN CHICAGO BY POPULAR DEMAND! TONY AND GRAMMY-WINNING BEST MUSICAL, HADESTOWN IS NOW PLAYING
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Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.). HADESTOWN is playing for a limited two-week engagement through May 18 only. HADESTOWN is…
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MJ THE MUSICAL is On Sale Wednesday May 28th!
Written by Buzz Center StageProducers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain and Broadway In Chicago are thrilled to announce that individual tickets for the highly anticipated return engagement of the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. MJ makes its Chicago return at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, August… -
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Written by Buzz Center StageCorn Productions announces the world premiere of “Support Group For The End Of The World” Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 5th-28th, at 7:30pm. Located at Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln Ave Chicago IL. The world is ending, there's no stopping it…
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