Chicago Shakespeare Theatre News

Georges Feydeau's comic romp A Flea in Her Ear began previews May 15th, and opened May 22nd at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Tony-nominated (The Color Purple) director Gary Griffin directs a new adaptation by David Ives. The show runs through June 7.

Chicago's acclaimed Jefferson Award nominated actress, winner of the After Dark Award for 'Outstanding Cabaret Artist' and one of the genres nationally celebrated performers, Suzanne Petri stars in her one-woman tribute to screen legend Marlene Dietrich.

After a week of wildly successful previews, Georges Feydeau's comic romp A Flea in Her Ear opens tonight at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Tony-nominated (The Color Purple) director Gary Griffin directs a new adaptation by David Ives. The show runs through June 7.

George Feydeau's comic romp A Flea in Her Ear opens in previews tonight at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. It is the final play of the Rep's 2008-09 season, Eric Rosen's first year as artistic director. Opening night for A Flea in Her Ear is Friday, May 22; the show runs through June 7. Tony-nominated director Gary Griffin directs a new adaptation by David Ives that brings a fresh edge to the classic comedy.

Referred to as an 'irreverent roller coaster ride' by The Reduced Shakespeare Company, The Bible is a hilarious jaunt through the most well known biblical tales. Each member of the three-person cast dons many hats to bring to life the multitude of characters in this vibrant musical comedy. The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) is an energetic and hysterical compilation that asks the important theological questions: 'Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn't the word 'phonetic' spelled the way it sounds?'

Intrigue, innuendo and mistaken identities are stock and trade for French farce. Georges Feydeau's comic romp A Flea in Her Ear at Kansas City Repertory Theatre, May 15-June 7, brims with satire, hilarity and mischievous schemes, thanks to Tony-nominated director Gary Griffin and a new adaptation by David Ives that brings a fresh edge to the classic comedy.

Referred to as an 'irreverent roller coaster ride' by The Reduced Shakespeare Company, The Bible is a hilarious jaunt through the most well known biblical tales. Each member of the three-person cast dons many hats to bring to life the multitude of characters in this vibrant musical comedy. The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) is an energetic and hysterical compilation that asks the important theological questions: 'Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn't the word 'phonetic' spelled the way it sounds?'

The Tony Award®-winning Old Globe is pleased to announce the cast of its 2009 Summer Shakespeare Festival, featuring two works by Shakespeare, Twelfth Night and Coriolanus, along with Edmond Rostand's celebrated classic, Cyrano de Bergerac. The three productions will be performed in nightly rotation in the Globe's outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre June 13 - September 27, 2009.

BAM is delighted to present a new staging of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice from Edward Hall's award-winning company Propeller. Last at BAM with renowned productions of The Taming of the Shrew and Twelfth Night (2007 Spring Season), comedies that revel in the trials and inevitable tribulations of romantic love, Propeller returns with an audaciously compelling interpretation of The Merchant of Venice, critically acclaimed in its recent U.K. run.

Diamante Productions presents All My Love, a new theatrical presentation about the perils and pitfalls of open romantic relationships, written by and starring Artistic Director Tony Fiorentino. All My Love is a smart, fun and thoughtful look into the world of polyamory and is the fifth production presented by Diamante Productions. All My Love makes its world premiere Sunday, March 22 at 3:30 p.m. at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., and runs through Sunday, May 10. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Previews for All My Love are Thursday, March 19 - Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m.

The hopes, dreams and inner desires of the residents of a small Midwestern town will come bursting to life in Kansas City Rep's production of the new Eric Rosen musical Winesburg, Ohio, one of the most original new musicals to come along this decade. Rosen, artistic director of the Rep, wrote the book and lyrics for Winesburg, Ohio and he will direct.

This Spring the Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present the largest musical ever produced on our stage since it opened! Evita, winner of seven Tony Awards, is the compelling mega-musical written by Andrew Lloyd Weber with lyrics by Tim Rice. This production has been captivating audiences for years and will be onstage March 17 - April 5, 2009 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre to complete the record-breaking season.

Brian Vaughn has been an actor at the Utah Shakespearean Festival for fifteen seasons. He has played such roles as Cyrano de Bergerac and Hamlet. And this year Brian Vaughn returns to the Festival to play one of the Shakespeare?s most powerful kings: the title role in ?Henry V.?

This Spring the Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present the largest musical ever produced on our stage since it opened! Evita, winner of seven Tony Awards, is the compelling mega-musical written by Andrew Lloyd Weber with lyrics by Tim Rice. This production has been captivating audiences for years and will be onstage March 17 - April 5, 2009 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre to complete the record-breaking season.

The hopes, dreams and inner desires of the residents of a small Midwestern town will come bursting to life in Kansas City Rep's production of the new Eric Rosen musical Winesburg, Ohio, one of the most original new musicals to come along this decade. Rosen, artistic director of the Rep, wrote the book and lyrics for Winesburg, Ohio and he will direct.

Celebrating 35 years of bringing award-winning musical theater to Chicagoland, the Marriott Theatre will open its 2009 Season with the mega-hit musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Perfect for the whole family, JOSEPH previews begin February 18th ; the show opens on February 25th ; and runs through May 10th at Marriott Theatre. Multi-Jeff Award winner Marc Robin will choreograph and direct this must-see production.

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Fred Applegate. Sebastian Arcelus, Miguel Cervantes, Hunter Foster, Joanna Gleason, Ken Page, Robert Petkoff, Jenny Powers, Phyllis Somerville and Pearl Sun will be featured in its upcoming production of the new musical HAPPINESS.

Diamante Productions presents All My Love, a new theatrical presentation about the perils and pitfalls of open romantic relationships, written by and starring Artistic Director Tony Fiorentino. All My Love is a smart, fun and thoughtful look into the world of polyamory and is the fifth production presented by Diamante Productions. All My Love makes its world premiere Sunday, March 22 at 3:30 p.m. at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., and runs through Sunday, May 10. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Previews for All My Love are Thursday, March 19 - Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m.

Celebrating 35 years of bringing award-winning musical theater to Chicagoland, the Marriott Theatre will open its 2009 Season with the mega-hit musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Perfect for the whole family, JOSEPH previews begin February 18th ; the show opens on February 25th ; and runs through May 10th at Marriott Theatre. Multi-Jeff Award winner Marc Robin will choreograph and direct this must-see production.

Celebrating 35 years of bringing award-winning musical theater to Chicagoland, the Marriott Theatre will open its 2009 Season with the mega-hit musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Perfect for the whole family, JOSEPH previews begin February 18th ; the show opens on February 25th ; and runs through May 10th at Marriott Theatre. Multi-Jeff Award winner Marc Robin will choreograph and direct this must-see production. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's most playful, joyous and feel-good musical, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, is a 'colorful' retelling of the Biblical life of Joseph and his amazing abilities. The story will take you on a fantastic journey of song and dance; from country and calypso, to musical theater and doo wop! Director Marc Robin says, 'I love the celebration of the story. I connect with the amazing energy that is present in the heart of this piece'. An audience favorite and worldwide phenomenon for more than forty years, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT will be presented in brilliant 'Technicolor' on the Marriott stage. The irresistible score includes Broadway favorites Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, and Go, Go, Go Joseph.