Tuesday, October 28, 2025

More People In The Loop For Arts & Culture Than Business by Joe Patti

So a little bit of good news out of Chicago. For a few years now I have been posting data showing how visitation at arts organizations compares to 2019 numbers. Some organization types are a…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 03:42AM
Monday, October 27, 2025

Designing Scares: A Chicago Halloween by American Theatre Editors

In the first edition of a new column, we visit a puppet haunted house and chat with a rising Chicago scenic designer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:13PM

Laurie Metcalf and Other Steppenwolf Members on 50 Years of ‘Freedom Onstage’ by Erik Piepenburg

Laurie Metcalf, Gary Sinise and other members of the Chicago company reminisce about unexpected performances, stunning monologues and career-changing roles.

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Friday, October 24, 2025

Maya Keleher of Suffs | KPIX Interview by Broadwaysf

SUFFS is playing at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from October 21–November 9, 2025. BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN… ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN. Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaim…

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“Sound of Music” Revival Asks: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Nazis? by Dennis Polkow

Broadway In Chicago's revival, by three-time Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien, is chillingly on time.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM

Tom Morello Brings Rage to an Unexpected Genre: the Musical by Elisabeth Vincentelli

This firebrand guitarist pulled songs from his lesser-known catalog for “Revolution(s),” about family of activists, now playing in Chicago.

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IMPRESSIONS: Keerati Jinakunwiphat's “Of Dishes and Dreams,” at Baryshnikov Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In Of Dishes and Dreams, Keerati Jinakunwiphat finds the steady heartbeat that thrums beneath the bustle of restaurant life: one of rhythm, care, and community. Jinakunwiphat’s first even…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 23, 2025

D’Angelo by Harmony Holiday

Remembering the late singer’s suave, swagger, and sweetness. D’Angelo performs at the Aire Crown Theater in Chicago, April 2000. Courtesy Getty Images. Photo: Paul Natkin / WireImage. …

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John O'Hurley, Tamyra Gray and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons to Star in THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ

Lythgoe Family Panto will return for the holidays, featuring THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. The production will star Panto veteran John O’Hurley (NBC’s Seinfeld, Lythgoe Family Panto’s Pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

First Look at 'The Sound of Music' North American Tour by BroadwayWorld

Watch a first look at the new North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, led by Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria Rainer, Kevin Earley as Captain Georg von Trapp, and Tony Award nominee Christiane N…

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Video: First Look at THE SOUND OF MUSIC North American Tour

Watch a first look at the new North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, led by Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria Rainer, Kevin Earley as Captain Georg von Trapp, and Tony Award nominee Christiane N…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More to Star in FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Disney’s Frozen, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Directed by Paige Price, Frozen wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

JUST IN TIME "Once In A Lifetime / That's All" | Now Streaming by Just In Time Broadway

BRILLIANT. COMPLICATED. DARIN. Stream the Original Broadway Cast Recording on all platforms! Get tickets now: justintimebroadway.com Tony Award® winner Jonathan Groff (Merrily We Roll Alo…

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JUST IN TIME Original Broadway Cast Recording | Now Streaming by Just In Time Broadway

BRILLIANT. COMPLICATED. DARIN. Stream the Original Broadway Cast Recording on all platforms! Get tickets now: justintimebroadway.com Tony Award® winner Jonathan Groff (Merrily We Roll Alo…

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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Local 802 sets strike deadline, Baldwin and Newell to join ‘Chicago,’ ‘Bat Boy’ rehearsal performances Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast r…

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Video: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Trailer

An all new trailer has been released for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now liv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Odds and Ends: Wicked News, West End Moves and a Sondheim Encore by Beth Stevens

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Colman Domingo Finds His Courage Colman Domingo is heading to Oz. The Oscar-nominated actor, who has appeared on Broadway in Passin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:31PM

Photos: Entertainment Community Provides Flu Shots to Broadway Community

Since September, the 2025 Entertainment Community Fund Broadway Flu Shot program— funded by Broadway Cares—has vaccinated over 1,000 people! Traversing the city from Lincoln Center to th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell to join ‘Chicago’ on Broadway by Jamie Kravitz For Broadway.com

Mira Sorvino plays her final performance as Roxie on November 2. 

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Beth Leavel Will Receive Sarah Siddons Society Award by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner is being recognized for her outstanding artistic achievement in theatre by the Chicago organization.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell to Join Chicago on Broadway by Jamie Kravitz

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Kate when Chicago welcomes two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart on November 10. As previously announced, Mira Sorvino plays her final …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell to 'Razzle Dazzle' in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Tony-Winner Alex Newell and Tony-Nominee Kate Baldwin to Join the Cast of CHICAGO On Broadway

Broadway’s record-breaking hit musical Chicago has announced two major new stars joining its cast at the Ambassador Theatre . Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM
Monday, October 20, 2025

Betsy Wolfe Will Take Over as 'Madeline Ashton' in DEATH BECOMES HER

Madeline's been on our mind today... BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe (& Juliet) will join the company of the Tony Award winning smash hit musical comed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02PM

The New Musical Revolution(s) Wants to 'Rock the Joint to the Ground' by Mary Wisniewski

Driven by the hard-hitting music of guitarist and song writer, Tom Morello, Revolution(s) debuts at Chicago’s Goodman Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Full Cast Set for KINKY BOOTS North American Tour

The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of KINKY BOOTS. The multi-year tour kicks off on November 19, 2025, in Elmira, NY and will continue across North America, making s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

The Devil Comes Down to Chicago Shakespeare Theater in “Paranormal Activity” by Tristan Bruns

A new play based on the hit movie blurs fantasy and reality to kick off the spooky season.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Friday, October 17, 2025

Video: Mira Sorvino on Making Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO

Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino recently made her Broadway debut in Chicago, taking on the iconic role of Roxie Hart. On Friday, the Mighty Aphrodite star joined Sherri Shepherd's daytime …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

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