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Cast Set for Open Space Arts' SUNSETS: TWO ACTS ON A BEACH

Classic gay drama 'Sunsets: Two Acts on a Beach' will be opening on February 2 at Open Space Arts.

Open Space Arts to Present New Play SUNSETS: TWO ACTS ON A BEACH & New Film THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN

Open Space Arts announces the upcoming production of 'SUNSETS: TWO ACTS ON A BEACH,' a classic gay drama by Cal Yeomans. Don't miss this limited engagement running from February 2 to 19, 2024. Get all the details and reserve your tickets now.

Open Space Arts Opens ROSENBERG This Weekend

 Open Space Arts, the company formed in 2022 dedicated to combating homophobia and antisemitism through film presentations and live performances, will open ROSENBERG, the second of its two hyper-intimate, “micro-theater” dramatic productions to be staged in fall 2023.

Open Space Arts to Present Fall 2023 'Micro-Theater' Productions of MASSAGE THERAPY and ROSENBERG

Open Space Arts is set to captivate audiences with their hyper-intimate 'micro-theater' productions of 'MASSAGE THERAPY' and 'ROSENBERG' in fall 2023. Discover the dates, venues, and limited seating information for these unique performances. Don't miss out on this extraordinary theatrical experience.

Amber Mandley Appointed as PrideArts' Managing Director

The Board of Directors of PrideArts, the Uptown-based theatre company focused on presenting queer stories on live stages and virtual platforms, has appointed Amber Mandley as Managing Director, a new position.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for SISTER AFRICA

SISTER AFRICA, Stephanie Liss' world premiere drama about efforts to aid female and child victims of the Congo's ongoing civil war, will be performed by a cast of actors from the worlds of feature films, opera and the Chicago theater scene. Elayne LeTraunik, Associate Artistic Director of Genesis Theatrical Productions, Chicago veteran actor, and director of SISTER AFRICA, announced casting today.

Genesis Theatrical Productions Unveils its Best Season Ever for 2017

Chicago's own Genesis Theatrical Productions, a leader in new and unique theatre celebrates women with three outstanding plays by and about women. 

Photo Flash: Genesis Theatricals Presents THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE

With an eye to the current political climate, Genesis Theatrical Productions will be remounting its quadrennial production of The People's Choice by Philip Pinkus.

THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE Looks At The Current Political Campaign

With an eye to the current political climate, Genesis Theatrical Productions will be remounting its quadrennial production of "The People's Choice" by Philip Pinkus.

Clock Theater Set to Become First Company to Use The Broadway

Clock Theater will be the first theater company to make use of The Broadway, (formerly Profiles Theatre) at 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, part of the Pride Arts Center

Photo Flash: First Look at EINSTEIN'S GIFT at Athenaeum Theatre

Elayne LeTraunik directs the Chicago premier of 'Einstein's Gift' by Vern Thiessen featuring Chris Saunders, Guy Wicke, Nick Hodge, Glenn Garrabrant, James McGuire, Darryn Glass, Vered Hankin and Becky Lang. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Genesis Theatrical Productions Presents EINSTEIN'S GIFT This August

Based on a true story, German scientist Fritz Haber is renouncing his faith, fearing persecution from an increasingly oppressive and militaristic government. In this award winning play, Haber's friend, Albert Einstein, fears Haber's work has taken a dangerous turn. While Einstein sees science as a discipline which transcends national boundaries as a force for good, Haber's work has become a deadly tool of the state. Einstein makes a desperate and emotional appeal that will resonate for generations and define the course of history. With daunting forces arrayed against him, Einstein is prepared to risk everything; his life, his work and his reputation against a building storm threatening to engulf the world in war. Einstein's Gift begs the question, if you could return to a time and change everything, what would it be?

Genesis Theatrical Productions Presents EINSTEIN'S GIFT This August

Based on a true story, German scientist Fritz Haber is renouncing his faith, fearing persecution from an increasingly oppressive and militaristic government. In this award winning play, Haber's friend, Albert Einstein, fears Haber's work has taken a dangerous turn. While Einstein sees science as a discipline which transcends national boundaries as a force for good, Haber's work has become a deadly tool of the state. Einstein makes a desperate and emotional appeal that will resonate for generations and define the course of history. With daunting forces arrayed against him, Einstein is prepared to risk everything; his life, his work and his reputation against a building storm threatening to engulf the world in war. Einstein's Gift begs the question, if you could return to a time and change everything, what would it be?

Photo Flash: First Look at Genesis Theatrical's 'SATIE ET COCTEAU'

Genesis Theatrical Productions will present the U.S. premiere of the play SATIE ET COCTEAU: A Rehearsal of a Play of a Composer by a Poet by Canadian playwright Mike Czuba about the classical music composer Erik Satie and his complex relationship with the surrealist poet Jean Cocteau. The play will be presented tomorrow, May 12, through June 5, 2016 at the Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. Playwright Mike Czuba will be in attendance at the May 14th performance. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

Genesis Theatrical Productions Presents SATIE ET COCTEAU, Starting Today

Genesis Theatrical Productions will present the U.S. premiere of the play Satie et Cocteau: A Rehearsal of a Play of a Composer by a Poet by Canadian playwright Mike Czuba about the classical music composer Erik Satie and his complex relationship with the surrealist poet Jean Cocteau.

Genesis Theatrical Productions Presents SATIE ET COCTEAU, Starting 5/12

Genesis Theatrical Productions will present the U.S. premiere of the play Satie et Cocteau: A Rehearsal of a Play of a Composer by a Poet by Canadian playwright Mike Czuba about the classical music composer Erik Satie and his complex relationship with the surrealist poet Jean Cocteau.

Photo Flash: First Look at MUSE OF FIRE at Redtwist Theatre

In Auschwitz, 1942, Jewish prisoners took it upon themselves at grave personal risk to perform comedy. This is their story, as one group struggles to perform a farce based on the first great anti-Semitic tragedy of the 20th century: the infamous Dreyfus Affair. MUSE OF FIRE runs February 13 to March 13, 2016 at Redtwist Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Cast Announced for MUSE OF FIRE at Redtwist Theatre

In Auschwitz, 1942, Jewish prisoners took it upon themselves at grave personal risk to perform comedy. This is their story, as one group struggles to perform a farce based on the first great anti-Semitic tragedy of the 20th century: the infamous Dreyfus Affair. As the play goes on, and dark secrets begin to emerge about the reason for its performance, those performing must ask themselves, can comedy truly have meaning in the face of horror? Who really has the last laugh? 

Cast Announced for MUSE OF FIRE at Redtwist Theatre

In Auschwitz, 1942, Jewish prisoners took it upon themselves at grave personal risk to perform comedy. This is their story, as one group struggles to perform a farce based on the first great anti-Semitic tragedy of the 20th century: the infamous Dreyfus Affair. As the play goes on, and dark secrets begin to emerge about the reason for its performance, those performing must ask themselves, can comedy truly have meaning in the face of horror? Who really has the last laugh? 

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