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The Hub Theatre Announces New Leadership and New Plays For Season 11
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2018
The Hub Theatre, under new Artistic Director, Matt Bassett, announced their 2018-19 season and welcomed a new staff member today. Bassett will be joined by KELSEY MESA as Associate Artistic Director for this season featuring a regional premiere by a favorite Hub playwright, the world premiere of the...
BWW Interview: Jenny Han, author of TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, now a Netflix Movie
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - August 17, 2018
The first book in Jenny Han's New York Times Best Selling Lara Jean trilogy, TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, is now a movie. Netflix produced the film and dropped it to today on its streaming service just in time for the weekend. Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to sit down with New York Ti...
Kambri Crews To Perform BURN DOWN THE GROUND At QED
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018
Author and comedic storyteller Kambri Crews performs BURN DOWN THE GROUND at Q.E.D. in Astoria, Queens on Monday, June 18th at 8:00pm....
Announcing Steppenwolf For Young Adults 18/19 Season
by Julie Musbach - April 25, 2018
Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) announces its exciting 2018/19 season: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, the Tony Award-winning play adapted by Simon Stephens based on the book by Mark Haddon, directed by Steppenwolf Artistic Producer Jonathan Berry; and the world premiere of Radi...
Abingdon Theatre Co Announces Cast of THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
by Julie Musbach - April 10, 2018
Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) has announced casting for the first production of its 25th Anniversary main stage season, The Gentleman Caller, a new play by Philip Dawkins (Charm, Le Switch, The Homosexuals)....
Review Roundup: Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - March 13, 2018
ADMISSIONS just opened last night, March 12 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Ben Edelman, Andrew Garman, Jessica Hecht, Ann McDonough, and Sally Murphy star in this new play by Joshua Harmon, directed by Daniel Aukin....
Review Roundup: PLANTATION! at Lookingglass Theatre
by Leah Windahl - March 07, 2018
The reviews are in for the world-premiere of PLANTATION! at Lookingglass Theatre, written by Kevin Douglas and directed by David Schwimmer. PLANTATION! opened on February 21st, and will run through April 22nd....
Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Starring Rainn Wilson Begins Rehearsals Today
by Julie Musbach - March 06, 2018
Rehearsals kicked off today for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's highly anticipated world premiere comedy, The Doppelganger (an international farce) written by Chicagoland native Matthew-Lee Erlbach (Showtime's Masters of Sex, Off-Broadway's Handbook for an American Revolutionary)....
Writers Theatre Presents SMART PEOPLE
by Julie Musbach - March 05, 2018
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents Smart People, written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Hallie Gordon. Smart People runs March 21 - June 10, 2018 in the Gillian Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe....
Amy Morton to Direct Steppenwolf's GUARDS AT THE TAJ
by Julie Musbach - March 02, 2018
Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere production of Guards at the Taj by acclaimed playwright Rajiv Joseph, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. A stunning tale about the search for beauty in desperate circumstances, the Steppenwolf production will feature the original cast me...
LITTLE BOOTS Releases New Single SHADOWS, New EP Coming April 6
by Macon Prickett - February 23, 2018
British artist, musician and DJ Little Boots (aka Victoria Hesketh) has unveiled “Shadows,” the lead single off her forthcoming “Burn” EP (out on April 6), which premiered on V Magazine who hailed the track for its “shimmering synths” and “undeniable beat made for runway struts...
Author Pens Christian Fiction Book on Contentment
Photo Flash: Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents the World Premiere of THE BURN
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2018
Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is proud to produce the world premiere of The Burn, written by acclaimed Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins and directed by Devon de Mayo. Featuring a cast of professional actors, The Burn addresses the bullying and social media issues that many teens experie...
Photo Flash: Steppenwolf for Young Adults Presents the World Premiere of THE BURN
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2018
Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is proud to produce the world premiere ofThe Burn, written by acclaimed Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins and directed by Devon de Mayo. Featuring a cast of professional actors, The Burn addresses the bullying and social media issues that many teens experienc...
Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2018
Steppenwolf's LookOut Series and Mark Cortale are pleased to present Patti LuPone with Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host. The one-night-only event is Monday, March 5, 2018 with performances at 6:30pm and 9pm in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted)....
Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER
by Julie Musbach - January 24, 2018
Iconic star of The Office actor and comedian Rainn Wilson will return to the stage in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production ofThe Doppelg nger (An International Farce). Wilson leads the cast as Thomas Irdley/Jimmy in the world premiere production....
Steve Rannazzisi And Sarah Tiana Come to ComedyWorks This Week
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2018
For over 13 years, from the stage to the silver screen, Steve Rannazzisi has made audiences laugh. Rannazzisi is best known for his seven seasons staring as Kevin McArthur and writing on the critically acclaimed FX Network comedy series, The League....
Comedy Central Announces New Sirius XM Live Morning Show YOU UP WITH NIKKI GLASER
by Tori Hartshorn - January 15, 2018
Comedy Central Announces New Sirius XM Live Morning Show YOU UP WITH NIKKI GLASER...
Little Boots Announces Forthcoming Female Focused Collaborative 'Burn' EP
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2018
British artist, musician and DJ Little Boots is starting the New Year right with an announcement of her forthcoming Burn EP, plus the release of a stellar new mix-tape featuring two brand new original tracks from the artist herself...
Abingdon Theatre Co. Launches Anniversary Season with THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
by Julie Musbach - January 04, 2018
Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) will launch its 25th Anniversary main stage season with The Gentleman Caller, the New York premiere of a new play by Philip Dawkins (Charm, Le Switch, The Homosexuals)....
Steppenwolf for Young Adults to Premiere Philip Dawkins's THE BURN Before Storycatchers Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is proud to produce the world premiere of The Burn, written by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins and directed by Devon de Mayo. SYA presents this new play as part of their season which asks, 'When does a lie become the truth?'...
Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, a Staged Reading is planned to coincide with World AIDS Day....
James Lecesne in EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES, Reading Series Coming Up This December at Abingdon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
This December, Abingdon Theatre Company continues its 25th Anniversary Season with two very special events. Scroll down for details!...
Rachel Lampert Honored for Lifetime Achievement at the 2017 SALT Awards
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2017
Kitchen Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that Artistic Director Emerita Rachel Lampert was honored with the Syracuse Area Live Theater (SALT) Lifetime Achievement Award at 2017 Ceremony, held November 5th at Syracuse Stage. The SALT Award program recognizes exemplary and outstanding performan...
Comedy Central Announces Talent Line-Up for Upcoming Stand-Up Specials
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2017
Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents is returning to New Orleans to tape an all-new slate of half-hour specials featuring nine of the most exciting and dynamic comedians performing today....
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