Yes. Chicago theatres have been known to dim their lights regarding the death of a local actor or theatre professional. I assume they will on this occasion.
In the past several years Mahoney had been very active in the Chicago theatre community not only with Steppenwolf but with Northlight Theatre. I had seen him in at least 8 productions in the past several seasons including his last role as the dying gay lover in The Rembrandt. Steppenwolf has cancelled performances tonight and I assume both New York and Chicago theatres will dim their lights in his honor in the next week.
A newly revised version of 42ND ST has opened at the Drury Lane Theatre outside Chicago. The critics are somewhat divided but most are positive and Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune gives it a rave.
Trevor the musical has opened at Writers Theatre outside Chicago. Based on the Oscar winning movie Trevor (1994) it has been expanded into a full scale 2 hour musical. I found it a very entertaining and thoughtful musical about gay youth. The lead actor - Eli Tokash - gives an award winning performance. The audience reaction was highly enthusiastic.
Mariann Mayberry best known as a Steppenwolf ensemble member has died of breast cancer. She was 52. She performed often in Chicago (also with Lookingglass Theatre), on Broadway and in London. Her husband is actor Scott Jacek.
Some clarification. The Grant Park Music Festival is basically a free weekly (Wed/Fri/Sat night) festival in downtown Chicago. It is located in the outdoor Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The venue seats about 11,000-12,000 patrons. There are 4000 seats in the seating bowl facing the stage. The rear area (about 2500 seats) is always free as is the lawn (7000 spaces). The front section of the bowl (1500 seats) costs $25-$95 (depending on locat
You should also use www.theaterinchicago.com website. Very comprehensive about current and future shows in Chicago as well as listing reviews after each show has opened. Currently shows 72 listings for plays/musicals running in Chicago. Also, Broadway in Chicago has $25 on the 25th a monthly discount program that offers $25 tickets to most shows running or coming in on tour to Chicago. You can sign
