Lyric Opera of Chicago elects five nationally recognized leaders to Board of Directors || New members bring unmatched expertise from music, arts, business, law, and civic communities

AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCE 2026 AMERICAN WRITERS FESTIVAL || Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. daily || Free weekend of programming with bestselling and award-winning writers including Lauren Groff, Reza Aslan, John Fugelsang, Maggie Smith, Tananarive Due, Bill Kurtis and Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle

Milwaukee Repertory Theater released an industry report summarizing the findings of From Crisis to Catalyst: Transforming the Regional Theatre Landscape

Citadel Theatre announces cast and production team for RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL, April 15th – May 17th || Satiric story of a brutally ambitious child performer will be led by two budding pre-teen stars

South Shore Roller Derby (SSRD), a two-time “Best Sports Team in the Region” award winner, is bringing high-energy, full-contact action back to the Hammond Civic Center on Friday, April 18, with an exciting doubleheader featuring teams from across the Midwest.

Gucci Mane with the Masterclass Tour is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Saturday, May 16.

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, announces the 2026/2027 Season.

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for Father of the Bride, Written by Caroline Francke, Directed by Michael Heitzman || April 8th – May 3rd

McNeal Becomes the Best‑Selling Show in Milwaukee Rep’s Studio Theater History || Ayad Akhtar’s newest play surpasses landmark hits including What the Constitution Means to Me and Hedwig and the Angry Inch

The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra presents the fourth and final subscription concert of the 2025-26 season at La Porte Civic Auditorium on April 18th