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Step Up Productions' PRIVATE LIVES to Run 4/8-5/8 at The Athenaeum Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2016


Step Up Productions is pleased to conclude its 2015-16 season with Noel Coward's comedy of manners PRIVATE LIVES, directed by Ian Frank, playing April 8 - May 8, 2016 at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 1, 2016 at www.stepupproductions.org or by calling The Athenaeum Box Office at (773) 935-6875.  The press opening is Wednesday, April 13 at 8 pm.

Theater Wit Extends 'MR. BURNS' Through 3/22
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2015


Theater Wit announced today a three-week extension of the company's smash hit production of Mr. Burns, a post-electric play, Anne Washburn's comedy/drama/musical about a post-apocalyptic world comforted by memories of 'The Simpsons.'

BWW Reviews: Theater Wit's MR. BURNS Conjures Up a Futuristic Folktale
by Elee Schrock - Jan 21, 2015


Broadwayworld reviews Theater's Wit's production of 'Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play.'

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 14th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 14, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration was great! Now onward to '50 Shades,' 'Mr. Burns' and 'Book Of Merman,' plus two from Christopher Pazdernik,' 'Ordinary Days,' 'First Wives Club,' tributes to John Hughes and Stephen Sondheim and a showtune film cameo!

Theater Wit Sets 'MR BURNS' Cast, Adds BAD JEWS & SANTALAND DIARIES to Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 15, 2014


Wit's eleventh season launches November 21-December 28 with The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello, directed by Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler, once again starring Mitchell Fain.

Theater Wit Extends Itamar Moses's COMPLETENESS Six Weeks thru 5/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2013


Theater Wit has announced a six-week extension of its current hit play, Completeness. Wit' Chicago premiere of Itamar Moses's smart, sexy new romantic comedy will now run through May 4, 2013.

Theater Wit Presents COMPLETENESS, 2/7-3/24
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 9, 2013


Modern romance is more complex than any scientific problem ever in Itamar Moses's smart, sexy new comedy Completeness, receiving its Midwest premiere in a Theater Wit production at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Previews begin Feb. 7, 2013. Press opening is Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 pm. Performances run through March 24. Regular show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm; and Sunday at 2 pm. No show Thursday, Feb. 21. Tickets are $18-$36. For tickets and information, visit TheaterWit.org or call 773.975.8150.

Nominees Announced for the 1st Annual Beat Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 21, 2012


The Chicago Theater Beat (formerly the Chicago Theater Blog) today announced the nominees for the 1st Annual Chicago Theater Critics' Beat Awards. The Beat Awards provide an opportunity for Chicago's critics to give recognition to outstanding achievements in Chicago's theatre community and the artists involved.

Voting Begins for 2011 BWW Chicago Awards!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2011


Today, BroadwayWorld.com is announcing the nominees for the 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Representatives of 67 different theater productions, which played at 40 different Chicagoland theaters, are nominated in the 25 categories for the second annual Awards. As these are the only Theater Fan Choice Awards for the internationally known Chicago theater scene, the nominees rightly come from both Equity and Non-Equity theater companies, and from the worlds of plays, musicals, revues and touring shows.

Redtwist Theatre Announces New Co-Artistic Director
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 20, 2011


Andrew Jessop has just been named Redtwist's Co-Artistic Director. 'Andrew combines the best qualities of his energetic and progressive risk-taking, with a respect for the time-honored qualities of great traditional theatre,' says Co-Artistic Director Michael Colucci.

Redtwist Theater Extends BUG Thru 8/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2011


Redtwist's popular, Jeff Recommended show, BUG, by Tracy Letts, is adding three more performances and then it must close.

The Chicago Premiere of That Face Arrives For Its Close-up at Redtwist
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2011


That Face by Polly Stenham and directed by Michael Colucci, Artistic Director, Redtwist Theatre opens at Redtwist Theatre on Saturday, July 2, at 3:00pm

The Chicago Premiere of That Face Arrives For Its Close-up at Redtwist 7/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2011


That Face by Polly Stenham and directed by Michael Colucci, Artistic Director, Redtwist Theatre opens at Redtwist Theatre on Saturday, July 2, at 3:00pm

Tracy Letts' BUG Opens 5/27 at Redtwist Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2011


Redtwist is located at 1044 W Bryn Mawr, 2 blks W of LSD, 2 blks E of the Red Line El station. Street parking (paybox until 9pm) is available on Bryn Mawr, side streets, and Broadway. Reserve 48 hours in advance. Credit cards accepted by phone and email to guarantee seating.

Tracy Letts' BUG Opens 5/27 at Redtwist Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - May 24, 2011


Redtwist is located at 1044 W Bryn Mawr, 2 blks W of LSD, 2 blks E of the Red Line El station. Street parking (paybox until 9pm) is available on Bryn Mawr, side streets, and Broadway. Reserve 48 hours in advance. Credit cards accepted by phone and email to guarantee seating.

Redtwist Theater Presents BUG
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2011


BUG by Tracy Letts- Step inside our motel . . . beware the infestation

Redtwist Theatre Presents MAN FROM NEBRASKA 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2011


Man from Nebraska by Tracy Letts opens at Redtwist Theatre on Saturday, March 26, at 3:00pm

Redtwist Theatre Presents MAN FROM NEBRASKA 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2011


Man from Nebraska by Tracy Letts opens at Redtwist Theatre on Saturday, March 26, at 3:00pm

Redtwist Theatre Presents MAN FROM NEBRASKA 3/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 10, 2011


Man from Nebraska by Tracy Letts opens at Redtwist Theatre on Saturday, March 26, at 3:00pm

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