John Craig News

Lifeline Theatre will welcome Addoris Davis as Production Manager and John Craig as Operations Manager, beginning in May 2023.  Reporting to Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and working in partnership with the Operations Manager, Davis will be responsible for managing the overall production of all of Lifeline’s programming.  

SYFY Films today announces the release of the upcoming film HOVER, in theaters on June 29, 2018 and on VOD and Digital HD on July 3, 2018. Directed by Matt Osterman (400 DAYS, “Ghost from the Machine”), the science fiction film marks the feature screenwriting debut of Cleopatra Coleman (“The Last Man on Earth,” “White Famous”). The cast includes Coleman, Shane Coffey (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Sugar Mountain”), Craig muMs Grant (“Oz,” “Birdman”), Beth Grant (“The Mindy Project,” “No Country for Old Men”), Fabianne Therese (“Teenage Cocktail,” “Southbound”) and Rhoda Griffis (“Walk the Line,” “The Blind Side”).

The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, is proud to host the 6th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place beginning Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20 at 1225 W. Belmont. Featuring an eclectic line up of shows and events, the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival celebrates all that is the Chicago nerd comedy scene.

The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, is proud to announce that applications are now open to participate in the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14.

?Donnie Kehr's Rockin' Dueling Pianos, a high energy, all request, rock 'n roll dueling pianos and sing along experience, will debut at 42West (514 W. 42nd Street) on November 14th at 8:00pm. Kehr will be joined by guest stars from Broadway, film and television, including Brad Alexander, Paul Leschen, and Matthew Friedman who will participate in singing the top requested songs of the evening. Additional performances will take place at 42West on November 21st, December 12th and December 19th.

The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will host a special Valentine's Day performance of Cupid in your Pants tonight, February 14 at 8 p.m. for couples looking for a funny, exciting night of musical sketch comedy. The Valentine's Day package is $35 per person and includes the Cupid show, a special Goodie 'V-Bag' and a champagne toast. Based off Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, The Cupid Players put a romantic spin on the special performance with songs - old and new - and hilarious Valentine's Day skits. Named 'Best Sketch Comedy Group' by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts. Here are the top reasons Cupid in your Pants is a must-see this Valentine's Day:

The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will host a special Valentine's Day performance of Cupid in your Pants on Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m. for couples looking for a funny, exciting night of musical sketch comedy. The Valentine's Day package is $35 per person and includes the Cupid show, a special Goodie 'V-Bag' and a champagne toast. Based off Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, The Cupid Players put a romantic spin on the special performance with songs - old and new - and hilarious Valentine's Day skits. Named 'Best Sketch Comedy Group' by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts. Here are the top reasons Cupid in your Pants is a must-see this Valentine's Day:

Brian Posen, Creative Director of Stage 773 and The Cupid Players, celebrates the 10th anniversary of Cupid Has A Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships, by releasing the top 10 reasons why to see, or revisit this production at its new home at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue. Named "Best Sketch Comedy Group" by the Chicago Reader, The Cupid Players present the longest running sketch comedy show in Chicago history, continuing to make audiences laugh until it hurts.

Artspan, a major art destination and leading provider of artist websites announces a curated collection of works by Artspan member artists to mark Earth Day 2013 (April 22nd). The collection considers the relationship between humans and the environment. These original member artworks focus on natural landscapes, pollution and waste, as well as reduced energy consumption and environmental preservation. This is one of several thematic collections featured on Artspan.com. Artspan.com is a portal to the world of contemporary art, featuring the work of 4,000 artists in a wide range of disciplines, which include painting, photography, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture and more.

BWW:UK understands that the row over royalties for the Les Miserables original cast recording has now been resolved - and the cast will be receiving their royalties in the future!

After we broke the news on Saturday that the Les Miserables original cast are currently locked in a row regarding royalty payments on their recording, actors' union Equity have responded to First Night Records' accusation that the original contract was 'silly'.

Since 1973, The Abbey has been Chicago's home for live music, good food and great times. The Abbey has live music most nights, featuring local, regional and national acts from indie rock to traditional Irish music.

Since 1973, The Abbey has been Chicago's home for live music, good food and great times. The Abbey has live music most nights, featuring local, regional and national acts from indie rock to traditional Irish music.

Abbey Pub announces their upcoming monthly events. Purchase advance tickets on line at www.abbeypub.com

The original London live cast recording of Legally Blonde The Musical starring Sheridan Smith, Duncan James, Jill Halfpenny, Peter Davison and Alex Gaumond and coordinated for First Night Records by John Craig, will be released on 16 August 2010. Recorded at the Savoy Theatre and featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, the Legally Blonde cast album features eighteen numbers from the show including Omigod You Guys, Serious, Whipped Into Shape, Bend and Snap and So Much Better. The cast of Legally Blonde The Musical will be signing the new cast recording at Dress Circle (57-59 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9DG) on Saturday 21 August at 12noon.

The original London live cast recording of Legally Blonde The Musical starring Sheridan Smith, Duncan James, Jill Halfpenny, Peter Davison and Alex Gaumond and coordinated for First Night Records by John Craig, will be released on 16 August 2010.

The original London live cast recording of Legally Blonde The Musical starring Sheridan Smith, Duncan James, Jill Halfpenny, Peter Davison and Alex Gaumond and coordinated for First Night Records by John Craig, will be released on 16 August 2010. Recorded at the Savoy Theatre and featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, the Legally Blonde cast album features eighteen numbers from the show including Omigod You Guys, Serious, Whipped Into Shape, Bend and Snap and So Much Better. The cast of Legally Blonde The Musical will be signing the new cast recording at Dress Circle (57-59 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9DG) on Saturday 21 August at 12noon.

Diversionary Theatre's Queer Theatre program will present a concert reading of four scenes of the new queer opera Sextet by Nicolas Reveles.

Diversionary Theatre's Queer Theatre program will present a concert reading of four scenes of the new queer opera Sextet by Nicolas Reveles.