Dionne Lea is returning to Chicago with her 2023 BroadwayWorld Award-nominated cabaret, The Way It Is...Now. From women's power to Black power, marriage to mortality, mom life to empty nest life, and much more, Dionne leads audiences on an entertaining ride through an eclectic, curated collection of stories with new and classic songs we all know and love. In a one-woman show co-produced with Emmy Award-winning actor, Keith David, Dionne will inspire you to think, dance, sing along, contemplate, and celebrate LIFE - The Way It Is...Now. Come join the journey! Music Director: Keith Harrison Dworkin

Local Event: The Way It Is...Now

Chicago

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The Way It Is...Now

Friday April 19, 2024: Dionne Lea is returning to Chicago with her 2023 BroadwayWorld Award-nominated cabaret, The Way It Is...Now.From...

You (and your pup!) are invited to the grand opening of the JustFoodForDogs Lakeview East Pantry!
<ul><li>FREE swag bags for the first 10 customers</li><li>FREE 18 oz pack of the #1 vet-recommended fresh dog food</li><li>FREE treats and prizes</li><li>Educational resources from our expert Nutrition Consultants</li></ul>
We are so excited to join the Lakeview community. The opening of this pantry marks JustFoodForDogs' continued commitment to providing convenient, high-quality nutrition for dogs in the area. Dog owners in Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods will now have access to fresh, pre-portioned meals formulated by board-certified veterinarians in a range of recipes.

Local Event: JustFoodForDogs Grand Opening Event

Lakeview

JustFoodForDogs Grand Opening Event

Saturday April 20, 2024: You (and your pup!) are invited to the grand opening of the JustFoodForDogs Lakeview East Pantry!
FREE swag bags for...

The Newport Theater

In a world…
…where every movie starts to seem exactly the same… (SFX: BOWWMMM)
…where pop culture starts to feel like homework … (SFX: BOWWMMM)
…where we’re not even gonna mention real life, cause she is lookin’ rough … (SFX: BOWWMMM)
This world needs GEEKS’N’CHEEKS: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza!!!
Open Barre Burlesque breathes fresh air into tired tropes and brings joy to a weary world with a celebration of our favorite fandoms. Our cast will assemble their most epic and ethereal burlesque, variety, drag, &amp; more to lift your spirits and tantalize your senses! 

If you’re feeling down, get together with some nerds of a feather and let your imaginations soar! Join the flock at GEEKS’N’CHEEKS: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza!
GEEKS’N’CHEEKS: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza is a hybrid live AND virtual show, so you can stream our cabaret from home or hoot &amp; holler LIVE AND IN PERSON!
Virtual viewers will receive a stream of the theatre for the live elements and full-screen videos for the virtual elements. The live show will take place at The Newport Theater in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood.
VIP tickets are for in-person attendees only. VIP Tickets Include:
<ul><li dir="ltr">guaranteed table seating;</li><li dir="ltr">a post-show photo with the cast (shared on our social media channels as patrons desire);</li><li dir="ltr">and a goody bag of nerdy treasures!</li></ul>
VIP+ tickets include all of the above PLUS:
<ul><li dir="ltr">reserved front row seating;</li><li dir="ltr">and a complimentary drink ticket redeemable at The Newport Theater bar.</li></ul>
COVID PRECAUTIONS: The Newport Theater encourages audience members to wear masks unless actively drinking. Open Barre Burlesque and the Newport Theater provide additional masks, hand sanitizer, and other types of PPE.
Please be advised: The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs (no elevator). Email newporttheater@gmail.com for seating accommodations.
GEEKS’N’CHEEKS is a burlesque show and contains adult content. This show is 21+.
Follow us on social media for show info, sneak peeks, performer spotlights, and other sparkly surprises we share with our fans, and visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and never miss a show! IG: @openbarreburlesque <a href="https://www.minniebarre.com/open-barre-burlesque" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.minniebarre.com/open-barre-burlesque</a>

Local Event: Geeks’n’Cheeks: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza

Geeks’n’Cheeks: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza

Saturday April 27, 2024: In a world…
…where every movie starts to seem exactly the same… (SFX: BOWWMMM)
…where pop culture starts to feel like...

Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, 60643

Photo (L to R) Front row: Andy Breitbarth, Macoe Davis; Middle row: Hannah Hayes, Gretchen Woell, Ben Walker, Joelle Singer Jensen, Lauren Bourret; Back row: Dan Murphy, Sterlin Johnson, Leandra Ward. Photo credit: Camilla Joe-O'Keefe
Chicago, IL: The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) is thrilled to announce its spring musical, Godspell – 2012 Revival. Directed and choreographed by Tor Campbell of Rogers Park, this production promises to be a not-to-miss rendering of the Broadway smash hit that originally debuted in 1971. Based on the Gospel of Saint Matthew, Godspell 2012 is the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love in a masterful retelling of the original sensation. It uses song, dance, and a variety of storytelling techniques to relay the parables that Jesus shared with his disciples. Filled with high spirited musical styles ranging from pop to vaudeville, this theatrical celebration is a reminder that kindness, tolerance, and love should live on vibrantly.
Godspell was the first musical by award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, whose body of work includes Pippin and Wicked. The 2012 Revised Version has dazzling new arrangements and lyrics of its beloved songs, such as "Day by Day,” “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” and “Beautiful City,” that will be humming in your head long after the performance is over.
This final show of BTG’s 2023-24 Season is produced by Tony Zawila (Scottsdale) and Richard Lara, Jr. (Scottsdale), with an artistic staff that includes Kathryn Cargill (Palos Heights) as Assistant Director, Sharon Mason (Ashburn) as Music Director, Michael Barr-Schinzel (Beverly) as Assistant Music Director, and Britta Schlicht (Roscoe Village) as Assistant Choreographer.
Starring in the lead role as Jesus will be Sterlin Johnson of Forest Park. The role of John the Baptist/Judas will be played by Ben Walker of Blue Island. The extremely talented ensemble cast consists of Rachel Berlinski (Worth), Lauren Bourret (Mt. Greenwood), Andy Breitbarth (Evergreen Park), Katie Beth Davis (Andersonville), Macoe Davis (Andersonville), Michael Gerardi (Beverly), Kallie Givens (Washington Heights), Hannah Hayes (Oak Lawn), Hannah Kennedy (Beverly), Betty Kort (Evergreen Park), Meg Massaro (Beverly), Sydney Milligan (Calumet Heights), Dan Murphy (Darien), Rose Murphy (Kenwood), Danielle O’Malley (Mt. Greenwood), Victoria Sanders (Ashburn), Joelle Singer Jensen (South Loop), Paul Wagner (Hammond, IN), Leandra Ward (Steger), and Gretchen Woell (Lakeview).
The Beverly Theatre Guild is Chicago’s longest running community theatre company, dating back to the 1920s. BTG shows are performed at the Baer Theater, a 425-seat venue with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, located at 2153 West 111th Street on the campus of the Morgan Park Academy. Information on BTG may be found at www.beverlytheatreguild.org.
PERFORMANCES DATES:
MAY 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm
MAY 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm
MAY 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm
MAY 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm
TICKETS:
Adults: $25, Seniors/Active Military/Students: $23
Group Rates are Available
773.BTG.TIXS (284.8497)
www.beverlytheatreguild.org
VENUE:
The BAER THEATER at MORGAN PARK ACADEMY
2153 W. 111TH STREET, CHICAGO 60643

GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).&nbsp;All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

The Beverly Theatre Guild is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

Local Event: Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012 REVIVAL

Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012...

Friday May 3, 2024: Photo (L to R) Front row: Andy Breitbarth, Macoe Davis; Middle row: Hannah Hayes, Gretchen Woell, Ben Walker, Joelle...

Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012 REVIVAL

Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities

Join us on the first Saturday in May for a day filled with comics, cosplay, and fun! Come browse our selection of free comics, meet fellow comic book enthusiasts, and maybe even discover your new favorite series. Special guest: Suzanne Walker, co-creator of Mooncakes 2019 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist, 2019 Cybils Award Finalist, 2020 Hugo Award Nominee, A 2020 ALA Rainbow Top Ten Book Cosplayers! Meet&nbsp; Wonder Woman, and ask her how to level up your shield work. Get that picture of Spider-Man that your boss keeps nagging you about. And more! Photo Booth: We're putting together an elaborate photo booth! Don't miss an opportunity for some magical photos. Cosplay encouraged! Prizes for costumes that delight us. Especially if they're on kids or puppies And—of course—free comic books! And free Pokemon cards for kids (or anyone who asks nicely). Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this event is perfect for all ages. We can't wait to see you there!

Local Event: Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday May 4, 2024: Join us on the first Saturday in May for a day filled with comics, cosplay, and fun! Come browse our selection of...

Local Event: Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012 REVIVAL - Matinee Performance

Saturday May 4, 2024: Photo (L to R) Front row: Andy Breitbarth, Macoe Davis; Middle row: Hannah Hayes, Gretchen Woell, Ben Walker, Joelle...

Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012 REVIVAL - Matinee Performance

Photo (L to R) Front row: Andy Breitbarth, Macoe Davis; Middle row: Hannah Hayes, Gretchen Woell, Ben Walker, Joelle Singer Jensen, Lauren Bourret; Back row: Dan Murphy, Sterlin Johnson, Leandra Ward.&nbsp;Photo credit: Camilla Joe-O'Keefe
Chicago, IL: The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) is thrilled to announce its spring musical, Godspell – 2012 Revival. Directed and choreographed by Tor Campbell of Rogers Park, this production promises to be a not-to-miss rendering of the Broadway smash hit that originally debuted in 1971. Based on the Gospel of Saint Matthew, Godspell 2012 is the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love in a masterful retelling of the original sensation. It uses song, dance, and a variety of storytelling techniques to relay the parables that Jesus shared with his disciples. Filled with high spirited musical styles ranging from pop to vaudeville, this theatrical celebration is a reminder that kindness, tolerance, and love should live on vibrantly.
Godspell was the first musical by award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, whose body of work includes Pippin and Wicked. The 2012 Revised Version has dazzling new arrangements and lyrics of its beloved songs, such as "Day by Day,” “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” and “Beautiful City,” that will be humming in your head long after the performance is over. 
This final show of BTG’s 2023-24 Season is produced by Tony Zawila (Scottsdale) and Richard Lara, Jr. (Scottsdale), with an artistic staff that includes Kathryn Cargill (Palos Heights) as Assistant Director, Sharon Mason (Ashburn) as Music Director, Michael Barr-Schinzel (Beverly) as Assistant Music Director, and Britta Schlicht (Roscoe Village) as Assistant Choreographer.
Starring in the lead role as Jesus will be Sterlin Johnson of Forest Park. The role of John the Baptist/Judas will be played by Ben Walker of Blue Island. The extremely talented ensemble cast consists of Rachel Berlinski (Worth), Lauren Bourret (Mt. Greenwood), Andy Breitbarth (Evergreen Park), Katie Beth Davis (Andersonville), Macoe Davis (Andersonville), Michael Gerardi (Beverly), Kallie Givens (Washington Heights), Hannah Hayes (Oak Lawn), Hannah Kennedy (Beverly), Betty Kort (Evergreen Park), Meg Massaro (Beverly), Sydney Milligan (Calumet Heights), Dan Murphy (Darien), Rose Murphy (Kenwood), Danielle O’Malley (Mt. Greenwood), Victoria Sanders (Ashburn), Joelle Singer Jensen (South Loop), Paul Wagner (Hammond, IN), Leandra Ward (Steger), and Gretchen Woell (Lakeview). 
The Beverly Theatre Guild is Chicago’s longest running community theatre company, dating back to the 1920s. BTG shows are performed at the Baer Theater, a 425-seat venue with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, located at 2153 West 111th Street on the campus of the Morgan Park Academy. Information on BTG may be found at www.beverlytheatreguild.org.
PERFORMANCES DATES: 
MAY 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm 
MAY 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm 
MAY 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm 
MAY 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm 
TICKETS: 
Adults: $25, Seniors/Active Military/Students: $23
Group Rates are Available
773.BTG.TIXS (284.8497) 
www.beverlytheatreguild.org 
VENUE: 
The BAER THEATER at MORGAN PARK ACADEMY
2153 W. 111TH STREET, CHICAGO 60643
 
GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). 
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
The Beverly Theatre Guild is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

Sunday May 5, 2024: Photo (L to R) Front row: Andy Breitbarth, Macoe Davis; Middle row: Hannah Hayes, Gretchen Woell, Ben Walker, Joelle...

Centre Physical Therapy Lincoln Park

Gather your fellow wine aficionados for Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll! Take a picturesque stroll through one of Chicago’s most charming neighborhoods while stopping at local businesses to sample over 25 seasonal wines plus light fare provided by Lincoln Park eateries. From crisp whites to bold reds, there’s a taste for every palate.
<a href="https://www.lincolnparkchamber.com/uncorked/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Click here for more information and tickets.</a>

Local Event: 2024 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll

2024 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage –...

Thursday May 9, 2024: Gather your fellow wine aficionados for Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll! Take a picturesque...

2024 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll

Kenilworth Park District Kenilworth Assembly Hall

WILMETTE, IL – Music Theater Works is proud to announce its annual gala, the Producers Gala, All that Jazz, Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m. All That Jazz, at the Kenilworth Club at 410 Kenilworth Ave., begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour and is followed by a sit-down dinner, the presentation of the third annual Joyce Ruth Saxon Award for Excellence to Bridget McDonough, live and silent auctions and entertainment from Music Theater Works’ artists. Black tie/cocktail attire is encouraged. Funds raised at All that Jazz support Music Theater Works education and artistic programming. 
 
“Everyone at Music Theater Works looks forward to the Producers Gala each year,” said Producing Artistic Director Kyle A. Dougan. “It gives us an opportunity to have many of our sponsors and supporters in one room to celebrate past accomplishments and look forward to the new season. This year, we honor Bridget McDonough, one of the founders of the organization, as the Joyce Ruth Saxon Award for Excellence recipient during this night of fine dining, fundraising and unforgettable performances.”
 
The third annual Joyce Ruth Saxon Award for Excellence will be awarded to Bridget McDonough for her years of dedicated and generous support of Music Theater Works. The Joyce Ruth Saxon Award for Excellence, named in honor of the longtime supporter of Music Theater Works who passed away in 2022. The award is given each year to an individual who has made an impact on the art of music theater in Chicago, through artistic expression, public advocacy or significant financial support; recognizes the importance of engaging the entire community in the public, private, arts and business sector; is instrumental in the creation of great art and has demonstrated through their actions, works, and words their personal and profound commitment to our beloved art of musical theater in Chicago. The 2023 award recipient was Howard Hallengren.
 
Tickets are $250 each with table sponsorships starting at $2500 for ten people. For sponsorship information contact Lisa McGowan at <a href="https://null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa@AWAMeetings.com</a> and to reserve tickets go to <a href="https://www.musictheaterworks.com/producersgala/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MusicTheaterWorks.com</a>.

Local Event: Music Theater Works Announces Its 2024 Producers Gala, All That Jazz

Music Theater Works Announces Its 2024...

Saturday May 11, 2024: WILMETTE, IL – Music Theater Works is proud to announce its annual gala, the Producers Gala, All that Jazz, Saturday,...

Music Theater Works Announces Its 2024 Producers Gala, All That Jazz

Second Church of Christ, Scientist

The waters in our country have been muddied with hate, fear, and division. What are we going to do about it? Join Cynthia, Beckie Menzie, and Irwin Berkowitz as she traces where we’ve been and how we got here, finding truth, compassion, and humor along the way.
“Bridge Over Muddied Waters was awarded the Chicago Cabaret Performers Advocacy Award, and it is easy to see why. Through careful song selection and Ms. Clarey’s own written words, the musical cabaret details her reflections on political and societal unrest in this country. With this cabaret theater, the singing actress comments on the Black experience, politics, presidents, Washington D.C., activism and activists, legends, and leaders, and her encounters with prejudice, micro-aggressions, and just plain old garden variety ignorance…These personal stories make Bridge Over Muddied Waters more than good theater – they make it important theater.”
Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jotform.com/form/240798791702164" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jotform.com/form/2...</a>
This concert is part of Chicago Cabaret Week, happening May 10 - 19,2024
Date: May 11
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Venue: Evanston, IL<li><a href="https://workinginconcert.org/events/categories/black-voices-in-cabaret/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Voices in Cabaret</a></li> <li><a href="https://workinginconcert.org/events/categories/cabaret-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cabaret Week</a></li> <li><a href="https://workinginconcert.org/events/categories/working-in-concert-concerts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working In Concert concerts</a></li>
www.workinginconcert.org #chicagocabaretweek #cabareteveryday #music

Local Event: Bridge Over Muddied Waters with Cynthia Clarey, Feat. Beckie Menzie on Piano

Bridge Over Muddied Waters with Cynthia Clarey,...

Saturday May 11, 2024: The waters in our country have been muddied with hate, fear, and division. What are we going to do about it? Join...

Bridge Over Muddied Waters with Cynthia Clarey, Feat. Beckie Menzie on Piano

Otherworld Theatre Performance Venue and Bar

CHICAGO – The Conspirators present the world premiere of Viva la Mort, written by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm. Bullion, at the Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., May 16 - June 9. The production includes one preview performance on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. with the press opening Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Thursdays - Sundays at 7 p.m. <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/conspirators-present-viva-la-mort" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online </a>with student and senior discounts available. Information and tickets can also be found at <a href="https://www.otherworldtheatre.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.otherworldtheatre.org</a>. 
 
Viva, a superstar singer, Michigander and pop-icon (whose career spans four decades), returns to her hometown and to her just-as-aging ex, Mortenson Miller. Is the return out of generosity or revenge? Content Warning: songs, style, and possibly killer wolverines. Performed—with songs!—in The Conspirators’ inimitable style. 
 
Though the rest of the cast of Viva la Mort is yet to be determined, the plum titular role of Viva will be performed by triple-threat and stalwart Conspirator Libby Conkle (she/her).
 
The production crew includes: Wm. Bullion (he/him, director); Sid Feldman (he/him, playwright, producer and style coach); Amee Binder (she/her, choreographer); Mary Spencer (she/her, music director); Tommi Zender (he/him, arranger); Christine Watt (she/her, dramaturg); Eric Luchen (he/him, scenic designer); Jonathan Berg-Einhorn (he/him, assoc. scenic designer); Mike McShane (he/him, lighting designer); Elizabeth Monti (she/her, costume designer); Sebby Woldt (they/them, sound designer), Leo Bassow (he/him, props designer) and Matthew Bonaccorso (he/him, stage manager).

Local Event: The Conspirators Announce "Viva la Mort," May 16-June 9

The Conspirators Announce "Viva la Mort," May...

Thursday May 16, 2024: CHICAGO – The Conspirators present the world premiere of Viva la Mort, written by Sid Feldman and directed by Wm....

The Conspirators Announce "Viva la Mort," May 16-June 9

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The Way It Is...Now

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JustFoodForDogs Grand Opening Event

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Geeks’n’Cheeks: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza

Friday, May 3

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Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012 REVIVAL

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Free Comic Book Day

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Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012 REVIVAL - Matinee Performance

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Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012 REVIVAL

Sunday, May 5

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Beverly Theatre Guild presents GODSPELL-2012 REVIVAL

Thursday, May 9

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2024 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll

Saturday, May 11

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Music Theater Works Announces Its 2024 Producers Gala, All That Jazz

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Bridge Over Muddied Waters with Cynthia Clarey, Feat. Beckie Menzie on Piano

Thursday, May 16

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The Conspirators Announce "Viva la Mort," May 16-June 9

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The Way It Is...Now