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Rufus Wainwright
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Rufus Wainwright to Bring Judy Garland 100th Birthday Concerts to City Winery
Wainwright will perform Garland's Live at Carnegie Hall album in New York and Chicago.
What's Streaming? Broadway Comedy <em>Clyde</em>'s, Huntington's <em>Teenage Dick</em>, and More
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What's Streaming? Broadway Comedy Clyde's, Huntington's Teenage Dick, and More
Here are some shows that you can watch in the comfort of your home.
<em>The Notebook</em> musical features a score by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.
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The Notebook Pushes World Premiere to Fall 2022
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has moved its highly anticipated musical to next season.
Kenny Leon will direct the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's <em>King James</em>.
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Kenny Leon to Direct World Premiere of King James, New Play About LeBron James
King James will also play the Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum in June.
Jeremy McCarter (center) with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes at the Drama Book Shop
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Interview: Jeremy McCarter on His Journey From Theater Critic to Theater-Maker
McCarter, once a theater critic for New York magazine, explores similar, but different theatrical horizons.
Sara Sheperd and Sara King will star in the North American tour of <em>Beautiful: The Carole King Musical</em>.
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Original Beautiful Cast Members Sara Sheperd and Sara King to Lead Tour
Complete casting has been announced for the North American tour of the Carole King musical.
Conor Ryan and Courtney Reed will lead the North American tour of <em>Moulin Rouge! The Musical</em>.
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Courtney Reed and Conor Ryan Will Star in the North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The tour kicks off at Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre on February 26.
Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood in Steppenwolf's 2020 production of <em>Bug</em>, returning to the stage this November.
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Bug Will Have Monthlong Remounting to Finish Its Pre-Pandemic Run
The Tracy Letts play will return to Steppenwolf Theatre this November.
Vanessa Carlton was the final performer to play Carole King in the Broadway run of <em>Beautiful: The Carole King Musical</em>.
Theater News
North American Tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical to Resume in Chicago
Tour stops include Peoria, Cleveland, Seattle, and the brand-new Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro.
An image from the world premiere of Cirque du Soleil's <em> 'Twas the Night Before...</em>, returning to the stage this holiday season.
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Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before... Sets Holiday Run
The MSG Entertainment production will return to New York and Chicago, following its 2019 debut.
Ingrid Michaelson pens the score to the new musical adaptation of <em>The Notebook</em>.
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The Notebook Musical Sets World-Premiere Dates at Chicago Shakespeare
A new Beatles-infused production of As You Like It also joins the theater's 2021-22 season.
Audrey Francis and Glenn Davis
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Steppenwolf Names Audrey Francis and Glenn Davis as New Co-Artistic Directors
This will be the first time the theater has had two artistic leaders, as well as the first time an artist of color has led the ensemble.
A scene from <em>Six</em> on Broadway
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Six to Launch American Tour in March 2022
Find out where and when the musical will hit the road.
Chilina Kennedy, Joaquina Kalukango, and A.J. Shively
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Cast Announced for Paradise Square on Broadway, Marking Return of Controversial Producer Garth Drabinsky
Joaquina Kalukango, Chilina Kennedy, and A.J. Shively will head the company.
Sidney Dupont, A.J Shively, and Jacobi Hall starred in the 2019 world premiere of <em>Paradise Square</em> at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
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Controversial Producer Garth Drabinsky Returns With Broadway-Bound Musical Paradise Square
Set in Civil War-era New York City, Paradise Square features a creative team including Moisés Kaufman, Bill T. Jones, and Craig Lucas.
Anna D. Shapiro
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Anna D. Shapiro to Step Down as Steppenwolf Artistic Director
Shapiro will leave the position when her contract ends this summer.
Carrie Coon, Tracy Letts, Tina Landau, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Amy Morton, and Rajiv Joseph
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Steppenwolf Announces Virtual and In-Person 2021-22 Theater Season
The theater will reopen its doors with Bug, written by Tracy Letts and starring Carrie Coon.
A scene from <em>Smokefall</em> at the Goodman Theatre
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Chicago's Goodman Theatre to Stream Several Productions From Its Archive
Four titles have currently been announced.
A scene from <em>Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!</em>
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Steppenwolf Debuts New Play Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!, Inspired by Meghan Markle
Vivian J.O. Barnes's two-hander is directed by Weyni Mengesha.
Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit star in <em>Moulin Rouge! The Musical</em> on Broadway.
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Moulin Rouge! Shifts National Tour to 2022 Amid Ongoing Pandemic
The show was scheduled to kick off its tour last month.
A scene from <em>Peter Pan — A Musical Adventure</em>
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Chicago Shakespeare Theatre to Stream Peter Pan — A Musical Adventure for Free
The musical was filmed in 2018.
Carly Bawden and Marc Antolin in <em>Romantics Anonymous</em>.
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Full Casting Set for Digital Tour of New Musical Romantics Anonymous
Carly Bawden and Marc Antolin will star.
Carrie Coon
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Steppenwolf Announces Virtual 2020-21 Season, With Carrie Coon, K. Todd Freeman, and More
The Chicago theater will go online for winter and spring programming, in addition to eventual in-person productions.
Sean Hayes
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Chicago's Goodman Theatre Announces 2021 Season
The theater will resume performances whenever it is safe.