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Steppenwolf announces new ensemble member, Laura D. Glenn “Steppenwold has been my life’s work. I’m excited for this next step” Laura D. Glenn, was named as the latest ensemble member at Steppenwolf Theater. Glenn whose journey with Steppenwolf began as a summer intern in 1988, has worked on more than 100 Steppenwolf productions over 38…
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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026 Audiences are Invited To Travel “Over the Rainbow” for this Timeless Journey with Familiar Characters and Oscar-Winning Music Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is…
A peek into the new musical Iceboy! with Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman, Grey Henson, Cedric Yarbrough, Sarah Stiles, Alex Goodrich & more Rehearsals are underway for the musical event of the summer:Iceboy! Or, The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O‘Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh. With music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by…
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble performs “Architecture of Memory” May 8 – 23, 2026 CHICAGO – Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) presents the world premiere of Architecture of Memory, May 8 – 23, at Chicago Danztheatre, 1650 W. Foster Avenue. The opening night/press performance is Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m. The performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays…
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EMAGINE THEATRES CELEBRATES NATIONAL POPCORN DAY WITH $5 ANY-SIZE POPCORNS AND PRIZES WITH PURCHASE Purchase any size popcorn for only $5 and Receive a “Pop & Peel” Emagine Lottery Ticket where every ticket is a winner! Monday, January 19, 2026 All Emagine Theatres* in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin are inviting you to Pop In…
ENJOY SPECIAL FILM SCREENINGS, DEALS, AND IN-THEATRE EXPERIENCES AT EMAGINE THEATRES THIS JANUARY This January experience the magic of movies at Emagine Theatres while enjoying on-site activations and deals that you won’t find anywhere else. Emagine offers their guests a luxury, movie-going experience that features leather power-reclining seats, reserved seating, in-seat service, upscale amenities, gourmet…
In-Theatre Experiences and deals continue this August at Emagine This August step into Emagine Theatres and take part in some great activations and deals that you won’t find anywhere else. Emagine offers their guests a luxury, movie-going experience that features leather power-reclining seats, reserved seating, in-seat service, upscale amenities, gourmet popcorn and snacks and a…
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Goodman Theatre announces a Summer 2025 line-up for all ages and interests Book up! Theater for the very young (ages 0-5) in 12 Chicago parks (july 23 – aug.10); TJ and Dave improv sensation returns (july 24-26); 4th annual sweetest season gathering of indigenous creativity (august 1-2); and free readings of new plays by Satya Jnani Chávez…
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