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Photo Flash: Sideshow Theatre Company Stages Chicago Premiere of CAUGHT


Sideshow Theatre Company, recent winner of the 2016 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award, will conclude its 2015/16 Season with the Chicago premiere of CAUGHT, a new, head-spinning collaboration with playwright Christopher Chen, director Seth Bockley and Xiong Art Gallery. CAUGHT will play May 29 - July 3, 2016 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.victorygardens.org, by calling (773) 871-3000 or in person at the Victory Gardens Box Office. The press opening is Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 pm.

Sideshow Theatre to Present CAUGHT at Victory Gardens Theater, 5/29-7/3


Sideshow Theatre Company, recent winner of the 2016 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award, will conclude its 2015/16 Season with CAUGHT, a new, head-spinning collaboration with playwright Christopher Chen, director Seth Bockley and Xiong Art Gallery. CAUGHT will play May 29 - July 3, 2016 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.victorygardens.org, by calling (773) 871-3000 or in person at the Victory Gardens Box Office. The press opening is Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 pm.

Photo Flash: New Shots of Griffin Theatre's POCATELLO at Signal Ensemble Theatre


Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's heartbreaking comedy POCATELLO, directed by ensemble member Jonathan Berry (Punk Rock, Balm in Gilead), playing now through December 13, 2015 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has fresh images of the cast onstage below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Theatre's POCATELLO


Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's heartbreaking comedy POCATELLO, directed by ensemble member Jonathan Berry (Punk Rock, Balm in Gilead), playing November 7 - December 13, 2015 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Griffin Theatre's POCATELLO Begins Tonight


 Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's heartbreaking comedy POCATELLO, directed by ensemble member Jonathan Berry (Punk Rock, Balm in Gilead), playing tonight, November 7 - December 13, 2015 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago.

Griffin Theatre to Stage POCATELLO, 11/7-12/13


Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's heartbreaking comedy POCATELLO, directed by ensemble member Jonathan Berry (Punk Rock, Balm in Gilead), playing November 7 - December 13, 2015 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. Single tickets are available at www.griffintheatre.com or by calling (866) 811-4111. Season subscriptions are currently available. The press opening is Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 7 pm.

Griffin Theatre to Present POCATELLO, Beginning 11/7


 Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's heartbreaking comedy POCATELLO, directed by ensemble member Jonathan Berry (Punk Rock, Balm in Gilead), playing November 7 - December 13, 2015 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at www.griffintheatre.com or by calling (866) 811-4111. Season subscriptions are currently available. The press opening is Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 7 pm. 

Photo Flash: First Look at Chicago Premiere of RED HANDED OTTER, Opening Tonight!


A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 22nd Season with the Chicago premiere of Red Handed Otter, written by Ethan Lipton and directed by Dado. The production runs April 9 - May 24, 2015 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. The press opening is Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for previews, $30-$35 for regular run ($30Thurs, $35 Fri, Sat, Sun) and can be purchased at the Box Office located at 1531 N. Wells Ave, Chicago, (312) 943-8722; or online at www.aredorchidtheatre.org.

A Red Orchid Theatre to Present RED HANDED OTTER


A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 22nd Season with the Chicago premiere of Red Handed Otter, written by Ethan Lipton and directed by Dado. The production runs April 9 - May 24, 2015 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. The press opening is Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7 p.m.

A Red Orchid Theatre to Present Ethan Lipton's RED HANDED OTTER, 4/9-5/24


A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 22nd Season with the Chicago premiere of Red Handed Otter, written by Ethan Lipton, directed by Ensemble Member Dado, and featuring Ensemble Members Guy Van Swearingen and Mierka Girten with Bob Kruse, Luce Metrius and Ashley Neal. The production runs April 9 - May 24, 2015, at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press Opening is Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7 p.m.

House Theatre of Chicago Presents SEASON ON THE LINE, Now thru 10/26


The House Theatre of Chicago presents Season on the Line, the first production of the company's 13th season, at the Chopin Theatre Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., tonight, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 26.

House Theatre of Chicago's SEASON ON THE LINE Will Now Open 9/22


The House Theatre of Chicago presents Season on the Line, the first production of the company's 13th season, at the Chopin Theatre Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 26.

House Theatre of Chicago's SEASON ON THE LINE Will Now Open 9/22


The House Theatre of Chicago presents Season on the Line, the first production of the company's 13th season, at the Chopin Theatre Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 26.

House Theatre of Chicago to Present SEASON ON THE LINE, 9/12-10/26


The House Theatre of Chicago presents Season on the Line, the first production of the company's 13th season, at the Chopin Theatre Upstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 26.

Strange Tree Group Presents GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD, Now thru 7/22


Adapted by Robert Ross Parker of New York's Obie Award-winning Vampire Cowboys Theatre, with the literal translation by Marina Raydun, Goodbye Cruel World 'crackles with comedy, costume changes and terrible tuba playing. In the vein of Strange Trees 2010 Jeff Award-winning Shakespeare's King Phycus, the ensemble is made up of six fearless actors portraying 22 distinctly different parts.'

Strange Tree Group Presents GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD, 6/13-7/22


Adapted by Robert Ross Parker of New York's Obie Award-winning Vampire Cowboys Theatre, with the literal translation by Marina Raydun, Goodbye Cruel World 'crackles with comedy, costume changes and terrible tuba playing. In the vein of Strange Trees 2010 Jeff Award-winning Shakespeare's King Phycus, the ensemble is made up of six fearless actors portraying 22 distinctly different parts.'

O'Neill's BEYOND THE HORIZON Performs Final Two Weeks in Chicago, Ends 4/22


Eugene O'Neill's first full-length play, BEYOND THE HORIZON, directed by Louis Contey, will perform for eight final shows and close on April 22nd.

O'Neill's BEYOND THE HORIZON Performs Final Two Weeks in Chicago, Ends 4/22


Eugene O'Neill's first full-length play, BEYOND THE HORIZON, directed by Louis Contey, will perform for eight final shows and close on April 22nd.

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