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#Ham4Ham Lottery Details

ANNOUNCING #HAM4HAM DIGITAL LOTTERY IN CHICAGO OPENING FOR ENTRIES SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 A MINIMUM OF 36 TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE $10 EACH A Digital Lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance, September 13, 2023, in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. A minimum of thirty-six […]

HAMILTON tickets on sale through December 30, 2023

NEW BLOCK OF TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, AUGUST 28 Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that a new block of tickets for HAMILTON will be available on August 28 for performances between December 5 and December 30, 2023. Ticket prices will range from $42.50 to $152.50 with premium priced seating from $182.50. HAMILTON returns […]

Broadway In Chicago FREE Summer Concert Frequently Asked Questions

We have put together a list of commonly asked questions regarding the upcoming FREE Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert in Millennium Park on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. What time should I arrive? Plan ahead! There is a security perimeter at Millennium Park. We advise arriving as early as you possibly can to […]

HAMILTON Scavenger Hunt Rules

The “Hamilton Chicago Tickets Scavenger Hunt Contest” OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The “Hamilton Chicago Scavenger Hunt Contest” (the “Contest”) may only be entered by legal residents in or […]

Three New Shows Announced for Upcoming 2024 Season

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce three limited engagements coming to Chicago next year as part of its season line-up. The critically acclaimed new musical, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, nominated for seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical, will make its Chicago debut at the CIBC Theatre from February 13 through 25. The hit […]

2023 ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

  The winners of Broadway In Chicago’s 12th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were presented in an award ceremony on May 22, 2023 sponsored by NBC 5, celebrating outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances at Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse. This year’s BEST PERFORMER IN AN ACTOR ROLE is William […]

NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce the 24 student nominees for Best Performer in an Actor and Actress role, nominees for Best Ensemble, Best Direction and Best Production for the 2023 Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA). In its 12th year, IHSMTA celebrates excellence in high school theatre throughout the […]

Tickets now on sale for MJ!

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that single tickets for MJ, the smash-hit musical of the Broadway season, are now on sale! Ticket prices range from $52.50 – $132.50 with a select number of premium tickets available. MJ will launch its North American tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. […]

Broadway In Chicago announces next subscription season

Season Packages On Sale to the General Public Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce its next season line-up, which features the Tony®-winning Best Musical Revival COMPANY; Broadway smash-hit BEETLEJUICE, direct from Broadway; the highly anticipated pre-Broadway revival of THE WIZ; the Pre-Broadway A WONDERFUL WORLD; TimeLine Theatre’s Chicago premiere production […]

Jagged Little Pill – Additional Information

Jagged Little Pill is recommended for ages 14 and up. Please note: This production contains strong language, adult themes, drug use, and moments of sexual violence that some may find triggering. Jagged Little Pill addresses many topics of contemporary life, including sexual assault, opiate addiction, transracial adoption, gender and LGBTQIA+ identity, marriage struggles and mental health. Read […]

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week Feb 16 – 26 are now on sale!

Tickets are only $30 or less! Broadway In Chicago is delighted to celebrate Chicago Theatre Week with four fantastic shows, Cabaret Zazou, CATS, Les Misérables, and Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus – LIVE!. Chicago Theatre Week is an annual celebration that features value-priced tickets to musicals, improv, dramas, and beyond. This highly anticipated event […]

Find Best Available Seating for Upcoming Shows

Looking for tickets for an in-demand show? Here are some of the best ways to secure your seats with these money saving tips! WEEKDAYS ARE YOUR BEST BET FOR BEST AVAILABILITY For most shows, Fridays and weekends are the most popular! As a result, these will be the shows that will typically sell out the […]

WICKED announces TWO lottery drawings for $25 tickets

IN-PERSON AND DIGITAL LOTTERIES TO TAKE PLACE FOR ALL PERFORMANCES AT THE JAMES M. NEDERLANDER THEATRE Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce two opportunities to purchase $25 tickets for WICKED at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, playing a limited engagement, September 28 – December 4, 2022. Two lotteries will be available for patrons to […]

Applications now open for 2023 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that applications are now being accepted for participation in the 12th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. IHSMTA celebrates excellence in high school theatre throughout the State of Illinois. In a commitment to reaching communities with schools that do not have the resources to produce full musicals, […]

Interactive production The Twenty-Sided Tavern coming to the Broadway Playhouse

  Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to join Session Zero in announcing that following sold out engagements in cities across the globe, individual tickets for The Twenty-Sided Tavern will go on sale Friday, August 26. Ticket prices range from $40 – $65.The Twenty-Sided Tavern is coming to the Broadway Playhouse (175 E. Chestnut) this fall […]

Final Weeks of Teatro ZinZanni – through July 31

Look for the opening of our brand-new show on September 7! After thrilling audiences with extraordinary cabaret, circus arts, and delicious cuisine, Randolph Entertainment, LLC, producers of TEATRO ZINZANNI, announced today that the production will complete its run on July 31, 2022. Wishes and Dreams opened on January 27, 2022 to glowing reviews and features […]

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, THE MUSICAL ANNOUNCES FULL CAST FOR CHICAGO WORLD PREMIERE EVENT

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, THE MUSICAL has announced the full cast for their Pre-Broadway World Premiere in Chicago. The production will run for a limited five-week engagement, July 19 – August 21, 2022, at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre. It was previously announced that THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, THE MUSICAL will star Tony […]

2022 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Award Recipients Announced

BEST ACTOR: JOSEPH KOTZE (FRANKFORT, IL) BEST ACTRESS: REGAN WRIGHT (ELMHURST, IL) BEST ACTOR RUNNER UP: JOSH FERMIN (BARRINGTON, IL) BEST ACTRESS RUNNER UP: JULIET SIMON (DEERFIELD, IL) Best Actor and Actress Award Recipients will Represent Illinois in “The Jimmy Awards®,” also known as The National High School Musical Theatre Awards®, named after James M. Nederlander […]

2022 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Nominees Announced

Broadway In Chicago is thrillified to announce the 24 nominees for the 2022 Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA), which celebrates excellence in high school theatre throughout the State of Illinois and is the regional program that feeds into the National High School Musical Theatre Awards also known as The Jimmy […]

ANASTASIA and DEAR EVAN HANSEN to return in 2022

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce return engagements this year of two hit musicals: Dear Evan Hansen, the winner of Six Tony® Awards including Best Musical and Grammy® Award for best musical theater album will play the James M. Nederlander Theatre from December 6 – 31, 2022, and the dazzling musical inspired by the […]

Disney’s The Lion King Triumphantly Returns to Chicago

The Wait is Over! Broadway’s Award-Winning Best Musical to Play 9-Week Engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre November 17, 2022 – January 14, 2023 “An entrancing thing of beauty. No show has ever achieved such fluid and dignified integration of form and line. It has proven, to date, impossible to replicate.” – Chris Jones, Chicago […]

Chicago to launch North American Tour of “MJ” starting July 15, 2023

BROADWAY’S MOST ELECTRIFYING NEW MUSICAL SET TO PREMIERE IN CHICAGO AT THE JAMES M. NEDERLANDER THEATRE PERFORMANCES BEGIN JULY 15, 2023 Producers Lia Vollack Productions, The Michael Jackson Estate and Broadway in Chicago are thrilled to announce that MJ, the smash-hit musical of the Broadway season, will run technical rehearsals and premiere at Broadway In […]

Additional information on the Tony Award-winning re-imagined revival of OKLAHOMA!

This is OKLAHOMA! like you’ve never seen it before. The 2019 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical, visiting the CIBC Theatre from January 11 – 23, 2022, has been re-imagined by the visionary director Daniel Fish and reveals a distinctly modern subtext to the classic 1943 musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Not […]

“GOOD NEWS!” WICKED Returns To Chicago in 2022

WICKED TO RETURN TO BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S JAMES M. NEDERLANDER THEATRE SEPTEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 4, 2022 BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND WINNIE HOLZMAN BASED ON THE NOVEL BY GREGORY MAGUIRE WICKED, Chicago’s most popular musical, will return to Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre, September 28 – December 4, 2022. Eileen LaCario, Vice President of Broadway In […]

$25 on the 25th Frequently Asked Questions

$25 on the 25th Frequently Asked Questions We’ve put together this list of frequently asked questions, which should address any difficulties you might encounter while purchasing tickets. Please remember that this is a very popular offer and tickets are always subject to availability. This offer is not valid with any other offer or on previously […]

Celebrating Past and Present Tony Award Nominees

As the Tony Awards are fast approaching this upcoming Sunday, we’re taking a moment to reflect on upcoming nominees and past winners who will be making their way to Broadway In Chicago in the year ahead. This year’s ceremony will stream on Paramount+ starting at 7 p.m. central time and be hosted by six-time Tony […]

Broadway In Chicago Updates Regarding COVID-19

This post will be updated regularly with the most recent information in regards to upcoming Broadway In Chicago performances and the current situation related to COVID-19 (coronavirus). BROADWAY IN CHICAGO UPDATES WITH MORE CHANGES IN SHOW SCHEDULES (Changes Highlighted) March 24, 2020) The safety and health of our patrons, staff and theatrical companies is our […]

SOME LIKE IT HOT to Premiere in Chicago March 2021

Broadway In Chicago, The Shubert Organization and Neil Meron are thrilled to announce that SOME LIKE IT HOT, a new musical comedy, will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at the  Cadillac Palace Theatre with performances from March 2 – April 4, 2021. SOME LIKE IT HOT is a brand-new Broadway musical comedy, featuring a book […]

Once On This Island’s child actors bring audiences together on tour

  written by Elysa Gardner on behalf of Once on This Island 2017’s Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Once on This Island entertained and inspired audience members of all ages with its tale of adventure and romance, kindness and joy. Among them was nine-year-old Mariama Diop, whose mom entered a lottery and scored seats so close […]

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to Premiere in Chicago in 2020

Broadway In Chicago announced today that the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited engagement Dec. 17, 2020 through Feb. 21, 2021. “After ten years in development, the fantastic response to Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York […]

Broadway In Chicago to co-present LEONARD SOLOWAY’S BROADWAY screening at 2019 Reeling Film Festival

Broadway In Chicago is proud to sponsor the Reeling Film Festival screening of the documentary LEONARD SOLOWAY’S BROADWAY on Wednesday, September 25 at 7:15 pm at Landmark Century Centre Cinemas. Tickets and more information are available at: https://reelingfilmfestival.org/2019/movies/leonard-soloways-broadway/ Special early access to the upcoming Broadway In Chicago season subscription is available for festivalgoers with $50 down […]

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA to hold Pre-Broadway World Premiere in Chicago

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the new musical The Devil Wears Prada will have its Pre-Broadway World Premiere at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) from July 14, 2020 through August 16, 2020 prior to a Broadway engagement. Andy, an ambitious young writer in New York City, lands a […]

In “The Band’s Visit”, Playwright Itamar Moses Helps Strangers Tell the Truth

By Mark Blankenship   Sometimes, you can only be honest with strangers. “It’s much safer to talk about things with someone you don’t know and will never see again,” says playwright Itamar Moses. “They don’t know the story you’ve built up around yourself.” That curious freedom shapes The Band’s Visit, the new Broadway musical about […]

Play BIC-GO at the Summer Concert to win tickets!

Here’s your chance to win tickets to a show by playing Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert BIC-GO on social media! Join us in Millennium Park at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion August 12 at 6:15 pm for an evening of music and fun. This year’s Broadway In Chicago FREE Summer Concert in Millennium Park will include […]

Broadway In Chicago FREE Summer Concert lineup announced!

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the concert line-up for the annual FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago and hosted by Janet Davies, ABC 7 Chicago’s entertainment reporter and host of the entertainment and lifestyle program 190 NORTH on ABC 7. The concert will take place on Monday, August […]

Recipients of 2019 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Announced

In celebration of outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances, Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the award recipients of the Eighth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) sponsored by NBC 5: Jacob Simon of Deerfield, IL (Deerfield High School) as BEST ACTOR for his portrayal of “Bobby Child” in CRAZY […]

2019 Nominees Announced for Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce the twenty-four students nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress, and nominees for Best Production presented by Guardian Music Travel, Best Direction, Best Scenic Design presented by SPL, Best Choreography, and Best Ensemble for the eighth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA). The nominees (12 young […]

Welcome to the Tight Knit Family of FALSETTOS

  Written by Erik Piepenburg Falsetto. It’s a fanciful word — rooted in the Italian falso, or false — that describes what happens when a vocalist, usually a man, sings notes higher than his normal range. A smooth falsetto can make the heart soar and swoon. Just ask Frankie Valli or Justin Timberlake. That same […]

Meet the All-Female Creative Team Behind ‘American Girl Live’

  Celebrate girls. That is just one of the things you can expect when American Girl Live hits the stage at the Broadway Playhouse April 30 – May 12. It’s also the mantra of the all-female creative team behind this entirely new theatrical. “Director Gina Rattan and I both felt strongly from the get-go that […]

Disney’s FROZEN, the hit Broadway musical, to premiere in Chicago in 2020

From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, Disney’s Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, will play an exclusive 11-week premiere engagement at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) beginning October 21, 2020, with performances playing through January 3, 2021. Tickets are available now for groups of 10 or more by calling […]

FALSETTOS to co-present screening of STILL WAITING IN THE WINGS at the 2018 Reeling Film Festival

FALSETTOS and Broadway In Chicago are proud to sponsor the Reeling Film Festival screening of the delightful musical comedy STILL WAITING IN THE WINGS on Saturday, September 22 at 3:00 pm at Landmark Century Centre Cinemas. Tickets and more information are available at: http://reelingfilmfestival.org/2018/films/still-waiting-in-the-wings/ Special early access to a limited number of FALSETTOS tickets is available […]

TEATRO ZINZANNI premieres in Chicago with new venue

With great excitement, Teatro ZinZanni today announced the premiere of Love, Chaos, & Dinner, the critically acclaimed show combining the best of cirque, cabaret, spectacle, live music, comedy and fine dining.  Presented by Randolph Entertainment, performances are scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2019 at a brand new location in the center of Chicago […]

Tickets for DEAR EVAN HANSEN go on sale Sunday, September 9 at 10 a.m.

  Broadway In Chicago and Producer Stacey Mindich are pleased to announce that tickets will go on sale to the general public for the first national touring production of the 2017 Best Musical Tony Award-winner Dear Evan Hansen on Sunday, September 9 at 10:00AM (central time).  Fans who “like” the Dear Evan Hansen Facebook page […]

Play BIC-GO: Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert Bingo!

Here’s your chance to win tickets to a show by playing Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert BIC-GO on social media! Join us in Millennium Park at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion August 13th at 6:15 pm for an evening of music and fun. This year’s Broadway In Chicago FREE Summer Concert in Millennium Park will include […]

Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert 2018 Frequently Asked Questions

We have put together a list of commonly asked questions regarding the upcoming FREE Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert in Millennium Park on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. What time should I arrive? Plan ahead! There is a new security perimeter at Millennium Park. We advise arriving as early as you possibly can […]

Auditions for the role of “Lulu” in WAITRESS

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that WAITRESS, the Tony-nominated musical, will be making its Chicago debut at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for a limited three-week engagement July 3 – 22, 2018, and will be casting two young girls to perform the role of “Lulu” for the duration of […]

Tony Awards nominees include multiple Chicago connections!

Another Tony Awards season is upon us! We are looking forward to celebrating another exciting season of theatre and equally thrilled to highlight all the Chicago connections to this year’s nominees. Perhaps one of the most anticipated shows this season is The Band’s Visit, which garnered a total of 11 nominations, including best direction of […]

Broadway In Chicago season now on sale!

Broadway In Chicago’s upcoming season line-up is now on sale, featuring six time 2017 Tony and 2018 Grammy Award winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the Pre-Broadway World Premiere of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival HELLO, DOLLY! starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley, ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, […]

5 Tips for a Fantastic Headshot

As an actor, it’s important to make sure your headshot looks clean and professional. Follow these tips and you’re sure to have a headshot that looks great! 1. Image Quality: Your headshot should be a high-resolution photo. A digital camera or phone with an excellent camera that has portrait mode can do the trick. Ask […]

Broadway In Chicago announces upcoming season

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce its upcoming season line-up which features six time 2017 Tony and 2018 Grammy Award winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the Pre-Broadway World Premiere of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival HELLO, DOLLY! starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley, ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE […]

Pre-Broadway World Premieres PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL and THE CHER SHOW

This week we were excited to announce the upcoming engagements of TWO Pre-Broadway World Premieres coming to Chicago, Pretty Woman: The Musical and The Cher Show! Both shows will be a part of our upcoming season subscription, which you won’t want to miss – you can reserve your season tickets now by calling our Subscription […]

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is coming to Chicago!

Broadway In Chicago and Producer Stacey Mindich are pleased to announce that the first national touring production of this year’s Best Musical Tony Award-winner Dear Evan Hansen will make its way to Chicago (Broadway In Chicago), and more than 50 other cities, as part of the 2018-19 season. Cities announced in addition to Chicago include […]

Be Smart. Be Safe. Ticketing Tips from Broadway In Chicago

With the number of shows coming to Chicago this fall, Broadway In Chicago would like to highlight safe buying practices for your favorite Broadway shows. “Today the consumer has many options when purchasing tickets for all live events but for Broadway In Chicago there is only one official ticket source that will provide the consumer […]

New rules and entry methods for #Ham4Ham lottery

Theatergoers in Chicago have a new way to enter the musical HAMILTON’s popular lottery with the release of an innovative HAMILTON app. Beginning August 27, patrons can enter the lottery through HAMILTON’s newly-minted app (www.HamiltonBroadway.com/app) or via the long-standing method, online at www.HamiltonBroadway.com/Lottery). The #Ham4Ham lottery allows fans to enter to win two tickets to […]

Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert – Frequently Asked Questions 2017

The annual FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago and hosted by Janet Davies, ABC 7 Chicago’s entertainment reporter and host of the entertainment and lifestyle program 190 NORTH on ABC 7, will take place on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park […]

BIC-GO: Play Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert BINGO and win tickets!

Here’s your chance to win tickets to a show by playing Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert BIC-GO on social media! Join us in Millennium Park at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion August 14th at 6:15 pm for an evening of music and fun. This year’s Broadway In Chicago FREE Summer Concert in Millennium Park will include […]

Celebrating Bastille Day with AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

What do Hamilton: An American Musical, An American in Paris, and Bastille Day all have in common? The French Revolution! The United States and France have been linked since the birth of our nation over 240 years ago when Lafayette (America’s favorite fighting Frenchman!) & the French military helped us win our independence from the […]

Behind the Scenes at IHSMTA with student reporter Nate Garner

This last Monday, I was given the privilege to cover the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. I love the showcase of so much talent throughout the state from students that are so young and still so passionate in their craft. My ultimate favorite part of the ceremony, however, is seeing two deserving students be […]

2017 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards winners announced!

In celebration of outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances, Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the award recipients of the Sixth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards: Justin Smusz of Bolingbrook, IL (Benet Academy) as BEST ACTOR for his portrayal of Chad in ALL SHOOK UP and Carly Meyer of Northbrook, […]

2017 Tony Award Nominations – Chicago Connections!

The Tony Awards are always the most anticipated theatre event of the year, and we always love discovering if there are any nominees that have connections to Chicago to share in their excitement.  This year we have quite a few to celebrate! One of these connections involve Laurie Metcalf, a veteran Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member, […]

2017 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards nominees announced!

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce the twenty-four students nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress, and nominees for Best Production, Best Direction and the Grosh Award for Best Scenic Design for the sixth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. The nominees (12 young actors and 12 young actresses), selected after evaluating 74 […]

“Best of Broadway” week on The Today Show!

This past week we’ve seen 5 incredible performances from some of the hottest shows currently on Broadway! We’re gearing up for the Tony Awards nominees being announced next week on Tuesday May 2 at 8:30am E.T., so take a peek at these performances below and get excited with us! AMÉLIE – Phillipa Soo and the […]

Broadway In Chicago to honor Martha Lavey by dimming marquee lights

DIMMING THE MARQUEE LIGHTS A Broadway Tradition now adopted to honor those theatre luminaries around the country. The tradition of dimming the lights of theatre marquees began slowly on Broadway in the 1950s. According to a 2013 article in The New York Post, house lights in all Broadway theaters were first dimmed in honor of […]

Disney’s ALADDIN extends through September 10, 2017!

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago announced today that, due to popular demand, the eagerly-anticipated North American tour of Disney’s Aladdin will extend its stay in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph Street) through September 10, 2017. More than 187,000 tickets for the newly-announced performances from July 5 to September 10, […]

WICKED is flying back to Chicago!

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster and Chicago’s most popular musical, will return to Chicago’s Oriental Theatre (24 W Randolph) during the holiday season for a limited seven-week engagement Dec. 6, 2017- Jan. 21, 2018. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Godspell, Academy Award®-winner for Pocahontas and The […]

Broadway In Chicago holiday show schedule

Happy Holidays from all of us at Broadway In Chicago! Spend the season with us and see a show! See our special holiday schedule below. Hamilton: An American Musical Dec. 21: 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22: 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24: 2:00 p.m. Dec. 27: 1:30 p.m. […]

LIVE #Ham4Ham Show and Lottery Drawing on Saturday, December 17

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago announce HAMILTON’s LIVE lottery and special #Ham4Ham holiday show with cast members in Chicago on Saturday, December 17. HAMILTON will conduct a day-of-show LIVE lottery for the 2:00 PM matinee performance, making 30 tickets available for $10 each. The digital day-of-show lottery will resume for the evening performance […]

12 Show Business Days of Broadway In Chicago!

AS A THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT, we would like to offer you the opportunity to win A SPECIAL GIFT! Visit our Facebook page every weekday from December 8 through December 23 and you can enter for the chance to win a pair of tickets to a show along with a gift certificate to […]

Announcing our Upcoming Season of Shows in 2017!

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce its next season line-up: a new Pre-Broadway musical ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE featuring the songs of legendary singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett, Tony Award®-winning AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Tony Award®-winning RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S THE KING AND I, the completely original new musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! and LES MISÉRABLES. The off-season specials […]

Recreating CHEERS’ bar for the stage

By Rob Walton Few TV locations are as instantly recognizable as Cheers‘ Boston sports bar. There’s the Bradys’ groovy California split level with the open staircase. Monica and Rachel’s crocus-colored West Village apartment. But since Cheers seldom left the cozy confines of the Bunker Hill basement bar, it’s the one clear image we have of […]

FUN HOME to co-present screening of HEARTLAND at the Reeling Film Festival

FUN HOME and Broadway In Chicago are proud to co-present the Reeling Film Festival screening of the drama HEARTLAND on Saturday, September 24 at 7:15 pm at Landmark Century Centre Cinemas. Tickets and more information are available at: http://reelingfilmfestival.org/2016/films/heartland/ After the death of her girlfriend, Lauren (Velinda Godfrey) finds herself emotionally adrift and moves back in […]

A Fall Not to be Missed!

This fall, Broadway In Chicago has a number of upcoming shows that will offer you an unforgettable theatrical experience! Tickets for all of these productions are available for purchase on our website, at our phone line 800-775-2000 and at Broadway In Chicago box offices and Ticketmaster retail outlets. (Note: Hamilton tickets are only available for purchase in-person at […]

Pieces of Broadway In Chicago – Summer Concert scavenger hunt sweepstakes!

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Collect pieces of each of the shows performing at the FREE Summer Concert in Millennium Park at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, beginning at 6:15 pm on Monday, August 15, and share them on Twitter or Instagram for the chance to win a pair of tickets! Beginning today, you have the opportunity to be entered to win […]

Broadway In Chicago FREE Summer Concert – Frequently Asked Questions

The annual Broadway In Chicago summer concert, hosted by ABC7’s Janet Davies, will take place Monday, August 15 at 6:15 p.m. at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. It will include performances from Disney’s ALADDIN, BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, THE BODYGUARD with Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar DEBORAH COX, FINDING NEVERLAND, the 2015 […]

My Journey to The Jimmys – Jack Cahill-Lemme, IHSMTA 2016 Best Actor

By Jack Cahill-Lemme After winning the IHSMTAs things moved very quickly. I had to really strap down and start choosing my song selections as fast as I could. After they were selected, Ceci and I got the opportunity to work on them with Nick Cosgrove, who has always been something of a childhood hero of […]

My Journey to The Jimmys – Cecilia Trippiedi, IHSMTA 2016 Best Actress

By Cecilia Trippiedi My journey to the Jimmy Awards began four years ago when my mom and I watched the documentary “Broadway or Bust”. Ever since viewing that show, I knew I wanted the National High School Musical Theatre Awards to be in my future. I trained in private voice and dance throughout my life […]

2016 Tony Award Nominations – Best Direction of a Play / Musical

Broadway In Chicago is beyond excited for the 2016 Tony Awards on Sunday June 12th 7-10PM CT! We’ll be highlighting the nominees in each category and filling you in on some fun facts each week leading up to the award ceremony. Here are the 10 phenomenal directors nominated for Best Direction of a Play and Best Direction […]

2016 Tony Award Nominations – Best Choreography

Broadway In Chicago is beyond excited for the 2016 Tony Awards on Sunday June 12th 7-10PM CT! We’ll be highlighting the nominees in each category and filling you in on some fun facts each week leading up to the award ceremony. Here are this year’s nominees for Best Choreography:   BEST CHOREOGRAPHY Andy Blankenbuehler – “Hamilton” Savion […]

2016 Tony Award Nominations – Best Scenic Design of a Play / Musical

Broadway In Chicago is beyond excited for the 2016 Tony Awards on Sunday June 12th 7-10PM CT! We’ll be highlighting the nominees in each category and filling you in on some fun facts each week leading up to the award ceremony. Here are the incredible designers nominated this year for Best Scenic Design:   BEST SCENIC […]

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