Theater – Page 5 – Clef Notes Chicagoland Journal for the Arts

Chicago’s Court Theatre (under the continuing leadership of Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre, with interim artistic leadership from Associate Artistic Director Gabrielle Randle-Bent and Managing Director Heidi Thompson Saunders) and TimeLine Theatre Company (under the leadership of Artistic Director PJ Powers and Executive Director Mica Cole) are thrilled to present William Finn and James Lapine’s Falsettos, a musical tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love.

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“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” Coming to Marriott Theatre

October 15, 2024 Oscar Peterson Marriott Theatre

Get ready to jumpstart your holiday celebrations. The Marriott Theatre recently announced that it will stage one of America’s most

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CST and Chicago Latino Theater Alliance Present “Destinos, 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival”

October 10, 2024 Fred Cummings Chicago Shakespeare Theater

This fall, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) and the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) present two international limited engagements in partnership as part of Destinos, 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, a cultural high point of Latino Heritage Month showcasing Latine theater artists and companies from Chicago, the US, and Latin America.

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Chicago Children’s Theatre Presents World Premiere, “Milo Imagines the World”

October 10, 2024 Fred Cummings Chicago Children's Theatre

Chicago Children’s Theatre’s 2024-25 season kicks off with the world premiere musical, Milo Imagines the World, adapted from the book by Newbery-winning children’s author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson.

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Chicago’s Collaboraction Theatre Company Announces New Leadership Team

October 9, 2024 Fred Cummings Collaboraction Theatre Company

Chicago’s Collaboraction Theatre Company recently announced a new executive leadership team on YouTube, signifying a pivotal time for the organization as it launches a $1.5 million capital campaign and prepares to open its own theater space, a “House of Belonging”, at the Kimball Arts Center in Chicago’s Humboldt Park community.

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Steppenwolf Theatre Presents Jane Lynch’s A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS – December 12 – 15, 2024

October 7, 2024 Fred Cummings

Classic holiday tunes will come to life this season as Steppenwolf Theatre presents Jane Lynch’s A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS, playing a limited engagement December 12 – 15, 2024, in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.

Jamey Lundblad, New Lookingglass Theatre Managing Director

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Lookingglass Theatre Names Jamey Lundblad Managing Director

September 30, 2024 Oscar Peterson Lookingglass Theatre

The Tony Award-winning company announced new Board leadership as it sets to return with a new business model in tow

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Tony Award-Winning Actress Kelli O’Hara to Receive the Sarah Siddons Society Award

September 27, 2024 Oscar Peterson

The Sarah Siddons Society will present its 2024 Award to Tony Award-winner and eight-time nominee Kelli O’Hara, whose numerous Broadway

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ANNIE Returns to Chicago This Holiday Season

September 23, 2024 Fred Cummings The Chicago Theatre

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) announced that the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE is returning to Chicago this holiday season with a limited three-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre from November 12 through December 1. Tickets for ANNIE go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00AM CT.

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Steppenwolf Theatre Announces Broadway’s Brian d’Arcy James – Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 2 Performances Only

September 18, 2024 Oscar Peterson Steppenwolf Theatre

Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Mark Cortale are pleased to announce two lively musical performances with five-time Tony Award nominee Brian d’Arcy James on Saturday, December 7, 2024 (3 pm & 7:30 pm) in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago