Dame Edna, the incomparable international housewife, megastar and guru, returns to Chicago, direct from the triumphant Broadway season of her all-new comedy extravaganza, Dame Edna: Back With A Vengeance! for one week only from Tuesday, March 14 through Sunday, March 19, 2006 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

Following the national success of her.... Read More

John Heard will take a “break” from his recurring role on television's “Prison Break” series to star in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's upcoming World Premiere of “Love-Lies-Bleeding" by Don DeLillo.  “Love-Lies-Bleeding" is produced in association with The Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays, and will transfer from its Chicago run (April 27-May 28,.... Read More

Chicago's historic Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, may be hidden from view at the moment, but behind the scaffolds, Victory Gardens Theater has embarked on the most visible expansion project in its 32 year history - construction of a beautiful new, $11.3 million mainstage, dedicated to the enjoyment of live theater.
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Theatre In Chicago is proud to announce the debut of a weekly Theatre podcast show called Talk Theatre In Chicago. For the first show, host Tom Williams sits down for an interview with the Artistic Director of the Lifeline Theatre, Dorothy Milne.  The Lifeline Theatre has just opened with their new show Johnny.... Read More

Theatre Building Chicago celebrates Black History Month with two unique musical performances.  Tap dynamo Savion Glover brings his newest work, "If Trane Wuz Here" to the Belmont Avenue theatre for a limited run February 14-19.  The Tony Award-winning star of Broadway's "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk," "The Tap Dance Kid".... Read More

If you attend Chicago theatre on any kind of a regular basis, you will no doubt run across the name Cristen Paige.  In just a few years, this bubbly and talented young lady has enjoyed a steady stream of high profile roles, working with some of the industry's brightest talents and most regarded venues.  And.... Read More

Lookingglass Theatre Company's Teen Touring Ensemble - a diverse group of 12 amazing and talented teens from across the Chicagoland area - will present "KNOWING:", a piece written about their experiences in the U. S. education system, Sunday February 12 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 13 at 6:30 pm at Lookingglass.... Read More

More than 50 Chicagoans from all walks of life will enjoy two nights of fame starring in Victory Gardens Theater's all-amateur, benefit production of Hello, Dolly!, Friday, February 17 at 8pm, and Saturday, February 18 at 7 pm, at the Athenaeum Theater.
 
A diverse cast of doctors, lawyers, business.... Read More

Tim Miller may not have been born in a trunk, but he has certainly packed a few over the past two decades.  The controversial author, performer and activist will be appearing at Bailiwick Arts Center for 3 performances March 16-18 in his latest solo work, "1,001 Beds," based on his new book of.... Read More

Urinetown, Broadway’s Tony-Award winning musical phenomenon, created by Chicago’s own Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, will begin its first commercial Chicago run this spring beginning with previews on March 15 and opening on Sunday March 26, 2006 at The Mercury Theater.  

Tom Mullen directed the first U.S. regional production of the show.... Read More

The tradition and beauty of Natya Dance Theatre, the entrancing music of Grammy nominated Jai Uttal, the soaring voices of the Chicago Children's Choir, and Lookingglass Theatre Company's signature storytelling will unite this spring for the world premiere of Sita Ram.
 
Breathing new life into a key section of.... Read More

Chicago actor Jeff Dumas has landed a featured role in the National Touring company of "Spamalot."  Dumas will play Patsy in the Tony Award-winning musical, which is "lovingly ripped off from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail."  Chicago audiences saw the pre-Broadway tryout of "Spamalot" in December, 2004.  The original cast,.... Read More

Steep Theatre Company will continue its Fifth Season with their production of John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men which is being produced in repertory with Steep’s Midwest premiere of Jez Butterworth’s The Night Heron. Since its founding in March of 2001, Steep has grown by leaps and bounds, producing 20 shows.... Read More

The name Lois Weisberg has become synonymous for pioneering contributions that have enriched and improved Chicago's cultural arts scene over the past 2-½ decades.  Now the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs is being recognized by the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois with its first ever Legendary Landmarks Award.  The.... Read More

Veteran Chicago actress Alene Robertson has suffered a brain aneurysm and is currently in a coma awaiting surgery on Tuesday, January 24.  Ms. Robertson was starring in the National Touring company of 'Annie," reprising the role of Miss Hannigan she has played in numerous productions, including at Drury Lane Oakbrook in 1990 and.... Read More

Barbara Gaines is already considered one of the top movers and shapers of Chicago theatre by industry watchers and insiders.  Now the Artistic Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater is being honored by the Queen of England for her artistic leadership in strengthening ties between the United States and .... Read More

Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago's #1 presenter of new plays for more than 30 years, introduces Chicago to a beautifully written, inspiring new play about a survivor of the 1994 Rwanda massacres with the local premiere of I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given To Me by a Young Lady From Rwanda by Sonja.... Read More

Have you always wanted to try your hand at being a playwright? Now is your chance! As part of Goodman Theatre's upcoming David Mamet Festival, you are invited to walk a mile in this great Chicagoan's shoes by writing a Mamet play of your very own.

As part of Goodman Theatre’s seven-week David Mamet Festival,.... Read More

Legendary Chicago actor Tony Mockus will star in Northlight Theatre's season opening production of 'Inherit the Wind," opening in September, 2006 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.  Mr. Mockus, whose recent credits include starring roles in 'The Sunshine Boys,' 'Sleuth' and 'On Golden Pond,' will play Matthew.... Read More

Just three months after acclaimed playwright August Wilson’s death, Court Theatre is honoring his life and contributions to the American literary canon by putting on a production of one of his most celebrated works.

Fences, which opened Thursday, Jan. 12, was Wilson’s second play to go to Broadway.  His singular achievement and.... Read More