World Music Festival Chicago 2026: Ten Free Days of Global Sound Across the City
Chicago’s annual World Music Festival is back this week, starting on Friday. From September 25 through October 4, 2026, the
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Author: Chicago Critic
October on Chicago Stages: The Shows That Matter
October is when Chicago theater stops warming up. Resident companies are in full stride, the Loop has a short list
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Chicago Holiday Shows & Musicals: Christmas Theatre Guide
Chicago’s holiday season is full of classic Christmas tales, family musicals, ballet and other festive stage productions at theaters around
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58th Equity Jeff Awards Winners (2026)
The 58th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity theaters were announced Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Harris Theater. The program
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58th Equity Jeff Awards Nominees (2026)
The 58th Equity Jeff Award nominations cover the July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 Equity season. Nominees will be honored at
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Where to See The Nutcracker in Chicago: 2026 Performances
Updated for the 2026 holiday season. Originally published September 6, 2024. Looking for more seasonal performances? See our Chicago Holiday
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Jeff Equity Award Nominees
Here are the nominations made in 38 categories for The 55th Annual Equity Jeff Awards. The Jeff Awards will take
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Jeff Awards: A Guide to Chicago’s Theatre Awards
The Joseph Jefferson Awards, commonly known as the Jeff Awards, recognize excellence in Chicago-area theatre. Established in 1968, the awards
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Chicago Theatre District Guide: Theatres, Tickets & Visitor Tips
Chicago’s downtown theatre scene is concentrated in and around the Loop, where historic venues host Broadway tours, pre-Broadway engagements, concerts,
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Chicago Christmas Movies: Holiday Films Set in Chicago
Updated for the 2026 holiday season. Chicago has appeared in a surprising number of Christmas movies, but there is an
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