Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Chicago You Might Have Missed 3/24 - CONCERT FOR AMERICA and More!
Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Chicago you might have missed this week!
1) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 3/17; RAGTIME in D.C., HAMILTON Parody in Chicago, SWSX and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - March 17, 2017
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature RAGTIME at Ford's Theatre, SPAMILTON in Chicago, SWSX coverage in Austin and more. Check out our top features below!. (more...)
2) TCG Awards Second Cycle of Audience (R)Evolution Travel Grants
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, has announced the recipients of the second cycle of Audience (R)Evolution Travel Grants.. (more...)
3) Colin Donnell, Alex Newell, and More Join CONCERT FOR AMERICA in Chicago Next Week
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
CONCERT FOR AMERICA: STAND UP, SING OUT! is proud to announce that Torrey Devitto (Chicago Med), Colin Donnell (Chicago Med), Yuri Sardarov (Chicago Fire), Alex Newell (Glee), Christine Pedi (Spamilton, Forbidden Broadway), and Chicago Children's Choir will join the previously announced cast of performers and presenters.. (more...)
4) Phylicia Rashad to Helm Jen Silverman's THE ROOMMATE at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today acclaimed director, actor, singer and 2017 Steppenwolf Women in the Arts honoree Phylicia Rashad will direct Steppenwolf's Chicago premiere production of The Roommate, a comedy by Jen Silverman.. (more...)
5) Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Tracy Letts and More for LINDA VISTA at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of Linda Vista by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright and ensemble member Tracy Letts, directed by Dexter Bullard. Linda Vista begins previews March 30, 2017 and the production runs through May 21, 2017 in the Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N Halsted St. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!. (more...)
6) ASC Announces New Commission and Focus of New Play Creation Process
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC), the participatory arts program of Northwestern Settlement (the Settlement), announces a commissioned play by Lucas Baisch to premiere during its 2017-2018 season, part of the company's drive to formalize its new play creation process and align its mission to Settlement objectives. ASC creates and tells heroic stories about young people in order to engage the community and inspire everyone to be a hero in their own lives. Northwestern Settlement nurtures, educates, and inspires community in order to disrupt generational poverty in West Town and Chicago.. (more...)
7) DYLAN BRODY'S DRIVING HOLLYWOOD to Launch Tour at Chicago's Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Blue Panther Productions presents award winning humorist Dylan Brody in his new solo show 'Dylan Brody's Driving Hollywood' starting at Chicago's Apollo Theater May 3 running thru May 20. Nancy Carlin directs.. (more...)
8) Underscore Theatre Company Presents MY NAME IS ANNIE KING
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2017
Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present the world premiere musical thriller MY NAME IS ANNIE KING, the story of a young man who stumbles into the world of a religious cult in backcountry Missouri, becoming intoxicated by its leader and his ideologies. With a bluegrass/folk infused score by Aaron Albert and Katy Rea and book by Krista Pioppa, the new musical is directed by Alex Higgin-Houser. In the tradition of Underscore's 2016 hit musical Haymarket: The Anarchist's Songbook, some members of the cast will play their own instruments. MY NAME IS ANNIE KING will play April 21 - May 28, 2016 at Underscore's new resident home The Pride Arts Center (The Broadway), 4139 N. Broadway in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at underscoretheatre.org. . (more...)
9) Christopher Titus to Bring 'Born With a Defect' Tour to Raue Center
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Christopher Titus takes the audience on a wild ride when the Born With a Defect Tour comes to Raue Center at 8 p.m. on May 5, 2017.. (more...)
10) The Second City Announces 2017 Bob Curry Fellows
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2017
The Second City is pleased to announce the 2017 recipients of the 4th Annual Bob Curry Fellowship; Terrance Carey, Dan Bazaldua, Eunji Kim, Sophia Rafiqi, LeLe Mason, Rolando Lep, Rob Wilson, Adrienne Brown, Damon Royster, Evan Mills, Atra Asdou, Jayson Acevedo, Riley Mondragon, Squeek Rangel, Brian Keys and Stephanie Branco.. (more...)
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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The Beautiful Game In Concert Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (8/31-8/31) |
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for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (8/01-8/30) |
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The Book of Mormon Cadillac Palace Theatre (10/23-11/01) |
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Vape! The Grease Parody Apollo Theater (8/20-1/03) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Cadillac Palace Theatre (10/23-11/01) |