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Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre to Present Chicago Premiere of AMERICAN SON in October Photo Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre to Present Chicago Premiere of AMERICAN SON in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2022

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced casting for its Chicago premiere production of AMERICAN SON, by Christopher Demos-Brown. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Artistic Director Tim Rhoze will direct the drama, which will run October 29 - November 13, 2022....
Cast Announced for FENCES at American Blues Theater Photo Cast Announced for FENCES at American Blues Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

American Blues Theater has announced the cast of August Wilson’s Fences, directed by Monty Cole. The intimate and up-close production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama will play to a capacity of 60 people per performance from July 1-August 6, 2022, at Theater Wit,1229 W. Belmont Ave. ...
Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre & More Nominated for 2022-2023 Equity Jeff Awards Photo Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre & More Nominated for 2022-2023 Equity Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 14, 2023

Discover the nominations for the 55th Anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity Theater! Find out who made the cut and get ready for the highly anticipated awards ceremony....
New York's Leading LGBTQ Film Festival 'Newfest' Announces Full Lineup Photo New York's Leading LGBTQ Film Festival 'Newfest' Announces Full Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2019

New York's leading LGBTQ film festival, NewFest, has announced the full lineup of their 31st annual celebration of the year's best LGBTQ films from around the world. As announced earlier this week, the festival will kick off the festival's 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle's Manh...
Full Casts Announced For Sheffield Theatres' HANG And STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE Photo Full Casts Announced For Sheffield Theatres' HANG And STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Stephi Wild - January 28, 2019

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full casts for the debbie tucker green's hang; and the world premiere of his production of the new musical Standing at the Sky's Edge with music and lyrics by Richard Hawley and book by Chris Bush....
Center Theatre Group's L.A. Writers' Workshop Selects New Cohort Photo Center Theatre Group's L.A. Writers' Workshop Selects New Cohort
by Blair Ingenthron - April 01, 2023

Since 2005, more than 100 playwrights have had their work fostered through Center Theatre Group's L.A. Writers' Workshop and more are set to join. This new cohort for the L.A. Writers' Workshop includes six local playwrights who will spend a year researching and writing a new work with the feedback ...
Saxophonist Calvin Johnson's 'Notes of a Native Son is out Today Photo Saxophonist Calvin Johnson's 'Notes of a Native Son is out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 18, 2022

Calvin Johnson's new album, Notes of a Native Son, is evidence that he has learned the foundation and nuance of this majestic city's music and imprinted its influences onto his own craft....
Bronx Series Highlights Congolese Influences In Caribbean Music & Dance Photo Bronx Series Highlights Congolese Influences In Caribbean Music & Dance
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2023

This summer the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) will present a series of music performances, a film screening, and moderated conversations exploring the many Congolese influences in Caribbean music and dance. ...
Patricia Clarkson, Alex Lawther, Daryl McCormack, And Louisa Harland Join Brian Cox F Photo Patricia Clarkson, Alex Lawther, Daryl McCormack, And Louisa Harland Join Brian Cox For LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT West End
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2023

The new West End production of Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical magnum opus Long Day's Journey into Night led by Emmy-winner Brian Cox has added Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects) and more to its cast....
Wise Children Announces Cast For the USA Première of Emma Rice's WUTHERING HEIGHTS Photo Wise Children Announces Cast For the USA Première of Emma Rice's WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2022

The co-production with the National Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and York Theatre Royal, in association with Berkeley Repertory Theater, makes its US première at St Ann's Warehouse, New York, on 14 October, before touring to Berkeley Repertory Theater, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts...
The Public's UNDER THE RADAR Festival Begins Tomorrow, Featuring 36 Artists and Compa Photo The Public's UNDER THE RADAR Festival Begins Tomorrow, Featuring 36 Artists and Companies at Six Venues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 03, 2023

The Public Theater will begin performances for the 18th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets!...
World Music Institute Has Announced Spring/Summer 2019-2020 Season Photo World Music Institute Has Announced Spring/Summer 2019-2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2020

World Music Institute (WMI) continues to celebrate its 34th year in NYC with a fresh roster of global artists for the Spring/Summer 2019-2020 Season....
BWW Review: Crossroads Theatre Presents a Stunning Production of PAUL ROBESON Throug Photo BWW Review: Crossroads Theatre Presents a Stunning Production of PAUL ROBESON Through 9/15
by Marina Kennedy - September 10, 2019

The Crossroads Theatre Company is presenting a stunning production of 'Paul Robeson,' written by Phillip Hayes Dean. The show is wonderfully directed by the Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Marshall Jones III and the role of Robeson is mastered by accomplished actor, Nathaniel Stampley. His po...
Shattered Globe Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season Photo Shattered Globe Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - July 31, 2019

Shattered Globe Theatre announces its 2019-20 Season, featuring two Chicago premieres: BE HERE NOW by Deborah Zoe Laufer, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sandy Shinner* a?" a bittersweet comedy about searching for happiness; and SHEEPDOG by Kevin Artigue, directed by Wardell Julius Clark a?"...
Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma Photo Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord a...
T'Shan Williams Replaces Seyi Omooba in THE COLOR PURPLE Photo T'Shan Williams Replaces Seyi Omooba in THE COLOR PURPLE
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019

It was recently announced that T'Shan Williams will play the role of Celie at the upcoming Curve, Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome production of The Color Purple....
Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Returns for Fifth Edition Photo Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Returns for Fifth Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2020

The Imagine This Women's Film Festival is returning for a fifth edition, running September 25 - October 4. Originally scheduled to take place at Firelight Studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York, the festival has shifted online to continue with their mission....
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND. RE-WRITTEN. at Regent's Pa Photo Full Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND. RE-WRITTEN. at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of Robin Hood: The Legend. Re-written. ...
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Leicester Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's THE CO Photo Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Leicester Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's THE COLOR PURPLE
by Julie Musbach - June 14, 2019

Get a peek inside the rehearsal room of Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's upcoming co-production of The Color Purple....
World Music Institute Has Announced Spring/Summer 2019-2020 Season Photo World Music Institute Has Announced Spring/Summer 2019-2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2020

World Music Institute (WMI) continues to celebrate its 34th year in NYC with a fresh roster of global artists for the Spring/Summer 2019-2020 Season....
Winners Announced for 13th Annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions Photo Winners Announced for 13th Annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022

Out of the 330 total Chicagoland high school students who entered the 13th annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions, Demi Davis from Senn High School prevailed, taking the first-place prize at the Chicago finals earlier this month for her 2-3-minute monologue performance....
Xiomara Fortuna to Perform at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture in April Photo Xiomara Fortuna to Perform at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2023

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will present Xiomara Fortuna on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. on the stage of the Repertory Theater at Hostos Community College....
Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma Photo Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord a...
World Premiere of PEARL'S ROLLIN' WITH THE BLUES: A NIGHT WITH FELICIA P. FIELDS to b Photo World Premiere of PEARL'S ROLLIN' WITH THE BLUES: A NIGHT WITH FELICIA P. FIELDS to be Presented at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022

Writers Theatre will conclude its 2021/22 Season with Pearl’s Rollin’ with the Blues: A Night with Felicia P. Fields.  The production runs June 23, 2022 – July 24, 2022 in the in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 7:...
Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Initial Casting Announced For Alan Bennett's HABEA Photo Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Initial Casting Announced For Alan Bennett's HABEAS CORPUS
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2021

The antics of the Wicksteed home are a darkly satirical merry-go-round in Alan Bennett's Habeas Corpus.  Family, friends and the quest for sexual pleasures of the body (“corpus”) are the ruling passions in this farcical comedy of ill-manners. Through an escapade of mistaken identities and carnal enc...




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