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Photo Flash: THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION from Babes With Blades Theatre Company


Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) starts its 21st Season with the world premiere of The Lady Demands Satisfaction, playing at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., July 21 - August 25.  Winner of the most recent Joining Sword and Pen Competition, and developed in 2017-18 through BWBTC's Fighting Words Program, this play is written by Arthur M. Jolly, directed by Babes With Blades Theater Company Member Morgan Manasa with combat by Violence Designer and BWBTC Member Samantha Kaufman.  Preview performances are Saturday, July 21 at 8 p.m., Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m., Thursday, July 26 at 8 p.m. and Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Opening Night is Saturday, July 28 at 8 p.m. Regular performances are Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Preview tickets are $10, student and senior tickets are $15 and general admission are $25. Every show has limited tickets for Industry for $10, must present proof of theatre industry affiliation. Additional information and tickets are available now at BabesWithBlades.org.

Babes With Blades Announces Special Events For THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION


Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) starts its 21st Season with the world premiere of The Lady Demands Satisfaction, playing at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., July 21 - August 25.

Photo Flash: Babes With Blades World Premiere THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION Announces Cast And Crew


Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) starts its 21st Season with the world premiere of The Lady Demands Satisfaction, playing at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., July 21 - August 25.  Winner of the most recent Joining Sword and Pen Competition, and developed in 2017-18 through BWBTC's Fighting Words Program, this play is written by Arthur M. Jolly, directed by Babes With Blades Theater Company Member Morgan Manasa with combat by Violence Designer and BWBTC Member Samantha Kaufman.

FIGHT CITY to Make World Premiere at The Factory Theater This Summer


The Factory Theater presents its latest production, the world premiere of Fight City. Written by Factory Theater's Artistic Director Scott OKen and directed by Jill Oliver, Fight City runs July 14 - August 26 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

World Premiere of FIGHT CITY to Play Factory Theater This Summer


The Factory Theater presents its latest production, the world premiere of Fight City. Written by Factory Theater's Artistic Director Scott OKen and directed by Jill Oliver, Fight City runs July 14 - August 26 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

FIGHT CITY to Make World Premiere at The Factory Theater This Summer


The Factory Theater presents its latest production, the world premiere of Fight City. Written by Factory Theater's Artistic Director Scott OKen and directed by Jill Oliver, Fight City runs July 14 - August 26 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

World Premiere of FIGHT CITY to Play Factory Theater This Summer


The Factory Theater presents its latest production, the world premiere of Fight City. Written by Factory Theater's Artistic Director Scott OKen and directed by Jill Oliver, Fight City runs July 14 - August 26 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

Photo Flash: All-Female Cast Leads Babes With Blades' TITUS ANDRONICUS, Beginning Tonight


Babes With Blades Theatre Company will serve up the blood and pie with their upcoming production of William Shakespeare's most violent play, Titus Andronicus, performed by an all-female cast, at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. Previews will be tonight, February 21, Friday, February 27, and Today, February 28 at 8PM and Sundays, February 22 and Sunday, March 1 at 3PM. The press opening is Monday, March 2 at 8PM, and the show will run through April 4. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at the All-Female Cast of Babes With Blades' TITUS ANDRONICUS


Babes With Blades Theatre Company will serve up the blood and pie with their upcoming production of William Shakespeare's most violent play, Titus Andronicus, performed by an all-female cast, at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. Previews will be Saturday, February 21, Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28 at 8PM and Sundays, February 22 and Sunday, March 1 at 3PM. The press opening is Monday, March 2 at 8PM, and the show will run through April 4. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's TITUS ANDRONICUS to Open Next Month


Babes With Blades Theatre Company will serve up the blood and pie with their upcoming production of William Shakespeare's most violent play, Titus Andronicus, performed by an all-female cast, at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. Previews will be Saturday, February 21, Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28 at 8PM and Sundays, February 22 and Sunday, March 1 at 3PM. The Press opening is Monday, March 2 at 8PM, and the show will run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3 from March 2-April 4. Closing (Easter) weekend performances will be Wednesday, April 1 at 8pm, Friday, April 3 at 8pm & Saturday, April 4 at 8pm.

Babes With Blades Opens BO THOMAS AND THE CASE OF THE SKY PIRATES Tonight


In a world premiere production, Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates, by Eric Simon, at Raven Theatre West Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. The opening is tonight, August 17 at 8PM, and the show will run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3:30PM from August 17-September 21.

Babes With Blades Theatre's BO THOMAS AND THE CASE OF THE SKY PIRATES Begins Performances Today


Babes With Blades Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates, by Eric Simon, directed by BWBTC Artistic Director Leigh Barrett. Previews begin August 10, the show opens on August 17 and runs through Today, September 21 at Raven Theater West Stage, 6157 N. Clark.

Babes With Blades to Present BO THOMAS AND THE CASE OF THE SKY PIRATES, 8/10-9/21


In a world premiere production, Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates, by Eric Simon, at Raven Theatre West Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. Previews will be Saturday, August 10 at 8PM, Sunday August 11 at 3:30PM, Thursday, August 15 at 8PM, and Friday, August 16 at 8PM. The opening is Saturday, August 17 at 8PM, and the show will run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3:30PM from August 17-September 21.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Babes with Blades' BO THOMAS AND THE CASE OF THE SKY PIRATES


In a world premiere production, Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates, by Eric Simon, at Raven Theatre West Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. Previews will be Saturday, August 10 at 8PM, Sunday August 11 at 3:30PM, Thursday, August 15 at 8PM, and Friday, August 16 at 8PM. The opening is Saturday, August 17 at 8PM, and the show will run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3:30PM from August 17-September 21. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

Babes With Blades Theatre to Stage BO THOMAS AND THE CASE OF THE SKY PIRATES World Premiere, 8/10-9/21


Babes With Blades Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates, by Eric Simon, directed by BWBTC Artistic Director Leigh Barrett. Previews begin August 10, the show opens on August 17 and runs through Saturday, September 21 at Raven Theater West Stage, 6157 N. Clark.

Babes With Blades Theatre Company Announces Special Events


Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC), Chicago's all-female stage combat ensemble, will launch a series of special events and deals to coincide with their spring production of "Trash," starting with "War and Piece," a showing of artwork by Victoria Szilagyi. The exhibit will include Szilagyi's painting "Erinyes," the winner of the 2010 Inspiring Sword & Pen Art Competition.

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