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Chicago Theater Critic Richard Christiansen Passes Away at 90
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2022


The influential Chicago theater critic Richard Christiansen has passed away at 90. 

Broadway Books: 10 Books on Producing to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2020


Some of the books on this list provide insight on directing for musicals and plays, from a business standpoint. Others include written pieces and essays from other producers, to help inspire you to get your foot in the door. Whether you are brand new, or just want to learn more about the business, there is something on this list for you!

Photo Flash: Chicago Turns Out for André De Shields' CONFESSIONS OF A P.I.M.P. at Victory Gardens
by Nora Dominick - Aug 31, 2016


BroadwayWorld has your inside look at Chicago's celebration for Andre De Shields' CONFESSIONS OF A P.I.M.P. at Victory Gardens! Check out photos below!

Grippo Stage Co.'s THE BEN HECHT SHOW Premieres at Piven Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2016


Based on Ben Hecht's books A Guide For the Bedevilled and A Child Of the Century, in which Hecht confronts his own identity as an American Jew in the wake of the Nazi Holocaust, THE BEN HECHT SHOW begins today, June 10 and continues through July 17, 2016 at Piven Theatre at Noyes Cultural Center, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. Tickets are currently available at grippostagecompany.com. The press opening is Tuesday, June 14 at 8 pm.

Grippo Stage Co.'s THE BEN HECHT SHOW to Premiere This Summer at Piven Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2016


The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.

THE BEN HECHT SHOW to Debut This Summer at Piven Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016


The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.

New Lincoln Theatre Presents WHEN ANGELS WEPT 9/14-10/27
by Robert Diamond - Aug 11, 2013


New Lincoln Theatre presents When Angels Wept, by Charles Grippo, a drama that explores the universal challenge of getting through the trials of life in an imperfect world.

Charles Grippo Releases BUSINESS AND LEGAL FORMS FOR THEATER, 2ND EDITION
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013


Here is a complete, easy-to-use resource for anyone involved in the performing arts! Business and Legal Forms for Theater, Second Edition (Allworth Press) contains forty indispensable, hard-to-find contracts and forms that will save artists and performing groups thousands of dollars in lawyers' fees, while minimizing their legal risks.

New Lincoln Theatre Presents SEX MARKS THE SPOT, Closes 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010


New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

Sex Marks the Spot Misses the Mark
by Trish Vignola - Jun 27, 2010


Although Washington sex scandals are always in vogue, this play reads grossly out of date. (A Qaddafi reference, really?) In juxtaposition, the contemporary references that were placed to update the show felt forced and awkward.

Photo Flash: Opening Night of New Lincoln Theatre's SEX MARKS THE SPOT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 15, 2010


New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

New Lincoln Theatre Presents SEX MARKS THE SPOT, Opens 6/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2010


New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

New Lincoln Theatre Presents SEX MARKS THE SPOT, Opens 6/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2010


New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

New Lincoln Theatre Presents SEX MARKS THE SPOT, Previews 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010


New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

New Lincoln Theatre Presents SEX MARKS THE SPOT, Previews 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2010


New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

New Lincoln Theatre Presents SEX MARKS THE SPOT, Previews 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2010


New Lincoln Theatre Productions is proud to present the return of Sex Marks the Spot, the incredibly funny political comedy by Charles Grippo, which played to sell out audiences in a limited engagement in January, 2010, at the Theatre Building Chicago.

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