A Buoyant 'Merry Widow' at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Renee Fleming and Thomas Hampson star in Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow” Ooh-la-la! As John Oliver mentioned in response to the recent attacks on France’s capital, Pa…
Renee Fleming and Thomas Hampson star in Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow” Ooh-la-la! As John Oliver mentioned in response to the recent attacks on France’s capital, Pa…
TO HAVE AND HAVE NUT After 28 years the Joffrey Ballet is ending Robert Joffrey's The Nutcracker. All good things, it seems, must come to an end. Next year Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's belo…
What is it about disaster that excites our imaginations? For years, Chicago Dance Crash has produced apocalyptic narratives " "Tribulation and the Demolition Squad" in 2005, "Gotham City" in…
RECOMMENDED Written almost ninety years ago, Nöel Coward's comedy "Private Lives" explores the undiscovered country of couplehood where the heat of love can sometimes burn with hate. The pl…
RECOMMENDED What do the songs "The Loco-Motion," "Take Good Care of My Baby," and "It's Too Late" all have in common? Aside from being number one hits, they were all penned by Grammy Award-w…
Move over Polar Express, a soul train is barreling down the tracks for a funky holiday ride to hilarity. Returning to Shakespeare Theater after a smash debut in 2014, The Q Brothers and gang…
Watch the touring cast of CHICAGO, starring Dylis Croman and Terra C. MacLeod, sing classics from the show, including 'Nowadays,' 'Roxie,' 'And All That Jazz,' and more
CHICAGO (AP) -- Two things make the Lyric Opera of Chicago's world premiere of "Bel Canto" on Monday unique: Famed soprano Renee Fleming commissioned the wo…
FRIDAY | "The Lion King": Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's animated classic brings Simba and the whole Pridelands crew to life. Through Jan. 17 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Rando…
Michael Flatley, aka the lord of Irish dancing, announced Thursday he will headline the national tour of his "Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games" and is bringing the farewell tour to Chicago…
Michael Flatley, aka the lord of Irish dancing, announced Thursday he will headline the national tour of his "Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games" and is bringing the farewell tour to Chicago…
MARK KENNEDY | ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK " Michael Flatley’s ailing legs will apparently be ... The post Dance star Michael Flatley’s farewell tour includes Chicago stop app…
1. A ROARING GOOD TIME Disney’s “The Lion King” opens Dec. 4 at the Cadillac ... The post The Mix: ‘The Lion King’ (and 5 more cool things to do in Chicago this…
In a filmed on-site interview at the Old Town Ale House, Shannon and Fitzgerald talk about the history behind A Red Orchid, the challenges of celebrity and why Chicago storefront theat…
Chicago Children's Theatre has announced a groundbreaking ceremony to be held Dec. 12 as construction begins on the company's West Loop home. The new space will be located at 100 S. Ra…
Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for care…
Chicago Children's Theatre has announced a groundbreaking ceremony to be held Dec. 12 as construction begins on the company's West Loop home. The new space will be located at 100 S. Ra…
NeNe Leakes talks Chicago, Real Housewives and wanting to return to Broadway in The Wiz.
For many of us, the holiday season would not be the holiday season without the spiritual comfort and joy of live musical performances. Fortunately, festive seasonal sounds are perhaps more a…
"Real Housewife" NeNe Leakes, also known for her roles on "Glee" and "The New Normal," made her Broadway debut last season in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinder…
The House Theatre of Chicago's adaptation is a classic in its own right; a pitch-perfect blend of drama and whimsy. From script to design to performance, this Nutcracker is a vibrant holida…
The pre-Broadway World Premiere of GOTTA DANCE begins performances on December 13, 2015 at Broadway In Chicago's Bank of America Theatre 18 W Monroe St, Chicago. GOTTA DANCE, the new Broadwa…
The award-winning show begins tonight at the Oriental Theatre.
Move over, ladies; there’s a new Mama in town! As previously announced, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes began her run as Matron “Mama” Morton in the hit Broadwa…
For many of us, the holiday season would not be the holiday season without the spiritual comfort and joy of live musical performances. Fortunately, festive seasonal sounds are perhaps more a…