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Photos: First Look at the Cast of the Chicago Premiere of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023


Get a first look at the cast of TimeLine’s Chicago premiere production of Stefano Massini and Ben Power’s internationally acclaimed and Tony Award-winning play THE LEHMAN TRILOGY. Check out all new photos here!

Photo Flash: Northlight Theatre Presents INTO THE BREECHES
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2019


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, concludes its 2018-19 season with Into the Breeches!, written by George Brant and directed by Jessica Thebus. Into the Breeches! runs May 9 - June 16, 2019 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. 

Northlight Theatre Presents INTO THE BREECHES!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2019


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, concludes its 2018-19 season with Into the Breeches!, written by George Brant and directed by Jessica Thebus. Into the Breeches! runs May 9 June 16, 2019 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press opening is scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2019 at 8pm.

Shattered Globe and Theater Wit's THE REALISTIC JONESES Begins January 10
by Julie Musbach - Dec 11, 2018


Shattered Globe Theatre and Theater Wit are pleased to present the Chicago premiere of Will Eno's heartbreaking new comedy THE REALISTIC JONESES, directed by Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler, who has directed the Chicago premieres of four of Eno's plays.

Northlight Announces Season Casting
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces its 44th season, opening withCurve of Departure by Rachel Bonds and directed by BJ Jones. The season continues with the World Premiere of Mansfield Park, Kate Hamill's new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic tale of social satire, directed by Stuart Carden; followed by Christina Ham's Nina Simone: Four Women,directed by Kenneth L. Roberson; and the World Premiere of Landladies (previously titled The Janice), written by Sharyn Rothstein and directed by Jess McLeod. Closing out the season is Into the Breeches! by George Brant and directed by Jessica Thebus.

My Little Pony-Themed ANTELOPE PLAY, WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD and More Set for Theater Wit's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017


'Are we still who we thought we were?' 'How much do we still value the culture we embraced a year ago?' These are the questions that guided Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler as he assembled the company's 2017-18 'smart art' season of contemporary, comedic plays.

Theater Wit Extends Coffee Shop Play NAPERVILLE Into November
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016


Theater Wit, Chicago's premiere 'smart art' theater, announced today a three-week extension of its current hit Chicago premiere, Naperville.

Photo Flash: About Face Theatre's LE SWITCH World Premiere Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2016


About Face Theatre will open its 20th Anniversary Season with the world premiere romantic comedy LE SWITCH by Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by Stephen Brackett and presented by special arrangement with Doug Nevin. LE SWITCH will play tonight, January 15, through February 21, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is Friday, January 22 at 7:30 pm. LE SWITCH will feature AFT Artistic Associates Mitchell Fain and Elizabeth Ledo with La Shawn Banks, Stephen Cone and Collin Quinn Rice. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of About Face Theatre's LE SWITCH World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2015


LE SWITCH will feature AFT Artistic Associates Mitchell Fain and Elizabeth Ledo with La Shawn Banks, Stephen Cone and Collin Quinn Rice. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

About Face's LE SWITCH Begins Performances in January at Theater Wit
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2015


About Face Theatre is pleased to open its 20th Anniversary Season with the world premiere romantic comedy LE SWITCH by Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by Stephen Brackett and presented by special arrangement with Doug Nevin. LE SWITCH will play January 15 - February 21, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.org, by calling (773) 404-7336 or in person at Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Friday, January 22 at 7:30 pm.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES Returning to Theater Wit, 11/20-12/30
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015


Fear not fans of subversive holiday entertainment. Theater Wit is re-gifting Chicago with its 12th annual staging of The Santaland Diaries, adapted by Joe Mantello, based on David Sedaris's true comic tale of his hilarious stint as one of Santa's elves at Macy's Department Store.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES Returning to Theater Wit, 11/20-12/30
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015


Fear not fans of subversive holiday entertainment. Theater Wit is re-gifting Chicago with its 12th annual staging of The Santaland Diaries, adapted by Joe Mantello, based on David Sedaris's true comic tale of his hilarious stint as one of Santa's elves at Macy's Department Store.

About Face Theatre to Present LE SWITCH at Theater Wit
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2015


About Face Theatre is pleased to open its 20th Anniversary Season with the world premiere romantic comedy LE SWITCH by Artistic Associate Philip Dawkins, directed by Stephen Brackett and presented by special arrangement with Doug Nevin. LE SWITCH will play January 15 - February 21, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 6, 2015 at www.aboutfacetheatre.org, by calling (773) 404-7336 or in person at Theater Wit Box Office. The press opening is Friday, January 22 at 7:30 pm.

THE SANTALAND DIARES Opens Tonight at Theater Wit
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2014


Fear not fans of subversive holiday entertainment. Theater Wit is re-gifting Chicago with its 11th annual production of The Santaland Diaries, based on David Sedaris' true comic tale of his hilarious stint as one of Santa's elves at Macy's Department Store.

THE SANTALAND DIARES to Run 11/21-12/28 at Theater Wit
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 31, 2014


Fear not fans of subversive holiday entertainment. Theater Wit is re-gifting Chicago with its 11th annual production of The Santaland Diaries, based on David Sedaris' true comic tale of his hilarious stint as one of Santa's elves at Macy's Department Store.

Theater Wit Sets 'MR BURNS' Cast, Adds BAD JEWS & SANTALAND DIARIES to Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 15, 2014


Wit's eleventh season launches November 21-December 28 with The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello, directed by Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler, once again starring Mitchell Fain.

Windy City Gay Idol Finals Set for Mayne Stage, 6/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2014


Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 12th year, marches to the finals in search of the best amateur LGBTQ singer in the Chicago area. The finals will be at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse, Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

Theater Wit to Present David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES, 11/22-12/29
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2013


What would Chicago's list of holiday shows be without Theater Wit's always popular revival of The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris at the top of the naughty column?

BEST MUSICAL! Continues at UP Comedy Club, Now thru 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2013


UP Comedy Club has announced its remount of Porchlight Music Theatre's smash hit, BEST MUSICAL! A Completely Improvised Musical Comedy. BEST MUSICAL! was developed in 'Off the Porch' Porchlight Music Theatre's new works development program. BEST MUSICAL! will run October 2 - November 6, 2013 at the UP Comedy Club, located at 230 W. North Ave., 3rd Floor of Pipers Alley.

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