The City of Chicago has announced on 9/17/18 that 2019 would be The Year of Chicago Theatre. The city with the co-operation of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as well as the League of Chicago Theatres will promote the city as a theatre center on a local, national and international level. Included in this promotion will be $200,000 in local grants, free performances, exhibitions, pop-up performances and the participation of over 200 theatre companies b
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.
