Matt Miller News

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Lifeline Theatre presents Karen Tarjan's adaptation of Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War novel, The Killer Angels (originally commissioned by Lifeline in 2004). The production will be directed by Matt Miller, who joins Lifeline Theatre as a director for the first time. ?A cast of ten actors brings over twenty historical characters to life, led by returning artist Don Benderas General Robert E. Lee, along with Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Chris Hainsworth. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Northrop at the University of Minnesota announces single tickets go on-sale today, August 5 for its 2013-14 Northrop Season, which features world-class dance, including copresentations with The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University's Women of Substance and Walker Art Center. Single tickets will be sold through each venue. Series packages continue to be on sale through Northrop.

The Killer Angels runs September 6 - October 27 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below). Opening night is Monday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Previews are Fridays, September 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, September 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, September 8 at 4 p.m.)

Dig Two Graves, LLC and Producer PJ Fishwick, Line Producer Claire Connelly, and Associate Producers Philip S. Plowden and Jon Parker have announced the full cast and creative team for the independent Feature Film DIG TWO GRAVES.

Dig Two Graves, LLC and Producer PJ Fishwick, Line Producer Claire Connelly, and Associate Producers Philip S. Plowden and Jon Parker have announced the full cast and creative team for the independent Feature Film Dig Two Graves. The new thriller written by Hunter Adams and Jeremy Phillips, is being directed by Hunter Adams and has begun filming in and around the Shawnee National Forest area of Southern Illinois.

BroadwayWorld Chicago is proud today to announce the winners of the third annual BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, the only comprehensive theater award in the Chicago area voted on by fans, and the only one to honor productions in both Equity and non-Equity categories simultaneously. And you, the fans, have spoken! Prominent local companies, famous names on a national level, and some new favorites on our theater scene are winners this year.

Due to popular demand, Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.'s hit production of SUPERIOR DONUTS will add three final weeks of performances - extending through December 31, 2012 at The Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and directed by Matt Miller, the critically acclaimed remount features nearly all of the original Mary-Arrchie cast members. A special New Year's Eve performance on Monday, December 31 at 8 pm will mark the show's final performance at The Royal George, where the remount enjoyed a two-month run, including two extensions.

Due to popular demand, Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.'s hit production of SUPERIOR DONUTS will add two additional weeks of performances - extending through December 9, 2012 at The Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and directed by Matt Miller, the critically acclaimed remount features nearly all of the original Mary-Arrchie cast members.

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. presents the return of its Jeff Award nominated production of SUPERIOR DONUTS by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed by Matt Miller and featuring nearly all of the original Mary-Arrchie cast. SUPERIOR DONUTS will play now through November 25, 2012 at The Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. has announced the return of its Jeff Award nominated production of SUPERIOR DONUTS by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed by Matt Miller and featuring nearly all of the original Mary-Arrchie cast. SUPERIOR DONUTS will play tonight, October 31 - November 25, 2012 at The Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently on sale at the Royal George Box Office by calling (312) 988-9000 or in person during business hours (todays - Saturdays from 12 pm to 6 pm or until curtain on performance days). Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information, visit www.maryarrchie.com. The press opening is Friday, November 2 at 8 pm.

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. has announced the return of its Jeff Award nominated production of SUPERIOR DONUTS by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, directed by Matt Miller and featuring nearly all of the original Mary-Arrchie cast. SUPERIOR DONUTS will play October 31 - November 25, 2012 at The Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 11 and will be available in person at the Royal George Box Office or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information, visit www.maryarrchie.com.

What would you do to have everything you desire? Step inside '666 Park Avenue,' New York's most seductive address. We all have some burning need, desire and ambition. For the residents of The Drake, the premier apartment building on Manhattan's Upper East Side, these will all be met - for a price - courtesy of the building's mysterious owner, Gavin Doran. But be careful what you wish for, because the price you may pay is your soul. ABC's wickedly sexy and spine-tingling new drama about fulfilling our deepest desires, '666 Park Avenue,' will premiere SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

CMT has commenced production on four new series, CHAINSAW GANG and REDNECK INTERVENTION will debut this Fall; while FULL METAL RACKET* and ROCK RAIDERS* are slated to premiere in 2013.

Mary-Arrchie is not taking a vacation this summer. The group finishes its 26th Season with a new partnership with Illinois State University when it presents an energetic staging of Electra in a new adaptation by Sonja Moser in July. And Mary-Arrchie will be performing a special two-week extension of Jeff Nominated Superior Donuts at Metropolis Arts Center in Arlington Heights. Plus, the Abbie Hoffman Died for Our Sins Theatre Festival celebrates it's 24th year this August.

Pine Box Theater Company kicks off its 2012 Season with THE JAMMER by Rolin Jones, directed by Artistic Director Vincent Teninty, playing now through July 1, 2012 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. THE JAMMER features Pine Box Ensemble Members Josh Odor and Greg Rothman with Bill Bannon, Sara Gorsky, Kersten Haile, Amy Jean Johnson, Michael Kevin Martin, Miguel Nunez, Levenix Riddle and Eliza Shin. Check out photos of the cast in action below!

Pine Box Theater Company kicks off its 2012 Season with THE JAMMER by Rolin Jones, directed by Artistic Director Vincent Teninty, playing May 19 - July 1, 2012 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago.

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. presents Superior Donuts by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 3 PM through March 25. Tickets are $18 on Thursdays and Sundays, $20 on Fridays and $22 on Saturdays.