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Stephen Schellhardt – actor, director, educator, choreographer, casting director, producer and, well, versatile theatre artist – was born in Alexandria, VA. and raised in Chicago, IL. He grew up immersed in the performing arts and became active at a young age in Chicago’s vibrant theatre community. Stephen attended Carnegie Mellon University's prestigious School of Drama and soon after graduating, hit the road with the First National Tour of ALTAR BOYZ.

Since then, he has acted in numerous Equity productions in Chicago, New York and Regional Theatres elsewhere, receiving three Equity Joseph Jefferson Award nominations for acting, an Equity Jeff Award nomination for his directorial work on A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Porchlight Music Theatre, as well as Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations for his directorial work on Urinetown, and his choreographic work on Dogfight at BoHo Theatre in Chicago, where he currently serves as Artistic Director.

Stephen is a founding member of the Chicago Artists Chorale, a Casting Associate with About Face Theatre Chicago, former Casting Director and Associate Producer for Writers Theatre in Glencoe, IL. and a proud member of Actors Equity Association. Most recently, Stephen was a full-time lecturer of Musical Theatre at Northwestern University and the director of the prestigious Waa-Mu Show. He currently serves as a Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre for The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.

He is the brother of Film and TV actress Mary Kate Schellhardt and playwright Laura Schellhardt. He currently resides in Chicago, IL. with his husband, actor Devin DeSantis, and their daughter Abigail.

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Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre Will Stage FROZEN & WAITRESS; Full 2024/25 Season Announced

Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre will stage the metropolis' premiere of Disney's Frozen the Musical as the 2024 holiday season show. The city, which has previously the touring production, will be one of the first to see a production staged by a local theatre company. 

Photos: First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora’s Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, currently running through January 14, 2024. Check out production photos here!

Review: ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

There are not enough words to describe Paramount Theatre’s current production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which is based on the book by Roald Dahl. Director Trent Stork and this cast (over 20) brings the world of imagination to vivid life.

VIDEO: Watch Tiffany T. Taylor in New Promo for Paramount Theatre's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora's Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, November 8, 2023-January 14, 2024. Check out the promo video here!

VIDEO: Watch New Promo of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Paramount Featuring Devon Hayakawa

Step behind the gates and discover the magic that awaits when Aurora's Paramount Theatre presents the Professional Regional Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Check out the promo video here!

Photos: The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT, Honoring A Year's Worth Of Charities & Non-Profits

The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT was an evening of songs that have won the coveted award of 'Best Song' at the Oscars, and paid tribute to the numerous organizations that TBCP have raised funds an awareness for over the past year. Hosted by Stephen Schellhardt & Devin DeSantis, the show featured performances across a span of 9 decades, and included top Chicago musical theatre talent, a 12-piece orchestra, and 12-person choir.

OSCAR NIGHT, Presented By The Beautiful City Project, Will Raise Funds at The Athenaeum Center

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of OSCAR NIGHT, an evening featuring songs that won the Academy Award for 'Best Song', with proceeds going to fund The Beautiful City Project in their once-a-year, large-scale fundraiser.

Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre & More Nominated for 2022-2023 Equity Jeff Awards

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.

Video: Watch 'Moments In The Woods' & 'It Takes Two' from INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre has released additional clips of for Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, which runs through March 19, 2023. Get an extended look at the production!

Video: First Look at Natalie Weiss and More in INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre has released a video preview for Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, which runs through March 19, 2023.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre

What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre?

Photos: First Look at Natalie Weiss and More in INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre has release production photos for Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, which runs through March 19, 2023. Check out the photos here!

Natalie Weiss to Star as 'The Witch' in INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre

Up next in Paramount Theatre’s 2022-23 Broadway Series is Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, February 1-March 19, 2023.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; at The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Cast Announced for INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre

Up next in Paramount Theatre’s 2022-23 Broadway Series is Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, February 1-March 19, 2023.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; Little Theatre On The Square's ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Paramount Theatre

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?

Photos: First Look at THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre has released photos from their production of The Sound of Music. Due to popular demand, Paramount has extended The Sound of Music beyond its original closing date, January 8, with performances now running an additional week, through January 14, 2022.

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