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Photo Flash: First Look at Strawdog Theatre Company's MASQUE MACABRE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2018


Just in time for Halloween, Strawdog Theatre Company launches its 31st season with the world premiere of MASQUE MACABRE, a dark and bloody thrill ride inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe - think Carrie meets Eyes Wide Shut. The handlers of a 'bad boy' entrepreneur go to extremes to give him one last big bash before his past catches up to him. An explorative immersive theatre experience a la Sleep No More, guests travel from room to room throughout the space and follow stories of revenge and murder as they play out in real time.

Photo Flash: Strawdog Theatre Company's World Premiere Of DAMASCUS Opens May 21
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018


Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the final production in the 2017 - 2018 season, Bennett Fisher's Damascus directed by Cody Estle, May 11 - June 23, at Strawdog Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. The Access Performance, featuring audio description, open captioning and a Touch Tour is Sunday, June 3 at 4 p.m., with Industry Night Monday, June 4 at 8 p.m.

Photo Flash: Strawdog Theatre Company presents PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2018


The return of a fugitive brother puts the future of wealthy businessman Karsten Bernick in peril. Details of a long-buried sex scandal and embezzlement come to the surface and force Bernick to face his family, his community and his demons.

Wildclaw Theatre presents THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2017


WildClaw Theatre Company proudly presents THE WOMAN IN BLACK previews Tuesday, March 21st and Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017, press opening, Thursday, March 23rd with public opening Friday, March 24th. The classic bone-chilling play will be performed at The Den Theatre 1333 N Milwaukee Chicago. Thursday-Sundays until April 23rd. Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm.

Photo Flash: New Shots from Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2015


Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION plays now through August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago. Scroll down for new photos of the cast onstage!

Photo Flash: First Look at Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2015


Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION will play tonight, July 10 - August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2015


Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION will play tonight, July 10 - August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago.

Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION to Run 7/10-8/2
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 11, 2015


Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION will play July 10 - August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.cbtheatre.org or by calling the box office at (312) 487-1893. The press opening is Friday, July 10 at 8 pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Commedia Beauregard's BARD FICTION
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 17, 2015


Following their hit holiday show A Klingon Christmas Carol, Commedia Beauregard is pleased to present the return of its wildly popular dark comedy BARD FICTION, a Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult film classic Pulp Fiction, written by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones and the collaborative efforts of the Pulp Bard Wiki and directed by Artistic Director Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. BARD FICTION will play July 10 - August 2, 2015 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.cbtheatre.org or by calling the box office at (312) 487-1893. The press opening is Friday, July 10 at 8 pm.

Commedia Beauregard's A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return for Final Year
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 9, 2014


Commedia Beauregard's adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, performed entirely in tlhIngan Hol (the Klingon language originally created for the Star Trek TV series and feature films), will return with a new director, new cast members and move to a new venue for its fifth and final seasonal Chicago production in December 2014.

Commedia Beauregard Brings A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL to ECC Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2013


Commedia Beauegard brings their new production of 'A Klingon Christmas Carol' written by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom and Sasha Walloch and translated into Klingon by Laura Thurston, Bill Hedrick, Chris Lipscombe, and Christopher Kidder-Mostrom, to the ECC Arts Center, on the Elgin Community College Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, for one performance only, tonight, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Commedia Beauregard to Bring A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL to ECC Arts Center, 12/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2013


Commedia Beauegard brings their new production of 'A Klingon Christmas Carol' written by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom and Sasha Walloch and translated into Klingon by Laura Thurston, Bill Hedrick, Chris Lipscombe, and Christopher Kidder-Mostrom, to the ECC Arts Center, on the Elgin Community College Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, for one performance only, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Commedia Beauregard's A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Raven Theatre, Now thru 12/30
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2012


Commedia Beauregard, a Chicago-based non-profit theater company, has announced the return of their seasonal hit, A Klingon Christmas Carol, appearing at Raven Theatre from tonight, December 1 - 30, 2012.

Commedia Beauregard's A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Raven Theatre, 12/1-30
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2012


Commedia Beauregard, a Chicago-based non-profit theater company, has announced the return of their seasonal hit, A Klingon Christmas Carol, appearing at Raven Theatre from December 1 - 30, 2012.

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