Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season.
Black Ensemble Theater presents Elvis Presley Was A Black Man Named Joe || Written and Directed by Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor
March 1 – April 20
MUSIC THEATER WORKS ANNOUNCES THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR GUYS AND DOLLS, MARCH 6th - 30th, AT THE NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE || Music Theater Works’ 45th Season Begins with the Frank Loesser Classic, directed by Sasha Gerritson, Choreographed by Clayton Cross and Music Directed by Linda Madonia
OIL LAMP THEATER ANNOUNCES CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, MARCH 14 - APRIL 6, DIRECTED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ELIZABETH MAZUR LEVIN || Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell’s Comedic Play Explores the Battle Between Facts Vs. Truth
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED “BILL W. AND DR. BOB,” STARRING AND DIRECTED BY RONNIE MARMO, RETURNING TO CHICAGO AREA FOLLOWING EXTENDED 2024 RUN || Tickets on sale now for the Powerful, Funny and Profoundly Inspirational Production Detailing the Events That led to the Creation of Alcoholics Anonymous || Premiering at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts May 30th
What you need to know about Puccini's La Bohème || The timeless tale of Parisian romance, friendship, and tragedy returns to Lyric in a stunning new-to-Chicago production that immerses audiences in one of opera’s most beloved stories || March 15th – April 12th at Lyric Opera of Chicago
POP THE CHAMPAGNE! THE SPECTACULAR RETURNS || The Tony Award®-Winning Best Musical || Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Based on the 20th Century Studios Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann || MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL TO PLAY BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S CADILLAC PALACE THEATRE || APRIL 2nd - 20th
PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT, ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CONCERT, MONDAY, MAY 12 AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO || Tickets are on sale now for the Popular Annual Event Celebrating Three Decades of Porchlight and Includes the Presentation of the Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre in Chicago to Heidi Kettenring
LINCOLNSHIRE MARRIOTT RESORT KICKS OFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY, LAUNCHES ROTATING POP-UP EXPERIENCE IN THREE EMBERS RESTAURANT || Celebrating 50 years of Live Theatre, Fine Dining, and Hospitality Excellence in Chicago’s Lake County Since 1975 || Three Embers Restaurant will become the site of 5 creative popup experiences themed to each stage production, with specialty crafted cocktails and menus || Marriott Theatre’s design team will create a magical themed environment || Starting With Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Feb. 5th
What’s more American than Apple Pie?
A small-town waitress with a dream and the recipe for success.
Catch that sweet smell of success at the largest subscription theater in the U.S., Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, when it greets 2025 with the Midwest Regional Premiere of Waitress. Music and lyrics are by Grammy Award winner and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles, with a book by Jessie Nelson.
