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Pastoral Settings and Scenic Drives: Shows Playing In Chicago's Suburbs

The American Suburb, proliferating just after World War Two, was invented to combine the best of rural and urban lifestyles. Decreasing numbers of available servants and increasing numbers of privately-owned automobiles both played a part in disrupting these optimistic goals, but the ancient bonds connecting.... Read More arrow

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HOLD THAT CRISIS: Chicago's Fall Season Is Off to an Exuberant Start

"American Theater is IMPLODING Before Our Eyes!" howled the perpetually-alarmed New York Times last month, as it warned of an impending "crisis" in the arts. Does this sound familiar? Didn't we hear this same outcry at the start of the pandemic in 2020, and in 2016. when gentrification displaced several.... Read More arrow

Recent Theatre News

Six the musical in Chicago

Six returns to Chicago

The Tony Award-Winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss is coming back to Chicago! SIX will... Read More arrow

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at CIBC Theatre in Chicago

Betty Boop Announced for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical coming to Chicago

Broadway In Chicago has announced that Betty Boop is coming to Chicago and she's ready for her onstage close-up! This Fall, Jasmine Amy Rogers will... Read More arrow

The Jeff Awards to honor Robert Falls with special Equity Theater Award

The Jeff Awards to honor Robert Falls with special Equity Theater Award

Recognizing his visionary direction and impact on Chicago theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor director Robert Falls at the organization's 55th Anniversary Equity Awards... Read More arrow